Clinical trials · Los Angeles, CA
Cancer clinical trials in Los Angeles
We’re tracking 1,000 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Los Angeles — 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 Los Angeles
- NCT06598306RecruitingPhase 1
Tarlatamab injection for advanced small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called tarlatamab, given as an injection under the skin (like a shot), for people with advanced small cell lung cancer that has worsened after chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this treatment can help shrink or slow down the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06004245RecruitingPhase 1
Study of VVD-133214 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called VVD-133214, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair problems (MSI-H/dMMR). The goal is to see if it is safe and effective.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04712877Recruiting
Blood and tumor testing to choose the right lung cancer treatment
This trial tests tumor tissue and a blood sample to help doctors pick the most personalized treatment for people with suspected lung cancer. It may help ensure you get therapy matched to your specific tumor characteristics, especially when the cancer might be surgically removed.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07221357RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Pumitamig plus chemo vs standard care for new colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called Pumitamig combined with chemotherapy against standard bevacizumab plus chemotherapy for people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed and hasn't been treated yet. The goal is to see which combination works better and is safer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05652686RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Studying PT217 for neuroendocrine cancers
This trial tests a new drug called Peluntamig (PT217) for people with certain types of neuroendocrine cancers, like small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the drug can help when standard treatments stop working or aren't an option.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07276399RecruitingPhase 3
Study of amivantamab plus standard care for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding the drug amivantamab to usual treatments helps people with advanced head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. It compares the combination to standard care alone.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06242470RecruitingPhase 1
Study of MGC026 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called MGC026 that targets a protein called B7-H3 on cancer cells, aiming to shrink or slow different advanced solid tumors. It is an early-phase study to find the right dose and check safety.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07290985RecruitingPhase 2
Can biomarkers guide organ-sparing treatment for stomach and esophagus cancer?
This trial tests if using specific biomarkers (like HER2 and PD-L1) can help choose the best treatment to potentially avoid surgery. It aims to preserve the stomach or esophagus while effectively treating the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06252649RecruitingPhase 3
Study of new drug combo for KRAS G12C colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (sotorasib, panitumumab, and FOLFIRI) against the standard treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread. It's for people whose tumor has a specific KRAS G12C mutation and who have not had chemotherapy before for advanced disease.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07225946RecruitingPhase 3
Study of pasritamig with docetaxel for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new drug called pasritamig combined with the chemotherapy docetaxel, compared to docetaxel alone, in men with prostate cancer that has spread and is no longer responding to hormone therapy.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07322094RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of TORL-1-23 plus chemo before surgery for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new drug, TORL-1-23, given with chemotherapy before surgery for women with advanced ovarian cancer. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective in shrinking tumors before they are removed.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06297265Recruiting
Gentle breast massage after lumpectomy for breast cancer
This trial studies whether a special gentle massage technique (manual lymphatic drainage) can help women who have had breast-conserving surgery and will receive whole breast radiation. The goal is to see if it reduces side effects and improves recovery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07246863RecruitingPhase 2
Testing visugromab and nivolumab with or without docetaxel for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (visugromab, nivolumab, and possibly docetaxel) for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that worsened after one prior treatment with an immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the combination helps control the cancer better.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06616584RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Cemiplimab plus standard care for advanced lung cancer after prior treatments
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab to standard treatment can help people with advanced lung cancer that has already progressed after both platinum chemo and a prior immunotherapy. It is designed for those who responded to their first immunotherapy for at least 12 weeks before the cancer started growing again.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06833073RecruitingPhase 2
Study of an mRNA vaccine and BCG for bladder cancer
This trial tests an experimental mRNA vaccine (V940) combined with BCG therapy for people with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer that hasn't spread. It aims to see if the vaccine can help the immune system better fight the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07226986RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AMO959 with Lutetium-177 and ARPI for prostate cancer
This trial tests a new combination therapy for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and is no longer responding to hormone therapy. It combines an experimental drug (AMO959) with a targeted radiation treatment (Lutetium-177) and a standard hormone therapy to see if it helps control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06337318RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two drugs for low-tumor burden follicular lymphoma
This trial compares a standard drug called rituximab to a newer medicine called mosunetuzumab for people with a slow-growing type of lymphoma that is not causing many symptoms. The goal is to see if mosunetuzumab works better and has fewer side effects.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06880549RecruitingPhase 1
mRNA cancer vaccine study for advanced solid tumors
This study tests two new mRNA-based vaccines, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the vaccines are safe and can help shrink or control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06417814RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Dato-DXd with or without osimertinib for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, Dato-DXd, given alone or with osimertinib, versus standard chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer) that has worsened after osimertinib treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–130 - NCT06615752RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Green tea and quercetin with chemo for prostate cancer
This trial tests whether adding green tea extract and quercetin (a plant compound) to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) can help men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and works better than chemo alone.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05675410RecruitingPhase 3
Testing two-drug treatment versus standard for Hodgkin lymphoma
This Phase 3 study compares today’s standard treatment for classic Hodgkin lymphoma with a new combination using brentuximab vedotin and nivolumab. The goal is to see which approach works better and is safe for newly diagnosed patients with early-stage disease.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 5–60 - NCT06350097RecruitingPhase 3
Osimertinib with or without another drug for advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new drug (datopotamab deruxtecan) to the standard targeted therapy osimertinib works better for advanced non-small cell lung cancer with certain EGFR mutations. It is for people who have not had chemotherapy or targeted therapy before.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05232916RecruitingPhase 3
Vaccine for HER2-positive breast cancer after standard treatment
This trial tests a vaccine (GLSI-100) that may help prevent the return of HER2-positive breast cancer. It is given to patients who still had cancer cells after initial treatment with trastuzumab, or who had stage III disease and achieved a complete response.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT04205968RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ramucirumab with chemo for advanced small bowel cancer
This trial studies whether adding ramucirumab to chemotherapy (either paclitaxel or FOLFIRI) works better for advanced small bowel adenocarcinoma that has already been treated with certain prior medicines. It may help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in people whose cancer has progressed.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Los Angeles
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center · 6 studies
- City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center · 6 studies
- USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center · 6 studies
- Providence St. Jude Medical Center · 4 studies
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) · 4 studies
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · 3 studies
- City of Hope · 3 studies
- City of Hope Antelope Valley · 3 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 Los Angeles?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 1,000 recruiting cancer studies with a site near Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles?
- 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 Los Angeles to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Los Angeles, 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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