CLINICAL TRIALS

Head & Neck Cancer Clinical Trials in North Carolina

10+ recruiting Head & Neck Cancer trials in North Carolina, simplified into plain English.

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NLM/NIH).

NOT YET RECRUITINGPhase 2

H&N NEO-COMBAT XL: Neoadjuvant XL-092 (Zanzalintinib) and Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in Surgically Resectable, HPV Negative Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OCSCC)

This is a multicenter, single arm Phase 2B study in subjects with locally advanced oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) with surgically resectable disease. The study will assess the combination of neoadjuvant XL09…

NCT07484139 · Chapel Hill
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPhase 1

Testing the Addition of M3814 (Peposertib) to Radiation Therapy for Patients With Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Who Cannot Take Cisplatin

This phase I trial investigates the side effects and best dose of peposertib when given together with radiation therapy in treating patients with head and neck cancer that has spread to other places in the body (advanced…

NCT04533750 · Gilbert
RECRUITINGPhase 2

Effects of Infusion Timing on Treatment Response in Solid Tumors

This study evaluates whether the time of day when immunotherapy is given affects clinical outcomes. It includes patients eligible for PD-1 (programmed cell death protein 1) or PD-L1 (programmed death-ligand 1) inhibitor …

NCT07630168 · Chapel Hill
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGEARLY/Phase 1

Phase 0 Master Protocol for CIVO Intratumoral Microdosing of Anti-Cancer Therapies

This is a multi-center, open-label Phase 0 Master Protocol designed to study the localized pharmacodynamics (PD) of anti-cancer therapies within the tumor microenvironment (TME) when administered intratumorally in microd…

NCT04541108 · Chapel Hill
RECRUITINGPhase 3

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

This phase III trial compares the effect of adding cetuximab to pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab alone in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) that has come back after a period of improv…

NCT06589804 · Chapel Hill
RECRUITINGPhase 2

Sparing Parotid Ducts Via MRI Sialography for Reduced Patient-Reported Xerostomia

Radiation-induced xerostomia (dry mouth) is one of the most common and severe side effects for patients receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. New approaches are needed to reduce this side effect and impro…

NCT07278557 · Chapel Hill
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPhase 2

Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With High-Risk Malignant Salivary Gland Tumors That Have Been Removed By Surgery

RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stoppin…

NCT01220583 · Chapel Hill
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITINGPhase 1

A Study to Test BI 765179 Alone and in Combination With Ezabenlimab in Patients With Advanced Cancer (Solid Tumors) and BI 765179 in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

This study is open to adults with advanced cancer (solid tumors) and people with advanced head and neck cancer. The study has 2 parts. The purpose of Part 1 of this study is to find the highest dose of a medicine called …

NCT04958239 · Chapel Hill
RECRUITINGPhase 2

Testing the Addition of Chemotherapy or Chemo-Immunotherapy to the Usual Surgery for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

This phase II trial tests the addition of chemotherapy, with carboplatin and paclitaxel, or chemo-immunotherapy, with carboplatin, paclitaxel and cemiplimab to standard salvage surgery followed by post operative radiatio…

NCT07195734 · Chapel Hill
ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

A Screening Study to Collect Samples for TAA, HLA & HLA Loss of Heterozygosity in Patients With Metastatic Solid Tumors

TScan Therapeutics is developing cellular therapies across multiple solid tumors in which autologous T cells are engineered to express a T cell receptor that recognizes tumor-associated antigens presented on specific Hum…

NCT05812027 · Chapel Hill

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Are there Head & Neck Cancer clinical trials in North Carolina?

Yes. Clinicals AI lists 10+ recruiting Head & Neck Cancer trials in North Carolina sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Browse them above or search across all states.

How do I qualify for a Head & Neck Cancer trial in North Carolina?

Eligibility varies by study. Most trials require a confirmed Head & Neck Cancer diagnosis, fall within a specific age range, and may have restrictions based on prior treatments. Review each listing's criteria and submit a contact request for more details.

Are Head & Neck Cancer clinical trials free to join?

Most trials cover the investigational treatment and all study-related visits. Some also offer compensation for travel and time. Always confirm the cost structure with the trial coordinator before enrolling.