Trial Purpose

Researchers are looking for new ways to treat people with head and neck cancer whose cancer has come back after treatment (recurrent) or whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). Some people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer are treated with chemotherapy and immunotherapy, but the cancer gets worse.

The goal of this study is to learn if more people who receive lenvatinib and pembrolizumab have a better overall survival rate than people who receive standard chemotherapy treatment.

View full trial information on Clinicaltrials.gov

NATIONAL TRIAL REFERENCE NUMBER

NCT04428151

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Eligibility

Only a qualified healthcare professional can determine if you are eligible to take part in a clinical trial. However, this information may be useful in starting a conversation with your doctor.

Conditions

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of Head And Neck

Age Range

18+

Sex

All

About The Study

All patients who enroll in the trial will receive medication while on the study.

37.5% will receive pembrolizumab along with lenvatinib

37.5% will receive standard of care chemotherapy (docetaxel, paclitaxel, cetuximab, or capecitabine)

25% will receive lenvatinib alone

*Your doctor will decide which treatment is best for you

Trial Phase

Trial Phase 2

In Phase 2 trials, researchers try to find out if a treatment works in about 100 to 500 participants – usually people who have the health condition the treatment is intended to treat. In vaccine trials, the participants are usually healthy. Phase 2 trials may happen in a doctor’s office, a clinic, or a hospital.

Trial start and end dates
  • Actual study start date August 6, 2020
  • Estimated primary completion date May 31, 2024
  • Estimated study completion date December 22, 2025

Trial Locations

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What can you do next?

If you think this clinical trial might be a good fit and you are interested in taking part, take the next step to see if you are eligible.

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NATIONAL TRIAL REFERENCE NUMBER

NCT04428151

When speaking to your doctor or clinical trial representative, please have the trial reference number available.

Taking part in a clinical trial is an important decision

If you are considering joining a clinical trial, first learn as much as you can about:

  • The investigational treatment that is being studied
  • What the risks and possible benefits are for participants

Talk to your doctor about the clinical trial before you decide to join.

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