Clinical trials
Cancer Prevention clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer prevention clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 291 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06915857RecruitingPhase 3
Betamethasone cream vs moisturizer for radiation rash in large-breasted women
This trial tests whether a betamethasone steroid cream works better than regular moisturizer to prevent skin reactions from radiation therapy. It is for women with large breasts who are getting radiation lying face down after breast-conserving surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06992427RecruitingPhase 3
Gabapentin to prevent opioid use for mouth pain during cancer treatment
This trial tests if taking gabapentin during chemoradiation for head and neck cancer can reduce the need for strong painkillers like opioids. It may help manage mouth pain caused by treatment.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06958445Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Preventing mouth sores during breast cancer radiation
This trial tests whether a natural alginate treatment can reduce painful mouth sores and improve quality of life for women with breast cancer who are receiving radiation after surgery. If you are getting radiation to the breast area and have lymph node involvement, this treatment may help you feel better during therapy.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07617246RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing nausea from cancer treatment with new medications
This study tests two medications (fosrolapitant and palonosetron) to prevent severe nausea and vomiting in patients with esophageal or lung cancer who are receiving chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy. If the medications work well, they could help patients feel better during treatment and complete their cancer care more comfortably.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06214195RecruitingPhase 3
Shengmai San to prevent heart damage from breast cancer therapy
This trial tests if a traditional Chinese medicine called Shengmai San can protect the heart during chemotherapy and targeted therapy for HER2-positive breast cancer. Patients take the supplement alongside standard treatment to see if it reduces the risk of heart problems.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT05421416RecruitingPhase 2
Loratadine to prevent bone pain after stem cell transplant treatment
This trial tests loratadine (an allergy medicine) to see if it can prevent bone pain caused by a growth-factor injection used during lymphoma or multiple myeloma treatment. It may help reduce pain around the time you get that injection and your upcoming stem cell transplant.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT05404230Recruiting
Preventing nerve damage from oxaliplatin in the hands and feet
This study looks at ways to prevent numbness or nerve pain in the hands and feet that can happen from oxaliplatin treatment. It includes people with colon or rectal cancer who will be getting standard chemotherapy with capecitabine plus oxaliplatin.
AalborgAges 18 years+ - NCT06634056RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing lung inflammation during chemoradiation for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests whether two medicines, pentoxifylline and vitamin E, can help prevent a type of lung inflammation called pneumonitis in people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer who are getting chemoradiation and a checkpoint inhibitor. These medicines are already used for other conditions and may lower the risk of this side effect.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07250087RecruitingPhase 1
Asciminib maintenance after transplant or CAR T for Ph+ALL
This trial tests a pill called asciminib given after a stem cell transplant or CAR T therapy to help prevent relapse in adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive ALL. It is for people whose cancer is currently in remission.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07738094Recruiting
Cold and NSAID therapy to prevent post-ERCP pancreatitis
This trial tests if applying cold therapy or giving an NSAID (anti-inflammatory medication) before an ERCP can prevent pancreatitis, a common complication. It is for adults having their first ERCP.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07728474Recruiting
Herbal supplement to prevent bladder cancer recurrence
This trial tests a herbal formula called LCS103 to see if it can help prevent bladder cancer from coming back after a tumor has been removed. It is for people with non-invasive bladder cancer that has been fully taken out by surgery.
HaifaAges 18 years+ - NCT07630935Recruiting
Breast Cancer Risk Check for Night Shift Workers
This study helps women who work night shifts understand their personal breast cancer risk and get personalized advice to stay healthy. Researchers will review your health history and work schedule to create a customized care plan.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06866964RecruitingPhase 2
Aspirin to prevent blood clots in advanced germ cell cancer chemotherapy
This trial tests if daily aspirin can prevent dangerous blood clots in people receiving chemotherapy for advanced testicular or germ cell cancer. It is for those at high risk of clots and aims to improve safety during treatment.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18–70 - NCT06470971RecruitingPhase 2
Siltuximab to prevent severe side effects during immunotherapy rechallenge
This trial tests if siltuximab can prevent severe immune-related side effects when patients restart immunotherapy (anti-PD-1/PD-L1) after previous severe side effects. It aims to make rechallenge safer for people with advanced cancer.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04294927Recruiting
Tube removal first, then ovaries later for high-risk women
This study looks at whether removing the fallopian tubes first, and the ovaries later, is safe for women with certain inherited gene mutations that raise ovarian cancer risk. It may help you understand a prevention approach when you’re considered high risk and have finished having children.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 25–50 - NCT06370416Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Preventing bone marrow suppression from chemo in advanced lung cancer
This trial tests if trilaciclib can protect your bone marrow during chemotherapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to reduce side effects like low blood counts, which can cause fatigue, infections, or bleeding.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT06534125Recruiting
Acupuncture to prevent joint pain from hormone therapy in Black women
This study tests whether acupuncture can prevent joint pain caused by a common hormone therapy pill (aromatase inhibitor) in Black women who have finished treatment for early-stage breast cancer.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06389721Recruiting
Preventing nerve damage from breast cancer chemotherapy
This study looks at how certain chemotherapy drugs affect the brain and cause nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) in people with breast cancer. The goal is to find ways to prevent or reduce these side effects so that treatment can be more comfortable and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06976476RecruitingPhase 2
A study of IgPro20 to prevent infections in myeloma patients
This trial tests if a medicine called IgPro20 can help prevent infections in people with multiple myeloma who have low antibody levels and are being treated with a bispecific antibody. If you have relapsed or refractory myeloma and have recently started a bispecific antibody, this study might help protect you from getting serious infections.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06989099RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing lymphedema with immediate lymphatic reconstruction
This study tests if performing immediate lymphatic reconstruction during lymph node removal can prevent lymphedema (arm swelling) in women with inflammatory breast cancer. If you qualify, the procedure may help lower your risk of long-term swelling.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06602167Recruiting
Acupuncture and acupressure to prevent hand-foot syndrome from capecitabine
This trial tests if electroacupuncture combined with self-administered acupressure can prevent hand-foot syndrome, a common side effect of the chemotherapy drug capecitabine. It is for people with gastrointestinal or breast cancer who are starting capecitabine for the first time.
Xining, QinghaiAges 18–85 - NCT05663775RecruitingPhase 2
Mesalamine to prevent bowel inflammation after melanoma immunotherapy
This study tests whether taking mesalamine can prevent colitis (bowel inflammation) in people with advanced melanoma who are treated with ipilimumab plus nivolumab. It may help reduce dangerous stomach or bowel side effects from this cancer treatment.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06926751RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing low white blood cell counts in kids with solid tumors
This trial compares two drugs (Telpegfilgrastim and Filgrastim) to help prevent dangerously low white blood cell counts after chemotherapy in children and young adults with solid tumors. It's for patients who have already had this problem in a previous chemo round.
BeijingAges 6–24 - NCT05793749Recruiting
Prevent leg swelling after gynecologic cancer treatment
This study tests an early approach to help prevent lower-limb lymphedema (chronic leg swelling) after lymph node surgery and radiotherapy for gynecologic cancer. If you’re at risk, it may help your legs stay less swollen and reduce complications.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer prevention?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 291 recruiting cancer prevention 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 prevention 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 prevention 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.