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Head and Neck Neoplasms clinical trials
12 of 24 indexed Head and Neck Neoplasms trials are currently recruiting.
24 US clinical trials · 12 currently recruiting
Head and Neck Neoplasms is the subject of 24 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 12 of them currently open to new participants. 3 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 15 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is University of Chicago, running 3 of these trials.
The research picture
Head and Neck Neoplasms has 24 registered US clinical trials, 12 of them open to new participants right now, about 50% of the total.
- 12
- recruiting participants now
- 50%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 3
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 3
- top sponsor: University of Chicago
Active & Recent Trials
24 total, page 1 of 1
NIDCD Otolaryngology Clinical Protocol Biospecimen Bank
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
NCT06303180
Molecular and Genomic Profiling of Head and Neck Tumors
Montefiore Medical Center
NCT00200486
Biospecimen Procurement for Head and Neck Disorders
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT03429036
First in Human Study of AZD9592 in Solid Tumors
AstraZeneca
NCT05647122
The SNAP Tool for Head and Neck Cancer Survivor-Caregiver Dyads
Medical University of South Carolina
NCT05811936
Study of Safety and Tolerability of BCA101 Monotherapy and in Combination Therapy in Patients With EGFR-driven Advanced Solid Tumors
Bicara Therapeutics
NCT04429542
DPYD Pharmacogenomics and Fluoropyrimidine (FP) Dose-Adjustment
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
NCT07158164
Dose Finding Study of Zanzalintinib With Pembrolizumab and Cetuximab in Head and Neck SCC
University of Chicago
NCT06912087
EMST in Patients Undergoing CRT for HNCA
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
NCT03916809
A Study of Pembrolizumab in Combination With Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
University of Chicago
NCT05420948
Head and Neck Cancer Study Project in the Geriatric Population
Brown University
NCT06998069
A Study of Decreasing Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy in People With Head and Neck Cancer
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT05544136
Study of Pembrolizumab Given Prior to Surgery and in Combination With Radiotherapy Given Post-surgery for Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (MK-3475-689)
Merck Sharp & Dohme
NCT03765918
Basket Study of Entrectinib (RXDX-101) for the Treatment of Patients With Solid Tumors Harboring NTRK 1/2/3 (Trk A/B/C), ROS1, or ALK Gene Rearrangements (Fusions)
Hoffmann-La Roche
NCT02568267
A Study of Disitamab Vedotin in Previously Treated Solid Tumors That Express HER2
Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
NCT06003231
Study of Xevinapant With Radiation and Chemotherapy for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
University of Chicago
NCT06110195
A Phase 1/2 Study of KSQ-001EX, Autologous Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes Engineered to Inactivate the SOCS1 Gene, in Patients With Select Advanced Solid Tumors
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT06237881
P53 Mutational Status and cf HPV DNA for the Management of HPV-associated OPSCC
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT03077243
Pembrolizumab Combined With Cetuximab for Treatment of Recurrent/Metastatic Head & Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
University of California, San Diego
NCT03082534
A Broad Multi-histology Phase II Study of the Multi-Kinase Inhibitor R935788 (Fostamatinib Disodium) in Advanced Colorectal, Non-small Cell Lung, Head and Neck Hepatocellular and Renal Cell Carcinomas, and Pheochromocytoma and Thyroid Tumors (Multi-H...
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT00923481
F-18 Fluorothymidine PET Imaging for Early Evaluation of Response to Therapy in Head & Neck Cancer Patients
University of Iowa
NCT00721799
Image-guided Cryoablation of Head, Neck and Spine Tumors
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
NCT02085941
C-TPF in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
NCT00402545
Study of Intralesional Injection of M4N in Patients With Refractory Malignant Tumors of the Head and Neck
Erimos Pharmaceuticals
NCT00057512
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 7 |
| Phase 2 | 8 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
| Phase 4 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
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Reading the Head and Neck Neoplasms Trial Landscape
24 indexed Head and Neck Neoplasms studies · 12 recruiting (50%).
Phase mix: 3 late (III/IV) vs 15 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: University of Chicago (3 trials), 9 others listed. 24 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Head and Neck Neoplasms?
PlainTrial tracks 24 US clinical trials for Head and Neck Neoplasms, of which 12 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Is this data current?
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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