Clinical trials · California
Advanced Solid Tumor clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 297 recruiting advanced solid tumor studies with a site in California — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2 and Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT05103683RecruitingPhase 1
First-time test of TORL-1-23 for advanced solid tumors
This early study tests a new drug (TORL-1-23) in people with advanced solid cancers. It aims to find the safest dose and see how the tumor responds.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05038150RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Early-stage drug study for advanced cancers that stopped responding
This Phase 1/2 trial tests SGN1 in people with advanced solid tumors whose cancer has grown despite standard treatments, or who could not tolerate them. The study aims to find a safe dose and see whether the drug can work in certain cancer types.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT04939610RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Studying a targeted radiation drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests how safe and effective a targeted radiation medicine (177Lu-FAP-2286) is for people with advanced solid cancers that have limited treatment options. It may help by delivering radiation directly to cancer-related targets and shrinking tumors.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04855656RecruitingPhase 1
Lunresertib for advanced solid tumors with specific gene changes
This early-phase trial tests lunresertib alone or with other study drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain tumor gene changes. It aims to see whether the treatment is safe and whether it can help shrink or control cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT04913285RecruitingPhase 1
KIN-2787 for advanced solid tumors with BRAF or NRAS mutations
This trial tests a new drug, KIN-2787, for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific changes (mutations) in the BRAF or NRAS genes. The drug is designed to target these changes and may help shrink or control the tumor.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04900818RecruitingPhase 1
Givastomig for advanced solid cancers, including gastric and pancreas
This Phase 1 trial tests how safe and effective givastomig (TJ033721) is for advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It may help people whose cancer has grown despite standard treatment, or—if in the combination parts—specific cancers that meet certain lab test and tumor-marker requirements.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04924075RecruitingPhase 2
Belzutifan for cancers linked to VHL or HIF-2α changes
This Phase 2 study tests belzutifan (MK-6482) to treat certain advanced cancers caused by specific gene or disease changes, including VHL-related tumors and HIF-2α related tumors. It may help shrink tumors or slow their growth in people whose cancer matches these genetic or disease patterns.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT04665739RecruitingPhase 2
Lutetium Lu-177 for lung carcinoid tumors with somatostatin receptors
This trial tests lutetium Lu 177 dotatate, a targeted radiation treatment, for advanced lung neuroendocrine (carcinoid) tumors that have a specific marker called somatostatin receptors. It may help shrink tumors by delivering radiation directly to cancer cells that “light up” on a special scan.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04617522RecruitingPhase 1
Sacituzumab govitecan for advanced cancers with moderate liver issues
This Phase 1 study tests how safe and tolerable sacituzumab govitecan is for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors who also have moderate liver impairment. It aims to find the right dosing so the treatment can be used more safely in this liver-risk group.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04606446RecruitingPhase 2
Study drug for ER-positive, HER2-negative cancers after treatment
This Phase 2 study tests a new Pfizer medicine (PF-07248144) for certain advanced or metastatic breast, prostate, or lung cancers that have not responded to standard treatment or no standard options exist. You may qualify if you have a specific tumor type and a limited number of prior cancer treatments, and if your body functions (blood, liver, kidneys) and heart rhythm meet safety limits.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04665206RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing VT3989 for certain advanced cancers
This early-stage trial tests VT3989 in people with specific advanced (metastatic or unresectable) cancers. It may help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in patients who fit the genetic or diagnosis-specific requirements.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04657068RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ART0380 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called ART0380 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It may be especially helpful for those with certain DNA repair gene changes (like ATM or BRCA). The drug will be given alone or with chemotherapy (gemcitabine or irinotecan) depending on the part of the trial.
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04683250RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RET-targeting drug study for advanced cancers with RET changes
This trial tests an “RET-inhibitor” medicine (TAS0953/HM06) for advanced solid tumors that have RET gene changes. It may help shrink tumors by blocking cancer growth signals from the RET gene.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04585750RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Studying a new drug for cancers with a specific TP53 change
This trial tests a new drug (rezatapopt) for people with advanced cancers that have a specific change in the TP53 gene, called Y220C. The drug is designed to target this change and may slow or stop cancer growth. Some participants may also receive an immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab (Keytruda).
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT04198766RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New OX40 immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (INBRX-106) alone or with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can help the immune system fight cancer.
Murrieta, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04219254RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing BI-1206 with pembrolizumab for advanced solid cancers
This early-phase trial studies BI-1206 together with pembrolizumab to treat advanced solid tumors. It may be an option if your cancer has progressed after prior anti–PD-1/PD-L1 treatment (or, in some groups, if standard treatments aren’t suitable).
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04094610RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Repotrectinib for kids with certain cancer gene changes
This early-phase study tests repotrectinib, a targeted medicine, in children and young adults whose tumors have specific gene changes involving ROS1 or NTRK. It may help shrink advanced cancers that carry these gene alterations.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Up to 25 years - NCT03526835RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MCLA-158 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new experimental drug called MCLA-158 (petosemtamab) for people with advanced solid tumors, especially head and neck cancer or colorectal cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to see if this drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03093116RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Repotrectinib for ALK, ROS1, or NTRK tumor gene changes
This trial studies repotrectinib, a targeted medicine, in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene rearrangements (ALK, ROS1, or NTRK). It may help shrink tumors or control cancer growth based on the patient’s tumor genetic result.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT07436728RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of TAK-505 for adults with solid tumors
This trial tests TAK-505, an experimental drug, for people with advanced solid tumors including lung, colorectal, stomach, or head and neck cancers. It aims to see if the drug can help when standard treatments are no longer working or aren't suitable.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05669430RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an anti-cancer drug alone and with pembrolizumab
This early-phase study tests GV20-0251 (an anti-cancer treatment) by itself and combined with pembrolizumab, to see how well it works and how safe it is. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have grown despite standard treatments, or where standard treatments aren’t an option.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07196644RecruitingPhase 2
A study of a new drug for certain cancers with a specific gene change
This trial tests a drug called telisotuzumab adizutecan for people whose cancer has a specific genetic change called MET amplification. It may help when standard treatments are no longer working.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT07141706RecruitingPhase 1
Testing DB-1317 in advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an investigational drug (DB-1317) that targets a protein called ADAM9, found on some solid tumors. It is for people with advanced cancers that have not responded to other treatments, and aims to see if the drug is safe and works.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06218914RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new treatment for KRAS G12D cancers
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy (called TCR-T) that targets a specific genetic change (KRAS G12D) in advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It may be an option if your cancer has this mutation and you have a specific tissue type (HLA).
Newport Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Advanced Solid Tumor trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting advanced solid tumor studies listed above.
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · 3 studies
- USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center · 3 studies
- City of Hope · 2 studies
- Providence Medical Foundation - Santa Rosa · 2 studies
- UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center · 2 studies
- UCSF Medical Center · 2 studies
- University of California, Irvine · 2 studies
- University of California, San Francisco · 2 studies
What taking part in a advanced solid tumor 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 Solid Tumor trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there advanced solid tumor clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 297 recruiting advanced solid tumor studies with a site in California, 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 solid tumor study in California?
- 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 California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, 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 solid tumor 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 solid tumor studies open in California 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.