Head and neck carcinoma
MONDO:0002038A carcinoma that arises from the head and neck region. Representative examples include oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma, laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, and salivary gland carcinoma.
Also known as: carcinoma of craniocervical region, carcinoma of head and neck, carcinoma of neck, carcinoma of the head and neck, craniocervical region carcinoma, head and neck carcinoma, neck carcinoma, carcinoma of the neck
4132 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 73 tagged with Head and neck carcinoma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Head and neck carcinoma
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Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma 829 trials · 1,053 incl. sub-types
13 sub-types
- Pharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma 5 trials · 203 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lip and oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma 21 trials · 157 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma 72 trials · 77 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus squamous cell carcinoma 9 trials · 13 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Nasopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma 12 trials
- Paranasal sinus squamous cell carcinoma 11 trials Sub-types →
- Nasal cavity squamous cell carcinoma 6 trials
- External ear squamous cell carcinoma 1 trial
- Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma 0 trials
- Cornea squamous cell carcinoma 0 trials
- Lacrimal gland squamous cell carcinoma 0 trials
- Middle ear squamous cell carcinoma 0 trials
- Primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Lip and oral cavity carcinoma 94 trials · 258 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Oral cavity carcinoma 16 trials · 200 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lip and oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma 21 trials · 157 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Oropharyngeal carcinoma 99 trials · 242 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma 192 trials · 195 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tonsil carcinoma 1 trial · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Carcinoma in situ of oropharynx 1 trial Sub-types →
- Carcinoma of soft palate 1 trial
- Adenoid cystic carcinoma of oropharynx 0 trials
- Epiglottis cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma 210 trials · 211 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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Hypopharyngeal carcinoma 35 trials · 86 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Hypopharynx squamous cell carcinoma 65 trials
- Carcinoma in situ of hypopharynx 2 trials Sub-types →
- Epiglottis cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
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Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus carcinoma 21 trials · 44 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Paranasal sinus carcinoma 4 trials · 21 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus squamous cell carcinoma 9 trials · 13 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Nasal cavity carcinoma 3 trials · 9 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Nasal cavity squamous cell carcinoma 6 trials
- Nasal cavity adenocarcinoma 1 trial
- Carcinoma arising in nasal papillomatosis 0 trials
- Nasal cavity carcinoma in situ 0 trials
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Eye carcinoma 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- PAX6-related ocular dysgenesis 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Eyelid carcinoma 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ocular sebaceous carcinoma 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Aniridia 2 0 trials
- Aniridia 3 0 trials
- Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma 0 trials
- Cornea squamous cell carcinoma 0 trials
- Eye carcinoma in situ 0 trials
- Lacrimal gland carcinoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Pituitary adenocarcinoma 3 trials
3 sub-types
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Carcinoma of floor of mouth 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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Middle ear carcinoma 1 trial
2 sub-types
- Middle ear adenocarcinoma 0 trials
- Middle ear squamous cell carcinoma 0 trials
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External ear carcinoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- External ear squamous cell carcinoma 1 trial
- Ceruminous carcinoma 0 trials
- External ear basal cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Ameloblastic carcinoma 0 trials
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Laryngeal small cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Pharyngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs—sacituzumab tirumotecan and an immune checkpoint inhibitor—in people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has progressed after standard therapy. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Biying Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat salivary gland cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests a combination of an antibody-drug conjugate (a targeted cancer drug) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (precise, high-dose radiation) in 40 people with recurrent or metastatic salivary gland cancer. Participants first receive the drug; if their disease …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can a simple cream prevent radiation burns? new trial aims to find out.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two skin-protective strategies—a fragrance-free emollient plus foam dressing versus a silicone-based barrier film—in 104 head and neck cancer patients receiving TomoTherapy. The goal is to see which approach better prevents or reduces painful radiation dermati…
Sponsor: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New workflow aims to prevent radiation errors in cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new communication workflow called CORRECT that helps radiologists and radiation oncologists work together more effectively when planning radiation therapy for lung and head-and-neck cancers. About 194 patients will be involved, and doctors will use a shared sys…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC