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RECRUITING Phase 2

Phase II Study of Neoadjuvant Cetuximab and Cemiplimab in Patients Undergoing Surgery for HNSCC

NCT06855212 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine if cemiplimab in combination with cetuximab given before their surgery are beneficial and safe in participants with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

Interventions

  • DRUG Cemiplimab
  • DRUG Cetuximab

Study Locations (1)

Florida

  • Moffitt Cancer Center — Tampa

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 21 participants
Start Date 2025-02-26
Est. Completion 2028-03
Phase Phase 2

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06855212

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06855212 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 21 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, which has 562 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 1 condition, with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Cemiplimab 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: NCT06855212 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Florida. 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 NCT06855212 about?

NCT06855212 is a clinical study titled "Phase II Study of Neoadjuvant Cetuximab and Cemiplimab in Patients Undergoing Surgery for HNSCC". The purpose of the study is to determine if cemiplimab in combination with cetuximab given before their surgery are beneficial and safe in participants with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

What is the current status of trial NCT06855212?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 21 participants. The study started on 2025-02-26. Estimated completion is 2028-03.

What conditions does trial NCT06855212 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06855212?

The interventions under investigation include: Cemiplimab (DRUG), Cetuximab (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06855212?

This trial is sponsored by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, which has 562 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT06855212 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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