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NT-I7 for the Treatment of Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck Undergoing Surgery
Description

This phase I trial evaluates the side effects of NT-I7 in treating patients with squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck that has come back (recurrent) who are undergoing surgery. NT-I7 is an immunotherapy drug that works by helping the immune system fight tumor cells. The body produces T-cells which play an important role in body's immune response and its ability to recognize tumor cells. This immunotherapy drug may boost body's T-cells to help fight cancer and enhance body's response to cancer.

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

This study involves another course of radiation (called re-irradiation) to the participant's tumor. The type of radiation is called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, good and/or bad, of different doses of SBRT given along with the chemotherapy drug, cisplatin. The researchers want to see which dose of radiation will work best in controlling the growth of head/neck cancer. The usual treatment for head/neck cancer that has grown is surgery and/or more radiation with various chemotherapy drugs.

COMPLETED
PARTNER: Panitumumab Added to Regimen for Treatment of Head aNd Neck Cancer Evaluation of Response
Description

This is a randomized, open-label, 2-arm, controlled, phase 2, multi-center, estimation clinical trial of docetaxel and cisplatin combination chemotherapy with and without panitumumab in the first-line treatment of subjects with metastatic or recurrent head and neck cancer, as well as a cross-over second-line panitumumab monotherapy of subjects who fail the chemotherapy only arm. This study will be conducted in the United States. Approximately 150 subjects with histologically or cytologically confirmed metastatic and/or recurrent SCCHN.

COMPLETED
Talimogene Laherparepvec With Pembrolizumab for Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (MASTERKEY232 / KEYNOTE-137)
Description

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the safety, as assessed by incidence of dose limiting toxicity (DLT), of talimogene laherparepvec in combination with pembrolizumab in adults with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN).

RECRUITING
A Study of ASP-1929 Photoimmunotherapy in Combination With Pembrolizumab in First-line Treatment of Locoregional Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck With No Distant Metastases
Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if ASP-1929 photoimmunotherapy (PIT) in combination with pembrolizumab works to treat recurrent squamous cell cancer of the head and neck (HNSCC) with no distant metastases. It will also learn about the safety of ASP-1929 PIT in combination with pembrolizumab. Researchers will compare ASP-1929 PIT in combination with pembrolizumab to pembrolizumab alone or pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy (carboplatin or cisplatin, plus 5-fluorouracil or paclitaxel or docetaxel) according to physician's choice (control arm). The overall primary study hypothesis being tested is whether ASP-1929 PIT plus pembrolizumab combination treatment improves the overall survival (OS) of the population defined by the inclusion/exclusion criteria over the control arm.

WITHDRAWN
An Immuno-therapy Study of Nivolumab in Combination With Experimental Medication BMS-986205 Compared to Standard of Care EXTREME Regimen in First-line Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
Description

This is a study of Nivolumab in combination with experimental medication BMS-986205 compared to the standard of care EXTREME regimen in head and neck cancer that has come back after initial treatment, or is widespread when first diagnosed.

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

The purpose of this study is to determine whether pembrolizumab, when given after salvage surgery, is effective in increasing the time a person with squamous cell cancer of the head and neck remains disease-free following locoregional disease recurrence.

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Super-Selective Intraarterial Infusion of Cetuximab (Erbitux) With or Without Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Unresectable Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Description

This is an open-label, non-randomized, two arm, Phase I research study of superselective intraarterial Cetuximab (Erbitux) with or without radiation therapy for treatment of recurrent unresectable squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC).

COMPLETED
Re-irradiation With Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery Plus Cetuximab in Patients With Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Description

This trial examines survival and toxicity in previously irradiated patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) treated with radiosurgery and cetuximab and to evaluate the acute and late toxicities associated with the above therapy.

COMPLETED
Combination Chemotherapy With or Without Erlotinib Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Description

This randomized phase II trial studies how well combination chemotherapy with or without erlotinib hydrochloride works in treating patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck that has spread to other parts of the body or has come back. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as docetaxel, cisplatin, and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Erlotinib hydrochloride may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Giving combination chemotherapy with or without erlotinib hydrochloride may be an effective treatment for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

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Sunitinib, Cetuximab, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Description

This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of sunitinib when given together with cetuximab and radiation therapy in treating patients with locally advanced or recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Sunitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor. Monoclonal antibodies, such as cetuximab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Others find tumor cells and help kill them or carry tumor-killing substances to them. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Giving sunitinib together with cetuximab and radiation therapy may kill more tumor cells.

Conditions
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell CarcinomaRecurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult PrimaryRecurrent Salivary Gland CancerRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the HypopharynxRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the LarynxRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral CavityRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the NasopharynxRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the OropharynxRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Paranasal Sinus and Nasal CavityRecurrent Verrucous Carcinoma of the LarynxRecurrent Verrucous Carcinoma of the Oral CavitySalivary Gland Squamous Cell CarcinomaStage III Salivary Gland CancerStage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the HypopharynxStage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the LarynxStage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral CavityStage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the NasopharynxStage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the OropharynxStage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Paranasal Sinus and Nasal CavityStage III Verrucous Carcinoma of the LarynxStage III Verrucous Carcinoma of the Oral CavityStage IV Salivary Gland CancerStage IV Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the HypopharynxStage IV Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the LarynxStage IV Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral CavityStage IV Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the NasopharynxStage IV Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the OropharynxStage IV Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Paranasal Sinus and Nasal CavityStage IV Verrucous Carcinoma of the LarynxStage IV Verrucous Carcinoma of the Oral CavityTongue CancerUntreated Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary
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Cisplatin and ZD1839 + Re-Irradiation in Recurrent Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck
Description

To determine safety profile of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antagonist, ZD1839 in combination with cisplatin and radiation therapy in patients with local-regional recurrent squamous cell cancer of the head and neck. To study the effects of ZD1839 combined with either cisplatin or radiotherapy on signal transduction pathway gene expression in tumor cells in patients with local-regional recurrent squamous cell cancer of the head and neck using micro array analysis from tumor samples taken at the time of relapse and during treatment.

COMPLETED
Gefitinib, Paclitaxel, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Description

RATIONALE: Gefitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Giving gefitinib and paclitaxel together with radiation therapy may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of gefitinib and paclitaxel when given together with radiation therapy in treating patients with advanced or recurrent squamous cell carcinoma (cancer) of the head and neck.

COMPLETED
Ixabepilone in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck
Description

Randomized phase II trial to study the effectiveness of ixabepilone in treating patients who have metastatic or recurrent head and neck cancer. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die

Conditions
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell CarcinomaRecurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult PrimaryRecurrent Salivary Gland CancerRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the HypopharynxRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the LarynxRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral CavityRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the OropharynxRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Paranasal Sinus and Nasal CavityRecurrent Verrucous Carcinoma of the LarynxRecurrent Verrucous Carcinoma of the Oral CavitySalivary Gland Squamous Cell CarcinomaStage IV Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the HypopharynxStage IVA Salivary Gland CancerStage IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the LarynxStage IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral CavityStage IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the OropharynxStage IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Paranasal Sinus and Nasal CavityStage IVA Verrucous Carcinoma of the LarynxStage IVA Verrucous Carcinoma of the Oral CavityStage IVB Salivary Gland CancerStage IVB Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the LarynxStage IVB Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral CavityStage IVB Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the OropharynxStage IVB Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Paranasal Sinus and Nasal CavityStage IVB Verrucous Carcinoma of the LarynxStage IVB Verrucous Carcinoma of the Oral CavityStage IVC Salivary Gland CancerStage IVC Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the LarynxStage IVC Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral CavityStage IVC Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the OropharynxStage IVC Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Paranasal Sinus and Nasal CavityStage IVC Verrucous Carcinoma of the LarynxStage IVC Verrucous Carcinoma of the Oral CavityTongue Cancer
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ASTX727 and Nivolumab in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to see if the combination of experimental drug ASTX727 and Nivolumab enhances the antitumor immune response in participants will recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Participants will take a pill called ASTX727 for 4 or 5 days every month followed by an injection of Nivolumab one week after the first dose of study medication.

COMPLETED
Phase II Study of MEDI4736, Tremelimumab, and MEDI4736 in Combination w/ Tremelimumab Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of investigational medical products (MEDI4736 monotherapy, tremelimumab monotherapy, and MEDI4736 + tremelimumab combination therapy) in the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic carcinoma of the head and neck who have progressed during or after treatment with a platinum containing regimen for recurrent/metastatic disease.

RECRUITING
A Phase 2 Open Label Study of BA3021 in Patients with Recurrent or Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Description

This is a multi-center, open-label Phase 2 study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BA3021 as monotherapy and combination therapy in patients with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Duvelisib Plus Docetaxel In Recurrent/Metastatic HNSCC
Description

This trial that is investigating a medication called duvelisib in combination with docetaxel for the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) that has returned or spread outside the head and neck area. The names of the study drugs involved in this study are: * Duvelisib (PI3K inhibitor) * Docetaxel chemotherapy

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Effectiveness and Safety of INGN 201 in Combination With Chemotherapy Versus Chemotherapy Alone
Description

There is a need for more treatment options for patients with recurrent squamous cell cancer of the head and neck (SCCHN). These tumors usually have a variety of genetic defects that include disruption of the p53 pathway, a pathway that would ordinarily work to prevent the development of tumors. In this study the transfer of the p53 gene to tumor cells using a modified adenovirus (INGN 201) in combination with chemotherapy (cisplatin and fluorouracil) will be compared to chemotherapy with cisplatin and fluorouracil in patients who have failed surgery and radiotherapy.

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A Platform Study of Novel Immunotherapy Combinations as First-Line Treatment in Participants With PD-L1 Positive Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck- GALAXIES H&N-202
Description

The primary purpose of the study is to evaluate the antitumor activity and safety of novel immunotherapy combinations compared with dostarlimab in participants with Programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) positive Recurrent/Metastatic (R/M) Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

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A Study of Setanaxib Co-Administered With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck (SCCHN)
Description

The primary objective of this study is to compare the change in tumour size per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours Version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1) in recurrent or metastatic SCCHN patients treated with setanaxib and pembrolizumab versus patients treated with placebo and pembrolizumab.

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Study of Retinfanlimab in Combination With INCAGN02385 and INCAGN02390 as First-Line Treatment in Participants With PD-L1-Positive (CPS ≥ 1) Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the combination of retifanlimab plus INCAGN02385 and retifanlimab plus INCAGN02385 and INCAGN02390 compared with retifanlimab alone as first-line treatment in PD-L1-positive and systemic therapy-naive recurrent/metastatic (R/M) squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN).

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A Study of Treatment Patterns and Clinical Outcomes in First Line Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (1L R/M SCCHN) Participants in Europe
Description

The purpose of this observational study is to collect real-world data that describes treatment patterns and clinical outcomes in participants with first line recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head \& neck (1L R/M SCCHN).

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Cemiplimab, Low-Dose Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for the Treatment of Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Description

This phase II trial studies the effect of cemiplimab in combination with low-dose paclitaxel and carboplatin in treating patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck that has come back (recurrent) or spread to other places in the body (metastatic). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as cemiplimab , may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs, like paclitaxel and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Giving cemiplimab in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin may work better in treating recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

COMPLETED
SUPREME-HN A Retrospective Cohort Study of PD-L1 in Recurrent and Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck (SCCHN)
Description

This is a retrospective international, multi-center, non-interventional cohort study based on use of data derived from established medical records and secondary analysis of archival tumor samples. The study will collect data on patient and tumor characteristics, PD-L1 status, patterns of treatment, and clinical outcomes, in up to 600 adult patients with recurrent/metastatic SCCHN. SCCHN of interest for this study are defined as the diseases falling into specific ICD-10 or International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) codes (Table 1), depending on anatomical sub-site of the primary tumor. For patient selection, the date of diagnosis of recurrent/metastatic disease will be used as the index date. The patient selection period extends from the 1st March 2011 to the 30th June 2015. This allows for the inclusion of patients with tumor samples of approximately ≤ 5 years age, and ensures approximately 10 months follow-up for living patients recruited at last day of the enrollment window. All patients with a diagnosis of recurrent/metastatic SCC of the oral cavity (tongue, gum, floor of mouth, and other/unspecified part of the mouth), oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx during that period will be considered for inclusion in the study (Figure 1). Patients will be identified and followed up through their medical records until death or end of data collection in approximately 20 centers in the US, Asia and Europe. Patients' demographic, clinical characteristics, and medical history will be described. Clinical outcomes including PFS, best response, duration of response, and ORR will be described for the first line and second line of therapy (if any), and OS will be collected A mandatory archived tumor samples will be used to determine PD-L1 status. If a patient has more than one suitable tissue sample, the most recent sample will be used as the mandatory tissue sample. Where available, additional tumor samples obtained at any other time points of the disease will be also collected (optional). The enrolment target is up to 600 patients. Statistical analyses will be performed for the whole cohort, per PD-L1 status and for predefined subgroups.

COMPLETED
A Study of MEHD7945A in Combination With Cisplatin and 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) or Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Participants With Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (R/M SCCHN)
Description

This open-label, multicenter study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of MEHD7945A in combination with chemotherapy (either cisplatin plus 5-FU or carboplatin plus paclitaxel) in participants with previously untreated R/M SCCHN. There are two stages for each arm in this study: a Dose-limiting Toxicity (DLT)-evaluation stage (Stage I) and a cohort-expansion stage (Stage II). In Stage I, DLTs will be assessed during a DLT Assessment Window of 21 days (i.e., Cycle 1 Day 1 through Cycle 1 Day 21) for both arms. In Stage II, participants will be enrolled to further characterize the safety, pharmacokinetics, and anti-tumor activity of MEHD7945A in combination with cisplatin + 5-FU or carboplatin + paclitaxel at the identified recommended Phase II dose.

COMPLETED
A Study of MEHD7945A Versus Cetuximab in Patients With Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of The Head And Neck
Description

This phase II, open-label, randomized study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of MEHD7945A versus cetuximab in patients with recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck who have progressed during or following platinum-based chemotherapy. Patients will be randomized to receive either MEHD7945A 1100 mg intravenously (iv) every 2 weeks or cetuximab 400 mg/m2 iv loading dose followed by 250 mg/m2 iv weekly. Patients treated with cetuximab (Arm B) may cross-over to MEHD7945A (Arm A) upon central confirmation of progressive disease and upon meeting eligibility criteria. Anticipated time on study treatment is until disease progression or intolerable toxicity occurs.

COMPLETED
TLR8 Agonist VTX-2337 and Cetuximab in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced, Recurrent, or Metastatic Squamous Cell Cancer of Head and Neck
Description

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of TLR8 Agonist VTX-2337 when given together with cetuximab in treating patients with locally advanced, recurrent, or metastatic squamous cell cancer of the head and neck (SCCHN). Biological therapies, such as TLR8 Agonist VTX-2337 may stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop tumor cells from growing. Monoclonal antibodies, such as cetuximab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Others find tumor cells and help kill them or carry tumor-killing substances to them. Giving TLR8 Agonist VTX-2337 together with cetuximab may kill more tumor cells.

Conditions
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell CarcinomaRecurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult PrimaryRecurrent Salivary Gland CancerRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the HypopharynxRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the LarynxRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral CavityRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the NasopharynxRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the OropharynxRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Paranasal Sinus and Nasal CavityRecurrent Verrucous Carcinoma of the LarynxRecurrent Verrucous Carcinoma of the Oral CavitySalivary Gland Squamous Cell CarcinomaStage III Salivary Gland CancerStage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the HypopharynxStage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the LarynxStage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral CavityStage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the NasopharynxStage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the OropharynxStage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Paranasal Sinus and Nasal CavityStage III Verrucous Carcinoma of the LarynxStage III Verrucous Carcinoma of the Oral CavityStage IV Salivary Gland CancerStage IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the LarynxStage IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral CavityStage IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the OropharynxStage IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Paranasal Sinus and Nasal CavityStage IVA Verrucous Carcinoma of the LarynxStage IVA Verrucous Carcinoma of the Oral CavityStage IVB Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the LarynxStage IVB Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral CavityStage IVB Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the OropharynxStage IVB Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Paranasal Sinus and Nasal CavityStage IVB Verrucous Carcinoma of the LarynxStage IVB Verrucous Carcinoma of the Oral CavityStage IVC Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the LarynxStage IVC Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral CavityStage IVC Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the OropharynxStage IVC Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Paranasal Sinus and Nasal CavityStage IVC Verrucous Carcinoma of the LarynxStage IVC Verrucous Carcinoma of the Oral CavityTongue Cancer
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Intratumoral PV701 in Treating Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Unresectable Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Description

Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of intratumoral (in the tumor) PV701 in treating patients who have advanced or recurrent unresectable squamous cell carcinoma (cancer) of the head and neck. Vaccines made from a specially-modified virus such as PV701 may make the body build an immune response to kill tumor cells while leaving normal cells undamaged. Injecting PV701 directly into the tumor may cause a stronger immune response and kill more tumor cells

RECRUITING
Testing the Addition of an Immunotherapy Drug, Cemiplimab (REGN2810), Plus Surgery to the Usual Surgery Alone for Treating Advanced Skin Cancer
Description

This phase III trial compares the effect of adding cemiplimab to standard therapy (surgery with or without radiation) versus standard therapy alone in treating patients with stage III/IV squamous cell skin cancer that is able to be removed by surgery (resectable) and that may have come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). The usual treatment for patients with resectable squamous cell skin cancer is the removal of the cancerous tissue (surgery) with or without radiation, which uses high energy x-rays, particles, or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as cemiplimab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Cemiplimab has been approved for the treatment of skin cancer that has spread or that cannot be removed by surgery, but it has not been approved for the treatment of skin cancer than can be removed by surgery. Adding cemiplimab to the usual treatment of surgery with or without radiation may be more effective in treating patients with stage III/IV resectable squamous cell skin cancer than the usual treatment alone.