Study to Identify Biomarkers of Oral Cavity Cancer Response to Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy Prior to Definitive Surgery

Summary

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

Timeline

Start

2026-04-15

Primary completion

2027-12

Completion

2027-12

Drugs

Indications