Randomized Phase 2 Study of Nivolumab and Ipilimumab With or Without Cabozantinib in Patients With Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma That Have Progressed After Platinum Treatment and Immunotherapy

Date Added
September 23rd, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00138505
Researcher
John Kaczmar

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Head & Neck, Men's Health, Women's Health
Summary

This study is designed to learn more about how nivolumab and ipilimumab, with or without cabozantinib effects the growth and spreading of head and neck cancer. If decided to take part in this study, participants will go through a screening period, treatment period, and follow-up period. During the screening period following signing of consent form participants will be evaluated for screening criteria and determined if they qualify for the study. During treatment period participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab for up to 2 years, or the two immunotherapy drugs with an additional targeted drug, cabozantinib, for up to 2 years unless your cancer gets worse or the side effects of the treatment become too severe. In the follow up period the side effects will be observed by the study team every 3 to 4 months for 2 years after treatment. The most common risks and discomforts expected in this study are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, weight loss, loss of appetite, changes in taste or voice, redness, pain or peeling of palms and soles, and high blood pressure which may cause blurred vision. There may not a benefit from joining the study. The head and neck cancer may improve while on this study but it may not, and it may even get worse. It will also help inform how well this combination treatment works at curing this type of cancer. The study results may be used to help others in the future.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
HCC Clinical Trials Office
843-792-9321
hcc-clinicaltrials@musc.edu

Stryker PEEK Customized Implant: A Prospective Post Market Follow Up to Evaluate Safety, Performance and Effectiveness.

Date Added
September 23rd, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00136394
Researcher
Mark Miller

List of Studies

Keywords
Bone, Children's Health, Surgery
Summary

The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the safety and effective use of Stryker's PEEK Customized Implants in patients receiving craniofacial (head and facial) surgery. Other objectives include using a CT scan to assist surgeons with providing a solution to complex and simple reconstruction challenges and reducing them to a single or two-stage procedure, thereby minimizing the overall surgery time and limiting the number of surgeries. Patient questionnaires and health information will be used during the study to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the implants. We will be enrolling ages 4 - 75 years old.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Monicagail Reyes
843-792-7333
reyesmo@musc.edu

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase 3 Study to evaluate Dostarlimab as Sequential Therapy after Chemoradiation in Participants with Locally Advanced Unresected Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Date Added
October 25th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00136526
Researcher
John Kaczmar

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Head & Neck, Drug Studies
Summary

This phase III study evaluates whether a new drug, dostarlimab, can delay or reduce the risk of cancer returning when administered for a year, shortly after receiving a combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy (CRT). This study will enroll adults diagnosed with head and neck cancer who are treated with CRT. This study is divided into three parts: the screening period begins shortly after CRT and lasting 4-6 weeks where tests will be conducted to determine eligibility, followed by a 12-month treatment period where participants will receive either dostarlimab or an inactive substance (salt solution) with no effect on your body (placebo), and a follow up period when they will continue to be assessed to see if their cancer has returned or gotten worse. Participants may be on the study for approximately up to 5 years in total. The main risks are anaemia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Alternatives to this treatment is standard of care CRT because for this type of head and neck cancer, at the present time, there are no other approved therapies administered shortly after CRT that may prevent or delay the return of the cancer. The study benefit is dostarlimab may help slow or stop the growth of your cancer.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
HCC clinical trails office
843-792-9321
hcc-clinicaltrials@musc.edu

A Phase 3 Open-Label, Randomized, Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Petosemtamab Compared with Investigators Choice Monotherapy Treatment in Previously Treated Patients with Incurable, Metastatic/Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Date Added
December 10th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00138267
Researcher
John Kaczmar

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Head & Neck, Drug Studies, Men's Health, Women's Health
Summary

This study is designed to learn more about the effects of Petosemtamab, an investigational drug not FDA approved, compared to standard of care treatment for people with head and neck cancer that has been previously treated with immunotherapy and chemotherapy. If decided to take part in this study, participants will go through a screening period, treatment period, and follow-up period. During the screening period following signing of consent form participants will be evaluated for screening criteria and determined if they qualify for the study. During treatment period participants will be randomly assigned to either receiving petosemtamab or one of the three standard of care choices. In the follow up period the side effects after completion of petosemtamab administration or assigned standard of care treatment will be evaluated. Also, approximately every 12 weeks after study treatment stopped, either petosemtamab or assigned standard of care, participants will receive a phone call for long term follow-up for up to 1.5 years. Participation in this study may last up to two years. The participants will complete questionnaires to evaluate the differences in the quality of life for participants that received petosemtamab versus standard of care treatment. Some serious risk related to this study are infusion related reactions, rash and diarrhea. There may not a benefit from joining the study. The head and neck cancer may improve while on this study but it may not, and it may even get worse. It will also help inform how well Petosemtamab works at curing this type of cancer. The study results may be used to help others in the future.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
HCC Clinical Trials Office
843-792-9321
hcc-clinicaltrials@musc.edu

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Phase 2/3 Study of Ficerafusp Alfa (BCA101) or Placebo in Combination with Pembrolizumab for First-Line Treatment of PD-L1-positive, Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Date Added
December 18th, 2024
PRO Number
Pro00141575
Researcher
John Kaczmar

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Drug Studies, Men's Health, Women's Health
Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate investigational treatments (study drug) in people with recurrent or metastatic PD-L1-positive, HPV-negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma without prior treatment. The goal is to determine the optimal dose level, safety, and tolerability for the study drug BCA101. This is a phase 2 study; BCA101 is not FDA approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Treatment for this study may be up to 5 years. The procedures include taking study drug intravenously, blood and urine samples, and CT scans. Risks include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, mouth sore, nose bleed, headache, and skin rash. You may or may not receive a direct benefit from participating in this trial, however, information learned from the trial may help other people in the future.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
HCC Clinical Trials Office
843-792-9321
hcc-clinical-trials@musc.edu

A Phase II, Multicenter, Open-Label Trial of DB-1311 in combination with BNT327 or DB-1305 in Participants with Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors

Date Added
July 3rd, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00145386
Researcher
Theodore Gourdin

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Gynecological, Cancer/Head & Neck, Cancer/Lung, Drug Studies, Liver, Men's Health, Women's Health
Summary

This study is for patients that have been diagnosed with recurrent, progressive as well as advanced, metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), cervical cancer (CC), melanoma, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) or non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The study is testing an investigational drug called DB-1311. Investigational means it has not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The primary purpose of the study is to determine the recommended phase II dose of DB-1311 in combination with BNT327 or DB-1311 in combination with DB-1305 by assessing the safety and tolerability. The drug is given to participants by IV infusion. Participants in this study can expect to be in this study for 72 months.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
HCC Clinical Trials Office
843-792-9321
hcc-clinical-trials@musc.edu

A Phase 3 Open-Label, Randomized Study of PDS0101 Plus Pembrolizumab vs. Pembrolizumab Alone in First Line Treatment of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICI) Naive Subjects with Unresectable Recurrent and/or Metastatic (R/M) Human Papillomavirus 16 (HPV16)-Related Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

Date Added
August 8th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00145400
Researcher
John Kaczmar

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Cancer/Head & Neck, Drug Studies, Men's Health, Women's Health
Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness and safety of the combination of an investigational vaccine, PDS0101, given by subcutaneous (beneath the skin) injection and the standard of care, Pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA), given intravenously ("IV;" into the vein) compared to pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA) alone for those with unresectable recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer and high risk papillomavirus infection. "Investigational" means the combination of the study vaccine and pembrolizumab being tested has not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nor any other Health Authority.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
HCC clinical trails office
843-792-9321
hcc-clinicaltrials@musc.edu

Intraoperative Molecular Imaging Using ICG for Head and Neck Tumors

Date Added
October 7th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00146363
Researcher
Jason Newman

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer
Summary

This study is for adult patients with head and neck cancer who are at risk of recurrence. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the use of Indocyanine Green (ICG) dye allows for better identification of tumor tissue during surgical procedures. Participation will include standard of care visits along with administration of ICG dye and imaging during surgery. Participation in this study will last approximately 6 weeks.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
HCC Clinical Trials Office
843-792-9321
hcc-clinical-trials@musc.edu

Randomized Phase III Trial of Pembrolizumab vs. Pembrolizumab/Cetuximab in Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Platinum Refractory Disease

Date Added
November 18th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00147980
Researcher
John Kaczmar

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Drug Studies, Men's Health, Women's Health
Summary

The purpose of this study is to test whether adding cetuximab to standard of care (pembrolizumab) is more effective in shrinking tumor size and increasing survival when compared to being treated with pembrolizumab alone. This study seeks to find if this approach is the same, better, or worse than standard of care for returning or spreading head and neck cancer after previous treatment.

Treatment and follow up for this study may be up to 5 years. The procedures include blood tests, CT or MRI scans, and chemotherapy. Risks include tiredness, anemia, constipation, loss of appetite, joint stiffness, cough, swelling and redness of the skin.

You may or may not receive a direct benefit from participating in this trial, however, information learned from the trial may help other people in the future. Both drugs, pembrolizumab and cetuximab, are already individually approved by the FDA for use in head and neck cancers. However, the benefit of combining the two drugs is being investigated in this study and this study approach is not FDA approved.

There will be about 158 people taking part in this study, approximately 4 subjects will be enrolled at MUSC.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
HCC Clinical Trials Office
843-792-9321
hcc-clinical-trials@musc.edu

Transdisciplinary Oral/Oropharyngeal lesions Research & Care in Head and Neck Cancer (TORCH 2.0): A Prospective Non-Randomized Cohort Study by the Head and Neck Oncology Group (HNOG) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Date Added
January 6th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00147748
Researcher
Dauren Adilbay

List of Studies

Keywords
Cancer/Head & Neck
Summary

This study will recruit adults diagnosed with an oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD). The purpose of this research study is to collect blood, saliva, and tissue samples to determine whether certain measurable characteristics (biomarkers) can be identified which may provide insight into the risk of developing cancer. Participation in this study is expected to last approximately 3 years.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
HCC Clinical Trials Office
843-792-9321
hcc-clinical-trials@musc.edu



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