Clinical trials · Chicago, IL
Cancer clinical trials in Chicago
We’re tracking 633 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Chicago — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Chicago
- NCT06952803RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug for men with BRCA-related prostate cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new drug (saruparib) to standard radiation and hormone therapy can help prevent prostate cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. It is for men with high-risk prostate cancer that has a BRCA gene mutation.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07218380RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Vepugratinib for advanced bladder or urinary tract cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called Vepugratinib for people with advanced urinary tract cancer that has a specific change in the FGFR3 gene. It may be an option if you haven't had other treatments for advanced cancer and are looking for a new approach.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06022822RecruitingPhase 2
Urolithin A supplement before prostate cancer surgery
This trial tests whether taking a supplement called urolithin A for a few weeks before prostate removal surgery can help. The supplement comes from pomegranates and may slow cancer growth. You may qualify if you have prostate cancer, are planning surgery within 3-6 weeks, and have not had prior treatment like hormone therapy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06085742RecruitingPhase 2
CMC chemotherapy for early stage breast cancer
This trial tests a chemotherapy combination (CMC) for people with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have a high risk of recurrence. It aims to understand if this oral regimen is effective and tolerable.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06671613Recruiting
Fasting-mimicking diet with immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This study combines a special periodic diet that mimics fasting with the standard immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if the diet can help the immunotherapy work better.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05941520RecruitingPhase 2
Acolbifene vs low-dose tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial compares acolbifene and low-dose tamoxifen to see which better lowers breast cancer risk in premenopausal women at high risk. You would be followed with health visits, blood tests, and a breast tissue sampling procedure.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 35 years+ - NCT07005128RecruitingPhase 3
New Drug Combo for First-Line Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer
This trial tests adding a new immunotherapy drug (tarlatamab) to the standard first-line chemo-immunotherapy for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the combination works better than the usual treatment alone.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–99 - NCT06312176RecruitingPhase 3
Study of new drugs for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer
This trial tests two new drugs (sacituzumab tirumotecan and pembrolizumab) against standard treatments for a type of advanced breast cancer that is hormone receptor positive and HER2 negative. It's for people whose cancer has worsened despite hormone therapy with a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06349590RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Diet before colon cancer surgery to reduce recurrence
This trial tests whether a specific diet before colon cancer surgery can change the bacteria in your gut to help prevent the cancer from coming back or spreading. Patients who are eligible will follow the diet for a short time before their operation.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05838729RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RiMO-301 plus radiation with PD-1 therapy for head-neck cancer
This trial studies RiMO-301 injection combined with palliative radiation and a PD-1 immune therapy (pembrolizumab or nivolumab) for head and neck cancer that cannot be fully removed. It aims to see whether this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes safely.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05394103RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a targeted pill for hard-to-treat solid tumors
This trial tests a new medicine (Q901) that targets a specific cell-control pathway to treat advanced cancers that have stopped responding to standard care. It’s mainly for people with certain solid tumor cancers, aiming to see whether the drug can shrink tumors or control disease.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05564390RecruitingPhase 2
MyeloMATCH screening to match you to AML or MDS treatment
This study screens people with newly suspected acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) to see which treatment approach fits best—either a specific study treatment or standard care. It may help by directing you to the right option and by sharing your blood/bone marrow samples for research.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07121972Recruiting
Validating AI for breast cancer risk prediction
This trial uses an AI model called Mirai to identify women at high risk for breast cancer based on their mammograms. If you are eligible, you may be invited for a breast MRI to better understand your risk.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 40–89 - NCT06841354RecruitingPhase 3
Sac-TMT alone or with pembrolizumab for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug, Sac-TMT, given alone or with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who have not yet received any treatment for advanced disease. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT03053193Recruiting
Testing gene activity to guide breast cancer treatment
This study links breast tumor test results from MammaPrint and optional BluePrint (and full genetic data) with real-world clinical information to understand which new gene activity patterns matter. It may help future patients by improving how doctors use these tests to guide care.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06401421Recruiting
Blood test for tumor DNA after breast cancer chemo
This study tests a new blood test to see if it can find tiny bits of tumor DNA after chemotherapy. If you have a larger or higher-risk breast cancer and are getting chemotherapy before surgery, you may join. The test could help doctors know if your cancer is gone or if more treatment is needed.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06029270RecruitingPhase 2
Adding relatlimab to standard immunotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new drug called relatlimab to the usual immunotherapy (nivolumab) helps people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has returned or spread. You will get standard chemotherapy plus nivolumab first, then if it works, you may be randomly assigned to get nivolumab alone or with relatlimab.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07647250Recruiting
Physical activity study for pancreatic cancer patients before surgery
This study tests if a personalized physical activity program can help pancreatic cancer patients who are receiving chemotherapy before surgery. It is designed for patients who feel weak or have early signs of frailty.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04031677RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery with or without chemotherapy for high-risk retroperitoneal sarcoma
This trial studies whether adding chemotherapy before surgery helps people with high-risk retroperitoneal (abdominal-area) leiomyosarcoma or liposarcoma. The goal is to improve outcomes while comparing surgery alone versus surgery plus neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT01416714Recruiting
Tissue sample collection during cancer surgery or biopsy
This study is collecting tissue samples from people with certain cancers while they have surgery or a biopsy. It may help researchers learn more about these cancers and improve future diagnosis and treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT06427824Recruiting
Health tests for older adults with bladder cancer before bladder removal
This study looks at how a series of health tests (called a comprehensive geriatric assessment) can help doctors plan care for older adults with bladder cancer who are having their bladder removed. The goal is to improve recovery and quality of life.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 65 years+ - NCT03686124RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tested immune therapy for certain HLA-A2 positive solid tumors
This trial studies an immune-based cancer treatment (IMA203/IMA203CD8) either alone or with nivolumab in people whose solid tumors have come back or will not respond to standard care. It may help by training the immune system to recognize and attack tumor cells that match the trial’s test requirements.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT03452774Recruiting
AI matches your cancer tests to possible treatment trials
This trial uses an AI system to help match people with certain cancer types and specific tumor test results (like gene or protein markers) to relevant clinical trials. It may help you and your doctor find studies that fit your cancer biology faster.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT02474160Recruiting
Banking cancer tissue and blood for future research
This study collects and stores leftover or newly taken samples of tissue and blood from people with cancer. The goal is to build a research library that can help investigators study cancer and develop better tests or treatments.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 2 months+
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Cancer trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Chicago
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- University of Illinois · 10 studies
- University of Chicago · 9 studies
- Northwestern University · 6 studies
- Rush University Medical Center · 3 studies
- Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Delnor · 2 studies
- Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Warrenville · 2 studies
- Northwestern Medicine Glenview Outpatient Center · 2 studies
- Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center · 2 studies
What taking part in a cancer study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
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Common questions
- Are there cancer clinical trials near Chicago?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 633 recruiting cancer studies with a site near Chicago, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a cancer study near Chicago?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Chicago to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Chicago, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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