Head and Neck Cancer: New Treatment Approach with Pembrolizumab

We are studying a new sequence of treatments for patients with recurrent head and neck cancer to see if it improves survival compared to standard therapies. We will also evaluate how well patients tolerate the treatments and their quality of life.

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Carboplatin
Carboplatin is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat various types of cancer.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Carboplatin
Carboplatin is a chemotherapy substance used to treat various cancers by damaging cancer cells and slowing tumor growth.
Cisplatin
Cisplatin is a substance used in chemotherapy to kill or stop the growth of cancer cells.
Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil is a substance used to treat cancer by stopping the growth of cancer cells.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Carbo-Cell
Carbomedac
Carboplan

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

Loading map...
Klinikum Chemnitz gGmbH
Klinik für Radioonkologie
Chemnitz, Germany
Klinikum Darmstadt GmbH
Institut für Radioonkologie und Strahlentherapie
Darmstadt, Germany
Gemeinschaftspraxis Haematologie Onkologie
Gemeinschaftspraxis Hämatologie-Onkologie
Dresden, Germany

Sponsor: Universitaet Des Saarlandes
Last updated: Nov 26, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.