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Head and Neck Cancer clinical trials in Virginia

45 actively recruiting head and neck cancer trials at 9 sites across Virginia.

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Payments from drug makers to the doctors running these trials

For 2 of the trials on this page, the pharmaceutical company funding the trial also disclosed payments to the physicians leading it — public data from the federal CMS Open Payments database. Paying clinical-trial investigators for site work is expected and necessary for industry-funded trials; the scale and source are simply useful context when you're deciding whether to enroll.

Phase 3 Recruiting NIH

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 improvement (recurrent) a…

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT ID: NCT06589804
Sites in Virginia:
  • VCU Massey Cancer Center at Stony Point — Richmond, Virginia
  • VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center — Richmond, Virginia
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Phase 2, Phase 3 Recruiting Industry

FORTIFI-HN01: A Study of Ficerafusp Alfa (BCA101) or Placebo in Combination With Pembrolizumab in First-Line PD-L1-pos, R or M HNSCC

Ficerafusp alfa is directed against two targets, Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) and Transforming Growth Factor beta (TGF-β). This study intends to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ficerafusp alfa in combination with pembrolizum…

Sponsor: Bicara Therapeutics
NCT ID: NCT06788990
Sites in Virginia:
  • Site#0134 — Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Site #0129 — Richmond, Virginia
  • Site #0138 — Richmond, Virginia
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Phase 3 Recruiting Industry

A Study of Amivantamab in Addition to Standard of Care Agents (SOC) Compared With SOC Alone in Participants With Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer

The purpose of this study is to compare anti-tumor activity of amivantamab in addition to pembrolizumab and carboplatin versus pembrolizumab, 5-fluorouracil (FU), and platinum therapy (carboplatin or cisplatin) in participants with refract…

Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC
NCT ID: NCT07276399
Sites in Virginia:
  • University of Virginia — Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Virginia Cancer Specialists — Fairfax, Virginia
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Phase 3 Recruiting Industry

A Study to Evaluate CRB-701 Compared to Investigator's Choice Therapy in Previously Treated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

The goal of this study is to understand whether CRB-701, a targeted form of chemotherapy called an anti-body drug conjugate, will work as a treatment for oropharyngeal (throat, tonsil) cancer. In patients who have already received platinum…

Sponsor: Corbus Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NCT ID: NCT07768189
Sites in Virginia:
  • UVA Health - Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center — Charlottesville, Virginia
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Phase 3 Recruiting Industry

A Study of Dostarlimab vs Placebo After Chemoradiation in Adult Participants With Locally Advanced Unresected Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

The goal of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of Dostarlimab compared to Placebo in adult participants with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
NCT ID: NCT06256588
Sites in Virginia:
  • GSK Investigational Site — Fredericksburg, Virginia
  • GSK Investigational Site — Wytheville, Virginia
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Phase 3 Recruiting Industry

A Study of Ficlatuzumab in Combination With Cetuximab in Participants With Recurrent or Metastatic (R/M) HPV Negative Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of ficlatuzumab plus cetuximab compared to placebo plus cetuximab in participants with recurrent/metastatic (R/M) HPV-negative Head and Neck Cancer. The primary hypothesis is …

Sponsor: AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NCT ID: NCT06064877
Sites in Virginia:
  • VCU Massey Cancer Center — Richmond, Virginia
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Phase 2 Recruiting NIH

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

This phase II trial studies the effect of pembrolizumab alone compared to the usual approach (chemotherapy \[cisplatin and carboplatin\] plus radiation therapy) after surgery in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma …

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT ID: NCT04671667
Sites in Virginia:
  • VCU Massey Cancer Center at Stony Point — Richmond, Virginia
  • VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center — Richmond, Virginia
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Phase 2 Recruiting Academic/Other

Testing the Addition of the Drug BMX-001, a Radioprotector, or a Placebo to the Usual Chemoradiation Therapy for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

This phase II trial compares the effectiveness of adding BMX-001 to usual symptom management versus usual symptom management alone for reducing oral mucositis in patients who are receiving chemoradiation for head and neck cancer. Oral muco…

Sponsor: NRG Oncology
NCT ID: NCT06532279
Sites in Virginia:
  • VCU Massey Cancer Center at Stony Point — Richmond, Virginia
  • VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center — Richmond, Virginia
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Phase 2 Recruiting Academic/Other

Testing the Use of Ado-Trastuzumab Emtansine Compared to the Usual Treatment (Chemotherapy With Docetaxel Plus Trastuzumab) or Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for Recurrent, Metastatic, or Unresectable HER2-Expressing Salivary Gland Cancers

This phase II trial compares the effect of usual treatment of docetaxel chemotherapy plus trastuzumab, to ado-emtansine (T-DM1) in patients with HER2-postive salivary gland cancer that has come back (recurrent), that has spread from where …

Sponsor: NRG Oncology
NCT ID: NCT05408845
Sites in Virginia:
  • VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center — Richmond, Virginia
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Phase 2 Recruiting NIH

A Study Using Nivolumab, in Combination With Chemotherapy Drugs to Treat Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)

This phase II trial tests effects of nivolumab in combination with chemotherapy drugs prior to radiation therapy patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's…

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT ID: NCT06064097
Sites in Virginia:
  • University of Virginia Cancer Center — Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters — Norfolk, Virginia
  • VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center — Richmond, Virginia
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Phase 1, Phase 2 Recruiting Industry

A Study of Repotrectinib (TPX-0005) in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors Harboring ALK, ROS1, or NTRK1-3 Rearrangements

Phase 1 dose escalation will determine the first cycle dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs), the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), the biologically effective dose and recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of repotrectinib given to adult subjects with adv…

Sponsor: Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc.
NCT ID: NCT03093116
Sites in Virginia:
  • Local Institution - 2137 — Fairfax, Virginia
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Phase 1, Phase 2 Recruiting Industry

The Evaluation of PC14586 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors Harboring a TP53 Y220C Mutation (PYNNACLE)

The Phase 2 monotherapy portion of this study is currently enrolling and will evaluate the efficacy and safety of PC14586 (INN rezatapopt) in participants with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors harboring a TP53 Y220C mutation. Th…

Sponsor: PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc
NCT ID: NCT04585750
Sites in Virginia:
  • Virginia Cancer Specialists — Fairfax, Virginia
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Phase 1, Phase 2 Recruiting Industry

Study of INBRX-106 and INBRX-106 in Combination With Pembrolizumab (Keytruda®) in Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (Hexavalent OX40 Agonist)

This is a Phase 1/2, open-label, non-randomized, 4-part trial to determine the safety profile and identify the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and/or recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of INBRX 106 administered as a single agent or in combinatio…

Sponsor: Inhibrx Biosciences, Inc
NCT ID: NCT04198766
Sites in Virginia:
  • Virginia Cancer Specialists — Fairfax, Virginia
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Phase 1, Phase 2 Recruiting Industry

AVENTINE-1: Study of AVZO-1418 as a Single Agent and in Combination Therapy in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (AVZO-1418-1001)

This study, the first clinical trial of AVZO-1418, aims to determine the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, maximum tolerated dose, and antitumor activity of AVZO-1418 when administered intravenously as a monotherapy…

Sponsor: Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc.
NCT ID: NCT07038343
Sites in Virginia:
  • Avenzo Therapeutics Recruiting Site — Fairfax, Virginia
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Phase 1, Phase 2 Recruiting Industry

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ifinatamab Deruxtecan (I-DXd) in Subjects With Recurrent or Metastatic Solid Tumors (IDeate-PanTumor02)

This study is designed to assess the efficacy and safety of ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXD) in the following tumor types: endometrial cancer (EC); head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC); pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC); colore…

Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo
NCT ID: NCT06330064
Sites in Virginia:
  • Virginia Cancer Specialists — Fairfax, Virginia
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Phase 1, Phase 2 Recruiting Industry

A Phase 1/2 Trial of TER-2013 in Patients With Solid Tumors Harboring AKT/PI3K/PTEN Pathway Alterations

This is a Phase 1/2, open-label, multicenter study evaluating the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and anti-tumor activity of TER-2013 in patients with advanced solid tumors harboring AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway alteratio…

Sponsor: Terremoto Biosciences Inc.
NCT ID: NCT07109726
Sites in Virginia:
  • NEXT Oncology — Fairfax, Virginia
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Phase 2 Recruiting NIH

Testing Whether Cemiplimab (REGN2810) Plus CDX-1140 Given Prior to Surgery Are Better Than Cemiplimab (REGN2810) Alone in Patients With Stage III-IV Head and Neck Cancer

This phase II trial compares the effectiveness of cemiplimab with CDX-1140 to cemiplimab without CDX-1140 prior to surgery in treating patients with stage III-IV head and neck cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as cemip…

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT ID: NCT06980038
Sites in Virginia:
  • VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center — Richmond, Virginia
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Phase 1, Phase 2 Recruiting Industry

A Study to Investigate ALE.P02 as Monotherapy in Adult Patients With Selected CLDN1+ Solid Tumors

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, preliminary anti-tumor activity, and to determine the recommended Phase II dose (RP2D) of the ALE.P02 monotherapy in adult patients with s…

Sponsor: Alentis Therapeutics AG
NCT ID: NCT06747585
Sites in Virginia:
  • NEXT Oncology Virginia — Fairfax, Virginia
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Phase 1, Phase 2 Recruiting Industry

A Clinical Study of Intratumoral MVR-T3011 (T3011) Given as a Single Agent and in Combination With Intravenous Pembrolizumab in Participants With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors

This is a Phase 1/2a, open-label, study to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of intratumoral T3011 given alone and in combination with intravenous pembrolizumab in partients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors.

Sponsor: ImmVira Pharma Co. Ltd
NCT ID: NCT04370587
Sites in Virginia:
  • Virginia Cancer Specialists — Fairfax, Virginia
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Phase 2 Recruiting NIH

Atorvastatin to Reduce Cisplatin-Induced Hearing Loss Among Individuals With Head and Neck Cancer

Background: Cisplatin is used to treat head and neck cancer. People who take this drug are at risk for hearing loss. Atorvastatin is a drug used to treat high cholesterol. It might reduce the risk of cisplatin-induced hearing loss. Objecti…

Sponsor: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
NCT ID: NCT04915183
Sites in Virginia:
  • Inova Schar Cancer Center — Fairfax, Virginia
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Phase 2 Recruiting Industry

Phase II Trial of Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant IO102-IO103 and Pembrolizumab KEYTRUDA® in Patients With Resectable Tumors

This is a multicenter, multi-arm trial evaluating anti-tumor activity, safety, and immune infiltration of IO102-IO103 in combination with pembrolizumab KEYTRUDA® as neoadjuvant and post-surgery treatment. This proof-of-concept trial will i…

Sponsor: IO Biotech
NCT ID: NCT05280314
Sites in Virginia:
  • Massey Cancer Center — Richmond, Virginia
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Phase 1, Phase 2 Recruiting Industry

A Study of DM005 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out about the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of DM005 for patients with the advanced solid tumors. DM005 is an experimental drug which is not approved by health authorities for the treatment o…

Sponsor: Doma Biopharmaceutical（Suzhou）Co., Ltd.
NCT ID: NCT06515990
Sites in Virginia:
  • NEXT Oncology Virginia — Fairfax, Virginia
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