Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
Advanced Cancer clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 248 recruiting advanced cancer studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT05919264RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
FOG-001 for advanced solid tumors with certain gene changes
This trial tests a new drug, FOG-001, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific changes in the WNT pathway genes. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07174336RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Tersolisib with other treatments for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new study drug called Tersolisib combined with other anti-cancer treatments for people with advanced breast cancer that has a specific gene change (PIK3CA). The goal is to see if the combination can help shrink or slow the cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06906562RecruitingPhase 2
Pemigatinib for advanced pancreatic cancer with FGFR changes
This trial tests a targeted pill, pemigatinib, for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific FGFR gene change. The study is done entirely through telemedicine, so you can participate from home if eligible.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06203600RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Nivolumab plus standard treatment for advanced stomach or esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard treatment works better for advanced stomach or esophageal cancer. It is for people whose cancer has already progressed after a first round of chemo plus immunotherapy.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07127874RecruitingPhase 1
Study of PHN-012 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called PHN-012 for people with advanced colorectal, non-small cell lung, or pancreatic cancer who have already tried at least one standard treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can help shrink or slow tumor growth.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05498428RecruitingPhase 2
Amivantamab for advanced lung cancer with EGFR mutations
This Phase 2 study tests amivantamab (an antibody medicine) in people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has specific EGFR gene changes. It may help shrink tumors or control cancer when standard curative treatments aren’t possible.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06706076RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Experimental pill for lung cancer with EGFR or HER2 changes
This study tests an experimental pill that targets cancer cells with certain gene changes (EGFR or HER2). It may help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT01042379RecruitingPhase 2
Adaptive drug trial for newly diagnosed breast cancer
This study tests personalized, changing treatment plans (given before surgery) to find better options for your specific breast tumor. You may be asked for extra breast-tissue testing to help match you with the most suitable study drug(s).
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06119581RecruitingPhase 3
Oloromosib with Immunotherapy as First Treatment for KRAS G12C Lung Cancer
This trial tests a new targeted pill (olomorasib) combined with immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and possibly chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a KRAS G12C mutation and has not been treated before.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04865887RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib for advanced cervical cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether pembrolizumab and lenvatinib can improve outcomes in people with advanced cervical cancer that has grown or stopped responding to earlier treatments. It may help by boosting the immune system and slowing cancer growth.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06667076RecruitingPhase 2
Amivantamab combinations for advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests two treatment combinations for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. One group gets amivantamab plus lazertinib, and the other gets amivantamab plus chemotherapy. The goal is to see which combo works better.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04172532RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New targeted drug with radiation for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests adding peposertib, a targeted anti-cancer drug, to standard radiation for people with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It aims to improve control of the cancer after initial chemotherapy and determine whether the combo is safe and effective.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06449313RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before lung cancer surgery for stage 3 disease
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy plus immunotherapy before surgery can help shrink stage 3 lung cancer and improve outcomes. The goal is to make the tumor easier to remove and possibly lower the chance of it coming back.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07776691RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Raludotatug Deruxtecan for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
This study tests a new drug (raludotatug deruxtecan) with or without another drug (bevacizumab) as maintenance therapy after initial chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer. It aims to see if this combination can help keep the cancer from coming back.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07680764RecruitingPhase 2
Imzokitug plus pumitamig and chemo for first-line advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (imzokitug, pumitamig, and platinum-doublet chemotherapy) as a first treatment for advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has not spread to the brain. The goal is to see if adding imzokitug makes the standard treatment work better.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07431281RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for advanced stomach cancer with CLDN18.2
This trial tests a new drug combination for people with advanced stomach cancer that has not been treated before. It looks at two groups: one with PD-L1 (a protein that helps decide if immunotherapy works), and one without. The treatment includes an antibody-drug conjugate (Sonesitatug Vedotin) plus standard chemotherapy, with or without an immunotherapy drug.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04389281RecruitingPhase 1
X-ray light-activated therapy for hard-to-treat skin tumors
This early-phase study tests an X-ray–activated medicine that is delivered directly into selected tumors to help control cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. If the injected area can be treated safely, it may shrink or slow the tumor and improve local control.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07407933RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
YL201 with other cancer drugs for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, YL201, combined with other cancer treatments for people with a certain type of advanced lung cancer (extensive-stage small cell lung cancer). It may help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07291037RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new drug to standard chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called datopotamab deruxtecan against a standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) for people with a certain type of advanced lung cancer (non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer) that has already been treated. The new drug targets a protein called TROP2 found on cancer cells, which may help slow or stop the cancer's growth.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07277413RecruitingPhase 1
Study of IDE892 for advanced solid tumors with MTAP deletion
This study tests a new drug called IDE892, alone or in combination, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (MTAP deletion). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and whether it can shrink tumors.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06958328RecruitingPhase 3
Higher dose radiation for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether giving a higher dose of radiation to the pancreas is safe and effective for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer who have already had chemotherapy without progression.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT03191149RecruitingPhase 2
Osimertinib for lung cancer with an EGFR exon 20 change
This Phase 2 study tests osimertinib (a targeted lung cancer pill) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have an EGFR exon 20 insertion. It aims to see how well osimertinib works for this specific EGFR mutation and how safe it is.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06616584RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Cemiplimab plus standard care for advanced lung cancer after prior treatments
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab to standard treatment can help people with advanced lung cancer that has already progressed after both platinum chemo and a prior immunotherapy. It is designed for those who responded to their first immunotherapy for at least 12 weeks before the cancer started growing again.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting advanced cancer studies listed above.
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital · 4 studies
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center · 4 studies
- Virginia Cancer Specialists · 4 studies
- Research Site · 3 studies
- Georgetown University Medical Center · 2 studies
- Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital · 2 studies
- Sibley Memorial Hospital · 2 studies
- American Oncology Partners
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.
Common questions
- Are there advanced cancer clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 248 recruiting advanced cancer studies with a site near Washington, D.C., 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 near Washington, D.C.?
- 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 Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., 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.
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