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 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Pennsylvania
- 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.
Beaver, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05219955Recruiting
Study of caregiver stress and sleep in older adults
This study looks at how caregiver stress affects sleep problems—especially trouble getting going in the morning. If you are a caregiver for someone with dementia and have specific morning sleep/energy difficulties, you may be able to join and help researchers better understand what helps.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 55 years+ - NCT05123482RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an experimental drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, called AZD8205, alone or with other medicines, for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
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.
Stroudsburg, PennsylvaniaAges 45–70 - NCT05071144Recruiting
Registry for children getting robotic spine surgery
This trial registry collects information about kids and teens with spine deformities who are scheduled for robotic or navigation-assisted surgery (sometimes using custom rods). It may help doctors improve these advanced techniques over time.
Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaAges birth–21 years - NCT05006482RecruitingPhase 3
Geriatric education and care support for older cancer survivors
This study tests whether a structured health education and “older adult care” approach—done with your oncology team—can improve support for people after cancer. It includes older cancer survivors and a chosen caregiver, using in-person or video visits for follow-up.
Scranton, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04981509RecruitingPhase 2
Check if 3 medicines help advanced kidney cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether combining bevacizumab, erlotinib, and atezolizumab can shrink or control advanced kidney cancer. It’s aimed at people with certain kidney-cancer subtypes (including HLRCC-related cases or papillary kidney cancer) and who have not had many prior targeted or immune treatments.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 12 years+ - NCT04606914RecruitingPhase 2
Carboplatin plus mirvetuximab for advanced ovarian cancer after chemo
This Phase 2 study tests adding mirvetuximab to carboplatin for people with advanced, high-grade serous ovarian cancer who will first receive “neoadjuvant” chemotherapy. It is designed for tumors that strongly show FRα, which mirvetuximab targets, to see if this improves outcomes.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04423211RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery-recovered prostate cancer treated with PET-guided radiation
This trial tests whether adding targeted radiation guided by a PET scan (along with hormone therapy) can improve outcomes for prostate cancer that has come back after surgery. The PET scan helps doctors look for spots outside the usual radiation area so treatment can be tailored.
Beaver, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04468061RecruitingPhase 2
Study chemo drug plus immunotherapy for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests sacituzumab govitecan (an antibody-drug medicine) with or without pembrolizumab (an immune-system therapy) in people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. It may help by shrinking tumors and improving immune control, especially for patients with specific tumor marker results.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04038502RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing carboplatin and olaparib for prostate cancer with BRCA gene changes
This study compares two treatments for prostate cancer that has spread and has specific gene changes (BRCA or related genes). It aims to see which treatment works better for people whose cancer has stopped responding to other hormone therapies.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03191149RecruitingPhase 2
Osimertinib for lung cancer with an EGFR exon 20 change
This Phase 2 study tests osimertinib (a targeted lung cancer pill) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have an EGFR exon 20 insertion. It aims to see how well osimertinib works for this specific EGFR mutation and how safe it is.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03151629Recruiting
Registry for men with advanced prostate cancer
This study is a worldwide registry that collects health information from men with advanced prostate cancer. It may help researchers better understand disease patterns and outcomes, which can guide future treatments.
Doylestown, PennsylvaniaAges 21 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 - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02559778RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized treatment for high-risk neuroblastoma
This trial tests a personalized treatment plan for children with high-risk neuroblastoma, a type of nerve tissue cancer. It aims to improve outcomes by tailoring therapy based on each child's tumor characteristics and response to prior treatment.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 22 years - NCT02469662Recruiting
Study of outcomes after Nexel total elbow replacement
This study looks at how well the Nexel total elbow replacement works over time for people who need an elbow replacement due to pain, damage, or instability. It may help the doctors understand which patients benefit most and what results to expect.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT00950118Recruiting
Study for people with congenital diaphragmatic hernia or family history
This study is for people who have a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (a birth-related opening in the diaphragm) or whose family member has had one. The research aims to learn more about the condition using molecular (cell-level) science, which may help improve understanding and future care.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Any age
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 · 3 studies
- Community Medical Center · 2 studies
- Fox Chase Cancer Center · 2 studies
- Geisinger Cancer Center Dickson City · 2 studies
- Geisinger Medical Center · 2 studies
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley/Henry Cancer Center · 2 studies
- St. Luke's University Health Network · 2 studies
- Temple University Hospital · 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.