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Researchers are testing a new cell therapy called CAR001 in adults with solid tumors that have come back or stopped responding to standard treatment. CAR001 uses donor gamma-delta T cells engineered with a chimeric antigen receptor to recognize and attack cancer cells. The trial …

This trial is testing whether giving a combination of two immunotherapies (ipilimumab and sintilimab) along with chemotherapy and radiation before surgery can completely eliminate cancer cells in people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. About 44 adults with resectable esop…

This early-stage trial tests a new vaccine called RG1-VLP in 18 healthy women aged 18-60. The vaccine targets HPV types not covered by existing vaccines like Gardasil 9. Researchers will check if it is safe and triggers a strong immune response. If it works, it could help prevent…

This study tests a personalized vaccine created from a patient's own immune cells (dendritic cells) that are trained to attack unique markers on their tumor. It is for people with advanced solid tumors who have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safet…

This early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called HMPL-A580 in 186 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early signs that the drug shrinks tumors. It is currently recruiting parti…

Researchers are testing an experimental biologic called AWT020 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after at least one standard treatment. The phase 1 trial gives AWT020 every three weeks at increasing dose levels to find the highest dose people can tolerate an…

This study tests whether a combination of drugs (pembrolizumab and N-803, with or without special immune cells called PD-L1 t-haNK cells) can help shrink head and neck cancers before surgery. About 40 adults with untreated, HPV-negative head and neck cancer will receive these tre…

This early-phase trial is testing an oral drug called NP-101 in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, with a secondary look at whether the drug can shrink tumors. Because it is a Pha…

This phase 3 study compares two immunotherapy drugs—rilvegostomig and pembrolizumab (Keytruda)—each combined with standard chemotherapy, as a first treatment for people with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific protein (PD-L1). About 880 participants w…

This early-stage trial is testing whether an oral probiotic called R-5780 is safe and tolerable when taken alongside a standard PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor in people with advanced solid tumors (like melanoma or certain skin cancers). About 33 adults whose cancer has not responded t…

This trial tests an experimental drug called ASP388B, given alone or alongside standard cancer therapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: the first finds a safe dose, and the second tests that dose in…

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called BI-1808, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in people with advanced cancers like ovarian cancer, T-cell lymphoma, and melanoma. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how…

This Phase 1 trial tests D3L-002, a new drug that targets two immune checkpoints (TIGIT and PVRIG) to help the immune system fight cancer. It is for 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the r…

This early-phase trial is testing whether combining the drug talazoparib with one of three other drugs (palbociclib, axitinib, or crizotinib) can safely help control advanced solid tumors that have spread. Talazoparib blocks cancer cells from repairing their DNA, while the other …

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called DS3610a in about 70 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can help control the cancer. P…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IDE892, alone or with another drug (IDE397), in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic deletion (MTAP). The study aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs shrink tumors. It includes 260 adults with ca…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy can shrink advanced squamous cell cancers of the nasal cavity and sinuses better than chemotherapy alone. About 35 adults with newly diagnosed, untreated stage II to IVb disease …

This phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks, alongside standard chemotherapy, is safe and effective for Japanese patients with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find …

This early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called YL217 in 220 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and look for early signs that the drug can shrink tumors. Participa…

This study tests a new combination of two drugs (becotatug vedotin and pucotenlimab) in 20 adults with advanced penile cancer that has spread and is EGFR-positive. Participants must have failed or be unable to tolerate chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the treatment can shrink …

This phase II trial is testing whether the drug olaparib can help prevent pancreatic cancer from coming back in people who have already had surgery and chemotherapy and carry a BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 mutation. Olaparib is a targeted therapy that blocks a repair enzyme cancer cell…

This study tests a new drug, TER-2013, in people with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, or lung cancer) that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. About 205 participants will receive th…

This early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called 177Lu-IM-3050 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 105 participants will receive the drug to s…

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 phase 2 trial tests two antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) — R-DXD and I-DXD — against standard chemotherapy in 144 people with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. ADCs are like guided missiles that deliver a cancer-killing dr…

This phase 1 study tests a combination of two drugs, pomalidomide (a pill) and nivolumab (an infusion), in adults with cancers caused by viruses like Epstein-Barr, HPV, or hepatitis. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. Up to 58 people with Kapo…

This phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) in 740 people with advanced solid tumors, including melanoma, lung, breast, and other cancers. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors.…

Researchers are running a first-in-human Phase 1 trial of HG381, an experimental drug given by intravenous injection, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after available treatments. The study aims to find out how safe and tolerable the drug is, how the body pr…

This study tests a new drug called GI-108 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including lung, head and neck, pancreatic, and kidney cancers. The drug is designed to boost the immune system's ability to fight cancer. The trial will first find the safest dose, then …

This trial tests whether a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program can help head and neck cancer patients maintain or improve muscle mass after chemoradiotherapy. Researchers will use imaging and blood tests to see if changes in muscle and inflammation markers can predict…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called N-3C01, given alone or with an immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About 114 a…

This study tests a drug called I-DXd in 60 people with advanced esophageal cancer that has worsened after prior treatments. I-DXd is designed to attach to cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload to destroy them. The main goal is to see how many patients' tumors shrink or disappe…

This study compares two radiotherapy schedules for people with head and neck cancer who begin radiation more than 6 weeks after surgery. One group gets standard treatment (5 days a week), the other gets an accelerated schedule (6 days a week). The goal is to see if the faster sch…

This study tests a new drug called WJB001 combined with various chemotherapy drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has three stages to find the safest dose, check how the body processes the drug, and see if it shrinks…

This phase 2 trial tests a new approach for patients with resectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. It combines an engineered mitochondrial vaccine (IMP3-Mito) with an immune checkpoint inhibitor (PD-1 inhibitor) given before and after surgery. The goal is to improve the …

Researchers are testing an experimental injection called SHR-7787 in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The trial aims to find a safe dose, measure how the body processes the drug, and look for early signs that it shrinks tumors. P…

This study tests new drug combinations (including an antibody-drug conjugate) with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, with or without chemotherapy, for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. About 298 participants will join to see if…

This early-stage study is testing a new drug called BGB-B2033, alone or with other drugs, in people with advanced liver, stomach, or lung cancers. The goal is to see if it is safe and how well it works. About 392 participants will take part.

This study tests a new treatment called iC9-CAR.CSPG4 T cells for people with head and neck cancer that has come back after standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The main goals are to fin…

This clinical trial is investigating whether an experimental drug called SHR-9839, when used alone or combined with standard chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug, can help people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The study will include about 84 adults aged 18 to…

Researchers are testing a new oral drug called DC05F01 in adults with recurrent ovarian cancer and other advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment. The trial aims to see how well the drug shrinks tumors, how long it keeps cancer from growing, and what side…

This study is testing an experimental oral drug called ATX-295 in people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe and tolerable dose and to see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 90 par…

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called Aza-TdC in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment or have no effective therapy. The drug is taken by mouth in 21-day cycles and aims to reactivate genes that may slow tumor growth. The main goal…

This phase 2 trial tests a drug called BMS-986504 in people with advanced solid tumors that have lost a gene called MTAP. The drug is given alone or with other cancer medicines. The study aims to see if the drug shrinks tumors and how safe it is. About 260 adults will take part.

This early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-C9074, designed to target and kill cancer cells in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study will first find the safest dose, then test it alone or with other cancer drugs. About 3…

This study tests an experimental oral drug called S241656 (BDTX-4933) in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic changes (KRAS, BRAF, or other RAS/MAPK mutations). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing how well it works alone or wit…

This phase II trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—cabozantinib, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—can shrink or slow the growth of rare genitourinary cancers that have spread. About 314 adults with these uncommon tumors will receive the drugs. The goal is to see if the …

This study tests the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab in 200 people with advanced solid tumors (breast, lung, GI, and others). Researchers use each person's tumor DNA to see if it predicts a response. Participants get the same dose every 3 weeks. The goal is to see if DNA analysis…

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 a new oral drug called ISM6331 in 100 adults with advanced mesothelioma or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for any early signs that the drug can shrink tumors. Partic…

This study tests an oral drug called NEO212 in people with specific brain tumors (astrocytoma, glioblastoma) or cancers that have spread to the brain. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it helps control tumor growth. About 134 adults will take NEO212 alone or with sta…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called TQB6426 in people with advanced cancers that have not responded to other treatments. TQB6426 is designed to seek out a protein called GPC3 on cancer cells and deliver a chemotherapy-like payload directly to them. The s…

This study tests a vaccine made from candida (a type of yeast) to see if it can reduce the risk of head and neck cancer coming back. About 100 adults who have finished cancer treatment and are currently cancer-free will receive either the vaccine or a placebo over two years. The …

This study tests whether a probiotic called EXE-346 can help treat anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) and reduce persistent high-risk HPV infection in people living with HIV. The trial will enroll 90 participants who will take the probiotic or a placebo daily…

This study has two parts. Part A tests whether cancer patients who stopped a type of immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors) due to side effects can safely restart treatment with durvalumab, given alongside the steroid prednisone to reduce the risk of side effects returning. Part B…

This study provides continued access to dabrafenib and/or trametinib for up to 100 patients with melanoma, lung cancer, or other solid tumors who were benefiting from these drugs in a prior Novartis or GSK trial. The main goal is to track long-term side effects and safety over ti…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called DXP-106 in 54 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and see if DXP-106 works better when given alone or with chemotherapy. Participants receive the drug by…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called QLC5508 in 48 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to treatment. The main goals are to check if the drug affects heart rhythm, compare two versions of the drug, and see how it interacts with other medicines.…

This study compares a newer, precise radiation method called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) with standard radiation therapy for people with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot have curative treatment. About 196 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two radiat…

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 3810944 in adults with advanced solid tumours or melanoma who have no other treatment options. The study aims to find a safe and tolerable dose, and to see if the drug can shrink tumours. Participants receive the drug every three …

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 a new oral drug called ART6043, alone or with another drug (olaparib), in 181 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The goal is to check safety, how the body processes the drug, and whether it can slow tumor growth. It is an early-stage trial, so the m…

This study tests an oral drug called zongertinib in adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 mutations or overexpression and have not responded to prior treatment. Participants take one of two daily doses and continue as long as they benefit. Doctors regularly check tumor…

This study is for people with HPV-related throat cancer who have surgery to remove the tumor. Normally, some patients also get radiation afterward to lower the risk of cancer coming back. This trial tests whether it's safe to skip that radiation if a blood test two weeks after su…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called BGB-58067, alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (MTAP deficiency). The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 52…

This study tests a new medicine called PF-08634404, given alone or with chemotherapy, for adults with early or locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The trial has three parts: before surgery, after surgery if cancer remains, or after chemoradiation. Researchers will check …

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 study is testing a new experimental drug called GI-101, given alone or with pembrolizumab or lenvatinib, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (cancers that have spread). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or control tumors. About 317 adults w…

This early-phase study is testing a new drug called BGB-26808, either alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 217 partici…

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called BG-C0902 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to attach to two proteins (EGFR and MET) often found on cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload directly to them…

This study compares two treatments after surgery for stage III-IVA head and neck cancer: radiation alone versus radiation plus the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The goal is to see which approach better prevents the cancer from returning, especially in patients with certain TP53 ge…

This phase 3 trial tests a new drug called daraxonrasib, taken as a pill, either alone or with standard chemotherapy, against chemotherapy alone for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. About 900 adults with confirmed pancreatic cancer that has spread will be randomly assign…

This early-phase study tests a new drug, BG-C477, in about 310 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. The study is open-label, meaning ev…

Researchers are testing an experimental radioactive drug called 177Lu-FAP-VG11 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to seek out and attach to a protein called FAP, which is found on many tumor cells. This early …

This phase 2 trial tests a drug called becotatug vedotin, given alone or with immune-boosting drugs (penpulimab or ivonescimab), before surgery for head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if these treatments can shrink tumors or even make them disappear completely. The study inv…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called HW221043 in adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their gro…

Researchers are testing an experimental intravenous biologic called M1-c6v1 in adults with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. The Phase I trial gives escalating doses to a small group of participants to check safety, find th…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-T187, a special antibody that targets two proteins (EGFR and MET) on cancer cells. It is given alone or with other drugs to people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safet…

This study tests a new drug called AZD8205, alone or with another drug (rilvegostomig), in people with advanced solid tumors like breast, ovarian, and lung cancers. The trial has two phases: first to find the safest dose, then to see if it shrinks tumors. About 460 adults whose c…

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 phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called volrustomig, either alone or with chemotherapy, in people with advanced cervical, head and neck, esophageal, or mesothelioma cancers. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. About 257 partic…

This trial tests a new drug called TUB-030 in adults with advanced solid tumors, including head and neck, lung, and breast cancers. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose. Participants receive the drug every three weeks and are monitored for side effects and tumor…

This early-phase study tests a new targeted therapy called MK-8294 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, see if people can tolerate it, and find the highest safe dose. About 67 participants will receive the drug, and…

This study tests a new drug called SKB118 in 332 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The trial will first find the safest dose, then check if it can shrink tumors. It is currently not recruit…

This phase 2 trial tests whether pravastatin (a cholesterol drug) or a combination of pentoxifylline and vitamin E can prevent lymphedema and fibrosis (swelling and scarring) caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients. About 295 adults with oropharyngeal cancer …

This study is testing a new experimental drug called BG-75098, given alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tum…

This Phase III trial is testing whether adding bevacizumab to the standard drug osimertinib can better control advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. About 300 people with stage IIIB or IV disease will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination or osimertini…

This early-stage trial is testing a new biologic drug, GEN1106, in about 103 people with advanced solid tumors, including bladder cancer. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining it; finally, checking how well the drug shrinks tumors. All participants …

Researchers are running a Phase I trial of VRT106, an experimental biological therapy given by intravenous drip, in adults with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. The trial enrolls about 12 people aged 18 to 75. It aims to f…

This early-stage trial tests the safety of a new drug called KK2269, given alone or with chemotherapy (docetaxel), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have no standard treatment options. About 101 participants will take part. The study has two parts: first testing KK2269 al…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called FORX-428 in about 40 adults with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene changes (like BRCA1/2 mutations). The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth. …

Researchers are testing whether giving becotatug vedotin, pucotenlimab, and cisplatin before surgery can shrink locally advanced EGFR-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The trial enrolls 40 adults with stage III or IV disease who have not yet received treatment. Part…

This phase 3 trial tests whether giving re-radiation with chemotherapy followed by the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can help people with recurrent head and neck cancer live longer compared to standard pembrolizumab alone or with chemotherapy. The study includes 214 adults who…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called EPI-326 in about 110 people with advanced lung or head & neck cancers that have specific EGFR mutations. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells more precisely. The main goals are to check safety, find the r…

Researchers test whether combining sacituzumab tirumotecan and tislelizumab can shrink advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has worsened after prior immunotherapy. The trial enrolls 28 adults whose cancer is not suitable for surgery or definitive chemoradiation. Parti…

This study is testing a new drug called MK-3120 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread and cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. About 270 participants will receive the drug by IV infusion. The study also looks at …

Researchers are testing two investigational radiopharmaceuticals in adults with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal, pancreatic, biliary tract, gastric, esophageal, and head and neck cancers. First, participants receive SKL35502, an imaging agent that highlights tumors ca…

This study tests an experimental drug called SHR-4610 in 258 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard options. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, and second, checking how well the drug shrinks…

This study tests whether adding an experimental drug called zoldonrasib to standard chemotherapy helps people with a specific genetic form of metastatic pancreatic cancer (KRAS G12D mutation) live longer without their cancer growing. About 670 adults with advanced pancreatic canc…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called M7437 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. M7437 is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that have a specific marker (Ly6E). The study ai…

This trial is testing an experimental drug called SA53-OS in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a protein called MDM2, which may help slow or stop tumor growth. The study has two parts: first,…

This study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy can help control advanced solid tumors that have spread. About 115 adults whose cancer has worsened after at least one prior treatment will receive the combination. The main goal is to chec…

This study tests a new drug called TAK-505 in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug can shrink or slow cancer growth. About 151 people with certain cancers, such as stomach,…

This early-stage trial is testing a new antibody called GEN1079 in people with certain advanced solid tumors. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining the dose; and finally, checking if the drug shrinks tumors. About 121 participants will receive the a…

Researchers are running a phase I/IIa trial of SGT003, an experimental intravenous drug, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: a dose-escalation phase to find a safe dose and a dose-expansion phase to look fo…

This study tests a new drug called SKB571 in 30 adults with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread and cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants will receive the drug and be monitored for response and…

This phase 1 trial is testing a new drug called ADCE-T02 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to target a protein called tissue factor found on many cancer cells. The main goals are to…

This early-stage trial tests AGX101, a drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells by targeting a protein called TM4SF1. About 80 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, prostate, or pancreatic cancer) who have run out of standard options will receive the dru…

This trial investigates a new drug called GEN1119 for people with certain solid tumors that have not improved with standard treatments or for whom no standard treatment exists. The study is divided into parts: first, to find safe and effective doses, then to test those doses in m…

This early-phase trial is testing a new experimental drug, BNT317, in 39 people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles it. It is too soon to know if …

Researchers are testing whether a short, focused course of radiotherapy combined with immunotherapy and chemotherapy can shrink locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma before surgery. Participants receive three cycles of camrelizumab plus nab-paclitaxel and carboplati…

This early-stage study is testing a new drug called M0324, a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells. The trial will look at M0324 alone, with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, and with chemotherapy in about 77 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded …

This early-stage study tests a new drug called LOXO-783 in people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific change in the PIK3CA gene. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. About 193 participants will take the drug alo…

This phase 3 trial compares a combination of two experimental oral drugs, zoldonrasib and daraxonrasib, against standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel) as the first treatment for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The …

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called FID-022 in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The drug contains two active components, including irinotecan, which is …

This trial tests whether combining bexmarilimab with nivolumab can help people whose cancers no longer respond to immunotherapy. It focuses on two cancers: non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The study first finds the safest dose of bexmarilimab to give with a fixed dose of …

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 phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called ficerafusp alfa, which targets two proteins that help tumors grow, when given with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. The study enrolls adults with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has not been t…

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy after surgery can help prevent non-small cell lung cancer from coming back. About 1,210 people with stage II to IIIB lung cancer will receive either chemo plus pembrolizumab toge…

This study looks at the best way to treat people with p53-mutant oral dysplasia (abnormal cells in the mouth) and early-stage oral cancer. About 636 adults will be placed into three groups based on their diagnosis and receive either monitoring, surgery, or surgery plus neck disse…

This study tests a new drug, LY4050784, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in the SMARCA4 gene. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and works, either alone or with other cancer treatments. About 340 adults whose cancer has not responded to standar…

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 oral drug called GS-1206 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a specific genetic mutation. The main goals are to evaluate the drug's safety, tolerability, and how the body processes it. Participants must have tumors that ha…

This phase III trial tests whether giving an extra round of chemotherapy and immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) before the usual chemoradiation can help people with high-risk, locally advanced cervical cancer live longer without the cancer growing. About 336 participants will be rando…

This early-phase trial tests a new radioactive drug, 177Lu-INN805, in 10 people with advanced solid tumors (like head & neck, lung, breast, or sarcoma) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers wi…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called LY4052031, which is designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells that have a protein called Nectin-4. The study includes 420 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors such as bladder, breast, lung, and oth…

This early-phase study tests a new radioactive drug, LY4337713, in people with advanced cancers that have high levels of a protein called FAP. The cancers include certain types of ovarian, breast, pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, stomach, and bile duct cancers. The study aims …

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called SI-B036, a bispecific antibody designed to fight advanced gastrointestinal and other solid tumors. The study involves about 16 adults with tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. Researchers aim to find a safe dose and see if t…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps people with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma. About 108 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either chemo alone or chemo plus cemiplimab before th…

This early-stage study tests a new medicine called PF-08046033 in adults with advanced lung, esophageal, or skin cancers that have spread or can't be removed. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug may he…

This study tests a new drug, LY4257496, that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells with a specific protein (GRPR). It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the …

This trial tests an experimental drug called ODM-216 in adults with advanced solid tumors, which are cancers that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: the first finds a safe dose, and the second checks how well that dose fights the cancer. Researc…

This early-stage study tests an experimental drug called IMGS-001 in about 105 people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or not improved after standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. The study has two parts: first, t…

This phase III trial compares an experimental drug called MRG003 with two standard treatments, cetuximab and methotrexate, in adults with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Participants must have already tried and failed both a PD-1/PD-L1 inhibi…

This early-phase study tests an experimental drug called PF-08046876 in about 310 adults with advanced cancers of the bladder, lung, head and neck, esophagus, or pancreas that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is a type of 'antibody drug conjugate' designed to s…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment called ZI-MA4-1, made from specially engineered immune cells, in people with advanced ovarian, lung, sarcoma, or head and neck cancers that have not responded to other therapies. The treatment aims to help the body's immune system atta…

This early-phase study tests a daily oral drug called CGT4255 in 100 adults with advanced solid tumors that have ERBB2 genetic changes or HER2 overexpression. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors, including in the brain. The …

This extension study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or advanced solid tumors who are already taking belzutifan in another trial. The goal is to see how long they live and how safe the drug is over the long term. About 450 participants will take belzutifan by …

This large Phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental immunotherapy drug called volrustomig can help prevent cancer from returning in people with locally advanced head and neck cancer who have finished chemoradiation. About 1,145 participants will either receive volrustomig or b…

This study tests an experimental drug called SKB565 in 180 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot tolerate standard treatments. The trial has three stages to find the safest dose, check how the drug moves through the body, and see if it shrinks tum…

This Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called BAY 2927088 (sevabertinib) in about 111 adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene mutations. The drug aims to block the abnormal HER2 protein and stop cancer growth. Participants take a 20 mg tablet daily in 3-week cycles u…

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-stage trial tests a new drug called VBC101 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to attach to two cancer-related targets (EGFR and cMET) and deliver a toxic payload directly to cancer cells. The s…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding a maintenance drug (sacituzumab tirumotecan) after initial chemo-immunotherapy improves survival in people with metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer. About 851 participants will receive pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy, then either…

This phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called lirafugratinib in 30 adults with advanced solid tumors (excluding bile duct cancer) that have an FGFR2 gene fusion or rearrangement. Participants take the drug regularly and visit the clinic for checkups. The main goal is to see if the…

This study tests a new drug called IPN01203 in about 102 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and stopped responding to immunotherapy. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing low versus high doses to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Parti…

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 whether extra dental care every three months for three years can prevent or reduce late side effects like dry mouth, cavities, and jaw stiffness in head and neck cancer survivors. 300 adults who completed radiation or chemoradiation will either get this extra sup…

This trial compares two treatments for advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. One group receives standard chemoradiation, which combines radiation with the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The other group receives hyperfractionated radiation, which delivers a higher total do…

This study tests whether text-based support can help rural cancer survivors who smoke to quit. Participants will either receive text messages that gradually reduce cigarette use or a self-help manual. The goal is to see which approach works better for long-term smoking cessation.

This study tests a new drug called BNT326, given alone or with other cancer immunotherapies, in about 980 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back after prior treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it is safe and effective. It is an early-s…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called MRTX1719 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a missing MTAP gene. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 336 participants with cancers like mesothelio…

This study tests several new drug combinations, with or without the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced esophageal cancer that has continued to grow after standard treatment. About 230 participants will receive different drug regimens to see which are safest and …

This phase 2 study tests whether adding the experimental drug VS-101 to standard chemoradiotherapy helps shrink tumors in 30 adults with head and neck cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive VS-101 plus chemoradiation or chemoradiation alone. The main goal is to see…

This phase I/II platform trial tests several drug combinations, including evorpacept, trastuzumab deruxtecan, zanidatamab, tucatinib, and TTX-MC138, in people with advanced solid tumors, especially metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to find safe and promising regimens that cou…

This study tests a new drug called PYX-201 combined with pembrolizumab in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 220 adults with certain cancers like head an…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called DS5361b, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Ab…

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called NEOK001 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. NEOK001 is designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells by targeting two specific proteins. The study will first …

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 early-phase study tests an experimental therapy called FT836, a ready-made CAR T-cell treatment, in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colorectal, breast, ovarian, endometrial, or head and neck cancers that have not responded to prior treatments. The main goals are…

The TAPUR study is testing a wide range of targeted cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma whose tumors have specific genetic changes. The goal is to see if matching drugs to these genetic variants can shrink tumors or stop them from grow…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment called NT-175 for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have a specific mutation (TP53 R175H) and a certain immune marker (HLA-A*02:01). NT-175 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are …

This study tests a new drug called IMA402 in people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. IMA402 is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The trial will check if the drug is safe and whether it can shrink tumors.

This trial tests a new drug called VBC108 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. VBC108 is designed to attach to two specific proteins (CLDN18.2 and CDH17) found on some cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload to kill them. The study…

This phase II trial is testing whether combining low-dose radiotherapy with the immunotherapy drug Toripalimab before surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. About 22 participants will receive two cycles of the combination, the…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called JNJ-95437446 in people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and second, checking safety more closely in a larger…

This study tests a drug called eflapegrastim in 40 children with solid tumors or lymphoma who are receiving chemotherapy. The drug aims to boost white blood cells and reduce the risk of serious infections. Researchers are checking how safe it is and how the body processes it.

This study tests a new drug called IPN01195 in about 85 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants must have certain genetic changes in their …

This study tests a new way to give the drug rilvegostomig as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors who have already tried standard treatments. The goal is to find a dose that works as well as the IV version and to check for si…

This study takes white blood cells from a patient's lung tumor, grows them in large numbers in the lab, and gives them back to the patient to fight the cancer. The goal is to see if these specially selected cells can shrink tumors in people with advanced non-small cell lung cance…

This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help people with sinonasal cancer, a rare cancer of the nasal cavity and sinuses. Participants receive toripalimab along with carboplatin and docetaxel, then undergo sur…

This trial tests whether giving a combination of adebrelimab, famitinib, and chemotherapy before surgery can eliminate cancer cells in people with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The study enrolls 24 adults with resectable, locally advanced tumors. Participants receive two cy…

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 early-phase trial is testing a new immunotherapy called LEU011 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. LEU011 uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to better recognize and attack tumor cells. The study aims to find a safe do…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called casdatifan (AB521) alone or combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer or other solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 362 participants will take part.

This trial tests whether proton therapy causes fewer side effects than standard photon radiation in people with early tonsil cancer. About 100 patients will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two radiation types, both aimed at curing the cancer. Researchers will track acu…

This early-phase trial is testing whether a new drug called ORB-021 is safe and tolerable for people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. About 36 adults will receive the drug through an IV to find the best dose for future studies. The main goal…

This early-stage trial is testing whether a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells, combined with standard chemotherapy, is safe and feasible for treating pancreatic cancer after surgical removal. The vaccine is designed to train the immune system to recogniz…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called lunresertib, alone or combined with two other experimental drugs (RP-3500 and Debio 0123), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and check for earl…

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 early-phase trial tests a new drug called YKYY031 in 76 people with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at whether the …

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 early-stage study tests a new oral drug, APR-1051, in about 90 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug might…

This study tests whether adjusting common over-the-counter medications can make immune checkpoint inhibitors work better for people with solid tumors. Participants are asked to avoid acetaminophen and cannabis/THC/CBD, while taking aspirin and loratadine (or similar antihistamine…

This early-stage study tests a new tablet called GW01-200 in 100 people with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participan…

This study tests whether a blood test (ctDNA) can help doctors customize the dose of chemoradiation for people with anal cancer. Depending on how the tumor responds, some patients may get a lower radiation dose to reduce side effects, while others may get a higher dose or an adde…

This trial is testing whether it is safe to skip radiation to certain low-risk areas of the neck after surgery for head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce side effects and preserve quality of life while still keeping the cancer from coming back. Parti…

This study tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, alone or with other immune-boosting drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.…

This trial tests whether removing fewer lymph nodes from the neck (selective dissection, levels I-IV) works as well as the standard more extensive removal (modified dissection, levels I-V) in people with oral cancer that has spread to a single lymph node. The goal is to see if th…

This trial compares two types of neck surgery for people with oral cancer that has not spread to lymph nodes. One surgery removes lymph nodes from levels I to IV, while the other removes only levels I to III. The goal is to see whether the less extensive surgery can control cance…

This trial is testing whether a pill form of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel, taken alongside an immune checkpoint inhibitor, can help people with advanced lung cancer stay stable longer after their first round of treatment. The study includes two groups: one with squamous non-s…

This trial tests whether adding radiotherapy to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (with or without chemotherapy) helps people with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Participants receive either standard systemic treatment alone or …

This Phase 3 trial tests whether patients with esophageal cancer who respond well to initial drug therapy can safely avoid surgery and instead receive chemoradiotherapy to preserve their esophagus. Over 1,000 participants will be randomly assigned to either surgery or organ prese…

This phase II trial tests a combination of two drugs—Becotatug vedotin (a targeted therapy that attacks cancer cells with a specific protein) and Pucotenlimab (an immunotherapy that boosts the immune system)—in men with advanced penile cancer that is hard to treat with surgery al…

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 large trial tests whether a structured program called RESET can improve outcomes for adults undergoing planned cancer surgery. RESET combines pre-surgery preparation (prehabilitation), enhanced in-hospital recovery practices, and personalized support after discharge. Researc…

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 is investigating whether giving tislelizumab (an immunotherapy drug) combined with chemotherapy for 2 cycles before surgery works as well as 4 cycles in people with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The study aims to find the best balance between …

This phase II trial tests two drugs—becotatug vedotin and pucotenlimab—given before surgery to people with advanced hypopharyngeal cancer. The goal is to shrink tumors enough to improve surgical outcomes and possibly preserve the voice box. About 52 participants will receive thre…

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental therapy called WTX-212C, which uses specially engineered red blood cells to treat advanced solid tumors. The study will enroll 24 adults whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and f…

This study tests an experimental therapy called YH02, a genetically modified virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is given as an injection directly into tumors in people with advanced solid tumors (such as head and neck cancer, breast cancer, or melanoma) that ha…

This study investigates whether starting local treatments like radiation or surgery early or later alongside immunotherapy improves outcomes for people with esophageal cancer that has spread to a limited number of spots. Participants receive standard chemoimmunotherapy plus local…

This trial compares oral nicotine pouches (like ZYN) with standard nicotine replacement therapy (patches and lozenges) to help smokers in rural Appalachia reduce or stop cigarette use. The goal is to lower the high rates of lung and oral cancers linked to smoking in this region. …

This Phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—gemcitabine, mitomycin C, and thalidomide—given in low, frequent doses to people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can slow tumor growth and improv…

This study tests an experimental oral drug called NTS071 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in the TP53 gene (Y220C mutation). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking if the drug can shrink tumors. About 220 people who …

This study tests whether custom 3D-printed titanium implants can safely and effectively rebuild facial bones in 30 adults with defects from injury, cancer surgery, or birth conditions. Each implant is designed from CT scans to match the patient's unique anatomy. Researchers will …

This study tests whether adding a single, low dose of radiation to the small intestine can make a standard immunotherapy-plus-chemotherapy regimen work better for people with esophageal cancer that cannot be easily removed by surgery. About 43 adults with borderline resectable or…

This study tests whether a shorter, 3-week course of radiation works as well as the standard 5-week course for women with locally advanced cervical cancer. About 396 women will be randomly assigned to one of the two schedules, both combined with chemotherapy. If the shorter sched…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called AB821 in 50 adults with advanced melanoma or other solid tumors that respond to immune therapies. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants receive AB821 by IV every 2 or 3 weeks for up to two years.

This phase 2 trial tests a new way to deliver radiation therapy for anal cancer using MRI guidance to adjust doses based on each patient's risk level. About 80 adults with anal squamous cell carcinoma will receive different radiation schedules depending on their tumor risk group.…

This phase II trial is testing whether combining the immunotherapy drug adebrelimab with two chemotherapy drugs (nab-paclitaxel and carboplatin) before surgery can help patients with borderline resectable esophageal cancer. The goal is to increase the chance of completely removin…

This Phase II trial tests whether giving a combination of two drugs—Becotatug Vedotin (a targeted chemotherapy) and Pucotenlimab (an immunotherapy)—before and after surgery can improve outcomes for people with recurrent head and neck cancer that can still be removed. About 102 pa…

This study tests whether giving two drugs (anlotinib and bemocizumab) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. About 25 adults with stage II-IIIB disease will receive the combination, then undergo surgery. The main goal is…

This study tests whether adding a chemotherapy drug (paclitaxel) to a targeted therapy (cetuximab) works better than cetuximab alone for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. About 65 adults with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell…

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called AVA6103 in 174 people with advanced solid tumors (like pancreatic, stomach, or lung cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to activate only inside tumors, potentially killing cancer cells while r…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called SIM0613 in about 294 adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug shrinks tumors. The main goals are safety and…

This study tests a new treatment for adults with advanced head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. The treatment uses donor immune cells that are engineered to target two cancer markers, EGFR and HER2. Participants first receive chemotherapy to prepare their body, then …

This early-phase study is testing a new biologic drug called JLM019 in adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is given as a weekly intravenous infusion, and the main goals are to check its safety, find the right …

This early-phase study tests whether spending time in a cool room (around 18°C for 12 hours a day) can make standard immunotherapy drugs work better for people with solid tumors. Twenty-four adults with various solid cancers will receive cold exposure alongside their usual PD-1/P…

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 drug called afatinib in 25 adults with Fanconi anemia who have advanced head and neck cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Afatinib is a pill that blocks a protein helping cancer grow. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and control the disease. Res…

This study tests whether adding adalimumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation before surgery can help eliminate esophageal cancer more effectively. About 37 adults with resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma will receive this combination. The main goal is to see how ma…

This Phase 3 trial is testing two new drug combinations—ivonescimab alone or with ligufalimab—against the standard treatment pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The study will enroll about 780 participants to see if…

This study is testing whether a lower dose of radiation (30 Gy) can safely treat HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer while reducing side effects. About 31 adults with this type of throat cancer will receive the reduced radiation along with standard chemotherapy. The main goal is to…

This early-stage trial tests two vaccines designed to help the immune system fight HPV16, a virus linked to cervical cancer. The study includes 30 women with persistent HPV16 infection and mild cervical cell changes (ASC-US or LSIL). Participants receive a DNA vaccine followed by…

This study tests a new drug called Becotatug Vedotin in children aged 2 to 18 with certain solid tumors that have come back or spread. The drug targets a protein called EGFR found on many cancer cells. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and to find the best dose, while a…

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 tests a new drug, ODM-212, in about 315 adults with advanced solid tumours that cannot be cured with current treatments. The trial has two parts: first finding a safe dose, then testing that dose in more people. The main goal is to check for side effects and see how th…

This study compares a standard 6-week radiation course after surgery to a shorter 3-week course for people with head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if the shorter schedule works just as well at preventing cancer from coming back. About 369 participants will be randomly assig…

This early-stage study tests two drugs (finotonlimab and stapokibart) together in 10 adults with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. All participants have already tried standard treatments. The main goals are to see if the combination is safe and whether it shrinks…

This study tests whether it is safe to skip radiation to the lymph nodes in the neck after surgery for early-stage oral cancer. About 396 adults aged 18-70 with certain high-risk features will be randomly assigned to receive or not receive this radiation. The goal is to see if sk…

This phase 2 trial tests a new drug, GSK5764227, that delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells, either alone or with an immunotherapy called dostarlimab. The study enrolls 30 people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer. Researchers will analyze tumor samples an…

This study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (anti-PD-1) to standard chemoradiation can better control anal squamous cell cancer and reduce the chance of it coming back. It includes 241 adults aged 18-75 with different stages of the disease, from early to advanced or rec…

This phase 2 trial tests a new radiation technique called lattice radiation therapy (LRT) combined with immunotherapy in 30 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. LRT delivers high doses of radiation to small spots inside the tumor while…

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 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 tests whether robot-assisted groin lymph node removal causes fewer serious side effects than standard open surgery in 80 men with penile cancer. The goal is to reduce wound healing problems and other complications while still effectively controlling the cancer. Partici…

This study looks at whether intensive nutritional support can help patients with advanced esophageal cancer who are receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery. About 118 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or extra oral nutrition supplement…

This study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab to a short course of chemotherapy and radiation can better control advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 98 participants will receive one of two treatment schedules. The goal is to s…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called ATG-022 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Up to 156 participants will receive the drug every three…

This early-phase trial is testing a new approach to CAR-T cell therapy for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, engineered to recognize two cancer-specific targets chosen based on each per…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancer avoid having their voice box removed. The study will enroll 87 adults whose cancer has not been treated before…

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 Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding ficlatuzumab to the standard drug cetuximab helps people with recurrent or metastatic HPV-negative head and neck cancer live longer. About 410 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination or a placebo plus cetuxim…

This study tests a new treatment using donor immune cells (CAR-NK cells) that are engineered to recognize and attack cancer. The treatment is personalized based on a tumor's unique markers. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other therapies. Th…

This early-stage trial is testing NK042, a ready-made natural killer cell therapy made from healthy donors, in 76 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants first receive chemotherapy to prepare their immune system, then an infu…

This early-phase trial tests a new two-drug combination (MRG003 and HX008) as a first treatment for advanced penile cancer that has spread. It aims to be more effective and less toxic than standard chemotherapy. The study enrolls 10 men with a specific type of cancer (EGFR-positi…

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-stage trial is testing a new daily oral medication called ETX-19477 in about 120 adults with advanced solid tumors, including breast, ovarian, prostate, and other cancers. The drug blocks a protein called PARG to interfere with cancer cells' ability to repair themselve…

This study tests whether a postbiotic supplement (Postbiotix-HLA™) can reduce immune-related side effects in 45 people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer who are receiving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. Participants will take either the supplement or a place…

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called INV-1120, either by itself or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find safe doses an…

This study tests whether giving less radiation after surgery for certain head and neck cancers can reduce long-term side effects, like trouble swallowing, without allowing the cancer to come back. About 508 adults who have had surgery and need standard post-op radiation will be r…

This study tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can prevent kidney damage caused by platinum-based chemotherapy in people with solid tumors. About 46 participants will receive either dapagliflozin or a placebo for a few days around their chemo session. Researche…

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 phase 2 trial is testing whether giving two drugs—pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and IO102-103—before surgery is safe and effective for people with head and neck cancer. The study will enroll 30 adults whose cancer can be surgically removed. Researchers will watch for side effects…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding a precise radiation boost to standard treatment can shrink large cervical tumors more effectively. Seventeen participants with bulky squamous cell carcinoma will receive external radiation plus a targeted boost, followed by internal br…

This study tests whether a shorter, lower-dose course of radiation after robotic surgery can improve quality of life for people with HPV-related throat cancer. About 42 adults who have had robotic surgery will receive a reduced radiation schedule. The goal is to see if this appro…

This study looks at whether giving the 9vHPV (Gardasil-9) vaccine to women who already have HPV16 or 18 can reduce the virus's ability to infect others. Researchers will measure viral activity in cervical, anal, and oral samples before and after vaccination. The goal is to see if…

This phase 2 study tests a drug called AZD2936 in people with high-risk head and neck cancer who still have traces of cancer DNA in their blood after completing standard treatment. The drug is designed to boost the immune system to find and destroy these remaining cancer cells. A…

This study tests a new approach using immune cells from healthy donors, engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells. The target is chosen based on each participant's tumor profile. The trial includes 85 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard tre…

This study tests whether giving radiation early to spine tumors that are not yet painful can prevent serious problems like fractures or spinal cord compression. About 74 adults with cancer that has spread to the spine will receive radiation before symptoms get worse. The goal is …

This study tests a new treatment called EBNK-001, made from donor immune cells (natural killer cells), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. Participants receive the cells after chemotherapy to prepare the body, along with low-dose in…

This early-stage study tests the drug pralatrexate in 24 adults with advanced cancer and varying levels of liver function. The goal is to see how the body processes the drug and to find the right dose for people with mild, moderate, or severe liver impairment. Participants receiv…

This study looks at whether giving radiation therapy after surgery can delay the return of early-stage tongue cancer in patients who have certain risk factors. About 190 adults aged 18 to 70 will be randomly assigned to either receive radiation or just be monitored. The goal is t…

This study tests whether a new drug, serplulimab, combined with chemotherapy works better than the standard drug, nivolumab, plus chemotherapy for shrinking lung cancer before surgery. About 116 people with stage II to IIIa squamous non-small cell lung cancer will take part. The …

This early-stage trial tests a new combination treatment for people with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors (like breast, lung, or stomach cancer). Participants receive an injection of a special virus directly into one tumor to help the immune system attack cancer, followed by a…

This study compares two different dosing schedules of the blood thinner apixaban (Eliquis) against no blood thinner in about 996 cancer patients at moderate risk for blood clots. Participants take either 2.5 mg twice daily, 5 mg once daily, or no anticoagulant for 6 months. The g…

This study is testing whether a lower dose of radiation, guided by a blood test that detects HPV DNA from tumors, can safely treat head and neck cancer. About 90 adults with squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx will receive reduced radiation to the neck. The goal is to see i…

This study aims to see if matching the extent of surgery to the specific type of vulvar cancer (based on HPV infection and p53 gene changes) can reduce the chance of the cancer coming back. About 249 women with early-stage vulvar squamous cell carcinoma will take part. The goal i…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding a special type of radiation called adaptive pulse radiotherapy to standard immunotherapy can help treat advanced solid tumors. The study will enroll 35 people who are already receiving or planning to receive immune checkpoint inhibitor…

This early-phase study tests a new radioactive drug, [177Lu]Lu-AKIR001, in 15 adults with advanced solid tumors (like thyroid, head and neck, cervical, vulvar, or lung cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and sid…

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called TGI-5, given alone or with the immunotherapy nivolumab, in people with advanced solid tumors such as colorectal, liver, lung, and skin cancers. The study aims to find safe doses and check for side effects in about 194 participan…

This study tests a new approach for people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. Participants first receive a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy, then chemoradiation, followed by surgery. The goal is to see if this sequence can shrink tumors more effectively and imp…

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called SIM0610 in 260 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, colorectal, head and neck, and liver cancers. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. Particip…

This early-phase trial tests whether giving an extra, higher dose of radiation guided by MRI can improve outcomes for people with a type of esophageal cancer. About 30 participants will receive standard chemoradiotherapy plus two extra radiation boosts. The main goal is to find t…

This study tests whether adding low-dose or standard radiotherapy to the usual combination of immunotherapy (anti-PD-1) and chemotherapy can help people with metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. About 100 adults who have not had prior treatment will participate. The goa…

This early study tests a new cell therapy called GK01, made from a patient's own immune cells, for advanced solid tumors. Fifteen participants will receive GK01 alone or with chemotherapy after surgery. The main goal is to check safety, not yet to prove it works.

This study tests whether giving radiotherapy early to high-risk bone metastases that are not yet causing symptoms can prevent future bone complications like fractures. About 120 adults with solid tumors and at least three bone metastases will be randomly assigned to either standa…

This study tests a navigation system that helps surgeons remove head and neck tumors more precisely. During surgery, the system creates a 3D map of the tumor and its edges, which is then used to plan follow-up radiation therapy. The goal is to reduce the chance of leftover 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 …

Researchers are testing whether a fluorescent dye called cRGD-ZW800-1 can help surgeons see laryngeal and hypopharyngeal tumors more clearly during total laryngectomy. The trial has two parts: first, to find the best dose of the dye by measuring how brightly it lights up tumor ti…

The ORACLE study watches people who have finished treatment for early-stage solid tumors, such as lung, breast, colon, and pancreatic cancers. Researchers want to see if a blood test called Guardant Reveal can find tiny traces of tumor DNA that might signal the cancer is coming b…

Researchers at Erasmus Medical Center are testing whether a fluorescent imaging agent can highlight cancer cells on the surface of tumor tissue removed during surgery. The study involves 200 adults with solid tumors who are scheduled for surgery. After the tumor is removed, the d…

This study is testing a simple breath test to help detect gastrointestinal cancers—including cancers of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, and bowel—at an earlier stage. The test measures tiny molecules in exhaled breath that may be linked to these cancers. Participants pro…

This trial tests whether a simple blood test can help detect and monitor cervical cancer. Researchers will analyze tiny DNA fragments and particles in the blood, called cell-free DNA and extracellular vesicles, to see if they act as early warning signs. The study involves 100 wom…

This study tests whether a computer model that analyzes MRI images can predict which patients with head and neck cancer will have a complete response to neoadjuvant therapy, which combines chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery. Researchers will build the model using MRI s…

This trial tests a fluorescent probe called TTP-ICG that targets Trop2, a protein often found on oral cancer cells. Researchers will soak tissue samples from people with oral tumors in the probe and use near-infrared imaging to see if it can distinguish cancer from benign growths…

This study looks at whether PET/CT scans can accurately detect remaining cancer in lymph nodes after a person has completed curative radiation for head and neck cancer. About 600 adults who finished treatment will receive a PET/CT scan, and those with suspicious findings may unde…

This study evaluates a rapid test called Methylscape that measures DNA methylation patterns in body fluids like blood, urine, or saliva. The goal is to see if it can detect a cancer signal and even predict where the cancer started, using a single sample. Researchers will compare …

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 is testing a new type of PET scan to see if it can tell the difference between cancer that is still there and swelling caused by radiation treatment in people with head and neck cancer. About 180 adults who finished radiation therapy will get this special scan 3 months…

This study evaluates whether an HPV DNA test can more accurately detect pre-cancerous cervical changes than standard Pap smears in 1,500 women in South Africa, including those with and without HIV. Participants undergo HPV testing, followed by colposcopy and biopsy if needed. The…

This study is testing whether a simple saliva sample can help diagnose oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), a type of mouth cancer. Researchers will look for specific DNA changes (methylation) in the saliva of 30 patients with OSCC and compare them to 30 healthy controls. If the …

This Phase 2 trial tests whether a special PET/CT scan using [68Ga]Ga-FAPI-46 can detect early lymph node metastases in people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The scan targets cancer-associated fibroblasts, which help create a welcoming environment for cancer to sprea…

This study compares a dye called ICG alone against the standard two-method approach (ICG plus a radioactive tracer) to find cancer in lymph nodes of women with early vulvar cancer. About 58 women will take part. If ICG alone works just as well, it could simplify surgery and reduc…

This study is testing a new, high-frequency ultrasound probe that goes inside the mouth to look at suspicious spots. The goal is to see if it can accurately measure how deep a mouth cancer goes, which might help doctors diagnose it without always needing a surgical biopsy. The st…

This study is testing a new platform that uses advanced testing to get a complete picture of a person's tumor. The goal is to see if this detailed information can help doctors choose better treatments for patients with high-risk cancers like leukemia, multiple myeloma, and pancre…

This study tests whether a special type of CT scan (dual-energy CT) can be as good as MRI for staging oral and throat cancers. Staging helps doctors decide the best treatment. If the CT works just as well, patients might avoid an extra MRI, get treated faster, and free up MRI mac…

This study looks at whether training pharmacy staff to better communicate about and manage the HPV vaccine can increase vaccination rates in children ages 9-17. About 1,900 participants, including pharmacy staff and parents, will be involved. The goal is to make it easier for fam…

Women treated for vulvar high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (vHSIL), a precancerous condition linked to HPV, often see it return. This trial tests whether giving the Gardasil 9 HPV vaccine alongside standard treatment (surgery, laser, or imiquimod) can lower that recurren…

This phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called REGN7508 to prevent blood clots in people with solid tumors who are receiving cancer treatment. About 1,120 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The study measures how well the drug prevents clots and checks …

This trial tests whether a program called TweenVax, which provides education and training to clinics, providers, and parents, can increase HPV vaccination rates among adolescents aged 9 to 12. Researchers will compare clinics using TweenVax to those using standard vaccination pro…

This phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called SIR2501 in adults with solid tumors who are about to receive paclitaxel-based chemotherapy. The goal is to see if SIR2501 is safe, tolerable, and might reduce the development of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy—a…

This phase 3 trial compares lattice radiation therapy (LRT) to standard radiation for reducing pain from large solid tumors (at least 5 cm). About 148 adults whose tumors cannot be surgically removed will be randomly assigned to one of the two radiation approaches. The main goal …

This study tests if the drug ustekinumab can control diarrhea and colon inflammation caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients. Ten adults with solid tumors who have moderate to severe symptoms will receive ustekinumab and be monitored for side effects and symptom…

This study tests a new way to give radiation to people with head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if protecting the parts of the throat used for swallowing can help patients eat and drink better after treatment. About 136 adults with certain types of head and neck cancer will …

This phase 2 trial at MD Anderson Cancer Center is testing whether psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy can safely help ease depression and anxiety in 30 adults with advanced cancer who are on maintenance therapy. Participants receive either psilocybin or a placebo (niacin) along wi…

This phase 3 trial tests whether a lozenge called BupiZenge, which contains the long-acting painkiller bupivacaine, can relieve mouth pain from radiation therapy better than the standard lidocaine rinse. About 150 adults with head and neck cancer will be randomly assigned to one …

This trial tests whether duloxetine, a drug commonly used for depression, can reduce the painful nerve damage that some cancer patients experience after receiving taxane chemotherapy. The study enrolls adults with solid tumors who have at least moderate pain from this side effect…

This study adapts a counseling program called Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos with advanced cancer. The goal is to improve spiritual well-being and quality of life. Researchers will enroll 190 Latino adults with stage III or IV solid tumors to test the program's feasib…

This trial tests whether a mobile app that encourages social sharing and peer interaction can reduce anxiety and depression in people with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy. Half of the 120 participants will use the app for eight weeks, while the other half receives a …

This study tests whether atorvastatin, a widely used cholesterol medication, can reduce hearing loss caused by cisplatin chemotherapy in people with head and neck cancer. About 224 adults will be randomly assigned to take atorvastatin or a placebo daily during and for three month…

This study looks at whether offering nutritional counseling and exercise programs before and during radiation or chemoradiation is helpful for head and neck cancer patients. Researchers want to see if patients are willing to join and attend these sessions. The goal is to improve …

This early-stage study tests a drug called resiniferatoxin (RTX), a chemical from a cactus-like plant similar to hot pepper, for people with severe cancer pain that standard treatments can't control. RTX is injected into the spine to destroy pain-transmitting nerves. The trial in…

This study looks at whether a noninvasive treatment called whole-body infrared hyperthermia can help people with advanced solid tumors feel better. The therapy uses infrared energy to raise body temperature in a controlled way, and researchers will track changes in pain, fatigue,…

This study tests whether modafinil, a drug that promotes wakefulness, can reduce severe fatigue and thinking problems in people with advanced cancer. About 40 adults with stage III or IV cancer will receive either modafinil or a placebo for a short time. The goal is to see if the…

This study tests whether a homeopathic product called Encer can reduce fatigue in people with solid tumors who are starting chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either Encer or a placebo, and their fatigue levels are tracked using a que…

This trial investigates whether an online, nurse-guided version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced cancer who are receiving palliative systemic treatment. Participants complete a 12-week online CBT program with support from the…

This study tests special gloves and boots that gently squeeze the hands and feet during chemotherapy. The pressure may reduce how much chemo reaches the nerves, possibly preventing pain and numbness. About 142 adults with cancer will try the devices to see if they help avoid nerv…

This study looks at whether starting speech and swallowing therapy early — before and just after surgery — can help people with head and neck cancer recover better. Forty patients will either get early therapy sessions with a speech-language pathologist or the usual care. The mai…

This study tests if proton radiation causes fewer side effects than standard photon radiation in people with head and neck cancer. About 400 adults aged 40 and older will receive either proton or photon therapy, plus possible chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if protons reduc…

This study tests whether a personalized 12-week speech, swallowing, and voice rehabilitation program can help preserve swallowing function in head and neck cancer patients after minimally invasive robotic surgery. About 53 participants will be enrolled, including those having sur…

This study tests whether a simple card game, the Go Wish Game, can help people with advanced blood cancers or solid tumors discuss their end-of-life priorities with doctors. About 75 patients will use the cards to sort what matters most to them, then complete an advance care plan…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether metformin, a widely used diabetes drug, can improve memory and thinking in children and teens who have finished treatment for a brain tumor. About 140 participants aged 7 to 21 will take metformin or a placebo for 16 weeks. Researchers will measur…

This study looks at whether a one-day hospital visit that includes medical, psychological, and social support can help teens and young adults (ages 15-25) feel better after finishing cancer treatment. About 214 participants who have completed treatment for a solid tumor or lympho…

This study looks at whether medical hypnosis can help reduce anxiety in people with solid tumors who are getting radiation therapy. About 45 moderately to very anxious patients will either listen to relaxing music alone or combine it with hypnosis during their sessions. The goal …

This study is testing a jelly-based nutritional supplement in 52 people with head and neck, lung, or rectal cancer who are receiving standard cancer treatments like chemo or radiation. The supplement contains ingredients like arginine, omega-3, and olive oil, and is taken twice d…

This study tests a new way to give radiation for head and neck cancer. Instead of a fixed plan, the radiation is adjusted daily to match changes in the patient's body. The goal is to lower side effects like trouble swallowing and dry mouth. About 40 adults with throat or voice-bo…

This study tests whether specially trained nurses can help children with cancer and their families by starting conversations about palliative care early. About 120 children recently diagnosed with cancer will be randomly assigned to either receive these nurse-led talks or standar…

This study tests whether a program of targeted exercise and psychological support before cancer treatment (called prehabilitation) can help patients with solid tumors recover better physically and emotionally. Researchers will compare this program to standard care in 125 adults w…

This study is for women with anal cancer who need pelvic radiation. It tests whether using a vaginal dilator during each radiation session can reduce the risk of vaginal narrowing (stenosis) after treatment. Half of the 60 participants will use the dilator during radiation, and t…

This phase II trial tests whether daily adaptive radiotherapy (DART) can better protect the submandibular glands during head and neck cancer treatment compared to standard image-guided radiation. About 50 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard or adapti…

This early-stage study tests a non-invasive procedure that uses focused ultrasound to create a tiny lesion in the brain's pain center. It is for 20 adults with head, neck, or brachial cancer whose pain is not controlled by opioids. The goal is to see if it is safe and can reduce …

This study tests whether a cream containing tretinoin (a form of vitamin A) can prevent or reduce the acne-like rash that often occurs in patients taking certain cancer drugs. About 25 adults with advanced solid tumors will apply the cream to one side of their face and a placebo …

This study compares standard radiation therapy to a newer method called dose painting for people with head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if dose painting causes fewer severe mouth ulcers one year after treatment. About 100 participants will be randomly assigned to receive e…

This study follows over 1,500 children and adults who previously received gene-modified T cell therapy for cancer. Researchers will track side effects, how long the modified cells last, and overall survival for up to 15 years. No new treatment is given—the goal is to understand l…

This study looks at how a cancer drug called pelabresib changes the way the body processes three other medicines: repaglinide (for diabetes), midazolam (a sedative), and a birth control pill. It involves 24 adults with advanced cancers who have no standard treatment options. The …

This early-phase study is testing the cancer drug pelabresib in 24 people with advanced cancers who also have liver problems. The goal is to see how the liver affects the drug levels in the body. Participants will take the drug daily for 14 days, then have a week off. This resear…

This large screening trial enrolls up to 2,900 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or not responded to standard treatment. Researchers use genetic tests on tumor samples to find specific mutations, then assign patients to treatment trials testing drug combinations …

This study collects blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from people with HIV, KSHV, or certain cancers to help researchers learn more about these diseases. Participants must be 18 or older and may have HIV, KSHV, or related conditions. No treatment is given; the goal is to gat…

This study looks at whether getting immunotherapy infusions in the morning versus the afternoon changes outcomes for people with advanced lung cancer or head and neck cancer. About 238 participants will be randomly assigned to morning or afternoon infusions. Researchers will trac…

This study is testing whether a simple blood test that looks for tumor DNA can better detect any cancer left behind after radiation therapy for advanced head and neck cancer. Current scans often give false alarms, leading to unnecessary procedures. The study will enroll 63 adults…

This study looks at whether a simple blood test can find leftover cancer cells in people treated for advanced head and neck cancer. About 59 participants will give blood samples one and three months after finishing chemoradiotherapy. Researchers will compare the blood test result…

This study is for people newly diagnosed with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma who are scheduled for curative surgery or radiation therapy. Researchers want to see how radiation changes MRI scans and immune-related markers in tumors. About 40 participants will be randomly as…

Cell therapies such as CAR-T and TIL therapy are emerging options for advanced solid tumors, but their benefits are uncertain and side effects can be severe. Researchers at Zhejiang University are surveying about 420 cancer doctors and 600 patients in China to learn how each grou…

This study reviews the medical records of about 4000 people who had surgery for esophageal cancer. The goal is to see how the amount of cancer left at the edges of the removed tissue affects how long people live. No new treatments are given; the study only looks at past informati…

This study collects tissue samples from people with solid tumors who are already scheduled for surgery or biopsy at the NIH Clinical Center. Researchers will use the samples to study the biology of cancer and identify new targets for therapy. Up to 1,800 adults and children (age …

This study aims to uncover the genetic causes of pituitary and hypothalamic tumors in children. Researchers will collect blood and tumor samples from up to 2,000 participants to analyze DNA and look for inherited patterns. The study also trains doctors and tests new MRI technique…

This pilot study investigates whether certain molecules in the blood, called miRNAs and proteins, change during cancer treatment and whether these changes can signal early signs of heart or lung damage. Researchers will compare blood samples from patients receiving radiation or c…

This observational study collects tumor tissue and blood cells from 200 people with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, and pancreatic cancers. The goal is to understand how often tumors lose a specific marker (HLA) and to store participants' own T cells for potential fu…

This study enrolls 500 adults with advanced head and neck cancer who are starting standard immunotherapy. Researchers will collect blood and tumor samples over time to look for genetic and immune markers that may predict how well treatment works or why it stops working. The goal …

This study looks at the care paths of 300 people with anal cancer to find out what causes delays in diagnosis. Researchers will track the time from first symptoms to diagnosis and check how screening and access to care affect outcomes. The goal is to improve awareness and help ca…

This study will collect data from 2,000 patients in the Netherlands and France who are receiving standard, minimally invasive cancer treatments like tumor ablation or catheter-based therapies for liver, lung, kidney, or bone cancers. During these procedures, a special CT scanner …

This study looks at how the way medical information is presented influences treatment choices for people with advanced cancer. About 400 participants will fill out questionnaires and review made-up case scenarios. The goal is to learn how to better communicate health options to e…

This study collects blood samples from people with cancer or at high risk for cancer to create a large, well-organized repository for research. The goal is to provide scientists with a valuable resource to study cancer through liquid biopsies, which may lead to better detection a…

This study explores whether analyzing the genetic makeup of a tumor biopsy can help identify advanced cancer patients who might benefit from targeted treatments. Adults with solid tumors who have no standard treatment options will have a biopsy of their lesion for molecular profi…

This study follows a large group of children and young adults who received radiation therapy for cancer, to see how their health and quality of life evolve over many years. By collecting medical data and blood samples in a European registry, researchers aim to identify late effec…

This study looks at immune markers in tumor tissue, saliva, stool, and blood from 250 head and neck cancer patients who cannot receive cisplatin chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if these markers can predict how well patients respond to chemoradiotherapy with docetaxel. The g…

This observational study aims to identify genetic mutations in adults with advanced solid cancers who are being considered for or are already in early-phase clinical trials. By analyzing tumor and blood samples over time, researchers hope to understand how these mutations influen…

This study looks at a standardized method for giving high-dose radiation a second time to people with solid tumors that have come back. It uses advanced imaging to better calculate radiation doses to sensitive organs like the spinal cord and gut. The goal is to track how often se…

This study enrolls 1,000 adults with advanced solid tumors that have progressed after standard treatment. Researchers will use genetic tests to match patients to specific drugs, like Alectinib or Atezolizumab, based on their tumor's gene changes. The goal is to see if this person…

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 large study in Ohio is looking at whether advanced genomic testing and immunotherapy decision support can help people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer live longer and have a better quality of life. Researchers will compare standard care with a more personalized appro…

This study tracks 770 adults with advanced solid cancers (like lung, head and neck, melanoma, or bladder cancer) who are receiving immunotherapy. Researchers collect tumor and blood samples over time to find biological markers that predict how well the treatment works or causes s…

This study tests a device called SpiderMass that analyzes tissue molecules in real time during tongue cancer surgery. The goal is to help surgeons instantly tell cancerous from healthy tissue, so they can remove all the tumor in one operation. Currently, about 15-30% of patients …

This study looks at 100 people with advanced solid tumors whose cancer stopped responding to immunotherapy. Researchers will take a fresh tumor sample and blood tests to compare genetic and immune differences between those who never responded and those who initially improved but …

This study is collecting detailed genetic and health information from 500 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and leukemia. The goal is to create a shared database that helps researchers develop more personalized treatments. Participants provide samples and data,…

This study is looking at special markers in the blood (called biomarkers) to learn more about how to detect, diagnose, and track solid cancers. Researchers will collect blood samples from 6,000 adults with solid cancer and analyze them alongside standard tests. The goal is to see…

This study looks at how T cells (a type of immune cell) respond to liver cancer and cancers linked to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and human papillomavirus (HPV). About 105 participants will give blood and tissue samples once. Researchers will analyze these samples to identify cancer…

This study is collecting blood and tumor samples from 60 people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer who are receiving standard anti-PD1 immunotherapy. The goal is to find biological markers that can predict whether the immunotherapy will work. Researchers will analy…

This study follows 600 childhood cancer survivors aged 8-18 to understand why symptoms like fatigue, pain, and depression often occur together. Researchers will use questionnaires and stool samples to see if gut bacteria and their byproducts play a role. The goal is to find bette…

This study aims to collect and analyze tumor samples from 10,000 adults with advanced solid cancers (like breast, lung, or colon cancer) to create a province-wide gene database. The goal is to help doctors identify which targeted drugs or clinical trials might work best for each …

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 analyzes the DNA of solid tumors from 5,500 cancer patients to find genetic changes that could be targeted by specific treatments. The goal is to use this molecular profile to match patients with appropriate clinical trials. Participants must have a confirmed solid tum…

This study is for people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. Researchers will track how well off-label or non-standard therapies work when chosen based on the tumor's genetic profile. The goal is to create a standard way to measure responses…

This study aims to grow miniature versions of head and neck tumors, called organoids, from patient samples. Researchers will test different cancer drugs on these organoids to see which ones work best. The goal is to eventually use this approach to tailor treatments to each patien…

This study is testing whether regular patient surveys and a special blood test (circulating tumor DNA) can spot vulva cancer returning earlier than standard check-ups. About 295 women with vulva cancer will fill out symptom surveys every four months and give blood samples for two…

This study aims to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that analyzes skin damage (dermatoheliosis) around a melanoma scar to predict whether a patient will respond to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy. Researchers will collect photos and medical data from 700 adults with adva…

This study is testing whether advanced PET/MR imaging can help doctors personalize radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. Researchers will scan 390 patients before, during, and after treatment to see if imaging details can predict survival and response. The goal is to improve out…

This study tests whether using artificial intelligence (AI) to rewrite medical discharge letters into plain language helps cancer patients better understand their diagnosis, treatment, and next steps. About 150 adults with blood cancer or other cancers will be randomly assigned t…

This study follows 110 adults with head and neck, lung, or rectal cancer to see how their nutrition and body composition change during standard cancer treatments. Researchers will measure food intake, muscle mass, and strength over time. The goal is to gather data that could late…

This study looks at whether a simple blood test can give the same information about a tumor's biology as testing the tumor tissue itself. Researchers will collect blood samples from 300 adults with HPV-negative head and neck cancer before and after standard treatment. They will c…

This study looks at how to set the breathing machine (jet ventilator) during a procedure that destroys tumors with heat or cold. The goal is to find the best air pressure setting to keep patients breathing well while the doctor works precisely. About 560 adults having tumor ablat…

This study is testing a new tool designed to predict side effects from cancer treatment in elderly patients (70+) with advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if the tool can help doctors choose safer treatments. Only 3 participants are being enrolled, making this a ver…

This registry study is collecting data from 2,800 cancer patients treated with ion beam therapy (protons and carbon ions) at MedAustron. Researchers will track tumor response, survival, side effects, and quality of life over time. The goal is to better understand the real-world b…

This study tests a personalized approach for patients with advanced liver or colorectal cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. Doctors take a small sample of the tumor, grow it in the lab as 3D 'organoids', and test different drugs on them to see which works best.…

This study is testing whether repeated MRI scans during radiation therapy for head and neck cancer can help doctors see how the tumor is responding. About 173 people with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer will get extra MRI scans during their standard treatment. The goal is to…

This study is testing whether a special PET scan taken 6 weeks after starting pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) can predict how well the drug works at 3, 6, and 9 months in people with advanced head and neck cancer. Researchers will enroll 25 patients whose cancer has returne…

This study follows 300 women aged 18–40 with severe cervical precancer (CIN 2 or 3) to see how often these lesions regress on their own or after surgery. Researchers will track HPV and Pap test results to identify factors that predict healing. The goal is to create a model that h…

The RESCUE study is looking at 400 adults who have salvage surgery for head and neck cancer that came back after radiation. Researchers will track how long patients live without the cancer returning and how well they function after surgery. They will also analyze tumor tissue, bl…

This study looks at how head and neck cancer cells change after radiation treatment. Researchers will collect tissue and blood samples from 20 adults who had radiation before and are now having robotic surgery for new or returning tumors. The goal is to understand why some cancer…

This study will collect blood and tumor samples from 20,000 adults with solid tumors to perform detailed genetic analysis. The goal is to find how many patients have at least one genetic change that could be targeted by existing or experimental therapies. This is a research study…

This study tests whether newer imaging techniques like special ultrasound and MRI can detect heart damage earlier in children, adolescents, and young adults who have had cancer treatment. Researchers will follow 400 participants to see how many develop heart problems. The goal is…

This study is a large registry that will collect information from about 1,900 people with advanced cancer of the esophagus or stomach who are receiving palliative treatment in Germany. The goal is to understand what treatments are actually used in everyday practice and how patien…

This study aims to find a unique chemical pattern (metabolomic signature) in blood, urine, and tumor samples from 250 people with upper aerodigestive tract cancers. By analyzing these samples before and after treatment, researchers hope to improve early detection, predict treatme…

This study aims to find immune system markers that can predict how well a cancer patient responds to radiotherapy. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 40 adults who have already completed radiotherapy without major side effects. The goal is to personalize future cancer tr…

This study watches 50 people who already received a replimune oncolytic immunotherapy for cancers like melanoma or liver cancer. The goal is to check for any delayed side effects over 5 years. No new treatment is given—just regular check-ins to see how patients are doing.

This study aims to create a large collection of blood samples from 2,500 people with or at high risk for cancer. Researchers will use these samples to study liquid biopsies, which are blood tests that may help detect cancer, track treatment response, and spot recurrence. Particip…