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
- NCT05571644RecruitingPhase 2
Study compares two pre-surgery treatments for locally advanced rectal cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether a newer combination chemotherapy plus an immunotherapy medicine (cadonilimab/AK104) works better than standard chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced colorectal cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve how well treatment works after surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT05744687RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Letrozole plus SPH4336 versus letrozole alone for breast cancer
This study tests whether adding SPH4336 to letrozole works better than letrozole plus a placebo for treating hormone-receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancer in people starting first-line treatment. It may help slow cancer growth more effectively if the added drug is beneficial.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06084299RecruitingPhase 1
Immune cell therapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) to fight advanced liver cancer. It is for people whose cancer has progressed after at least two standard treatments and who have tumors that can be biopsied to grow these cells.
WuhanAges 18–70 - NCT06568094RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of HRS-5041 with other drugs for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new tablet called HRS-5041 combined with other anti-cancer treatments for men with advanced prostate cancer that has not responded to previous therapies. It aims to see how well the combination works and if it is safe.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–80 - NCT06572735Recruiting
PARP Inhibitor Dosing in Older Ovarian Cancer Patients
This trial studies how well older adults (70+) with advanced ovarian cancer tolerate PARP inhibitors in real-world care. It aims to see if the standard dose works for this age group.
AmiensAges 70 years+ - NCT06547736RecruitingPhase 2
Precision treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests personalized therapies for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It aims to find the best treatment based on your tumor's unique features.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06524167Recruiting
Radiation therapy after surgery for advanced thyroid cancer
This study looks at whether adding radiation therapy after surgery can help people with thyroid cancer that is at high risk of coming back. It includes different types of thyroid cancer, like differentiated and medullary types.
ShanghaiAges 14–80 - NCT06481592RecruitingPhase 2
Study of lifileucel for advanced endometrial cancer
This trial tests an experimental cell therapy called lifileucel, made from your own immune cells, for advanced endometrial cancer that has progressed after standard treatments. It aims to shrink tumors and slow the disease.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–70 - NCT05578053Recruiting
Dalpiciclib for hormone receptor–positive advanced breast cancer
This trial studies whether dalpiciclib can slow down or control advanced hormone receptor–positive breast cancer and assess how safe it is. It’s for people whose cancer has come back in a limited way or spread and can’t be fully cured with surgery or radiation.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06427954Recruiting
Mobile app study for people with advanced lung cancer
This study tests a mobile app (called THRIVE) to help people with advanced lung cancer manage their health and well-being. You'll use the app on your phone to track symptoms and get support, which may help you feel better and stay more in control.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06364371Recruiting
Predicting rectal cancer treatment response using multi-omics
This trial is testing a new way to predict how well your rectal cancer will respond to treatments given before surgery. It uses advanced tests (like looking at genes and other markers) to tailor your care.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06368141RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus immunotherapy before surgery for colon cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy followed by an immunotherapy drug (a checkpoint inhibitor) before surgery helps shrink locally advanced colon cancer. It is for people with a specific tumor type (MSS and RAS mutation) who have not had prior treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06205849RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug and procedure for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug called mitazalimab injected directly into the tumor, combined with a special electrical procedure that kills cancer cells. It is for people whose pancreatic cancer has not spread but cannot be removed by surgery.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06139575RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A study of a new drug for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a radioactive drug called Lu 177 JH020002 for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy. The drug targets a protein on cancer cells to deliver radiation directly, possibly slowing the disease.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06128252Recruiting
Taurine with chemotherapy and immunotherapy for gastric cancer
This trial tests whether adding taurine to standard chemo-immunotherapy before surgery helps treat locally advanced gastric cancer. It may be an option for patients whose tumors are PD-L1 positive and can be fully removed with surgery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06030622RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer after standard therapy
This trial tests a combination of three medicines to see if they can slow down or shrink pancreatic cancer that has not responded to previous treatments or has come back. It might help if you are generally healthy and your cancer is advanced.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05914766Recruiting
Support program for newly diagnosed rectal cancer patients
This trial tests an informational and supportive care program for people with newly diagnosed, locally advanced rectal cancer. It may help by providing education and practical support around next steps in treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05710679Recruiting
Blood test predicts leftover cancer after intensified head and neck radiation
This study uses a blood test to see whether cancer DNA is still detectable after a stronger combination of radiation and chemotherapy for locally advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to predict who may have “residual” (remaining) disease and help guide future care.
Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-DômeAges 18–80 - NCT05378204Recruiting
Testing DNA repair marker for PARP inhibitor resistance
This study looks at specific DNA “damage repair” proteins as a marker to understand why some BRCA-mutated breast cancers may resist PARP inhibitor treatment. Your biopsy (or existing biopsy) helps researchers study whether these lab markers relate to how well PARP inhibitors work.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT05388773RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery then lower-dose radiation for p16+ throat cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether removing the tumor through the mouth, followed by a reduced course of radiation, can control HPV-related (p16+) oropharynx throat cancer. It may help reduce treatment intensity after surgery, while still aiming to keep the cancer from coming back.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05226169RecruitingPhase 3
Iron medicine plus standard therapy for advanced stomach cancer
This Phase 3 study tests whether giving ferric carboxymaltose (an IV iron treatment) helps people with advanced stomach or stomach–esophagus cancer and iron-deficiency anemia. The goal is to improve safety and how well the standard first-line cancer treatment works.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT05168163RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab plus targeted drug for advanced liver cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether atezolizumab combined with a multi-targeted (“multi-kinase”) inhibitor can treat advanced liver cancer that cannot be cured with surgery or local procedures. It focuses on people whose cancer has already grown despite a first-line treatment using atezolizumab plus bevacizumab.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04943484Recruiting
ICG camera dye test during surgery for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests whether an “ICG” dye and special camera can help surgeons see cancer more clearly during surgery for advanced stomach cancer. It may help improve how safely and accurately surgeons remove the tumor and nearby lymph nodes.
Milan, ItaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT04215731RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo plus targeted drug before surgery for high-risk rectal cancer
This trial tests giving chemotherapy (mFOLFOXIRI) plus bevacizumab before surgery for rectal cancer that has higher-risk features. It aims to shrink or control the cancer early to improve outcomes after treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70
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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.