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Pembrolizumab for the Treatment of Locally Advanced and/or Recurrent Orbital or Periocular Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
NCT06580054 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This phase II trial studies how well pembrolizumab works in treating patients with orbital (eye socket) and/or periorbital (surrounding the eye socket) cutaneous squamous cell cancer (cSCC) that has spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes (locally advanced) or has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). Skin cancers that are close to the eye or on the eyelid often have more genetic (heredity) changes than other types of cancers. This means that the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) (the building blocks of the body that determine such things as the color of the hair) in tumor tissue has been altered compared to normal tissue. It is thought cancer cells with these DNA changes are more likely to respond to a type of drug called immunotherapy. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Pembrolizumab is approved for patients with recurrent or metastatic cSCC not amenable (responsive) to cure by surgery or radiation. Giving pembrolizumab may work better in treating patients with locally advanced or recurrent orbital and/or periorbital cSCC.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BIOLOGICAL Pembrolizumab
- PROCEDURE Computed Tomography
- PROCEDURE Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- OTHER Digital Photography
Study Locations (1)
Michigan
- University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center — Ann Arbor
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 22 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2030-03-01 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06580054
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06580054 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 22 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, which has 261 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Recurrent Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Pembrolizumab is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06580054 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Michigan. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06580054 about?
NCT06580054 is a clinical study titled "Pembrolizumab for the Treatment of Locally Advanced and/or Recurrent Orbital or Periocular Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma". This phase II trial studies how well pembrolizumab works in treating patients with orbital (eye socket) and/or periorbital (surrounding the eye socket) cutaneous squamous cell cancer (cSCC) that has spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes (locally advanced) or has come back after a period of improvem...
What is the current status of trial NCT06580054?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 22 participants. The study started on 2025-03-05. Estimated completion is 2030-03-01.
What conditions does trial NCT06580054 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Recurrent Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Stage III Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck AJCC v8, Locally Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06580054?
The interventions under investigation include: Pembrolizumab (BIOLOGICAL), Computed Tomography (PROCEDURE), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PROCEDURE), Digital Photography (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06580054?
This trial is sponsored by University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, which has 261 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06580054 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Michigan. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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