Clinical trials
Cancer Recurrence clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer recurrence clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 688 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05945875RecruitingPhase 1
Dual scans to find head and neck cancer spread
This early-stage study tests two different imaging (scanning) methods to better detect head and neck cancer. Your results from the scans may help doctors see where disease is before standard surgery to remove lymph nodes in the neck.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 19 years+ - NCT05901545RecruitingPhase 1
Test an iodine-labeled drug to map neck lymph nodes
This Phase 1 study tests a labelling of panitumumab with iodine (111In) to see how well it can identify lymph nodes in head and neck cancer before surgery. The goal is to improve lymph node staging (which can help guide treatment), with the main focus on safety and early performance.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 19 years+ - NCT03758976Recruiting
Study of scans in advanced breast cancer recurrence
This study looks at people with advanced breast cancer to better understand recurrence by using information from recent scans. It may help researchers improve how advanced disease is assessed and followed over time.
LundAges 18 years+ - NCT04375384RecruitingPhase 2
Cetuximab after immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial studies whether giving cetuximab after prior immunotherapy can help people with head and neck squamous cell cancer shrink tumors or slow their growth. You may be eligible if you’ve already had a PD-1–based immunotherapy treatment, and you meet health and safety requirements.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04900558Recruiting
Study outcomes after robotic bladder removal surgery
This trial follows adults who are planning to have a robotic radical cystectomy (surgery to remove the bladder and surrounding tissue) to learn what outcomes to expect. If you choose to join and meet the basics, it may help your team compare results and improve care for future patients.
Florence, TuscanyAges 18 years+ - NCT06468696Recruiting
Scarless thyroid surgery study
This trial is testing a specific type of scarless thyroid surgery (through the chest) and seeing how well it works for people with thyroid tumors that haven't spread. It might be a good fit if you want to avoid a neck scar.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT06682728RecruitingPhase 2
Treating high-risk bladder cancer after surgery
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (sacituzumab govitecan and nivolumab) given after surgery to prevent the return of muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It is for patients whose cancer has a high chance of coming back despite surgery.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05726370RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus chemo before surgery for recurrent head and neck cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether giving pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) plus chemotherapy before curative surgery can improve outcomes for people with resectable, recurrent head and neck squamous cell cancer. It also studies how these treatments affect the tumor and immune response using required tissue and blood samples.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06465069RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced bladder and other solid tumors
This study tests a new drug (LY4052031) for people with several types of advanced solid tumors, especially bladder cancer. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective when given alone or after other treatments have stopped working.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06800768Recruiting
PET scan for finding thyroid cancer that has returned after surgery
This trial tests a special PET scan (68Ga-FAPI) to see if it can better find thyroid cancer that has come back or spread after surgery. It may help your doctor decide on the best next steps for your care.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06980038RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two immunotherapy drugs before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding a second immunotherapy drug (CDX-1140) to the standard immunotherapy cemiplimab before surgery is better than cemiplimab alone for people with stage III-IV head and neck cancer that can be removed with surgery.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06103864RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Dato-DXd with or without durvalumab for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial is testing whether a new drug combination (Dato-DXd with or without durvalumab) works better than standard chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab for people with a certain type of advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has a protein called PD-L1. The study aims to find a more effective treatment option for this specific group.
Daphne, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06710288RecruitingPhase 2
Immune cell therapy plus chemo for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new combination therapy for advanced ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum-based chemo. You will receive your own immune cells (M-CENK) boosted with an immune stimulator (N-803) plus chemotherapy (gemcitabine) to see if this helps fight the cancer.
El Segundo, CaliforniaAges 18–85 - NCT07195734RecruitingPhase 2
Adding chemo or immunotherapy before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy or chemotherapy plus immunotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has come back or not gone away after prior treatment.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05965024Recruiting
Using ctDNA blood tests to predict lung cancer return after surgery
This study checks whether a special blood test (ctDNA) taken before and after surgery can predict whether non-small cell lung cancer will come back. If it works, it may help doctors spot recurrence earlier and guide follow-up care after tumor removal.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07208149RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MR001 for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug, MR001, for people with triple-negative breast cancer that has come back or spread. It's for those who've already tried at least one type of treatment.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06997068RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combination for returning head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs—methotrexate, erlotinib, and celecoxib—for people whose head and neck cancer has come back or spread. It is designed for patients in the rural Midwest who have already had or chosen not to have standard first treatment.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 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 - NCT07127822RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new immunotherapy combo for MSI-H gastric cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) for people with advanced gastric cancer that has a specific DNA repair problem (MSI-H/dMMR). It is for those who have not yet had any treatment for their advanced cancer.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18 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 - NCT05446545Recruiting
Blood and tissue tests to monitor ovarian cancer using tumor DNA
This study uses a custom lab test on blood (and tumor tissue) to track ovarian cancer returning and to see how well treatment is working. It may help your care team monitor changes over time, especially after certain surgeries.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06660420RecruitingPhase 1
PRAME-targeted NK cells for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy using your own immune cells (NK cells) modified to target a protein called PRAME found on melanoma cells. It is for people whose melanoma has not responded to or has returned after standard immunotherapies.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06816771RecruitingPhase 2
Pazopanib plus TGI/CIV for recurrent/refractory rhabdomyosarcoma in children
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (pazopanib and TGI/CIV) for children and teens whose rhabdomyosarcoma has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Jinan, ShandongAges 2–18 - NCT03911388RecruitingPhase 1
HSV G207 for Children with Recurrent Cerebellar Brain Tumors
This trial is testing a virus called HSV G207, which is injected directly into the tumor, to treat children and young adults with a type of brain tumor in the cerebellum that has come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 3–22
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer recurrence?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 688 recruiting cancer recurrence 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 recurrence 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 recurrence 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.