Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 378 recruiting advanced or metastatic solid tumors studies with a site in Pennsylvania — 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 in Pennsylvania
- NCT06833853Recruiting
Blood test study for women with advanced breast cancer
This study looks at a blood test that measures certain markers on cancer cells (CTCs) and genetic material in the blood (cfDNA/RNA) in women with metastatic breast cancer. It aims to better understand the cancer and guide treatment decisions.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06794229RecruitingPhase 2
Zanzalintinib plus nivolumab before surgery for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests two drugs—zanzalintinib and nivolumab—given before surgery to shrink advanced or hard-to-remove kidney tumors. The goal is to make the tumor easier to remove and improve outcomes.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06747845RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance therapy for stable metastatic pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, niraparib and ipilimumab, as a maintenance treatment for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has not grown after initial chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this can help keep the cancer stable longer.
Philadelphia, 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+ - NCT06682988RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests a drug called mirvetuximab soravtansine for people with platinum-resistant ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer that has high levels of a protein called folate receptor-alpha (FRα). It is given through a vein (IV) and aims to stop cancer from growing.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06533644RecruitingPhase 2
SYNC-T therapy study for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new treatment called SYNC-T Therapy (SV-102) for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after other treatments. The therapy is given directly into a tumor to help your immune system fight the cancer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06452277RecruitingPhase 3
Testing sevabertinib for advanced HER2-mutated lung cancer
This trial compares a new targeted drug called sevabertinib against standard chemotherapy plus immunotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific HER2 gene mutation. The goal is to see if sevabertinib works better and is safe.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06380751RecruitingPhase 3
New targeted therapy for BRCA/PALB2-mutated HR+ breast cancer
This trial tests a new combination of targeted therapies (saruparib plus camizestrant or hormone therapy) against standard treatments for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer. It may be a good option if you have a BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene mutation and have not yet had treatment for your advanced disease.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06324357RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Zongertinib for HER2-positive cancers that have spread
This trial tests a new pill called zongertinib, alone or with other drugs, for people with HER2-positive cancers (like breast, stomach, or colorectal cancer) that have spread and are no longer responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Hershey, 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+ - NCT06129864RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Volrustomig for advanced head and neck cancer after chemoradiation
This trial tests a new drug called volrustomig (MEDI5752) for people with advanced head and neck cancer that was not removed by surgery and has been treated with chemoradiation. The goal is to see if the drug can help prevent the cancer from coming back.
York, PennsylvaniaAges 18–130 - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06079671RecruitingPhase 3
Volrustomig for high-risk locally advanced cervical cancer
This trial tests a new medicine called volrustomig for women with locally advanced cervical cancer that has not spread. It is given along with standard chemoradiation and aims to improve outcomes.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 15 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05673148RecruitingPhase 2
Adding targeted tumor treatment to standard therapy for limited metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding a precise, targeted treatment to destroy remaining cancer spots (called total ablative therapy) after initial chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with limited metastatic colorectal cancer. It aims to see if this extra treatment is safe and effective.
Chadds Ford, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05624996RecruitingPhase 3
Targeted high-dose radiation added to standard lung cancer treatment
This trial tests whether adding high-dose, targeted radiation to the usual treatment helps people with locally advanced, non-operable lung cancer live longer or better control the cancer. It may help shrink tumors in the chest and improve outcomes when surgery can’t be done.
Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05549297RecruitingPhase 3
Tebentafusp plus choice of treatment for advanced melanoma
This Phase 3 study compares tebentafusp treatment against the doctor’s choice of standard options in people with previously treated advanced melanoma. It aims to see which approach works better for controlling the cancer and improving outcomes.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05278208RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lutathera for high-grade brain tumors that returned or got worse
This trial tests if Lutathera, a radioactive drug that targets certain tumors, can help children and young adults with high-grade brain tumors or meningiomas that have come back or are growing. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and works.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 4–39 - NCT05283226RecruitingPhase 2
Oral anti-cancer pill plus paclitaxel after immunotherapy failure
This Phase 2 trial studies an oral study drug (NRC-2694-A) given with paclitaxel to treat head and neck squamous cell cancer that has come back or spread after immunotherapy. It tests whether this combination is safer and works better than expected for people whose cancer progressed on immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Easton, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04929223RecruitingPhase 1
Targeted drug study for metastatic colon or rectal cancer
This Phase 1 study tests targeted cancer treatments in people with metastatic colorectal cancer, using genetic “biomarker” results to match you to the right treatment group. It focuses first on safety, and also looks for early signs the treatment may work in specific tumor subgroups.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04903119RecruitingPhase 1
Targeted drugs for metastatic melanoma with a BRAF mutation
This Phase 1 trial tests a combination of targeted cancer medicines to treat melanoma that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It is for people whose tumor has a specific BRAF mutation, and who have either stayed stable on a prior targeted treatment or no longer respond to it.
Easton, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04752826RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A new drug combo for advanced cancers
This trial tests a new experimental drug, BI-1808, alone or with an approved cancer drug called pembrolizumab (Keytruda). It's for people with advanced cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04172532RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New targeted drug with radiation for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests adding peposertib, a targeted anti-cancer drug, to standard radiation for people with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It aims to improve control of the cancer after initial chemotherapy and determine whether the combo is safe and effective.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03606967RecruitingPhase 2
Individualized vaccine added to standard treatment for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a personalized cancer vaccine to durvalumab (an immunotherapy), tremelimumab (another immunotherapy), and chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. It may help your immune system recognize your specific tumor features.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors trials by city in Pennsylvania
Where these studies are running in Pennsylvania
Institutions with a site for the recruiting advanced or metastatic solid tumors studies listed above.
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center · 7 studies
- Fox Chase Cancer Center · 4 studies
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center · 3 studies
- Research Site · 3 studies
- Thomas Jefferson University · 3 studies
- Allegheny Health Network · 2 studies
- Christiana Care Health System-Concord Health Center · 2 studies
- Geisinger Medical Center · 2 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.
Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there advanced or metastatic solid tumors clinical trials in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 378 recruiting advanced or metastatic solid tumors studies with a site in Pennsylvania, 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 in Pennsylvania?
- 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 Pennsylvania to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Pennsylvania, 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.
Not the right time?
New advanced or metastatic solid tumors studies open in Pennsylvania regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.