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Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
7 US clinical trials · 3 currently recruiting
The research picture
Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma has 7 registered US clinical trials, 3 of them open to new participants right now — about 43% of the total.
- 3
- recruiting participants now
- 43%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 1
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 4
- top sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
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
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
Combining Immunotherapy Salvage Surgery & IORT Tx Persistent/Recurrent Head & Neck Cancer
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT04754321
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
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
Pembrolizumab & Cabozantinib in Patients With Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer
Emory University
NCT03468218
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
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 2 |
| Phase 2 | 4 |
| Phase 3 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 7 US studies indexed under Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and 3 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 43% 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 Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma shows 1 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 6 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 Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma is led by National Cancer Institute (NCI) with 4 indexed trials, alongside 3 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 7 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 Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
PlainTrial tracks 7 US clinical trials for Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, of which 3 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
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?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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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.