11 Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Trials in Atlanta, GA (2026)

Q: How do I join a clinical trial in Atlanta?

Browse available studies, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Atlanta research site will contact you.

Recruiting Head and Neck Cancer Studies in Atlanta

NCT05451004Recruiting

SPECT-CT Guided ELEctive Contralateral Neck Treatment for Patients With Lateralized Oropharyngeal Cancer

This study is being done to answer the following question: Is the chance of cancer spreading or returning the same if radiotherapy to the neck is guided, by using a special imaging study called lymph...

Atlanta, GAPHASE3510 participantsCanadian Cancer Trials Group

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NCT06064877Recruiting

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 ...

Atlanta, GAPHASE3410 participantsAVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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NCT04534205Recruiting

A Clinical Trial Investigating the Safety, Tolerability, and Therapeutic Effects of BNT113 in Combination With Pembrolizumab Versus Pembrolizumab Alone for Patients With a Form of Head and Neck Cancer Positive for Human Papilloma Virus 16 and Expressing the Protein PD-L1

An open-label, controlled, multi-site, interventional, 2-arm, Phase II/III trial of BNT113 in combination with pembrolizumab vs pembrolizumab monotherapy as first line treatment in patients with unres...

Atlanta, GAPHASE2350 participantsBioNTech SE

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NCT04915183Recruiting

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...

Atlanta, GAPHASE2224 participantsNational Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)

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NCT07195734Recruiting

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 pos...

Atlanta, GAPHASE2180 participantsNational Cancer Institute (NCI)

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NCT06769698Recruiting

A Study to See if Giving Fianlimab and Cemiplimab Together is Better Than Cemiplimab Alone at Treating Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

This study is researching an experimental drug called fianlimab (also called REGN3767), combined with a medication called cemiplimab compared against cemiplimab combined with placebo (a placebo looks ...

Atlanta, GAPHASE2120 participantsRegeneron Pharmaceuticals

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NCT06662058Recruiting

Remote Audiometry to Monitor for Treatment-Related Hearing Loss in Patients With H&N SCC Receiving Cisplatin and/or Radiation

This clinical trial tests the impact of offering hearing tests (audiometry) close to home and remotely on participation in monitoring for treatment-related hearing loss in patients with head and neck ...

Atlanta, GANA118 participantsEmory University

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NCT06457503Recruiting

A Study of Toripalimab in Combination With Cisplatin and Gemcitabine in Participants With Recurrent Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Cancer

This study aims to investigate toripalimab with chemotherapy in participants with nasopharyngeal cancer....

Atlanta, GAPHASE4100 participantsCoherus Oncology, Inc.

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NCT06868433Recruiting

TMV Vaccine Therapy Alone and With Pembrolizumab for the Treatment of Recurrent and/or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer

This phase Ib trial tests the safety, side effects and best dose of tumor membrane vesicle (TMV) vaccine therapy alone and in combination with pembrolizumab and evaluates how well it works in treating...

Atlanta, GAPHASE140 participantsEmory University

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NCT06636734Recruiting

Lovastatin and Pembrolizumab for the Treatment of Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer, LAPP Trial

This phase II trial tests how well lovastatin and pembrolizumab work in treating patients with head and neck cancer that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent) or that has spread from...

Atlanta, GAPHASE228 participantsEmory University

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NCT06914999Recruiting

Comparing an Investigational Scan (F-18 NaF PET/CT) to Standard of Care Imaging (F-18 FDG PET/CT) for Evaluating Vascular Complications in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer

This early phase I trial compares sodium fluoride F-18 (F-18 NaF) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) to the standard of care imaging scan (and fludeoxyglucose F-18 \[F-18 FDG\...

Atlanta, GAEARLY_PHASE120 participantsEmory University

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About Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Trials in Atlanta

Head and neck cancers develop in the mouth, throat, larynx, sinuses, or salivary glands. HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers have been increasing in prevalence. Treatment includes surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.

There are currently 11 head and neck cancer clinical trials recruiting participants in Atlanta, GA. These studies are seeking a combined 2,100 participants. Research is being sponsored by Canadian Cancer Trials Group, AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc., BioNTech SE and 5 other organizations. Clinical trial participation is free and participants receive study-related medical care at no cost.

Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Trials in Atlanta — FAQ

Are there head and neck cancer clinical trials in Atlanta?

Yes, there are 11 head and neck cancer clinical trials currently recruiting in Atlanta, GA. Browse the studies on this page to find one that fits.

How do I join a clinical trial in Atlanta?

Browse the studies listed above, click one that interests you, and complete the free eligibility form. A study coordinator at the Atlanta research site will contact you about next steps.

Are clinical trials in Atlanta free?

Yes, clinical trial participation is always free. Study-related treatment, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost. Many Atlanta studies also compensate for your time and travel.

What head and neck cancer treatments are being tested?

The 11 active trials in Atlanta are testing new therapies including novel drugs, biologics, and treatment approaches for head and neck cancer.

Data updated July 16, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov