Capecitabine
Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Explore 249 assets in Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma →Floatz Rating
BB67/100
Confidence
Indicative
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Modality
Small molecule
Development Phase
Phase 2
Status
Active
Evidence ledger · v0.2
Clinical Evidence
Clinical track record: trial progression, reported outcomes, safety signals, and endpoint quality.
58High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
| Trial | Phase | Status | N | Primary endpoint | Readout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCT05007106CT.gov MK-7684A With or Without Other Anticancer Therapies in Participants With Selected Solid Tumors (MK-7684A-005) (KEYVIBE-005) | — | Completed | — | — | — |
NCT04428151CT.gov Lenvatinib (E7080/MK-7902) in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) vs. Standard Chemotherapy and Lenvatinib Monotherapy in Participants With Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma That Progressed After Platinum Therapy and Immunotherapy (MK-7902-009/E7080-G000-228/LEAP-009) | — | Completed | — | — | — |
NCT03997968CT.gov A Phase 1/2 Study of CYT-0851 in B-Cell Malignancies and Advanced Solid Tumors | — | Completed | — | — | — |
NCT03775525CT.gov Study Evaluating GZ17-6.02 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors or in Combination With Capecitabine in Metastatic Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer | — | Unknown | — | — | — |
Competitive Position
Competitive setting: how crowded the indication is, class-level failures, and timing against rivals.
81High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
Same indication · Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
| Asset | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capecitabine (this asset) | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | P2 | BB · 67 |
| Carboplatin | Akeso | P4 | BB |
| Cis-Diamminedichloroplatinum Ii | Akeso | P3 | BB |
| Irinotecan | Neonc Technologies, Inc. | P2 | BB |
| Tisotumab Vedotin | Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer | P2 | BB |
| Fluorouracilum | Akeso | P2 | BB |
| Cyclophosphamide | UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center | P4 | BB |
| Pembrolizumab | UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center | P4 | BB |
| Lenvatinib | Salubris Biotherapeutics Inc | P2 | B |
+42 more in the Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma cohort
Other indications for Capecitabine
| Indication | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rectal Carcinoma | — | P4 | BBB · 73 |
| Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer | — | P4 | BBB · 72 |
| Colorectal Neoplasm | — | P4 | BB · 71 |
Scientific Foundation
Strength of the underlying biology: target validation, tractability, modality fit, and how related mechanisms have fared.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Development Feasibility
How realistically the program can be executed, drawing on modality precedent, enrollment dynamics, and sponsor delivery.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Commercial Opportunity
Commercial prize: addressable population, unmet need, and the value case for the indication.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
IP & Exclusivity
Exclusivity position, covering patent protection and freedom-to-operate runway.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Manufacturing & Supply
Manufacturing and supply readiness, driven by modality process and scale-up risk.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
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Citation
Floatz Terminal. Capecitabine in Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Methodology v0.2. Rated under v0.2 effective July 8, 2026. Last refreshed July 8, 2026. Accessed July 14, 2026. https://terminal.floatz.ai/assets/capecitabine-head-and-neck-squamous-cell-carcinoma
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