๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-23

RiMO-HNC-NEO1: Phase 2 Study of RiMO-301 and Hypofractionated Radiotherapy With Pembrolizumab for the Neoadjuvant Treatment of Resectable, Locally Advanced Head-Neck Cancer (NCT07732634)

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago

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

The primary objective is to evaluate major pathologic response after RiMO-301 with hypofractionated radiotherapy and a PD-1 inhibitor (pembrolizumab), as assessed by clinical response rate using iRECIST criteria; determine event-free survival for up to 12 months; and determine overall survival for up to 24 months. The secondary objectives include determining event-free survival for up to 12 months and overall survival for up to 24 months.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Illinois at Chicago โ€” Chicago, Illinois

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)

  • University of Illinois at Chicago โ€” Chicago, Illinois

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (312) 355-1625

Email: ameen@uic.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†—