Clinical trials
Advanced Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting advanced cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,205 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07405931Recruiting
Managing chemo side effects with phone calls and a smartphone app
This study tests whether checking in by phone or smartphone app can help manage chemotherapy side effects. If you are starting a new chemo for stomach, lung, breast, or colon cancer, this program may support you from home.
BusanAges 19 years+ - NCT05098132RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
STK-012 drug for advanced lung cancer and other tumors
This trial tests STK-012 (alone and with other treatments) in people with advanced cancers, especially non-small cell lung cancer. It may help by activating the immune system to recognize and fight the tumor.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07612891RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing INV-6452 for advanced breast cancer and solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called INV-6452 to see if it is safe and can help control advanced cancers that have grown despite prior treatment. The drug targets specific cancer cell weaknesses, particularly in hormone-sensitive breast cancers without HER2 mutations.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07635147Recruiting
Decision Support Tool for Advanced Breast Cancer
This study tests a digital tool designed to help patients with advanced (stage IV) breast cancer make treatment decisions. The tool may help you understand your options and feel more confident discussing them with your doctor.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07636200Recruiting
Managing Fear and Worry in Advanced Cancer
This study tests a new approach to help people with advanced cancer who feel significant fear about their cancer getting worse or coming back. The program uses writing and therapeutic techniques to help reduce this fear and related stress.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07671625Recruiting
Prehabilitation program for esophageal or gastric cancer
This trial tests a comprehensive program that includes exercise, nutrition, and psychological support before and after surgery for patients with locally advanced esophageal or gastric cancer. It aims to improve recovery and outcomes.
BrnoAges 18 years+ - NCT07639268Enrolling by invitation
Support program for advanced cancer patients and their caregivers
This study tests a support program designed to help advanced cancer patients (stage III or IV) and their caregivers manage stress and emotional distress together. The program aims to improve coping and quality of life for both the patient and the person caring for them.
Ponce, PRAges 21–105 - NCT06883058Enrolling by invitation
CASA Program for Distressed Patients and Caregivers
This trial tests a program called CASA that helps both patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers cope with distress. If you or your loved one feel overwhelmed by worry or sadness, this support program may help you manage those feelings together.
Ponce, PRAges 21–105 - NCT06123988Recruiting
Fasting and exercise for breast cancer fatigue
This study tests whether changing your eating and exercise habits can help reduce fatigue and improve other symptoms. Participants will either extend their overnight fasting period, increase their exercise, or both, while continuing their standard breast cancer treatment.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06229158Recruiting
Sexual health needs in advanced cancer: a quality-of-life study
This study asks people with advanced cancer (and their partners) about their sexual health and quality of life. It aims to understand what needs are not being met and how to better support patients and their partners.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT06369259RecruitingPhase 2
Study of avutometinib, defactinib, and cetuximab for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if combining these drugs can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07692750RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
IBI343 plus chemo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug, IBI343, combined with chemotherapy for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has gotten worse after first-line treatment. It looks at whether this combination can help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07269249Recruiting
Dostarlimab before surgery for advanced rectal cancer
This study looks at how well the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab works before surgery in patients with a specific type of advanced rectal cancer that has DNA repair problems (called dMMR/MSI-H). The goal is to see if it is safe and effective in the real world.
NaplesAges 18 years+ - NCT06102824RecruitingPhase 2
Organoid-guided treatment for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests whether using a miniature version of your tumor grown in a lab can help choose the best treatment for advanced breast cancer. It compares this personalized approach to standard care.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06944587Recruiting
Personalized care for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial is testing a new way to treat pancreatic cancer that has spread to nearby tissues but not to distant organs. It uses a tailored plan that may include chemotherapy and possibly surgery. The goal is to see if this personalized approach helps people live longer and better.
Bergen, NorwayAges 18 years+ - NCT06369246RecruitingPhase 1
Short radiation therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a shorter course of radiation therapy (5 treatments instead of the usual 20–40) for advanced prostate cancer that hasn't spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective for men with moderate to high-grade tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07343024Recruiting
Finding a Personalized Drug for Advanced Cancer
This trial looks at whether drugs not usually used for your type of cancer can help you. It matches your tumor's test results to possible treatments and works with your doctor to try one.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07133269Recruiting
Care coach support for advanced cancer patients having surgery
This study tests a new care model where a care coach helps coordinate surgery, cancer treatment, and palliative support for people with advanced cancer. It aims to make recovery easier and improve quality of life.
SingaporeAges 21–99 - NCT03577197Recruiting
Breast cancer registry for advanced disease in southeast Netherlands
This trial is a cancer registry, meaning your medical information is collected and stored for people with advanced breast cancer. It can help researchers learn from real-world care patterns and outcomes across multiple hospitals in southeast Netherlands.
MaastrichtAges 18 years+ - NCT05646511RecruitingPhase 3
New chemotherapy timing tests for locally advanced rectal cancer
This Phase 3 trial compares two chemotherapy combinations given with surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. It aims to find out which approach works better and is safer for shrinking and controlling the cancer before or around the time of treatment.
ChibaAges 18 years+ - NCT05800665RecruitingPhase 1
Study tests a new prostate cancer drug after prior hormone therapy
This Phase 1 study tests the safety, how the drug moves through the body, and whether it shows anti-cancer activity in men with advanced or metastatic prostate cancer. It is designed for people whose cancer has already been treated with certain hormone (androgen receptor) therapies.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05903833RecruitingPhase 2
Study pembrolizumab and lenvatinib for advanced vulvar cancer
This trial tests whether combining pembrolizumab with lenvatinib can shrink and control advanced vulvar squamous cell cancer that can’t be fully treated with surgery or strong radiation. It may help some people live longer and better control symptoms, but it also requires close monitoring and specific health criteria.
AugsburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06064812RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug for advanced ER-positive breast cancer
This trial tests an experimental oral drug (FWD1802) for women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-negative) that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. It looks at whether the drug can slow or stop cancer growth, especially if you have an ESR1 mutation.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07567846RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
GDC-1261 Safety and Activity in Advanced Prostate Cancer
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called GDC-1261 in men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread or gotten worse despite previous treatment. The study will look at whether the drug is safe and whether it helps slow or shrink the cancer.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for advanced cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,205 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.