Overview

Pembrolizumab Plus Olaparib in LA-HNSCC

Status:
Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2025-10-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of using a combination of pembrolizumab and olaparib when given before and after standard chemoradiation therapy in treating locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Pembrolizumab and olaparib are drugs that are approved for head and neck cancer treatment. However, FDA has not approved the use of these two drugs together in treating head and neck cancer.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Collaborator:
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Treatments:
Cisplatin
Olaparib
Pembrolizumab