Clinical trials
Advanced Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting advanced cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,176 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04789486RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
MR-guided radiation plus nanoparticles for central lung or pancreatic tumors
This early-phase study tests a new way to deliver focused radiation using MRI guidance and tiny particles, aiming to treat certain central lung tumors or locally advanced pancreatic cancer. It’s designed to see how safe it is and how well it can control these tumors.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05358548RecruitingPhase 2
Alternating treatment for advanced lung and head-neck cancers
This Phase 2 study tests an approach that alternates treatments for advanced lung cancer or recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell cancer. It may help by improving how well the cancer responds while managing side effects differently than standard back-to-back therapy.
Elizabeth, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07544056RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
BEBT-209 Plus Chemotherapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
This study tests a new drug called BEBT-209 combined with chemotherapy (carboplatin and gemcitabine) in women with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combination can slow or stop cancer growth better than standard treatments.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07522151RecruitingPhase 3
Adebrelimab with Surgery for Stomach Cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called adebrelimab combined with chemotherapy and surgery for stomach cancer or junction cancers (where the stomach meets the esophagus). The goal is to see if this treatment helps prevent cancer from coming back after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06666270RecruitingPhase 1
SYN818 for advanced solid tumors with DNA repair defects
This trial tests a new drug called SYN818 for people with advanced breast, ovarian, prostate, or other solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It is designed for patients whose tumors have a specific DNA repair problem (BRCA mutation or other HR pathway deficiency).
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT07141407Recruiting
Phone coaching to help plan cancer care
This study tests whether telephone coaching sessions can help people with advanced cancer and their caregivers talk about and plan for future medical care. You and a support person would join coaching calls together.
Everett, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06900595RecruitingPhase 2
Cabozantinib with immunotherapy for advanced adrenal cancer
This trial tests adding the targeted drug cabozantinib to the immunotherapy cemiplimab for people with advanced adrenocortical carcinoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It checks if the combination works better than cabozantinib alone.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 12 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).
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05582499RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant treatment study for certain breast cancers
This Phase 2 study tests a “precision platform” approach—treatment before surgery—based on specific test results from your breast tumor. It may help determine whether the treatment plan works better for people with particular breast cancer subtypes and healthy organ function.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06201234RecruitingPhase 2
Adding elacestrant to olaparib for advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer
This trial tests if adding a new oral medicine (elacestrant) to a standard PARP inhibitor (olaparib) works better for people with advanced or metastatic HR+/HER2- breast cancer who have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation. The goal is to see if the combination can help control the cancer longer.
Stuttgart, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT07602907RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose paclitaxel with immunotherapy for advanced HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of low-dose oral paclitaxel (a chemotherapy pill taken regularly) plus immunotherapy to treat advanced breast cancer that doesn't have high levels of HER2 protein. The goal is to slow or shrink tumors while managing side effects better than traditional high-dose chemotherapy.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06894797Recruiting
Chemo and radiation before and after surgery for rectal cancer
This study tests a sequence of chemotherapy and radiation before and after surgery for rectal cancer. It compares giving more chemo between the end of radiation and surgery (consolidation) versus giving some chemo before radiation starts (induction). The goal is to see which order works better.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT05270213RecruitingPhase 1
RBS2418 for advanced cancers after standard treatments
This early-phase study tests RBS2418 in people with advanced, metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or help control disease, and to learn what doses are safest.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07761910RecruitingPhase 2
Study of heart effects of radiation therapy using PET-CT for stage III lung cancer
This study looks at whether PET-CT scans can help detect heart damage caused by radiation therapy in patients with stage III lung cancer. If you're getting chemotherapy and radiation together, you may participate to help doctors find ways to reduce heart risks.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07066995RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Dual-target CAR-T cell therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy (CAR-T) that targets two markers on pancreatic cancer cells. It's for people with advanced pancreatic cancer who have already tried standard chemotherapy.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 21–90 - NCT06984562Recruiting
Adaptive radiation therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new way of giving radiation therapy that adapts to changes in your cancer over time. It is for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery but has not spread to other parts of the body.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06524544RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (pembrolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan) against standard treatment for advanced bladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It's for people who have already tried an immunotherapy drug like pembrolizumab and another drug called enfortumab vedotin.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07104149RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus immunotherapy before surgery for cervical cancer
This trial tests adding a new immunotherapy drug (cadonilimab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced cervical cancer. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor more effectively before surgery.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT03961373RecruitingPhase 3
Standard vs longer lymph node surgery after chemo for stomach cancer
This study compares two surgical approaches to remove lymph nodes after you’ve already had chemotherapy for stomach cancer. It aims to see whether removing lymph nodes in a more extended way improves outcomes without causing unacceptable side effects.
SienaAges 18–80 - NCT05186493Recruiting
Robot-assisted surgery for advanced pelvic cancer
This study looks at a robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery approach for people with advanced pelvic cancer that needs a pelvic exenteration operation. It may help some patients have surgery with smaller cuts, depending on whether they are good candidates for this type of procedure.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06391190RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Chemoradiation plus immunotherapy for advanced cervical cancer
This trial tests combining standard chemoradiation with a PD-1 inhibitor (a drug that helps your immune system fight cancer) for advanced cervical cancer that hasn't been treated yet. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatment alone.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06288373RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing chemoimmunotherapy vs chemoradiation for advanced cervical cancer before surgery
This trial tests whether a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) before surgery works better than standard chemoradiation for locally advanced cervical cancer. It may help shrink tumors more effectively.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–70 - NCT06482086RecruitingPhase 2
Using tumor models to guide drug choice for advanced thyroid cancer
This trial tests whether growing your tumor cells in a lab (as organoids) can help doctors pick the best drugs for advanced thyroid cancer that is hard to remove surgically. It's for people with different thyroid cancer types who have tumors growing outside the thyroid or into nearby areas.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07558083RecruitingPhase 3
Tracking colorectal cancer response using blood tests
This study tests whether a simple blood test can track how well your colorectal cancer is responding to first-line chemotherapy. By monitoring cancer markers in your blood, doctors may be able to detect treatment changes earlier than traditional imaging.
Mechelen, AntwerpenAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for advanced cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,176 recruiting advanced cancer studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a advanced cancer trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a advanced cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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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.