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Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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25 US clinical trials · 13 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING Phase 2 650 participants

FORTIFI-HN01: A Study of Ficerafusp Alfa (BCA101) or Placebo in Combination With Pembrolizumab in First-Line PD-L1-pos, R or M HNSCC

Bicara Therapeutics

NCT06788990

RECRUITING Phase 3 412 participants

A Study of ASP-1929 Photoimmunotherapy in Combination With Pembrolizumab in First-line Treatment of Locoregional Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck With No Distant Metastases

Rakuten Medical

NCT06699212

RECRUITING Phase 3 410 participants

A Study of Ficlatuzumab in Combination With Cetuximab in Participants With Recurrent or Metastatic (R/M) HPV Negative Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

AVEO Pharmaceuticals

NCT06064877

RECRUITING Phase 2 188 participants

Testing What Happens When an Immunotherapy Drug (Pembrolizumab) is Given by Itself Compared to the Usual Treatment of Chemotherapy With Radiation After Surgery for Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT04671667

RECRUITING Phase 3 158 participants

Testing the Addition of Anti-Cancer Drug, Cetuximab, to Standard of Care Treatment (Pembrolizumab) for Returning or Spreading Head and Neck Cancer After Previous Treatment

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT06589804

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

Evaluating the Use of Dual Imaging Techniques for Detection of Disease in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

NCT05945875

RECRUITING Phase 1 40 participants

TMV Vaccine Therapy Alone and With Pembrolizumab for the Treatment of Recurrent and/or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer

Emory University

NCT06868433

RECRUITING Phase 2 38 participants

Cetuximab After Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT04375384

RECRUITING Phase 1 30 participants

Evaluating 111In Panitumumab for Nodal Staging in Head and Neck Cancer

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

NCT05901545

RECRUITING Phase 2 28 participants

Lovastatin and Pembrolizumab for the Treatment of Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer, LAPP Trial

Emory University

NCT06636734

RECRUITING Phase 2 28 participants

Preoperative Pembrolizumab and Chemotherapy in Resectable, Recurrent HNSCC

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

NCT05726370

RECRUITING Phase 2 25 participants

PD-L1 t-haNK, NAI IL-15sa and Cetuximab for Recurrent, Metastatic HNSCC

Glenn J. Hanna

NCT06239220

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 430 participants

Testing the Use of Investigational Drugs Atezolizumab and/or Bevacizumab With or Without Standard Chemotherapy in the Second-Line Treatment of Advanced-Stage Head and Neck Cancers

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT05063552

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 52 participants

Testing the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, Ipatasertib, to the Usual Immunotherapy Treatment (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT05172258

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 51 participants

CIMAvax Vaccine, Nivolumab, and Pembrolizumab in Treating Patients With Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer or Squamous Head and Neck Cancer

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

NCT02955290

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 48 participants

Sorafenib in Combination With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel in Treating Participants With Metastatic or Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT00494182

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 46 participants

Cemiplimab, Low-Dose Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for the Treatment of Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

Marcelo Bonomi

NCT04862650

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 37 participants

Ramucirumab and Pembrolizumab vs Pembrolizumab Monotherapy in PD-L1 Positive Head and Neck Squamous-Cell Carcinoma

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT05980000

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 36 participants

Pembrolizumab & Cabozantinib in Patients With Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer

Emory University

NCT03468218

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 30 participants

Olaparib in Combination With Pembrolizumab and Carboplatin as First-Line Treatment of Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous-Cell Carcinoma

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT04643379

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 23 participants

Cetuximab and Recombinant Interleukin-12 in Treating Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck That is Recurrent, Metastatic, or Cannot Be Removed by Surgery

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT01468896

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 23 participants

An Open-label Study Using ASP-1929 Photoimmunotherapy in Combination With Anti-PD1 Therapy in EGFR Expressing Advanced Solid Tumors

Rakuten Medical

NCT04305795

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 7 participants

Testing the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, BAY 1895344, With Radiation Therapy to the Usual Pembrolizumab Treatment for Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT04576091

COMPLETED Phase 2 21 participants

Quad Shot Radiotherapy in Combination With Immune Checkpoint Inhibition

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT04454489

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 7
Phase 2 15
Phase 3 3

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

Reading the Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 25 US studies indexed under Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and 13 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 52% 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 Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma shows 3 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 22 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 Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma is led by National Cancer Institute (NCI) with 7 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 25 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 Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

PlainTrial tracks 25 US clinical trials for Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, of which 13 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Recurrent Head and Neck 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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