Clinical trials · District of Columbia
Breast cancer clinical trials in District of Columbia
We’re tracking 43 recruiting breast cancer studies with a site in District of Columbia — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in District of Columbia
- NCT07541079RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a New Breast Cancer Drug for Women Who Can't Tolerate Current Therapy
This study tests giredestrant, a new hormone-blocking medication, in postmenopausal women with early-stage ER+ breast cancer who have experienced intolerable side effects from their current aromatase inhibitor therapy. The trial will measure how well you tolerate this new drug and how it affects your quality of life.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07310420RecruitingPhase 1
Evaluating ovarian suppression with ZOLADEX in premenopausal breast cancer
This trial tests a medication (ZOLADEX) to suppress ovarian function in premenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, either early-stage or advanced. The goal is to see how well it works and how safe it is.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–55 - NCT07228000Recruiting
Cancer screening and genetic services navigation for Black and Hispanic women
This study helps Black and Hispanic women ages 45-74 get both breast and colorectal cancer screenings and genetic services. It provides a navigator to guide you through the process.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 45–74 - NCT07007559RecruitingPhase 2
Evorpacept with trastuzumab and chemo for HER2-positive breast cancer
This study tests an experimental drug called evorpacept when given with trastuzumab and chemotherapy for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow down 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+ - NCT06876714RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter vs Longer HER2 Therapy for Breast Cancer with Complete Response
This trial compares 6 months versus 12 months of HER2-targeted therapy for people with HER2+ breast cancer who had a complete response after chemo and trastuzumab. The goal is to see if a shorter treatment is just as effective.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06806930RecruitingPhase 2
Predicting response to hormone therapy before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests whether we can predict how well hormone therapy works before surgery for early-stage breast cancer. It may help women with estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative or HER2-low breast cancer avoid or tailor treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 21 years+ - NCT06748222RecruitingPhase 3
Online mindfulness program for breast cancer survivors
This trial tests a 6-week online mindfulness program to help breast cancer survivors manage mild to moderate depression. You may qualify if you finished active treatment within the last 5 years and can use a digital device.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–50 - NCT06545331RecruitingPhase 1
A study of XB010 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an investigational drug called XB010 for people with solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if XB010 is safe and effective for several cancer types, including lung, breast, head and neck, and esophageal cancers.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06533826RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two antibody drugs for HER2-low breast cancer
This trial tests two antibody-drug conjugates (Enhertu and Datroway) for breast cancer that is HER2-low or HER2-0. It aims to find the best treatment sequence for people whose cancer has stopped responding to prior therapy.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06512350Recruiting
Breath test for breast cancer patterns
This study is testing whether a simple breath test can help find patterns linked to breast cancer. If you are scheduled for a breast biopsy or MRI, you may be eligible to participate.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 40–74 - NCT06058377RecruitingPhase 3
Adding immunotherapy to chemo for stage II-III breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy works better than chemo alone for people with hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative breast cancer that is stage II or III and has a high-risk genetic score (MammaPrint High Risk 2).
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05812807RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab versus monitoring after triple-negative breast cancer response
This trial checks whether giving pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) after surgery helps people with triple-negative breast cancer reduce the chance of the cancer coming back, compared with close monitoring only. It’s for patients who had no remaining invasive cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05780814Recruiting
Treating insomnia to improve weight loss after breast cancer
This study looks at whether improving insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep) can help survivors of breast cancer lose weight more successfully through a structured behavioral weight loss program. It may help if sleep problems are making it harder to change eating and activity habits.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05467891RecruitingPhase 2
Ribociclib plus hormone therapy for recurrent breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding ribociclib (a targeted pill) to hormone therapy can control breast cancer that has come back in the breast area or nearby lymph nodes/chest wall. It targets hormone-receptor–positive and HER2-negative tumors to help slow disease after local treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05334069Recruiting
Blood test study for early cancer detection in patients
This study collects blood from people with cancer and people without cancer (or with possible cancer) to test whether new blood tests can detect cancer earlier. Your blood samples help researchers evaluate how well these tests work.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 40–75 - NCT01042379RecruitingPhase 2
Adaptive drug trial for newly diagnosed breast cancer
This study tests personalized, changing treatment plans (given before surgery) to find better options for your specific breast tumor. You may be asked for extra breast-tissue testing to help match you with the most suitable study drug(s).
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06536881Recruiting
Diet and gut health during breast cancer chemo
This study looks at how changing your diet during chemotherapy affects side effects and your body's energy use. It involves providing stool samples to study gut bacteria.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05894239RecruitingPhase 3
Tested targeted drug for HER2-positive breast cancer with PIK3CA changes
This Phase 3 study tests inavolisib plus Phesgo versus placebo plus Phesgo in people whose breast cancer has both HER2-positive and PIK3CA-mutated tumor markers. The goal is to see if adding inavolisib improves how well the treatment controls the cancer and how safe it is.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05827081RecruitingPhase 3
Ribociclib plus endocrine therapy for early breast cancer
This trial studies whether adding ribociclib to standard hormone (endocrine) therapy lowers the risk of breast cancer coming back in early-stage, hormone-receptor–positive cancer. It mainly looks at safety and how well the treatment controls cancer after surgery and (sometimes) prior hormone treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–100 - NCT05501704RecruitingPhase 2
Testosterone-blocking therapy for male breast cancer
This Phase 2 study tests an oral treatment (called “ET”) to treat hormone-receptor–positive, HER2-negative invasive breast cancer in men. It may help shrink or control cancer without using standard cancer treatments first.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05256745RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A medicine to protect the heart during breast cancer chemotherapy
This early-phase study tests azeliragon to lower the risk of chemotherapy-related heart damage in women with early-stage breast cancer. Participants get their planned standard chemotherapy, plus the study medicine, and are monitored for safety and heart health.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06551116Recruiting
Better HER2 testing for HER2-low breast cancer on Enhertu
This study looks at using a more detailed lab test to measure HER2 levels in people with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer who are starting or have just started treatment with Enhertu. The goal is to see if this test can help doctors better understand who might benefit from Enhertu.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06638294Recruiting
Study for breast cancer spread to brain lining
This study is for people with breast cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain or spinal cord (called leptomeningeal metastasis). Researchers want to understand how to treat this condition and offer care to those who qualify.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 4 months+
Breast cancer trials by city in District of Columbia
Where these studies are running in District of Columbia
Institutions with a site for the recruiting breast cancer studies listed above.
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center · 8 studies
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital · 6 studies
- Georgetown University Medical Center · 5 studies
- Sibley Memorial Hospital · 5 studies
- Georgetown University · 2 studies
- Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States · 2 studies
- George Washington-Medical Faculty Associates
- Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
What taking part in a breast cancer 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.
Breast cancer trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there breast cancer clinical trials in District of Columbia?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 43 recruiting breast cancer studies with a site in District of Columbia, 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 breast cancer study in District of Columbia?
- 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 District of Columbia to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in District of Columbia, 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 breast cancer 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 breast cancer studies open in District of Columbia 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.