Clinical trials · Cleveland, OH
Cancer clinical trials in Cleveland
We’re tracking 352 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Cleveland — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Cleveland
- NCT02986048Recruiting
Proton Therapy Patient Registry
This registry collects information from people who receive proton beam treatment at the UH Proton Therapy Center. It helps the center learn from past and current patients, and may improve care planning in the future.
Cleveland, OhioAges Any age - NCT05335928RecruitingPhase 3
Abatacept for immune-therapy heart inflammation in hospitalized adults
This Phase 3 trial tests abatacept to treat myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) caused by immune checkpoint cancer medicines. It may help patients recover faster and safely manage this serious side effect while they are in the hospital.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06661720RecruitingPhase 3
Tivozanib and pembrolizumab after kidney cancer surgery
This trial is testing if adding the targeted therapy tivozanib to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help prevent kidney cancer from coming back after all known tumors have been removed by surgery.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05950464RecruitingPhase 1
Dose study of two targeted drugs for recurrent ovarian cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests different doses of two study drugs (M1774 and ZEN-3694) for recurrent ovarian cancer and some recurrent endometrial cancers. It aims to find a safe dose and see how well the treatment works, especially in cancers with certain tumor features.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07002034RecruitingPhase 2
RE104 for adjustment disorder related to cancer or other serious illnesses
This trial is testing a new medication (RE104) for people who have adjustment disorder with depressed mood or anxiety because of a serious medical condition like cancer, ALS, MS, Parkinson's, or lung fibrosis. It's a study to see if the drug is safe and reduces symptoms.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–80 - NCT06511141Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for men with overactive bladder
This study tests a nerve stimulation device placed near the tailbone to help men with overactive bladder symptoms. If you have bothersome urinary urgency or frequency, this treatment may offer relief without drugs.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07003295RecruitingPhase 2
Glofitamab for mantle cell lymphoma that returned after CAR-T
This trial tests a new drug, glofitamab, for mantle cell lymphoma that came back or didn’t respond after CAR-T cell therapy. It aims to see if glofitamab can shrink or control the lymphoma.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05893888RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing three investigational drugs for mouth and lung cancers
This trial tests whether PRV111, PRV211, and PRV131 are safe and work better than expected for certain mouth (lip/oral cavity) cancers and lung cancers. It may help by trying a new approach given directly to the tumor and then monitoring how well it shrinks and how safe it is.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–100 - NCT05176483RecruitingPhase 1
New drug combinations for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, which may slow or shrink various types of advanced cancer. It is given together with other cancer treatments, and the study is looking at many different cancers including kidney, prostate, bladder, lung, liver, and more.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06774963RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LNCB74 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called LNCB74 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07278479RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a targeted radiation therapy for small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called MP0712 that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells that have a marker called DLL3. It is for people with small cell lung cancer or other solid tumors that express DLL3, whose cancer has come back after prior treatments.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06577987RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CID-078 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called CID-078 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to other treatments. It aims to find the right dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors.
Cleveland, OhioAges 12 years+ - NCT03383575RecruitingPhase 2
Azacitidine plus enasidenib for IDH2-mutant MDS
This trial tests whether combining azacitidine with enasidenib helps people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has an IDH2 mutation. It’s designed for people who are either new to “hypomethylating” treatment or whose MDS returned/worsened after it.
Cleveland, OhioAges 12 years+ - NCT07611110RecruitingPhase 3
AZD2265 vs standard care for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new cancer-fighting drug called AZD2265 against standard treatment for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy. You may qualify if your cancer previously responded to PSMA-targeted radiation treatments but is now growing again.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07079631RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing BNT314 with pumitamig and chemo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (BNT314 and pumitamig) plus chemotherapy for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and helps shrink or control the cancer.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05867251RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
AVZO-021 for advanced breast and ovarian cancers
This early-stage study tests AVZO-021, a new anti-cancer medicine, in people with advanced solid tumors like specific types of breast and ovarian (or related) cancers. It’s meant to find the safest dose and look for signs the medicine can shrink tumors, especially in cancers with certain gene changes.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07097142RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter radiation for bladder cancer with chemo
This trial tests if a shorter course of radiation therapy works as well as the usual longer course for people with bladder cancer who are also receiving standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if shorter treatment can reduce side effects while still being effective.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06875128RecruitingPhase 2
Liver-directed chemo with standard chemo for breast cancer
This trial tests if giving a high dose of chemotherapy directly into the liver, followed by standard chemotherapy, is safe and works better than standard chemo alone for people with breast cancer that has spread mostly to the liver.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07109726RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing TER-2013 for advanced tumors with AKT/PI3K/PTEN changes
This trial tests a new drug called TER-2013, alone or combined with another drug (fulvestrant), for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07110142Recruiting
Tongue strength exercises after tongue cancer surgery
This study tests a tongue strengthening exercise program for people who have had partial tongue removal and reconstruction. The goal is to see if these exercises can help you regain better tongue function and speech after surgery.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05624996RecruitingPhase 3
Targeted high-dose radiation added to standard lung cancer treatment
This trial tests whether adding high-dose, targeted radiation to the usual treatment helps people with locally advanced, non-operable lung cancer live longer or better control the cancer. It may help shrink tumors in the chest and improve outcomes when surgery can’t be done.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07146646RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo combo for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (trifluridine/tipiracil and oxaliplatin) for people with advanced or metastatic bile duct cancer (including gallbladder cancer) who have only had one prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
Cleveland, OhioAges 19 years+ - NCT07155174RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new drug combo for first-line extensive small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination treatment (ABBV-706 plus atezolizumab) as a first option for people with extensive stage small cell lung cancer. It compares this new approach to the usual standard treatment, aiming to see if it works better and has fewer side effects.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07192432RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for HER2-positive cancer
This trial tests a new gene therapy for people with HER2-positive cancer. It is for two groups: those with advanced cancer that has worsened after treatment, and those with early-stage cancer at high risk of coming back. The goal is to see if the therapy can safely help shrink tumors or prevent return.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Cleveland
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- Cleveland Clinic · 11 studies
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · 8 studies
- Case Western Reserve University · 5 studies
- UH Seidman Cancer Center · 3 studies
- UH Seidman Cancer Center at UH Avon Health Center · 3 studies
- UHHS-Chagrin Highlands Medical Center · 3 studies
- Cleveland Clinic Akron General
- Exelixis Clinical Site
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 Cleveland?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 352 recruiting cancer studies with a site near Cleveland, 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 Cleveland?
- 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 Cleveland to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Cleveland, 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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