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 1,033 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06342440Recruiting
Early detection of colon cancer and advanced polyps
This study aims to find colorectal cancer and advanced polyps (adenomas) earlier by looking at blood samples. Researchers hope a simple blood test might one day help detect colon cancer before it spreads.
Monrovia, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06721065Recruiting
Study of interpretation services for breast cancer patients
This study tests different ways of providing language interpretation during breast cancer or gastrointestinal cancer visits at MSK. It aims to improve communication for patients who prefer Spanish or Mandarin and have limited English proficiency.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06727773RecruitingPhase 2
Memantine and exercise to protect thinking during chemo for breast cancer
This study tests whether a medicine called memantine combined with a structured exercise program can help protect your thinking and memory during chemotherapy for breast cancer. It may also help understand how these treatments work in the body.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06733350RecruitingPhase 4
Testosterone therapy for low testosterone in men with low-risk prostate cancer
This study tests whether testosterone replacement therapy can safely improve low testosterone levels in men with low-risk prostate cancer who are not getting immediate treatment. It aims to help men feel better without worsening their cancer.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06746012Recruiting
Health app study for colorectal cancer survivors and their caregivers
This study tests a mobile health program to help colorectal cancer survivors and their family caregivers stick to healthy lifestyle habits. It's for survivors who are at least 6 months past treatment and have a smartphone.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06764095RecruitingPhase 4
Drug combo before bladder or ureter surgery for advanced cancer
This trial tests two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, given before surgery to remove the bladder or ureter in people with advanced bladder or upper urinary tract cancer that has spread to lymph nodes or other organs. The goal is to see if this treatment helps shrink the cancer and improves outcomes.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06765616RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with chemo and radiation for rectal cancer before surgery
This trial tests a combination of a PD-L1 inhibitor (adebrelimab), short-course radiation, and chemotherapy given before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–85 - NCT06805812Recruiting
Predicting outcomes of CDK4/6 inhibitors plus hormone therapy for advanced breast cancer
This study looks at how well a type of targeted therapy (called CDK4/6 inhibitors) combined with hormone therapy works as the first treatment for advanced breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative. Researchers want to find patterns that could help predict which patients benefit most.
AvianoAges 18 years+ - NCT06834126RecruitingPhase 1
Papaverine with radiation for advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests if adding papaverine (a drug) to radiation therapy can help people with locally advanced rectal cancer avoid surgery and keep their rectum. It is for patients who have already had chemotherapy and want a non-surgical approach.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06866782Recruiting
European study on advanced imaging for prostate cancer
This study is a European registry that collects information from men with prostate cancer who need advanced imaging (like PSMA PET/CT or MRI) to check if the cancer has spread. By joining, you help researchers learn more about how these scans improve care.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT06896890RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Inhaled cisplatin for stage IV lung cancer
This trial tests a new way to give the chemotherapy drug cisplatin—as a dry powder you inhale—for people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer who have not yet started treatment. The goal is to see if this inhaled form is safe and effective when added to standard immunotherapy or chemotherapy.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - 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.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06918132RecruitingPhase 2
Cemiplimab and Fianlimab before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether two immunotherapy drugs (cemiplimab and fianlimab) given before surgery can help treat stage IB to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. You must have a PD-L1 level of at least 1% and your surgeon must think the tumor can be fully removed.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06958328RecruitingPhase 3
Testing higher dose radiation for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests if a higher dose of radiation therapy can help people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer after they've had 4–6 months of chemotherapy. It aims to improve cancer control without significantly increasing side effects.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06995053Recruiting
Prostate cancer radiation therapy with motion monitoring
This trial tests a precise radiation technique for prostate cancer that tracks the prostate during treatment. It aims to deliver higher radiation doses more safely, which may improve outcomes.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06998940RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy with or without panitumumab for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether adding a targeted drug called panitumumab to standard chemotherapy can help people with a certain type of pancreatic cancer that has spread. It is for patients whose tumors do not have a KRAS mutation and who have already had one line of chemotherapy.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07002177RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination therapy study for ER+/HER2- breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug called FWD1802 combined with other treatments for people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-negative). It aims to find better options if standard treatments have stopped working or aren't suitable.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07008742Recruiting
Blood and tissue collection study for certain lung cancers
This study collects blood and tissue samples from people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) either before or after treatment. It aims to help researchers learn more about how tumors respond, especially in cancers with specific genetic changes or after certain pre-surgery therapies.
London, United KingdomAges 18 years+ - NCT07018661RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing a PET/CT scan for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests whether a special PET/CT scan (using a drug called [18F]F-FAPI) and a laparoscopy (a small camera through the belly) can better show the spread of advanced stomach or esophagus cancer before surgery. The goal is to help doctors decide the best treatment plan.
AlmeloAges 18 years+ - NCT07073794RecruitingPhase 2
Home versus clinic cancer therapy for Black men with prostate cancer
This study looks at whether giving certain prostate cancer treatments at home (instead of the clinic) works as well for Black men. If you qualify, you may get your regular treatment at home with a nurse.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07089940RecruitingEarly Phase 1
OMO-103 for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug called OMO-103 in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It may be an option whether you have had treatment before or not, as long as it's been at least 2 weeks since your last therapy.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07104630RecruitingPhase 2
Pulmonary rehab for advanced lung cancer
This study tests a pulmonary rehabilitation program—special exercises and breathing training—to help people with advanced lung cancer feel less short of breath and improve their daily function and quality of life.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07144826RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Probiotic for Gut and Vaginal Health in Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy
This trial tests whether taking a probiotic supplement can help balance the bacteria in your gut and vagina while you undergo chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer. It aims to see if this could improve your treatment experience or outcomes.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07225309Recruiting
Meaning-Centered Therapy for Mexican Adults with Advanced Cancer
This study tests a therapy program called Meaning-Centered Therapy designed to help adults in Mexico with advanced cancer find meaning and improve their well-being. It involves sessions delivered by trained providers at the National Cancer Institute in Mexico (INCan).
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer (advanced stage)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,033 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.