Skin squamous cell carcinoma

This phase 3 trial tests whether injecting the drug cemiplimab directly into early-stage skin cancer tumors can work as well as surgery. About 369 people with small tumors on the head, neck, hand, or shin will be randomly assigned to get either the injections or standard surgery.…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called EVOLVE104 in people with advanced bladder cancer or several types of squamous cell carcinoma (lung, esophagus, skin, and others). The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is for pati…

This study tests whether adding cetuximab to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) helps people with advanced head and neck cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy live longer. About 158 adults with cancer that has returned or spread will receive either pembr…

This study tests whether adding an experimental drug (CDX-1140) to a standard immunotherapy (cemiplimab) before surgery can shrink advanced head and neck cancers more than the immunotherapy alone. About 44 people with stage III-IV head and neck cancer will receive either the comb…

This study tests an experimental drug called IDP-001 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including certain lung, head and neck, and other cancers. The trial has two phases: first to check safety and find the right dose, then to see if the drug can shrink tumors. A…

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 study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) along with two anti-rejection medications (sirolimus and prednisone) in kidney transplant recipients who have advanced skin cancer that cannot be surgically removed or has spread. The goal is to …

This study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor proteins, given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps the immune system attack advanced solid tumors. About 132 people with various advanc…

This trial tests whether removing and examining the sentinel lymph node—the first node a skin cancer might spread to—can catch metastasis earlier than standard monitoring. Half of the 142 participants with high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma will receive the biopsy plus s…

This study tests a new drug, AZD6750, that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, or breast cancer that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it shrinks tumors when us…

This early-phase study tests a new treatment called MQ710, a modified virus injected directly into tumors, alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. It is for people with advanced solid tumors (like skin cancer or head and neck cancer) that have not responded to standar…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called KUP-101A in 21 people with advanced skin cancers (like melanoma or Merkel cell carcinoma) that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also measu…

This study tests a drug called cosibelimab in 80 people with advanced skin cancer who also have a kidney transplant or a blood cancer. The drug works by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. Researchers will check if the tumors shrink and monitor for side effects.

This trial tests a new drug called N17350, a modified enzyme injected directly into tumors, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest and most effective dose, and to see if the drug can shrink or stop tu…

This phase 2 trial tests a combination of two immune-boosting drugs, L19IL2 and L19TNF, injected directly into skin tumors. It is for people with advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma whose cancer has worsened despite or who cannot tolerate standard immunotherapy. Up to 92 p…

This study tests a new type of radiation therapy called DaRT for people with a common skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) who have weakened immune systems. The treatment involves placing tiny radioactive seeds directly into the tumor to kill cancer cells from the inside. Resear…

This study tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and relatlimab) before surgery can shrink or eliminate skin cancer in people with stage II to IV cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. About 20 adults will receive the drugs for 6 weeks, then have surgery to remove a…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called sigvotatug vedotin, alone or with other cancer medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, head and neck, and breast cancers. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 1,000 participants…

This phase II trial is testing whether the drug ivonescimab, given before surgery, can shrink tumors in people with stage II-IV head and neck cancer that can be removed. Ivonescimab is a type of antibody that helps the immune system fight cancer. The study will enroll 28 adults w…

This early-stage trial is testing whether the drug cemiplimab (Libtayo) is safe and effective when given before surgery to remove Merkel cell carcinoma or cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. About 36 people with stage I–II cancer will receive the drug every three weeks for up to n…

This study tests a new device that delivers a special type of radiation directly into skin tumors. The goal is to see if it can shrink or control the cancer. The study is for adults with certain types of skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Par…

This early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called MEM-288, a virus designed to infect and kill cancer cells while also boosting the immune system. The study involves 40 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, skin, and breast cancers, who have not responded to s…

This phase 2 trial is testing a drug called ivonescimab in 24 people with advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer) or castration-resistant prostate cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can help control the cancer and to check for side effects. Particip…

This early-stage trial tests injecting a chemotherapy drug (5FU) directly into skin cancers on the lower legs, with or without a vitamin D-based cream (calcipotriene). The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. About 30 adults with small squamous cell carc…

This study tests whether a short course of radiation (5 treatments over 2 weeks) can prevent cancer from coming back in people with high-risk head and neck skin cancer after surgery. For those with moderate-risk cancer, researchers want to see if simply monitoring them closely is…

This study tests a new antibody called HMBD-001 combined with two existing cancer drugs (cetuximab and docetaxel) in people with advanced squamous cell cancers of the lung, head and neck, esophagus, cervix, or skin. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tum…

This phase 3 trial compares two strategies for people with high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma after surgery: adding radiation therapy versus simply monitoring. About 266 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and followed for at least two years. …

This early-stage study tests a new drug called VIR-5525, alone or with another cancer drug (pembrolizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called EGFR. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 450 adults with tumors that cannot b…

This study tests a small adhesive patch with tiny needles that deliver a low dose of the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin directly into skin cancer tumors. It involves 48 people with squamous cell skin cancer who are either immune-competent or immune-suppressed. The goal is to see i…

This early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called VET3-TGI, a virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is being given alone or with the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The …

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 early-stage study tests a new drug called tolododekin alfa (ANK-101) for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is injected directly into the tumor to see if it is safe and tolerable. About 97 adults with various solid canc…

This study tests whether a single, extremely high dose of radiation, guided by advanced MRI technology, can control liver tumors that have spread from other cancers better than the usual high dose. About 114 adults with up to 3 liver metastases will be randomly assigned to receiv…

This study tests a treatment using a patient's own immune cells (called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes or TILs) combined with chemotherapy and interleukin-2 for people with advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma or Merkel cell carcinoma who have already tried immunotherapy. T…

This early-stage trial tests combining precise radiation (SBRT) with the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab for people with advanced skin squamous cell carcinoma that can or cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to see if this combination is safe and helps control the cancer …

This study tests whether a shorter, more intense type of radiation (stereotactic radiotherapy given in 5 sessions) works as well as the standard longer course (20-30 sessions) for treating skin cancer that has spread to the parotid gland in the head and neck. About 90 adults who …

This early-stage trial tests a new treatment called T3011, a modified virus injected directly into tumors, for people with advanced solid cancers like melanoma, lung cancer, or sarcoma. The study will also test T3011 combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda). …

This study tests whether a special laser followed by tirbanibulin ointment can effectively treat common skin cancers like basal and squamous cell carcinoma. About 100 adults with biopsy-confirmed skin cancers will receive the laser treatment and, if needed, apply the ointment for…

This study tests whether a machine learning model can accurately diagnose two common types of skin cancer—basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma—by analyzing images from a special microscope (two-photon microscopy) that scans skin biopsy samples. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests a new imaging agent called 89Zr panitumumab to see if it can more accurately find cancer that has spread in people with head and neck cancer. Standard PET/CT scans often miss or wrongly identify these spots. About 60 participants will receive the new agent and th…

This study explores whether a 3D ultrasound scan of removed skin cancer tissue can accurately measure how deep the tumor goes. Researchers will compare ultrasound images to standard lab analysis. If it works, this technique might help surgeons know immediately if they got all the…

This study tests whether a daily application of 5% niacinamide cream can prevent skin cancer in organ transplant recipients, who are at high risk due to long-term immune-suppressing drugs. Twenty adult transplant recipients with a history of precancerous skin spots and at least o…

This pilot study tests whether taking vitamin A and nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3) can safely raise blood levels in kidney transplant recipients who have had skin cancer. Thirty participants will take these vitamins or a placebo for six months. The goal is to see if this app…

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 compares giving the cancer drug nivolumab (Opdivo) as a shot at home versus in a clinic for people with various advanced cancers. The goal is to see if home treatment improves patients' overall care experience and quality of life. About 50 adults will receive the drug …

This study tests whether a high dose of gabapentin, a non-opioid pain medicine, can prevent the need for opioid painkillers in people with head and neck cancer who develop painful mouth sores from chemotherapy and radiation. About 228 participants will be randomly assigned to rec…

This study looks at whether people with certain cancers prefer getting their immune therapy as a shot under the skin (subcutaneous) or through a needle in a vein (intravenous). About 880 adults who are already eligible for standard treatments like nivolumab or pembrolizumab will …

This study tests whether EMLA numbing cream can reduce pain from Technetium 99 injections used in lymphoscintigraphy, a standard mapping procedure for skin cancers like melanoma. About 100 adults with skin cancer will receive either EMLA cream or a placebo before the injection. T…

This study tests whether adding a special heat treatment (water-filtered infrared, or wIRA) to standard palliative radiation can help shrink tumors and ease symptoms in people with advanced head, neck, or skin cancer that cannot be cured. About 60 adults will receive the combined…

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 how to safely perform skin allergy tests in people receiving biotherapies for cancers and blood disorders. Researchers will find the highest concentration of each biotherapy that does not cause a skin reaction in 9 out of 10 patients. The goal is to establis…

This study follows 1,500 French patients with advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer) who need systemic treatment (medication that works throughout the body). Researchers will collect information from medical records and ongoing visits to see how treatm…

This study exposes small areas of sun-damaged skin to simulated sunlight to see how proteins and genes change. Researchers will compare 46 adults—half with a history of skin cancer, half without—to find differences that might explain cancer risk. Participants will have four small…

This study looks at 1,500 people with a common skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Most cases are cured with surgery, but a small number can spread and become dangerous. Researchers will compare current staging systems to see which best predicts poor outcomes, a…

This study is testing a blood test (liquid biopsy) to see if it can find tiny bits of cancer DNA left behind after surgery for a type of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. The test may also help track how well immunotherapy treatment is working. About 60 people…

This study looks at whether a blood test that finds tumor DNA can predict if head and neck cancer comes back after treatment. About 250 adults who have finished curative treatment will give blood samples over time. The goal is to see if a positive test result matches cancer relap…

This early-phase trial is testing whether injecting the seasonal flu vaccine directly into skin cancer tumors can boost the immune system's attack on the cancer. About 25 people with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma will receive one injection into their tumor before standard sur…

This observational study is collecting blood samples and medical images from 200 people with several types of solid tumors (like lung, head and neck, and esophageal cancers) who are receiving immunotherapy and radiation as part of their standard care. Researchers want to see if c…

This study is testing a new predictive model that analyzes tumor samples to forecast whether a patient with melanoma or other skin cancers will respond to immunotherapy. Researchers will compare the model's predictions with actual patient outcomes over six months. The goal is to …

This study is enrolling 30 people with a common skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma who are about to start treatment with the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab. Researchers will use advanced lab techniques to analyze immune cells and molecules in participants' blood …