Study to Identify Biomarkers of Oral Cavity Cancer Response to Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy Prior to Definitive Surgery (NCT07343596)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to study whether researchers can create a patient-specific tumor system, called a culture vessel, in a timely manner and determine if it can predict how someone will respond to a specific therapy. Participants will: * Undergo a research biopsy * Take pembrolizumab per standard of care prior to surgery
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Wisconsin - Madison — Madison, Wisconsin
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Wisconsin - Madison — Madison, Wisconsin
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (608) 915-0100
Email: aburrr@humonc.wisc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.