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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2026-01-12

Clinical Trial Update: LUX-Head&Neck 3: Afatinib (BIBW2992) Versus Methotrexate for the Treatment of Recurrent and/or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer After Platinum Based Chemotherapy [Phase 3]

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Summary

A Phase 3 trial comparing afatinib to methotrexate in recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma after platinum therapy has completed, with resu…

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Diseases / indications

Drugs mentioned

  • Afatinib (afatinib)
  • METHOTREXATE (METHOTREXATE)

Snippet

Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim | Conditions: Head and Neck Neoplasms | Phase 3 | Status: COMPLETED | Results posted: 2026-01-12