Clinical trials · Pittsburgh, PA
Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors clinical trials in Pittsburgh
We’re tracking 193 recruiting advanced or metastatic solid tumors studies with a site in or near Pittsburgh — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Pittsburgh
- NCT05562830RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study for bladder or urinary tract cancer after PD-1 failure
This Phase 1/2 study tests investigational cancer treatment(s) in people with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer that has not responded to PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy. It may help by trying a new approach after prior checkpoint treatment has stopped working or the cancer returns.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06500455RecruitingPhase 3
Standard vs longer radiation for brain metastases
This trial compares the usual short course of radiation therapy (one session) to a longer course (up to 5 sessions) for people with cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if the longer course works better and causes fewer side effects.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06710756RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lead-212 therapy for solid tumors
This trial tests a new radioactive drug, Lead-212 PSV359, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to find and attack cancer cells.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–90 - NCT06586957RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NKT3964 for advanced solid tumors
This trial is testing an experimental oral drug called NKT3964 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a protein called CDK2, which some cancers need to grow.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06589804RecruitingPhase 3
Testing cetuximab plus pembrolizumab for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding cetuximab to the standard drug pembrolizumab works better for head and neck cancer that has spread or come back after treatment. It is for people whose cancer did not respond to platinum chemotherapy and whose tumors have a certain immune marker (PD-L1).
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06926868RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of a new drug versus chemotherapy for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new investigational drug called izalontamab brengitecan against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who cannot receive immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the new drug works better at shrinking or slowing the cancer.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07100106RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GDC-4198 alone or with giredestrant for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new treatment (GDC-4198) alone or with another drug (giredestrant) compared to a standard combination (abemaciclib and giredestrant) for people with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has progressed after previous treatments.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07361510RecruitingPhase 3
Pumitamig vs Keytruda for advanced lung cancer with high PD-L1
This trial compares an experimental drug called Pumitamig with the approved immunotherapy drug Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) as the first treatment for advanced lung cancer that has high PD-L1 levels. The goal is to see which drug works better and has fewer side effects.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05208047RecruitingPhase 3
CGT9486 plus sunitinib for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors
This trial tests whether adding a new drug called CGT9486 to sunitinib (a standard cancer drug) works better than sunitinib alone for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) that have grown or spread. You may qualify if your GIST stopped responding to or caused problems with imatinib, an earlier treatment.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05920356RecruitingPhase 3
Tested KRAS-targeted sotorasib plus chemo vs pembrolizumab plus chemo
This Phase 3 trial tests whether sotorasib plus standard chemotherapy works better than pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) plus standard chemotherapy as first treatment for certain advanced lung cancers. It may help people whose tumors have a KRAS G12C mutation and that do not show PD-L1 on testing.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–100 - NCT04585958RecruitingPhase 1
DS-8201a plus olaparib for HER2-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This trial tests whether combining DS-8201a with olaparib can slow or shrink HER2-positive ovarian cancer that has returned quickly after platinum chemotherapy. It’s a Phase 1 study, meaning it mainly checks safety and finds the best dose, while also looking for signs of anti-cancer activity.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07061977RecruitingPhase 3
New cancer drug combo for advanced cervical cancer
This trial tests if giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before and after standard chemoradiation works better than the standard approach for people with high-risk cervical cancer that has spread locally.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05877599RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new treatment for advanced cancers with a specific gene change
This trial tests a new type of therapy (NT-175) for people with certain advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change. It might help if your tumor has the TP53 R175H mutation and you have the HLA-A*02:01 immune marker.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05733598RecruitingPhase 2
RP2 plus standard treatment for advanced liver or bile cancers
This Phase 2 trial studies whether RP2, added to standard second-line treatment, can improve outcomes for people with advanced liver cancer or bile duct/gallbladder cancer. It may help by training the immune system to better attack the cancer after the cancer has already grown despite prior treatment.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06249048RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of STX-001 injection for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called STX-001, which is injected directly into a tumor to help the immune system fight cancer. It is being studied alone or with another immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) for people with advanced solid tumors, including melanoma or triple-negative breast cancer.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03866382RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus a targeted drug for rare genitourinary tumors
This Phase 2 study tests whether nivolumab and ipilimumab (immunotherapy drugs) plus cabozantinib (a targeted anti-cancer drug) can shrink or control rare cancers of the urinary/reproductive system that have spread. It may help by boosting the immune system and blocking cancer growth signals at the same time.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06901531RecruitingPhase 3
Study of zolbetuximab with pembrolizumab and chemo for gastric cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (zolbetuximab, pembrolizumab, and chemotherapy) for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It may be an option if your tumor has certain proteins (CLDN18.2 and PD-L1) and you haven't had chemotherapy for advanced disease.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05867420RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
ASKG915 for advanced solid tumors that stopped responding
This early-stage study tests ASKG915, a new treatment, for people with advanced solid cancers that are no longer responding to standard care (or don’t have standard options). If you may qualify, you’d be screened with recent health tests to check safety and eligibility, and then receive the study drug.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07160725RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial is testing a new drug (BMS-986517) for people with advanced solid tumors, including certain lung, head and neck, and breast cancers. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06906562RecruitingPhase 2
Pemigatinib for advanced pancreatic cancer with FGFR changes
This trial tests a targeted pill, pemigatinib, for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific FGFR gene change. The study is done entirely through telemedicine, so you can participate from home if eligible.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05080673Recruiting
Colonoscopy planning for small, noncancerous colon polyps
This trial tests whether people with 1–2 small, noncancerous colon polyps should get their next colonoscopy after 5 years or after 10 years. It may help reduce unnecessary procedures or find cancers earlier if the shorter interval is safer for you.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 45–70 - NCT05673148RecruitingPhase 3
Ablation treatment plus usual therapy for limited metastatic bowel cancer
This study tests whether adding “total ablation” (carefully destroying all visible small tumors using surgery, heat/cold treatment, and/or targeted radiation) to standard chemotherapy improves outcomes for people with limited spread of colorectal cancer. It may help by aiming to eliminate all known metastatic spots while you continue usual cancer treatment.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06931340RecruitingPhase 3
Adding chemo to hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial is for men with metastatic prostate cancer that has already spread beyond the pelvis. It tests whether adding a chemotherapy drug (docetaxel) to the usual hormone therapy plus apalutamide can help control the cancer better than hormone therapy alone.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05253651RecruitingPhase 3
Tucatinib plus trastuzumab with chemo for HER2+ metastatic colon cancer
This trial tests whether adding tucatinib and trastuzumab to standard chemotherapy works better than standard treatment alone for people with HER2-positive metastatic colon or rectal cancer. It aims to improve how long people live and how well tumors respond as first treatment for advanced disease.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
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Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Pittsburgh
Institutions with a site for the recruiting advanced or metastatic solid tumors studies listed above.
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center · 9 studies
- Allegheny General Hospital · 5 studies
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center · 5 studies
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at Arnold Palmer Pavilion · 4 studies
- West Penn Hospital · 4 studies
- Forbes Hospital · 3 studies
- Jefferson Hospital · 3 studies
- UPMC Passavant Hospital · 3 studies
What taking part in a advanced or metastatic solid tumors study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
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Common questions
- Are there advanced or metastatic solid tumors clinical trials near Pittsburgh?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 193 recruiting advanced or metastatic solid tumors studies with a site near Pittsburgh, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a advanced or metastatic solid tumors study near Pittsburgh?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Pittsburgh to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Pittsburgh, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a advanced or metastatic solid tumors trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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