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Head and Neck Cancer clinical trials

Directory of U.S. ClinicalTrials.gov public records for Head and Neck Cancer. Browse Head and Neck Cancer recruiting trials, filter by phase, sponsor, location, or intervention, and open the official ClinicalTrials.gov study record for each result.

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Head and Neck Cancer
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Most records use the formal phrase “squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck” or the abbreviation HNSCC, and site-specific terms like “oropharyngeal” mark distinct subsets. HPV status is a common population-defining label in this portfolio, and combined-modality studies (radiation plus systemic therapy) are frequent.

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Conditions
Human Papilloma Virus, Cervical Cancer, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Oropharyngeal Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Anal Cancer, Penile Cancer
Interventions
WoW and BNI
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Boston Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
9 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions
Ovarian Cancer, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Cancer of Head and Neck
Interventions
LY2523355, pegfilgrastim
Drug
Lead sponsor
Eli Lilly and Company
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
103 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2011 – 2012
U.S. locations
18
States / cities
Jonesboro, Arkansas • Jacksonville, Florida • Macon, Georgia + 15 more
Conditions
Human Papillomavirus Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v6 and v7, Stage III Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v6 and v7, Stage IVA Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v6 and v7, Stage III Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v7
Interventions
Cyclophosphamide, IRX-2, Nivolumab, Surgery
Drug · Biological · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Emory University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2026
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Atlanta, Georgia
Conditions
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Interventions
KTN3379
Biological
Lead sponsor
Celldex Therapeutics
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
12 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
San Francisco, California • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions
FGFR Gene Amplification, FGFR1 Gene Amplification, FGFR2 Gene Amplification, FGFR2 Gene Mutation, FGFR3 Gene Mutation, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Recurrent Head and Neck Carcinoma, Recurrent Nasopharynx Carcinoma, Recurrent Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Interventions
BGJ398
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Chicago
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
1 participant
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Conditions
Human Papillomavirus Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oropharynx Cancer, Base of Tongue Carcinoma, Tonsil Cancer
Interventions
Transcervical Oropharyngeal Ultrasound, Oral Rinse Collection, Blood Draw
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
21 Years and older
Enrollment
51 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Nashville, Tennessee
Conditions
Head and Neck Cancer, HPV (Human Papillomavirus)-Associated Carcinoma, Oropharyngeal
Interventions
research blood draw and tissue biopsy
Other
Lead sponsor
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 100 Years
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Baltimore, Maryland
Conditions
Human Papilloma Virus Infection, Stage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx, Stage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx, Stage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx, Stage III Verrucous Carcinoma of the Larynx, Stage IV Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx, Stage IV Verrucous Carcinoma of the Larynx, Stage IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx, Stage IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx, Stage IVA Verrucous Carcinoma of the Larynx, Stage IVB Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx, Stage IVB Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx, Stage IVB Verrucous Carcinoma of the Larynx, Stage IVC Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx, Stage IVC Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx, Stage IVC Verrucous Carcinoma of the Larynx
Interventions
paclitaxel, carboplatin, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, quality-of-life assessment
Drug · Radiation · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
19 Years and older
Enrollment
26 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Los Angeles, California
Conditions
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Interventions
Afatinib, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
Drug · Radiation
Lead sponsor
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
9 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2017
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Baltimore, Maryland • Nashville, Tennessee
Conditions
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Interventions
Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS), Modified Barium Swallow (MBS), Questionnaires
Procedure · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
1 participant
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Conditions
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Human Papilloma Virus
Interventions
docetaxel, cisplatin, 5-FU, IMRT, cetuximab, carboplatin
Drug · Radiation
Lead sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
7 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2011 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
AstraZeneca
Industry
Eligibility
Not listed
Enrollment
412 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
9
States / cities
La Jolla, California • Atlanta, Georgia • Hyattsville, Maryland + 6 more

About this Head and Neck Cancer clinical trials directory page

What this page lists
U.S. ClinicalTrials.gov public records that list Head and Neck Cancer as a study condition, including recruiting, not yet recruiting, and active not recruiting trials across phase 1, phase 2, and phase 3.
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