๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-02

Candida Therapeutic Vaccine in Head and Neck Cancer Patients to Reduce Recurrence (NCT05952934)

A Phase II Clinical Trial of Candida Therapeutic Vaccine in Head and Neck Cancer Patients to Reduce Recurrence

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Arkansas

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

This is a Phase II randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, multi-site study of Candin. It is designed to show the efficacy and safety of a 7-dose regimen of Candin over a two-year period in terms of reducing cancer recurrence rate by comparing the recurrence rates between the Candin and the placebo arm. The ratio of the number of subjects who will receive Candin versus placebo will be 3:1. Up to 100 subjects will be screened until 80 subjects are eligible for injection.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Highlands Oncology Group, PA โ€” Fayetteville, Arkansas

Age range: 18 Years to 100 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 (6 Sites)

  • Highlands Oncology Group, PA โ€” Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences โ€” Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Highlands Oncology Group, PA โ€” Rogers, Arkansas
  • Highlands Oncology Group, PA โ€” Springdale, Arkansas
  • Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health โ€” Mineola, New York
  • Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (501) 686-8274

Email: MTrujillo@uams.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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†—