๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-03

Pre-operative Atezolizumab in Patients With Resectable, Human Papillomavirus Related Oropharyngeal Carcinoma (NCT06254911)

Window of Opportunity Study of Pre-Operative Atezolizumab (ANTI PD-L1 ANTIBODY) for Patients With Resectable HPV Related Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OPSCC)

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

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

This phase II trial tests how well atezolizumab works in treating patients with human papillomavirus (HPV) related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma that is able to be removed with surgery (resectable). Immunotherapy with atezolizumab, may include changes in the body's immune system and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Emory University Hospital Midtown โ€” Atlanta, Georgia

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 (1 Sites)

  • Emory University Hospital Midtown โ€” Atlanta, Georgia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (404) 778-0278

Email: nfsaba@emory.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†—