Clinical trials
Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting advanced or metastatic breast cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 6,085 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04031677RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery with or without chemotherapy for high-risk retroperitoneal sarcoma
This trial studies whether adding chemotherapy before surgery helps people with high-risk retroperitoneal (abdominal-area) leiomyosarcoma or liposarcoma. The goal is to improve outcomes while comparing surgery alone versus surgery plus neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04114136RecruitingPhase 2
Study tests pembrolizumab or nivolumab plus a diabetes-like drug
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding a metabolic (diabetes-related) medicine to an immune therapy (pembrolizumab or nivolumab) can better control certain solid tumors. It may help people whose standard treatment would usually be pembrolizumab or nivolumab alone.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04066608Enrolling by invitation
Screening for advanced liver scarring in people with HIV
This study looks at how common advanced liver scarring (advanced fibrosis) is in people living with HIV. It may help doctors better understand liver risk in everyday care and guide future prevention.
MainzAges 18 years+ - NCT03803787RecruitingPhase 2
Inhaled steroid to prevent lung inflammation during cancer treatment
This trial tests whether breathing in steroid medicine before and during radiation can lower how often and how badly “radiation lung inflammation” (radiation pneumonitis) happens in people with lung cancer. If you qualify, it may help protect your lungs while you receive radiation with chemotherapy or targeted therapy.
Mexico CityAges 18–75 - NCT03785288RecruitingPhase 3
Testing different schedules of vaginal radiation after hysterectomy
This trial compares different “fractionation” schedules (how often and how many treatments) of vaginal brachytherapy radiation given after surgery for certain early-stage endometrial cancer. It may help find a plan that works well while aiming to control side effects.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03855800Recruiting
Test to detect risky changes in pancreatic cysts
This study looks for molecular (lab) signals that may show advanced or higher-risk changes in certain pancreatic cysts. It may help doctors better sort which cysts are more concerning and may need closer attention.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–120 - NCT03721068RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell treatment for hard-to-treat childhood tumors
This Phase 1 study tests an experimental CAR T-cell treatment that targets GD2, with added immune-boosting and safety features, for children with relapsed or refractory neuroblastoma or osteosarcoma. It’s designed to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink these cancers when standard therapy hasn’t worked.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 1.5 years+ - NCT03649490Enrolling by invitation
Testing new spinal implant materials for XLIF fusion
This study compares different advanced materials used in a specific spinal fusion surgery (XLIF). It aims to see which implant material helps the bone fuse well and safely over time.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–80 - NCT03667170RecruitingPhase 2
Study drug for certain colon cancers with MSI-H or dMMR
This Phase 2 trial tests KN035 in people with advanced or spread-out tumors that have specific genetic markers (MSI-H or dMMR). If you qualify, the study team will look at how well the drug works and how it affects side effects in that group.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT03529019RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Nutrition study for poor blood flow to a limb
This early-phase study looks at how nutrition affects people who have very poor blood flow to a limb (critical limb ischemia). It’s exploring whether nutrition changes health outcomes and safety for this condition.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–99 - NCT03486873RecruitingPhase 3
Study extension for people on pembrolizumab, testing long-term safety
This trial follows people with advanced tumors who are already on pembrolizumab (or similar treatment) to check long-term safety and effectiveness. It may help your care team by monitoring benefits and side effects over a longer period.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT03374267Recruiting
Urologic cancer registry study
This registry study collects information from people with different types of advanced or high-risk urologic cancers. It helps doctors learn more about how these cancers are treated in real life.
Multiple LocationsAges 18 years+ - NCT03472157Recruiting
Bariatric surgery for severe NASH with advanced liver scarring
This study tests whether bariatric surgery (either sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) improves severe nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with advanced liver scarring in people who are obese. You may also need liver biopsies to confirm your liver disease before and after treatment.
LilleAges 18–65 - NCT03465592RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Nivolumab after mismatched bone marrow transplant for sarcoma
This trial studies nivolumab (an immune treatment) in people with sarcoma who already had a partially mismatched bone marrow transplant. It may help the new immune system recognize and attack cancer, and researchers will also watch closely for side effects like GVHD (immune reaction after transplant) and autoimmune problems.
St. Petersburg, FloridaAges 1–40 - NCT03067051RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test of a prostate cancer light-activated treatment device
This study tests the safety and early effectiveness of the SpectraCure P18 system, which uses light-activated medicine to treat prostate cancer that has come back locally after radiation. It may help some people avoid or delay more invasive treatment, while researchers carefully watch side effects.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT03056794Recruiting
Study of genetic and natural history of PDC deficiency
This study looks at how pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC) deficiency affects people over time and what genes are involved. It mainly helps by building genetic and health data, which may improve future care and understanding of the condition.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT03096418RecruitingPhase 4
Weekly paclitaxel before surgery, using tumor tests to guide care
This trial gives weekly paclitaxel chemotherapy before breast surgery, then studies tumor “biomarkers” to see how well treatment is working. The goal is to improve how doctors predict which patients benefit and who may need different approaches.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18 years+ - NCT03291652Recruiting
Imaging study of high-risk brain plaque in stroke
This study uses MRI and ultrasound to look closely at brain artery plaques that may release clots and cause stroke. It aims to better understand which plaque features signal higher “embolus” risk, which could guide future care.
Hong KongAges 30–85 - NCT03232463Enrolling by invitation
Testing an advanced MRI scan in everyday clinic care
This study checks whether a more advanced MRI scan can be safely used in regular clinical practice. If you need an MRI for a health problem, the study may help your care team use the newer scan approach.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT03135327Recruiting
Eye scans study to compare brain and eye health
This study uses detailed eye imaging to look for patterns that may go along with conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, memory problems, multiple sclerosis, or eye/vascular issues. It may help researchers better understand how eye findings relate to health and disease.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–99 - NCT03113643RecruitingPhase 1
SL-401 with standard drugs for hard-to-treat blood cancers
This Phase 1 study tests SL-401, given with azacitidine and sometimes venetoclax, to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). It aims to find a safe dose and see whether the combination can improve blood cancer control.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03042221Recruiting
Early re-biopsy to find why tumors survive targeted drugs
This study takes a small tumor sample early after starting targeted treatment (or uses blood if a biopsy isn’t possible) to look for clues—called biomarkers—about why some tumor cells survive. The results may help improve how future patients’ treatments are chosen for certain lung cancer gene mutations.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–85 - NCT03016819RecruitingPhase 3
Test drugs anlotinib and catequentinib for advanced sarcoma
This Phase 3 study tests two anti-cancer medicines (anlotinib and catequentinib) for people with certain advanced soft-tissue sarcomas, including alveolar soft part sarcoma, synovial sarcoma, and leiomyosarcoma. It is designed for tumors that cannot be removed and that have either grown despite treatment or no longer respond to standard options.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT02896335RecruitingPhase 2
Palbociclib and pembrolizumab for brain metastases
This study tests two drugs, palbociclib and pembrolizumab, for people whose solid tumors (like breast cancer or melanoma) have spread to the brain. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or slow the growth of brain tumors that are progressing despite prior treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for advanced or metastatic breast cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 6,085 recruiting advanced or metastatic breast 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 or metastatic breast 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 or metastatic breast 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.