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Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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9 US clinical trials · 7 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING Phase 2 686 participants

Comparing Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Biopsy With Standard Neck Dissection for Patients With Early-Stage Oral Cavity Cancer

NRG Oncology

NCT04333537

RECRUITING Phase 2 98 participants

Testing the Addition of the Drug BMX-001, a Radioprotector, or a Placebo to the Usual Chemoradiation Therapy for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

NRG Oncology

NCT06532279

RECRUITING Phase 2 50 participants

Personalized Neck Radiation Therapy Directed by Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for the Treatment of Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, PRECEDENT Trial

University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

NCT07121595

RECRUITING Phase 2 44 participants

Testing Whether Cemiplimab (REGN2810) Plus CDX-1140 Given Prior to Surgery Are Better Than Cemiplimab (REGN2810) Alone in Patients With Stage III-IV Head and Neck Cancer

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT06980038

RECRUITING Phase 1 40 participants

Nisin in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OCSCC)

University of California, San Francis

NCT06097468

RECRUITING Phase 2 32 participants

First Line Weekly Chemo/Immunotherapy for Metastatic Head/Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT04858269

RECRUITING Phase 2 29 participants

Phase 2 Trial of Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Tiragolumab Plus Atezolizumab in Patients With Newly Diagnosed PD-L1 CPS Positive Resectable Stage 3-4 Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OCSCC).

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT05681039

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 45 participants

Nivolumab and BMS986205 in Treating Patients With Stage II-IV Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck

Thomas Jefferson University

NCT03854032

COMPLETED 85 participants

Saliva-based Detection of CD44

Joseph Califano

NCT03148665

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 1
Phase 2 7

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 9 US studies indexed under Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and 7 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 78% of the total volume on the registry. 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.

The phase distribution for Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 8 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). 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.

Top sponsor activity for Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma is led by NRG Oncology with 2 indexed trials, alongside 7 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 9 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

PlainTrial tracks 9 US clinical trials for Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, of which 7 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

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Is this data current?

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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