๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-07

Neoadjuvant Immunoradiotherapy in Head & Neck Cancer (NIRT 2-HNC) (NCT04938609)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Providence Health & Services

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of neoadjuvant immunoradiotherapy (NIRT) prior to surgery for the treatment of stage III and IVA HPV- HNSCC.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of San Diego โ€” San Diego, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • University of San Diego โ€” San Diego, California
  • Portland Providence Medical Center โ€” Portland, Oregon
  • Providence St. Vincent Medical Center โ€” Portland, Oregon

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—