Clinical trials
Advanced Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting advanced cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,180 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06085755RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination drug therapy for HER2-low stomach cancer
This trial tests two targeted drugs, trastuzumab deruxtecan and afatinib, together for advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has low levels of the HER2 protein. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors or slows cancer growth.
SeoulAges 19 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.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 45–84 - NCT06067295Recruiting
Long-term study of advanced prostate cancer
This study follows men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It aims to learn more about how the disease and treatments affect patients over time, so doctors can improve care.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06019468RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery Treatment for Advanced Thymic Cancer
This trial tests a new treatment given before surgery for people with advanced thymic carcinoma. It aims to shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05533983Recruiting
Stool transplant plus nivolumab for advanced solid cancers
This study tests whether transferring stool microbiome (“FMT,” stool transplant) along with nivolumab can improve outcomes in people with advanced solid cancers that kept worsening even after anti–PD-1/PD-L1 treatment. It also looks at stool and blood changes to understand why the treatment might work.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT05615818RecruitingPhase 3
Study of targeted drug choices for advanced bile duct cancers
This Phase 3 trial matches people with advanced bile duct cancer or gallbladder cancer to a specific targeted medicine based on their tumor’s lab results. It aims to improve disease control by using the right drug for the specific changes found in the cancer.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT05581121RecruitingPhase 3
Lymph node removal plus standard treatment for cervical cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests whether removing specific lymph nodes in the lower pelvis and around the aorta, along with standard curative treatment, improves outcomes for people with locally advanced cervical cancer. It is mainly aimed at patients whose scans show pelvic lymph nodes involved but not clearly cancer in the para-aortic nodes.
OstravaAges 18 years+ - NCT05479409RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation before surgery for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests whether giving radiation therapy before surgery helps people with locally advanced breast cancer that hasn't been removed with chemotherapy. It may offer a new option for those who cannot have surgery right away.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - 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.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 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.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05170919Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Olanzapine vs mirtazapine for weight loss in advanced cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether the medicines olanzapine or mirtazapine can help people with advanced cancer who are losing weight without trying. It looks at improving unintentional weight loss when standard cancer care is also ongoing.
Englewood, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT04815694Recruiting
MRI-guided radiotherapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests whether using MRI scans to guide radiotherapy can improve treatment for people with a certain type of rectal cancer. It focuses on patients whose tumors have not spread to other parts of the body and who have specific tumor features seen on MRI.
Roma, RomaAges 18 years+ - NCT04486833RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Genetic-targeted drug plus gene medicine for EGFR lung cancer
This trial studies a gene-based treatment added to osimertinib (a targeted lung cancer pill) for advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer that has started growing again on osimertinib. It may help by attacking the cancer with both its usual target treatment and an added genetic approach.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03179540Recruiting
Watch-and-wait treatment after rectal cancer radiation
This trial looks at a “non-surgery” approach for some people with locally advanced rectal cancer who respond very well to radiation plus chemotherapy. If your cancer shows a complete clinical response on follow-up checks, the study may help you avoid an immediate major operation while closely monitoring you.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07656090Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Testing IDOV-Immune for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an investigational drug called IDOV-Immune for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT05746897RecruitingPhase 1
First-in-human test of an anti-PVRIG drug for advanced cancers
This early-phase study tests NM1F (an anti-PVRIG antibody) in people with advanced solid tumors to see if it’s safe and whether it may work. It also includes pembrolizumab (a PD-1 “checkpoint” medicine), aiming to boost the immune system against the cancer.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06819215RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
VB15010 for advanced solid tumors with HRR gene mutation
This trial tests an oral medication (VB15010) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific DNA repair gene mutation (called HRR mutation). The goal is to see if the drug can stop or slow down cancer growth.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT05687357RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab plus chemoradiation before surgery for stomach cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies giving tislelizumab (an immune therapy) together with pre-surgery chemoradiation for locally advanced stomach or GEJ (esophagus-stomach junction) adenocarcinoma. It compares this approach to the standard treatment (chemoradiation plus surgery) to see if it improves outcomes.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06689540RecruitingPhase 1
MTS105 for advanced liver cancer with GPC3
This trial tests a new treatment called MTS105 for people with advanced liver cancer (HCC) that has not responded to standard therapies. It targets a protein called GPC3 found on some liver cancer cells, aiming to stop the cancer from growing.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07457346RecruitingPhase 2
Testing emactinib with chemo and immunotherapy before head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests whether combining the drug emactinib with chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery helps treat advanced head and neck cancer. It aims to shrink tumors and make surgery more effective.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06497010RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a personalized mRNA vaccine (InnoPCV) designed from your own tumor's genetic profile to train your immune system to fight advanced solid tumors. It is for people who have not had tumor vaccines or CAR-T therapy before and can provide a tumor sample for customized vaccine creation.
Guiyang, China/GuizhouAges 18–75 - NCT07003022RecruitingPhase 2
Two-drug combo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (cadonilimab and an anti-angiogenic agent) for advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic feature (dMMR or MSI-H). It aims to find a new treatment option that might work better than current therapies.
Shanghai, ChinaAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for advanced cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,180 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.