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Head Neck Cancer clinical trials
4 of 7 indexed Head Neck Cancer trials are currently recruiting.
7 US clinical trials · 4 currently recruiting
Head Neck Cancer is the subject of 7 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 4 of them currently open to new participants. 0 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 6 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, running 2 of these trials.
The research picture
Head Neck Cancer has 7 registered US clinical trials, 4 of them open to new participants right now, about 57% of the total.
- 4
- recruiting participants now
- 57%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 0
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 2
- top sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Active & Recent Trials
7 total, page 1 of 1
Intratumoral Delivery of Viral Replicon (saRNA) Particles Expressing IL-12 in Head and Neck Cancer
VLP Therapeutics
NCT06736379
First Line Weekly Chemo/Immunotherapy for Metastatic Head/Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT04858269
Stereotactic MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound Mesencephalotomy
University of Virginia
NCT07405645
Study of RiMO-301 and Radiotherapy With PD-1 Inhibitor for the Treatment of Head-Neck Cancer
Coordination Pharmaceuticals
NCT05838729
A Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy Study of NC410 Plus Pembrolizumab in Participants with Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic Solid Tumors
NextCure
NCT05572684
Weekly Nanoparticle Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel (Abraxane) + Weekly Cetuximab + Radiation Therapy (IMRT, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy) in Patients With Stage III-IVB Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT00736619
RAD001 (Everolimus) + Docetaxel + Cisplatin as Induction Chemotherapy in Patients With Local-Regional Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NCT00935961
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 5 |
| Phase 2 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Head Neck Cancer Trial Landscape
7 indexed Head Neck Cancer studies · 4 recruiting (57%).
Phase mix: 0 late (III/IV) vs 6 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2 trials), 5 others listed. 7 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 Neck Cancer?
PlainTrial tracks 7 US clinical trials for Head Neck Cancer, of which 4 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Head Neck Cancer?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
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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