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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

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30 US clinical trials · 7 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING Phase 1 714 participants

A Study of PF-08046054/SGN-PDL1V in Advanced Solid Tumors

Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer

NCT05208762

RECRUITING Phase 1 316 participants

Phase 1a and Phase 2 Study for Safety, Preliminary Efficacy, PK and PD of ST-067

Simcha IL-18

NCT04787042

RECRUITING Phase 2 245 participants

Study of Autologous Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes in Patients With Solid Tumors

Iovance Biotherapeutics

NCT03645928

RECRUITING Phase 1 130 participants

Study of JANX008 in Subjects With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumor Malignancies

Janux Therapeutics

NCT05783622

RECRUITING Phase 2 70 participants

Phase II Trial of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy (NAC) Alone or in Combination With Immunotherapy Vaccine PRGN-2009 in Subjects With Newly Diagnosed HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal (Head and Neck) Cancer

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT06223568

RECRUITING Phase 1 50 participants

VX15/2503 in Combination With Ipilimumab or Nivolumab in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

Emory University

NCT03690986

RECRUITING Phase 1 41 participants

Intratumoral Delivery of Viral Replicon (saRNA) Particles Expressing IL-12 in Head and Neck Cancer

VLP Therapeutics

NCT06736379

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 370 participants

Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of Monalizumab Plus Cetuximab Compared to Placebo Plus Cetuximab in Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer

AstraZeneca

NCT04590963

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 100 participants

A Randomized, Double-Blind Phase II Study of Adjuvant Pembrolizumab Versus Placebo in Head and Neck Cancers at High Risk for Recurrence- the PATHWay Study

University of Chicago

NCT02841748

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 65 participants

A Study of PF-08046052/SGN-EGFRd2 in Advanced Solid Tumors

Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer

NCT05983133

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 29 participants

Neodjuvant Nivolumab and Lirilumab, Followed by Surgery, Followed by Adjuvant Nivolumab and Lirilumab, in SCCHN

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

NCT03341936

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 27 participants

Efficacy Study of Pembrolizumab in Relapsed, Locally Recurrent Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck

Assuntina G. Sacco, MD

NCT02769520

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 18 participants

Ipilimumab for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Providence Health & Services

NCT02812524

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 5 participants

Trial of Ibrutinib Combined With Nivolumab or Cetuximab to Treat Recurrent/Metastatic HNSCC

University of California, San Diego

NCT03646461

COMPLETED Phase 3 823 participants

Phase III Open Label Study of MEDI 4736 With/Without Tremelimumab Versus Standard of Care (SOC) in Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer

AstraZeneca

NCT02551159

COMPLETED 509 participants

A Study of Nivolumab in Participants With Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head & Neck (SCCHN) - Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO)

Bristol-Myers Squibb

NCT05068609

COMPLETED Phase 1 150 participants

A Study of XmAb®20717 in Subjects With Selected Advanced Solid Tumors

Xencor

NCT03517488

COMPLETED 85 participants

Saliva-based Detection of CD44

Joseph Califano

NCT03148665

COMPLETED Phase 2 78 participants

Study of the Combination of Acalabrutinib (ACP-196) and Pembrolizumab in Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Acerta Pharma

NCT02454179

COMPLETED Phase 2 76 participants

Priming Immunotherapy in Advanced Disease With Radiation

John L. Villano, MD, PhD

NCT03313804

COMPLETED Phase 1 51 participants

Phase I Study of Enadenotucirev and PD-1 Inhibitor in Subjects With Metastatic or Advanced Epithelial Tumors

Akamis Bio

NCT02636036

COMPLETED Phase 1 48 participants

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Immunotherapy Combinations in Participants With Advanced Malignancies

Arcus Biosciences

NCT03629756

COMPLETED NA 45 participants

Study of Unilateral Neck Irradiation in Patients With SCC of the Head and Neck

Beth Israel Medical Center

NCT00206752

COMPLETED Phase 1 40 participants

Cabazitaxel - PF Induction Chemotherapy

Krzysztof Misiukiewicz

NCT01379339

COMPLETED Phase 2 40 participants

Multimodality Risk Adapted Tx Including Induction Chemo for SCCHN Amenable to Transoral Surgery

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

NCT01612351

COMPLETED Phase 2 40 participants

ERBITUX® Followed by Adjuvant Treatment With Chemoradiation and ERBITUX® for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Robert Ferris

NCT01218048

COMPLETED Phase 2 35 participants

De-Escalation Therapy for Human Papillomavirus Negative Disease

University of Chicago

NCT03944915

COMPLETED Phase 1 20 participants

Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy and Concurrent Cisplatin for Re-Irradiation of Unresectable, Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinomas of Head and Neck

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

NCT02158234

COMPLETED Phase 1 12 participants

IRX-2 Regimen Combined With Nivolumab in Recurrent/Metastatic Solid Tumors

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

NCT03758781

COMPLETED Phase 2 5 participants

Tisotumab Vedotin Continued Treatment in Patients With Solid Tumors.

Seagen

NCT03245736

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 13
Phase 2 12
Phase 3 2

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

Reading the Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 30 US studies indexed under Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, and 7 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 23% 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 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck shows 2 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 25 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 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck is led by Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 30 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

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PlainTrial tracks 30 US clinical trials for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, of which 7 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

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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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