Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
Advanced Cancer clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 181 recruiting advanced cancer studies with a site in Pennsylvania — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Pennsylvania
- NCT06966024RecruitingPhase 1
Study of DCC-2812 for advanced genitourinary cancers
This trial tests an experimental pill called DCC-2812 for people with advanced kidney, bladder, or prostate cancer. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it might help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07492641RecruitingPhase 3
A new drug plus letrozole for advanced HR+ breast cancer
This trial tests a new medicine (BGB-43395) combined with letrozole against the usual CDK4/6 inhibitor plus letrozole. It is for people with advanced or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have not yet had treatment for advanced disease.
Broomall, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05948865RecruitingPhase 1
Early trial drug for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests CPO301 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have worsened or cannot be treated with standard options. It aims to find the safest dose and understand how the treatment affects tumors, especially in certain lung cancer groups.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05482893RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of spevatamig for advanced gastrointestinal cancers
This trial tests a new drug called spevatamig (PT886) alone or with other treatments for advanced stomach, gastric, pancreatic, bile duct, or colorectal cancers. The goal is to see if it helps slow or stop cancer growth.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07042295RecruitingPhase 2
Amivantamab or Cetuximab for Skin Cancer in People with Weakened Immune Systems
This trial tests two drugs, amivantamab with hyaluronidase or cetuximab, in people with weakened immune systems who have advanced skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma). The goal is to see if these treatments can help shrink or control the cancer.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07405151RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug for advanced esophageal cancer after other treatments
This trial tests a new drug called Ifinatamab Deruxtecan for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has progressed after one or two prior treatments. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06016179RecruitingPhase 1
Tocilizumab given through fluid-draining tubes for advanced cancer
This trial tests a drug called tocilizumab, which is given through the tube that drains fluid from your chest or belly. The goal is to see if it can help control cancer-related fluid buildup and improve symptoms.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–89 - NCT06095089RecruitingPhase 1
Study of two drugs for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two study drugs for people with advanced prostate cancer that has spread or is no longer responding to hormone therapy. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and works against the cancer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04792684Recruiting
Collecting colon samples from adults with colon findings
This study collects body samples to help evaluate tests for people with suspected or newly diagnosed colorectal conditions, often around the time of colonoscopy or surgery. Depending on the arm, you may be asked to have a colonoscopy soon or to provide samples before planned surgery.
Uniontown, PennsylvaniaAges 45–84 - NCT05410977Recruiting
Testing blood and stool for colon cancer in Lynch syndrome
This study collects blood and stool samples to see how well they can detect colorectal cancer or advanced growths in people with Lynch syndrome (an inherited colon cancer risk) or suspected Lynch syndrome. It may help find cancer or precancer earlier, which can improve next-step decisions.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05319730RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing new drugs, with or without pembrolizumab, for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial studies investigational cancer medicines, either alone or along with pembrolizumab, for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer whose cancer has grown despite prior immune and platinum-based treatment. It may offer a new option after standard therapy has not worked.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06452277RecruitingPhase 3
Testing sevabertinib for advanced HER2-mutated lung cancer
This trial compares a new targeted drug called sevabertinib against standard chemotherapy plus immunotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific HER2 gene mutation. The goal is to see if sevabertinib works better and is safe.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07357597RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing mouth sores during breast or lung cancer treatment
This trial tests whether a steroid mouthwash can prevent mouth sores caused by the drug Datopotamab Deruxtecan (Dato-DXd). It is for people with certain types of advanced breast cancer or lung cancer who are about to start Dato-DXd for the first time.
Wynnewood, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07544654RecruitingPhase 3
Study comparing obrixtamig plus chemotherapy for advanced neuroendocrine cancer
This trial tests a new drug called obrixtamig combined with standard chemotherapy for advanced neuroendocrine cancer (a rare type of cancer). You'd receive one cycle of standard chemotherapy first, then be randomly assigned to either continue with the new drug plus chemotherapy or standard chemotherapy alone.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04981509RecruitingPhase 2
Check if 3 medicines help advanced kidney cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether combining bevacizumab, erlotinib, and atezolizumab can shrink or control advanced kidney cancer. It’s aimed at people with certain kidney-cancer subtypes (including HLRCC-related cases or papillary kidney cancer) and who have not had many prior targeted or immune treatments.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 12 years+ - NCT04205968RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ramucirumab with chemo for advanced small bowel cancer
This trial studies whether adding ramucirumab to chemotherapy (either paclitaxel or FOLFIRI) works better for advanced small bowel adenocarcinoma that has already been treated with certain prior medicines. It may help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in people whose cancer has progressed.
Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04575935RecruitingPhase 3
Minimally invasive surgery after chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial studies whether doing surgery using smaller incisions after chemotherapy works as well as a more traditional approach for certain people with stage IIIC–IV ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. It may help reduce surgical trauma while aiming for effective tumor removal.
Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06096844RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy plus immunotherapy vs. immunotherapy alone for older adults with lung cancer
This study compares getting both chemotherapy and immunotherapy versus immunotherapy alone for older adults with advanced lung cancer. The goal is to see which approach is more effective and tolerable for people aged 70 and older.
Bryn Mawr, PennsylvaniaAges 70 years+ - NCT06682988RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests a drug called mirvetuximab soravtansine for people with platinum-resistant ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer that has high levels of a protein called folate receptor-alpha (FRα). It is given through a vein (IV) and aims to stop cancer from growing.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05646862RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two treatments for advanced breast cancer with a PIK3CA mutation
This trial tests whether a new drug combo (inavolisib plus fulvestrant) works better than an existing one (alpelisib plus fulvestrant) for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer that has a PIK3CA mutation. It aims to find a treatment that may help control the cancer longer.
Bryn Mawr, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06545942RecruitingPhase 1
Studying MOMA-313 for advanced or metastatic solid tumors
This trial tests a new oral drug, MOMA-313, alone or with another drug (olaparib), in people whose cancer has a specific DNA repair problem (HR-deficient mutation). It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07278986RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Imaging dye during endometrial cancer surgery
This trial tests a dye (CYTALUX) that helps surgeons see endometrial cancer during surgery. You may be eligible if you have endometrial cancer and are scheduled for surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07472517RecruitingPhase 3
Obrixtamig plus standard therapy for advanced small cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new drug, obrixtamig, to the usual first treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer can help people live longer or slow the cancer's growth. The usual treatment is a combination of atezolizumab, carboplatin, and etoposide.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04142437Recruiting
Tracking how larotrectinib works for NTRK fusion cancers in routine care
This study follows people with cancers that have an NTRK gene fusion to learn how safe and effective larotrectinib is during everyday treatment. It may help confirm whether this medicine works well in real-world patients and side effects stay manageable.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age
Advanced Cancer trials by city in Pennsylvania
Where these studies are running in Pennsylvania
Institutions with a site for the recruiting advanced cancer studies listed above.
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center · 4 studies
- Fox Chase Cancer Center · 3 studies
- Allegheny Health Network · 2 studies
- Bryn Mawr Hospital · 2 studies
- Paoli Memorial Hospital · 2 studies
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center · 2 studies
- University of Pennsylvania · 2 studies
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
What taking part in a advanced cancer study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Advanced Cancer trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there advanced cancer clinical trials in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 181 recruiting advanced cancer studies with a site in Pennsylvania, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a advanced cancer study in Pennsylvania?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Pennsylvania to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Pennsylvania, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a advanced cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New advanced cancer studies open in Pennsylvania regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.