Clinical trials
Cancer (Advanced Stage) clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer (advanced stage) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,008 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07071337RecruitingPhase 3
Study of SKB264 vs chemo for HR+/HER2- breast cancer after hormone therapy
This trial tests a new drug, SKB264, against standard chemotherapy for people with a common type of breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) that has spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy. It may offer a new option if you haven't had chemotherapy for advanced disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07361497RecruitingPhase 3
New Drug vs Standard Drug After Chemoradiation for Stage 3 Lung Cancer
This study tests a new drug, pumitamig, against an older drug, durvalumab, for people with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and has not progressed after chemotherapy and radiation. The goal is to see which drug works better to keep the cancer from growing.
Daphne, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06222489RecruitingPhase 2
HER3 PET scan for advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This study uses a special PET/CT scan to measure a protein called HER3 in your tumors. The scan uses a radioactive version of the drug patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd). This test may help doctors understand how much HER3 is in your cancer and decide if HER3-targeted therapy could work for you.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06745076RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized chemotherapy reduction for advanced Hodgkin lymphoma
This trial tests a personalized approach to using a blood test (ctDNA) to decide how much chemotherapy you need. If you have advanced Hodgkin lymphoma, this study might let you have less chemo if the blood test shows a strong response early on, potentially reducing side effects.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07347314RecruitingPhase 2
Enfortumab vedotin for advanced small bowel adenocarcinoma
This trial tests a drug called enfortumab vedotin for people with advanced small bowel adenocarcinoma that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
FukuokaAges 18 years+ - NCT06749899RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy with chemoradiation for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a combination of a new immunotherapy (QL1706) plus standard chemoradiation for people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer that hasn't spread to distant organs. The goal is to see if adding this drug helps control the cancer better than standard treatment alone.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–65 - NCT06636981RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced triple negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new combination of a vitamin A derivative (all-trans retinoic acid), an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab), and chemotherapy for people with advanced triple negative breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink or control the cancer better than current treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05611515Recruiting
New treatment plan for early supraglottic throat cancer
This trial tests a treatment approach for early-stage supraglottic (upper voice box) squamous cell carcinoma. It may help improve outcomes while also tracking quality of life during and after treatment.
Yvoir, NamurAges 18 years+ - NCT07863141RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance therapy after first-line chemoimmunotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This study compares two maintenance treatments after initial chemotherapy plus immunotherapy for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if adding anlotinib, a targeted drug that blocks blood vessel growth to tumors, to a PD-1 inhibitor is more effective than the PD-1 inhibitor alone.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07670273RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo for advanced HER2 bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (trastuzumab rezetecan, adebrelimab, and lenvatinib) as a first treatment for people with advanced HER2-positive or HER2-low bile duct or gallbladder cancer. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink or control the cancer.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07662395RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New drug plus chemo for advanced squamous lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug (SCTB41) combined with chemotherapy for people with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer who have not had any prior treatment. It aims to see if this combination works better than standard therapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07647094RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy plus immunotherapy for advanced squamous lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs—two chemotherapy medications (carboplatin and nab-paclitaxel) plus an immunotherapy drug (serplulimab)—as a first-line treatment for advanced squamous cell non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatment and is safe for patients who haven't received prior systemic cancer treatment.
Quzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07641023RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK Cell Therapy for Advanced Lung Cancer
This study tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) designed to recognize and attack lung cancer cells that have spread or stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and help patients live longer.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07467863RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene-modified immune cells for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests an experimental immune cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) that targets two to three specific markers on your lung cancer cells. It may be an option if your cancer has stopped responding to standard treatments and if tests show your tumor carries those markers.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07364357RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CREPT-618 for advanced liver cancer
This phase 1 trial tests a new drug called CREPT-618 for people with advanced liver cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target cancer cells with specific markers (CREPT and ASGPR), so only patients whose tumors have these markers can join.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07369505RecruitingPhase 1
A study of Sapu003 for advanced tumors sensitive to mTOR
This trial tests a new drug, Sapu003, in people with certain advanced cancers that may respond to mTOR-targeted therapy. It is looking at two groups: postmenopausal women with a type of breast cancer (HR+/HER2-), and adults with kidney, liver, neuroendocrine, or TSC-related tumors. The goal is to see if Sapu003 is safe and effective.
AdelaideAges 18 years+ - NCT07239661Recruiting
Acupuncture plus immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding electroacupuncture to a PD-1 inhibitor (a type of immunotherapy) can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have limited activity levels. It may improve treatment response and quality of life.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06730347RecruitingPhase 2
Study of lorigerlimab for advanced ovarian and other cancers
This trial tests a new drug, lorigerlimab, for people with certain types of ovarian cancer or related cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06127303RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab plus cryoablation for lung cancer with limited progression
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) and a freezing treatment (cryoablation) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has started to grow again in only a few spots after initial treatment. It aims to see if this approach can help control the cancer without switching to a completely new therapy.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05191940Recruiting
Radiation for advanced pancreatic cancer you can’t remove by surgery
This trial studies how well radiation therapy works for pancreatic cancer that is locally advanced (near important blood vessels) and cannot be removed with surgery. It may help shrink or control the cancer when surgery isn’t an option.
Wiener Neustadt, Lower AustriaAges 18 years+ - NCT03042221Recruiting
Early re-biopsy to find why tumors survive targeted drugs
This study takes a small tumor sample early after starting targeted treatment (or uses blood if a biopsy isn’t possible) to look for clues—called biomarkers—about why some tumor cells survive. The results may help improve how future patients’ treatments are chosen for certain lung cancer gene mutations.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–85 - NCT07482566Recruiting
Comparing two surgeries for advanced gastroesophageal junction cancer
This trial compares two types of stomach-removing surgeries (total vs. partial gastrectomy) in people with a certain kind of advanced gastroesophageal junction cancer. The goal is to find out which surgery leads to better outcomes.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–90 - NCT07676461Recruiting
Microbiome study in advanced cancer patients starting immunotherapy
This study looks at the bacteria in your mouth, gut, and tumors to see if they affect how well first-line immunotherapy works. It is for people with advanced stomach, colorectal, breast, cervical, or head-and-neck cancer.
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.Ages 18 years+ - NCT04165772RecruitingPhase 2
Dostarlimab for locally advanced mismatch-repair deficient solid tumors
This Phase 2 trial studies dostarlimab (an immune therapy that targets PD-1) given before surgery or other initial treatment. It aims to shrink certain locally advanced cancers that have mismatch repair deficiency, potentially making treatment easier and improving outcomes.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer (advanced stage)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,008 recruiting cancer (advanced stage) studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a cancer (advanced stage) trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a cancer (advanced stage) trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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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.