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
- NCT06679387RecruitingPhase 2
Memantine to prevent paclitaxel nerve damage in breast cancer
This trial tests whether the drug memantine can help prevent or reduce nerve pain and other side effects caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in breast cancer patients. If you are about to start weekly paclitaxel, this study may offer extra protection to your nerves.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT07447635Recruiting
Testing a program to help cancer survivors quit smoking and reduce drinking
This study tests a program (MBI) to help cancer survivors quit smoking and cut back on alcohol. It's designed for people who want to make these changes in the next 30 days.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07167446RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CBD to prevent nerve damage from oxaliplatin in colorectal cancer
This trial tests if cannabidiol (CBD) can prevent nerve damage (neuropathy) caused by the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin. If you have colorectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery and you are about to start oxaliplatin, you may be able to join.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06519006Recruiting
Pelvic floor exercises after rectal surgery
This trial tests whether doing pelvic floor exercises after a type of rectal surgery called 'low anterior resection' can help prevent bowel problems known as Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS). It may help you maintain better bowel control after surgery.
Banská BystricaAges 19 years+ - NCT07512232Recruiting
Rectal Lavage During Surgery to Lower Cancer Recurrence Risk
This trial tests whether rinsing the rectum with special fluid during minimally invasive surgery for mid-to-low rectal cancer helps prevent the cancer from coming back locally. The procedure aims to wash away cancer cells that might have leaked into the surgical area.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05910294Recruiting
Preventing and improving sexual health in early breast cancer
This study looks at ways to prevent and treat sexual discomfort in people with hormone-receptor positive breast cancer. It targets women who are not having current vaginal dryness or pain related to lower estrogen, and may help protect sexual comfort during cancer-related hormone treatment.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06904235RecruitingPhase 2
A trial testing IV NEPA to prevent nausea and vomiting in kids getting strong chemo
This trial tests a medicine called IV NEPA (fosnetupitant/palonosetron) to prevent nausea and vomiting in children who are receiving strong chemotherapy. Patients will receive at least one cycle of chemotherapy that is highly likely to cause these side effects.
AthensAges birth–18 years - NCT06513962RecruitingPhase 3
Triptorelin to protect ovaries in young women with cancer
This study tests whether a medicine called triptorelin can protect the ovaries in young women and teens receiving strong chemotherapy for cancer. If you are newly diagnosed with a cancer (other than breast cancer) and are about to get certain chemotherapy drugs, this trial may help preserve your fertility.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 39 years - NCT05216328RecruitingPhase 4
Prevent constipation in people with advanced cancer on opioids
This study tests whether starting a bowel-prevention approach can help stop constipation caused by opioid pain medicines in people with advanced (metastatic) cancer. You may be able to join if you are about to start long-acting or skin opioid pain treatment.
Almere Stad, FlevolandAges 18 years+ - NCT06354712RecruitingPhase 2
Can N-acetylcysteine prevent mouth sores during radiation?
This study tests whether a medicine called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can prevent mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. If you are starting radiation, this trial may help protect your mouth from painful side effects.
Al MansurahAges 18–80 - NCT06492070RecruitingPhase 2
Cooling therapy with or without cilostazol to prevent nerve damage from paclitaxel
This study tests whether cooling your hands and feet during chemotherapy, with or without the medicine cilostazol, can help prevent nerve damage (numbness, tingling, or pain) caused by the drug paclitaxel. It is for people with gynecologic cancers who are about to start or have just finished paclitaxel treatment.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06823440Recruiting
Preventing nerve damage from chemo with compressive therapy
This trial tests if wearing compressive therapy (like special sleeves or stockings) during weekly paclitaxel chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) in breast cancer patients. It is for people who have not yet had nerve issues or diabetes.
BrnoAges 18–70 - NCT03010150Recruiting
Blood tests and swallowing exercise check-ins for head and neck cancer
This study looks at whether giving swallowing exercises and checking in with questionnaires can help people with metastatic (spreading to neck lymph nodes) head and neck cancers do the exercises correctly. It also uses blood tests to better understand adherence and progress over time.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06265558Recruiting
Vacuum dressing to prevent wound problems after breast cancer surgery
This study tests a special vacuum dressing (negative pressure therapy) to prevent wound problems after complex breast cancer surgery. It's for women who have risk factors for poor healing and are having a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction or a certain breast-conserving surgery.
Dijon, Côte d'OrAges 18 years+ - NCT06639178Recruiting
Cream to prevent hand-foot syndrome from capecitabine in breast cancer
This trial tests whether a special cream containing N-acetylcysteine and urea can prevent the painful hand-foot syndrome often caused by the chemotherapy drug capecitabine. If you have breast cancer and are about to start capecitabine, this study may help reduce side effects.
Aviano, PordenoneAges 18 years+ - NCT07295457Recruiting
Exercise to prevent pain from hormone therapy in breast cancer
This trial tests whether starting a gentle exercise program early can help prevent or reduce joint and muscle pain caused by aromatase inhibitors (a common breast cancer medicine). It is for women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer who are not yet experiencing severe pain from their treatment.
LyonAges 18–75 - NCT04997096Recruiting
Exercise during chemo to prevent weakness from low movement
This study tests whether a structured exercise program during chemotherapy can help prevent physical decline (“immobility,” like getting weaker or moving less) in people with certain ovarian or endometrial cancers. If you’re eligible, you may be guided to exercise while receiving standard chemo, and you’ll have blood tests to track changes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04067830RecruitingPhase 2
Breathing muscle training before lung surgery to prevent complications
This trial tests whether training your breathing muscles before lung surgery can reduce lung problems after surgery in people with stage I to IIIb lung cancer. It may help improve breathing and lower the chance of post-surgery lung complications.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06847555RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Taurine cream to prevent skin burns from radiation in breast cancer
This trial tests if a taurine cream applied to the skin can prevent or reduce the painful skin reactions caused by radiation therapy for breast cancer. It may offer a simple way to protect your skin during treatment.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT06241755RecruitingPhase 3
BCG to prevent bladder cancer return after surgery
This study tests if BCG therapy can prevent bladder cancer from coming back after surgery. It's for people with early-stage bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the muscle layer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07559877RecruitingPhase 3
Chlorhexidine spray to prevent radiation skin damage in throat cancer
This study tests whether a chlorhexidine spray (an antiseptic liquid) can prevent or reduce skin damage caused by radiation therapy in people being treated for nasopharyngeal cancer (cancer in the back of the nose/throat). Radiation dermatitis—painful redness and irritation of the skin—is a common side effect, and this spray may help protect your skin during treatment.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–75 - NCT07024433Recruiting
No-breathing-tube surgery for early lung cancer
This study tests a special 'tubeless' anesthesia technique — avoiding breathing tubes during surgery — for people with early-stage lung cancer. The goal is to see if it reduces lung problems after the operation.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–70 - NCT07380646RecruitingPhase 2
Leucogen to prevent low white blood cells from ribociclib in early breast cancer
This trial tests if Leucogen can prevent neutropenia (low white blood cells) caused by ribociclib, a targeted therapy for hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer. It may help you stay on treatment without delays or dose reductions.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07447050RecruitingPhase 2
Riluzole to Prevent Chemo-Related Cognitive Problems
This pilot study tests whether the drug riluzole can help prevent the thinking and memory problems (often called 'chemobrain') that some people experience during chemotherapy. If you are about to start a chemo regimen containing an anthracycline or platinum drug, you may be able to join.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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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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