Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 517 recruiting advanced or metastatic solid tumors studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — 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 Washington, D.C.
- NCT07291037RecruitingPhase 3
Study of datopotamab deruxtecan vs docetaxel for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, datopotamab deruxtecan, against a standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) for people with advanced non-squamous lung cancer that has gotten worse after previous treatment. It is for those who do not have certain genetic changes (like EGFR, ALK, or ROS1) and whose tumors have a protein called TROP2.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07174336RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Tersolisib with other treatments for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new study drug called Tersolisib combined with other anti-cancer treatments for people with advanced breast cancer that has a specific gene change (PIK3CA). The goal is to see if the combination can help shrink or slow the cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06417814RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Dato-DXd with or without osimertinib for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, Dato-DXd, given alone or with osimertinib, versus standard chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer) that has worsened after osimertinib treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–130 - 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05677490RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo options, with or without nivolumab, for HER2-negative stomach cancer
This Phase 3 trial compares two standard chemotherapy regimens for advanced stomach, esophagus, or gastroesophageal junction cancer that is HER2-negative. It also tests whether adding nivolumab (an immune therapy) improves outcomes.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07293351RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing pumitamig with other drugs for advanced kidney cancer
This study tests a new drug (pumitamig) alone or with ipilimumab or cabozantinib for advanced kidney cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to find effective treatment options for people whose cancer has spread or is locally advanced.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07227168RecruitingPhase 1
Study of STRO-004 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called STRO-004 for people with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread or come back). It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for those who have already tried other treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05668962RecruitingPhase 2
Study selpercatinib plus I-131 for RET thyroid cancer that cannot take iodine
This trial tests whether combining a targeted pill (selpercatinib) with a radioactive iodine dose (I-131) can shrink thyroid cancer that has spread and no longer responds to radioactive iodine. It is for RET fusion–positive (genetically driven) thyroid cancers where the cancer cannot reliably absorb iodine anymore.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 12 years+ - NCT06616584RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Cemiplimab plus standard care for advanced lung cancer after prior treatments
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab to standard treatment can help people with advanced lung cancer that has already progressed after both platinum chemo and a prior immunotherapy. It is designed for those who responded to their first immunotherapy for at least 12 weeks before the cancer started growing again.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06922591RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
TNG462 for pancreatic and lung cancer with MTAP loss
This trial tests a new drug called TNG462, alone or combined with other drugs, for people with advanced pancreatic or non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have a specific genetic change (loss of MTAP and a RAS mutation). It aims to see if TNG462 is safe and works better than current treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07123103RecruitingPhase 1
Study of XB371 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called XB371 for people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or spread. It aims to see if the drug is safe and works against the cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05384626RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an ALK-targeted drug for ALK-positive lung cancer
This early-stage study tests neladalkib (NVL-655), a medicine designed to attack ALK-positive cancer. It may help people with advanced ALK-mutated or ALK-rearranged solid tumors, especially ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 12 years+ - NCT06248515RecruitingPhase 2
Sacituzumab govitecan for advanced thymic cancer
This trial tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan for people with advanced thymic cancer (thymoma or thymic carcinoma) that has not responded to previous treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or slow the growth of the cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06982521RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two drug combinations for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests two different combinations of medicines for people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (HR-positive, HER2-negative) that has a specific gene change called PIK3CA. The goal is to see which combination is better at slowing down the cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07407933RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
YL201 with other cancer drugs for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, YL201, combined with other cancer treatments for people with a certain type of advanced lung cancer (extensive-stage small cell lung cancer). It may help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06384807RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of BHV-1510 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, BHV-1510, alone or combined with another drug (cemiplimab), for people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to other treatments. It's for those who are still in fairly good health and have not had certain prior treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05434234RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug YL201 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests YL201 in people with advanced (late-stage) solid cancers when usual treatments don’t work or can’t be tolerated. The study looks at how the treatment is given, how safe it is, and how well it can shrink tumors.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05378347Recruiting
Compare two aortic stent graft types for AAA
This study compares two commercially used stent graft devices to treat an enlarged abdominal aorta (AAA). It aims to see which device works better and is safer over follow-up visits.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 20 years+
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Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting advanced or metastatic solid tumors studies listed above.
- Georgetown University Medical Center · 5 studies
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center · 5 studies
- Children's National Medical Center · 3 studies
- Research Site · 3 studies
- Sibley Memorial Hospital · 3 studies
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins · 3 studies
- George Washington University Hospital · 2 studies
- Inova Schar Cancer Institute · 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.
Common questions
- Are there advanced or metastatic solid tumors clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 517 recruiting advanced or metastatic solid tumors studies with a site near Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.?
- 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 Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., 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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