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
- NCT05702229RecruitingPhase 2
Study of combined medicines for advanced stomach cancer with Claudin18.2
This Phase 2 study tests new combination treatments for advanced stomach or stomach-esophagus junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It may help people whose tumors are positive for a marker called Claudin18.2, which the study uses to choose who can receive the treatment.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05642572RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug combinations for EGFR- and MET-changed lung cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests combinations of targeted medicines to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has changes in both EGFR and MET genes. It is for people whose cancer continued to grow even after treatment with osimertinib, the most recent therapy.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06112314RecruitingPhase 3
New immunotherapy combo for advanced melanoma (first treatment)
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (IMC-F106C) combined with standard treatments against the usual nivolumab-based therapy for people with advanced melanoma who have not been treated before. It's for people who carry a specific immune system marker (HLA-A*02:01) and are in fairly good health.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06413680RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of REGN10597 with or without cemiplimab for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called REGN10597, either alone or with cemiplimab, for people with advanced solid tumors (like melanoma or kidney cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 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+ - NCT07423078RecruitingPhase 2
Larynx preservation trial for advanced throat cancer
This trial tests a new approach to treat throat cancer while trying to preserve your larynx (voice box). It combines chemotherapy drugs and an immunotherapy drug before surgery or radiation. The goal is to see if this can help you avoid needing to have your larynx removed.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07315113RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NXP900 plus osimertinib for EGFR lung cancer
This trial tests a new study drug called NXP900 combined with the targeted therapy osimertinib for people with advanced EGFR-mutated lung cancer who have already been treated with osimertinib. The goal is to see if the combination can help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07443020RecruitingPhase 1
Fast immune cells for fluid build-up from cancer
This trial tests a treatment using your own immune cells (T cells) to fight cancer that has spread to the lining of the lung and is causing fluid buildup. It may help if other standard treatments have stopped working.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–79 - NCT06600321RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ALN-BCAT for liver cancer
This trial tests a new drug called ALN-BCAT for people with advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) that has a specific genetic change. If you have already tried at least one treatment, this study may be an option for you.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06795412RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PYX-201 plus pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called PYX-201 combined with an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help people live longer with manageable side effects.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05766748RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Azeliragon trial for pancreatic cancer after prior treatments failed
This trial tests azeliragon in people whose pancreatic cancer has spread or grown locally and who did not respond well to earlier chemotherapy. It aims to see whether the drug can help control the cancer and be tolerated after prior treatment.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–80 - NCT06788990RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of ficerafusp alfa with pembrolizumab for advanced head and neck cancer
This study tests a new drug called ficerafusp alfa (BCA101) combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if adding ficerafusp alfa helps shrink tumors better than pembrolizumab alone.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06264180RecruitingPhase 3
Viral therapy and nivolumab for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a combination of an investigational viral therapy (VO) and the immunotherapy nivolumab for people with advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to previous anti-PD-1 and anti-CTLA-4 treatments. The goal is to see if this combination works better than other standard treatments your doctor might choose.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 12 years+ - NCT07069712RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combinations before and after surgery for stomach or esophageal cancer
This study tests new drug combinations given before and after surgery for people with stomach or gastroesophageal cancer that can be removed but is locally advanced (has grown into nearby tissue). The goal is to see if these combinations can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06064877RecruitingPhase 3
Study of ficlatuzumab plus cetuximab for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, ficlatuzumab and cetuximab, for people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer that is HPV-negative and has not responded to prior immunotherapy and chemotherapy. It aims to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06697301RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New drug with pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new drug (EIK1001) combined with the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to see if adding EIK1001 is more effective than placebo plus pembrolizumab.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06657144RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CHS-114 and toripalimab for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug combo (CHS-114 + toripalimab) for people with advanced solid tumors like stomach, esophageal, or colorectal cancer that have already been treated. It aims to see if adding these drugs can help control the cancer better.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06620302RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Adding DT2216 to chemo for relapsed solid tumors and FLC
This trial is testing whether adding a new drug, DT2216, to standard chemotherapy can help treat solid tumors (not starting in the brain) or fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) that have come back or not responded to treatment. It's for children, teens, and young adults (ages 1 to 39).
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 1–39 - NCT04851119RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tegavivint for kids and young adults with hard-to-treat solid tumors
This early-phase study tests tegavivint to see how well it works and how safe it is for children and young adults with solid cancers that have come back or are not responding. It may be an option if your tumor type (including certain lymphomas or desmoid tumors) matches the study’s rules.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 1–30 - NCT06016179RecruitingPhase 1
Tocilizumab given through fluid-draining tubes for advanced cancer
This trial tests a drug called tocilizumab, which is given through the tube that drains fluid from your chest or belly. The goal is to see if it can help control cancer-related fluid buildup and improve symptoms.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–89 - NCT06618287RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing BMS-986507 for advanced lung and breast cancers
This study tests a new drug called BMS-986507, given in different combinations, for people with advanced solid tumors (lung cancer or breast cancer that has spread). It looks at safety, how the drug works in the body, and if it helps shrink tumors.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06246916RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new immunotherapy combo for advanced melanoma
This trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (anti-LAG-3 and anti-PD-1 antibodies) to see if they work better than standard treatment for people with advanced melanoma that hasn't been treated before. It may be an option if you have not yet received any systemic therapy for your melanoma.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06743126RecruitingPhase 3
IMA203 vs standard treatment for advanced skin cancer
This trial tests a new cell therapy called IMA203 against standard treatments for people with advanced melanoma (a type of skin cancer) that has spread or can't be removed. It may be an option if you have already tried certain treatments and your cancer has a specific cell marker (HLA-A*02:01).
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07405151RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug for advanced esophageal cancer after other treatments
This trial tests a new drug called Ifinatamab Deruxtecan for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has progressed after one or two prior treatments. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
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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 · 8 studies
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center · 6 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh · 2 studies
- Allegheny General Hospital
- Allegheny Health Network
- Clinical Trial Site
- Local Institution - 0014
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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