Oropharynx cancer

This phase II trial is testing whether the combination of cabozantinib (a targeted therapy) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy) can shrink or stabilize advanced melanoma and head and neck cancers that have stopped responding to prior immunotherapy. Researchers are also checking if t…

This early-phase study tests whether adding the experimental drug ipatasertib to standard chemotherapy and radiation is safe and effective for people with advanced head and neck cancer. Ipatasertib may help stop cancer cell growth. About 46 participants will receive the combinati…

This phase II trial is testing whether adding chemotherapy or chemo-immunotherapy before standard salvage surgery can improve outcomes for patients with PD-L1 positive head and neck cancer that has come back. About 180 participants will receive either carboplatin and paclitaxel, …

This early-phase trial is testing whether a drug called camonsertib, combined with a precise type of radiation, can help control head and neck cancers that have come back or cannot be removed by surgery. About 39 adults with these cancers will receive the drug along with focused …

This early-phase trial tests whether adding mild heat therapy (thermotherapy) to standard chemoradiation is safe and tolerable for people with advanced head and neck cancer. The heat, applied once a week, aims to make the cancer more sensitive to treatment. The study includes two…

This phase III trial compares a new, shorter radiation approach to the standard 7-week chemoradiation for patients with HPV-positive oropharynx cancer. The experimental treatment uses a precise, high-dose radiation boost to the tumor followed by a reduced-dose chemoradiation cour…

This phase II trial tests whether adapting radiation plans mid-treatment using MRI scans can reduce swallowing difficulties in patients with advanced oropharynx (throat) cancer. Participants receive standard chemoradiation, but half are randomly assigned to have their radiation p…

This study tests whether giving less radiation to healthy lymph nodes can reduce side effects for people with oropharynx cancer. The approach uses a computer model to personalize which lymph nodes need treatment. The trial will enroll 120 patients and track if cancer returns in u…

This study compares two treatments for people with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot use the standard drug cisplatin. About 454 participants will receive either cetuximab (a targeted antibody) or a chemotherapy combo (carboplatin + paclitaxel) alongside precise radiation t…

This trial tests whether a blood test that detects HPV DNA can help doctors personalize treatment for people with HPV-related throat cancer. Participants receive radiation therapy, with or without chemotherapy, but the intensity is adjusted based on their blood test results and c…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab, given before surgery, can help treat HPV-related throat cancer that can be removed. About 20 adults with stage I oropharyngeal cancer will receive two doses of atezolizumab followed by standard surgery. Th…

This study tests whether a blood test that detects tumor DNA can help doctors choose the right amount of chemotherapy and radiation after surgery for HPV-positive throat cancer. The goal is to give less intense treatment to patients with a low risk of cancer returning, reducing s…

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called INBRX-106, alone or combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in people with advanced solid tumors (including lung, head and neck, melanoma, and others) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goa…

This study is for people with HPV-related throat cancer. After surgery, patients receive lower-than-standard doses of radiation and sometimes chemotherapy, based on their risk level. The goal is to keep cancer from coming back while reducing side effects like weight loss. About 1…

This trial studies people with HPV-positive oropharynx cancer whose tumors can be surgically removed. After surgery, patients are grouped by risk: low-risk patients get no further treatment, intermediate-risk get a lower dose of radiation, and high-risk get lower-dose radiation p…

This study tests whether adding two experimental HPV vaccines (pBI-11 and TA-HPV) to the standard immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in people with advanced oropharyngeal cancer that is HPV-positive. About 54 adults whose cancer has returned …

This study tests whether giving a lower dose of radiation to the lymph nodes in the neck that are not directly affected by cancer can reduce side effects while still curing the disease. It includes 100 people with early-stage HPV-related throat cancer. The goal is to maintain exc…

This phase 3 trial tests whether using a special scan (SPECT-CT) to guide radiation to only one side of the neck works as well as standard radiation to both sides for people with oropharyngeal cancer. The study includes 510 participants with early-stage cancer on one side of the …

This study tests whether a single infusion of a patient's own genetically engineered immune cells (E7 TCR-T cells) can shrink or eliminate HPV-related cancers before the patient receives standard treatment like chemo-radiation or surgery. The trial enrolls 15 adults with advanced…

This study tests a new immunotherapy for people with advanced HPV-related cancers, such as cervical, throat, anal, and penile cancers. Participants receive specially engineered immune cells designed to attack cancer cells carrying the HPV16 virus. The goal is to see if this treat…

This phase II trial is testing whether giving radiation only to the side of the neck where the cancer is found can reduce dry mouth and other side effects in people with HPV-positive oropharynx cancer. About 22 participants will receive radiation (with or without chemotherapy) to…

This early-stage trial is testing whether injecting the local anesthetic lidocaine into HPV-related throat tumors before robotic surgery is safe and might help destroy more cancer cells. About 30 adults with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer will receive the injection during a ro…

This study is testing whether giving lower doses of radiation over a shorter time, along with standard chemotherapy, works as well as the usual higher radiation doses for people with HPV-positive throat cancer. About 74 participants will receive chemoradiation with drugs like cis…

This study is testing whether taking three oral chemotherapy drugs together is safe and practical for patients with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. The trial focuses on people living in rural Midwest areas, making it easier for them to participate from home. The…

This phase II trial tests whether a blood test that detects HPV DNA can help doctors decide the right amount of radiation for people with HPV-positive throat cancer. About 455 participants will either have surgery or receive standard chemotherapy plus radiation, but the radiation…

This study tests two ideas at once: adding a drug called ATRA (Vesanoid) to standard treatment, and using a smaller radiation area that targets the tumor more precisely. It includes 460 adults with certain types of head and neck cancer that haven't spread across the midline. The …

This study is testing whether a much lower dose of radiation (30 Gy) combined with standard chemotherapy can control HPV-positive throat cancer as well as the usual high dose (70 Gy). The goal is to reduce side effects from radiation while still keeping the cancer from coming bac…

This study tests giving chemotherapy and immunotherapy before standard surgery for head and neck cancer. The goal is to shrink tumors enough so that surgeons can perform less extensive, function-preserving operations, reducing damage to swallowing, speech, and vision. The trial e…

This study is testing whether people with early-stage HPV-positive throat cancer can be treated with radiation alone at a lower dose, instead of the usual full-dose radiation plus chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this gentler approach can keep the cancer from coming back while…

This study is testing whether a blood test that detects HPV DNA can help doctors decide who needs radiation after surgery for HPV-related oropharynx cancer. In one group, patients with no detectable HPV DNA after surgery will be watched closely and only get radiation if the test …

This study tests whether a blood test that detects HPV DNA can guide doctors to safely use a lower dose of radiation for people with HPV-related throat cancer. About 45 adults with early-stage HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer will receive radiation and chemotherapy. The goal is …

This study is for people with HPV-positive oropharyngeal (throat) cancer who have had surgery. Researchers want to see if giving a lower dose of radiation to a smaller area (just the neck, not the original tumor site) works as well as the standard higher dose. The goal is to redu…

This early-phase trial tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor cells, given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, for people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see i…

This study tests whether combining two drugs, sacituzumab govitecan and cetuximab, can shrink or control advanced head and neck cancer that has grown after initial therapy. About 40 adults whose cancer has spread or returned will receive the combination. The goal is to see how ma…

This phase II trial tests whether adding lovastatin, a common cholesterol-lowering drug, to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab can help shrink tumors in people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. The study will enroll 28 adults whose tumors express PD-L1. Research…

This Phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug toripalimab along with standard chemotherapy before surgery or radiation can shrink HPV16-positive oropharyngeal (throat) tumors by at least 50%. The study enrolls 30 patients with advanced but localized disease.…

This study tests whether giving patients with a specific type of throat cancer (p16+ oropharyngeal cancer) a personalized, less intense treatment can keep cancer from coming back while reducing side effects. About 150 adults with early-stage disease will either have surgery follo…

This study tests a new vaccine called Lenti-HPV-07 in 72 people with HPV-related throat or cervical cancer. The goal is to see if it is safe and can boost the immune system to fight the cancer. Participants receive the vaccine and are monitored for up to one year.

This study tests whether people with HPV-positive throat cancer can safely receive a lower dose of radiation if their tumor shrinks quickly during early treatment. About 120 participants will be monitored for 2 years to see if the reduced treatment still prevents cancer from comi…

This trial tests a program called ENDURE that helps head and neck cancer patients start radiation therapy within 6 weeks after surgery. The program provides education, social support, and better coordination among doctors. Researchers will compare it to usual care in 532 adults w…

This study tests an experimental drug called VMD-928, taken as a pill, either alone or with another cancer drug (pembrolizumab). It is for adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma that have not responded to or are no longer controlled by available treatments. The goal is to …

This study is testing whether a lower dose of radiation after surgery can safely treat HPV-positive head and neck cancer while reducing long-term side effects. About 304 participants will receive either standard or reduced radiation, with or without chemotherapy. The goal is to s…

This study tests a new surgical technique using a thin skin flap from the groin area to rebuild the mouth or throat after cancer removal. The goal is to see if it causes fewer problems at the donor site compared to standard flaps. Forty adults with head and neck cancer will be fo…

This trial is testing a new electrochemical method to monitor HPV infection in patients with head and neck cancers, specifically oropharyngeal carcinoma. The goal is to see if tracking HPV DNA levels during treatment can help personalize therapy, potentially allowing some patient…

This study tests whether adding a special ultrasound of the tonsils to standard exams helps doctors diagnose oropharyngeal cancer more accurately. About 180 patients with suspected throat cancer will be randomly assigned to either standard diagnostics alone or standard diagnostic…

This study is testing whether a simple mouth rinse can detect HPV-related throat cancer early, before symptoms appear. Researchers will compare results from 200 people with throat cancer and 200 healthy volunteers matched by age, sex, and background. If accurate, this test could …

This phase II trial tests whether adding BMX-001 to standard symptom management can reduce severe mouth sores in head and neck cancer patients receiving chemoradiation. About 98 participants will receive either BMX-001 or a placebo alongside usual care. The goal is to see if BMX-…

This study tests high-dose steroids (methylprednisolone or prednisone) in 35 head and neck cancer survivors who have nerve damage from past radiation. The goal is to find the best dose that improves symptoms like tongue weakness while limiting side effects. Participants must be a…

This study tests whether a series of sexology consultations can help people who had their voice box removed due to throat cancer, along with their partners, feel better about their intimate lives. The program involves individual talks with a trained sexology nurse and questionnai…

This study tests whether specially adapted beauty sessions (onco-esthetics) can help people with head and neck cancer feel better about their changed appearance after treatment. Fifty-five patients will receive three sessions, and researchers will measure how their self-image cha…

This study tests whether injecting a long-lasting local anesthetic called EXPAREL (liposomal bupivacaine) into the surgical wound can improve pain control and swallowing function in 80 adults undergoing robotic surgery for throat cancer. Participants will be compared to those who…

This study aims to learn more about oropharyngeal carcinoma, a type of throat cancer that can be linked to HPV. Researchers will collect blood samples from 1,000 patients before treatment and at six follow-up visits, and also gather tumor tissue when available. The goal is to bet…

This study tests whether offering hearing tests close to home or remotely increases how many head and neck cancer patients get their hearing checked during treatment. Many patients on cisplatin chemotherapy or radiation near the ear can lose hearing, but not all complete recommen…

This study is testing whether wearing a fitness tracker (like a Fitbit) can give doctors a better picture of how active cancer patients are, and whether that activity level relates to how well they are doing overall. About 590 people with various cancers will wear activity monito…

This study is building a huge registry of information and biological samples from adults with or at risk for many types of cancer, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this resource to study what causes cancer and how to better prevent, detect, and treat it. The re…

This study is collecting blood and tumor samples from 40 people with HPV-related oropharynx cancer to find biological markers that could predict how the disease will progress. Researchers will measure HPV DNA levels in the blood and analyze immune cells to better understand the b…

This study uses repeated MRI scans after radiation therapy to see if they can predict normal tissue damage, like bone death (osteoradionecrosis), in patients with oral cavity or skull base tumors. Researchers will track changes in imaging over time and link them to radiation dose…

This study compares an AI-powered chatbot to traditional educational handouts for teaching African American adults about oral cancer. Researchers want to see which method helps people learn more about prevention, risk factors, and early signs. The goal is to find better ways to s…

This study from Mayo Clinic aims to find biological markers (biomarkers) in blood, tissue, and saliva that can signal the presence or absence of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer. Researchers will follow 560 participants, including patients with and without the disease, to see if …

This study looks at why people with head and neck cancer follow (or don't follow) swallowing exercises after radiation. Researchers will use blood tests and questionnaires to see if immune system proteins or feelings about the disease affect exercise habits. The goal is to find w…

This study looks at how cancer and its treatments change a person's sense of taste and smell, and how that affects their eating and nutrition. Researchers will follow 306 people newly diagnosed with cancer of the mouth, throat, colon, or liver. They will use questionnaires, taste…

This study aims to find out how many healthy adults over 40 carry high-risk HPV in their mouth, which can lead to oropharyngeal cancer. Researchers will test 20,000 volunteers in the Czech Republic to develop a better screening method. The goal is to identify people at risk earli…

This study is testing whether liquid biopsies (blood tests that look for bits of HPV and tumor DNA) can help doctors monitor treatment and spot early signs of cancer returning in people with HPV-related cervical and oropharyngeal cancers. Researchers will follow 480 participants …

This study is tracking 1000 people with throat cancer to compare different treatments like surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. The goal is to see which treatments lead to the best survival rates and preserve the ability to speak and swallow. Participants are aged 18-90 with var…

This study is for people with HPV-related throat cancer who have surgery to remove their tumor. Researchers are testing whether a blood test that looks for leftover tumor DNA can safely identify patients who do not need additional radiation. The goal is to reduce side effects by …

This study looks at how radiation therapy for head and neck cancers affects the blood vessels in the neck. Researchers will use two types of PET/CT scans to compare images taken before and after treatment. The goal is to better understand and detect radiation-related vascular dam…

This research study collects sputum and tissue samples from 700 people with precancerous changes or certain cancers (lung, head and neck, esophageal). The goal is to find biomarkers—biological signs—that could help understand or detect these cancers earlier. Participants include …

This study observes 200 adults with head and neck cancer who need facial reconstruction using a free bone flap after surgery. Researchers will track their medical visits, treatments, and costs over time using national health data. The goal is to describe typical care pathways and…

This study looks at nerve-related problems like numbness, tingling, and pain in people who have been treated for oral cavity or throat cancer. Researchers will use simple tools like brushes and temperature tests to map these sensations. The goal is to better understand how common…