Clinical trials · Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN
Cancer clinical trials in Minneapolis–St. Paul
We’re tracking 309 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Minneapolis–St. Paul — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Minneapolis–St. Paul
- NCT06620302RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Adding DT2216 to chemo for relapsed solid tumors and FLC
This trial is testing whether adding a new drug, DT2216, to standard chemotherapy can help treat solid tumors (not starting in the brain) or fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) that have come back or not responded to treatment. It's for children, teens, and young adults (ages 1 to 39).
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 1–39 - NCT05181826Recruiting
Blood collection study for cancer and benign diseases
This study collects blood samples from people with different health conditions (cancer, diabetes, liver disease, etc.) and from healthy volunteers. The goal is to find markers in the blood that could help detect or monitor diseases.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06989112RecruitingPhase 3
First-line treatment for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs for endometrial cancer that has spread or come back. It aims to see if these drugs can shrink tumors and help people live longer. It is for tumors that have a certain protein (HER2) and are mismatch repair proficient (meaning they have a normal DNA repair system).
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04251052Recruiting
Compare two surgeries to lower ovarian cancer risk in BRCA1 carriers
This study compares two risk-reducing surgery plans for people with a BRCA1 genetic change to see which approach helps lower ovarian cancer risk. You may be asked to have the study procedure sooner or later depending on your chosen plan.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 35–50 - NCT06758401RecruitingPhase 3
Sigvotatug vedotin plus pembrolizumab for advanced lung cancer with high PD-L1
This trial tests a new combination of two study medicines for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has high levels of PD-L1 protein. The goal is to see if adding sigvotatug vedotin to pembrolizumab works better than pembrolizumab alone.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05827081RecruitingPhase 3
Ribociclib plus endocrine therapy for early breast cancer
This trial studies whether adding ribociclib to standard hormone (endocrine) therapy lowers the risk of breast cancer coming back in early-stage, hormone-receptor–positive cancer. It mainly looks at safety and how well the treatment controls cancer after surgery and (sometimes) prior hormone treatment.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–100 - NCT06410209RecruitingPhase 2
Walking Juntos: Smartphone program to help Hispanic cancer survivors be active
This study will test if a smartphone program and social media group can help Hispanic/Latino teens and young adults who had childhood cancer become more physically active. You would wear a Fitbit and use a phone app with culturally tailored tips and support.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 15–20 - NCT04871542Recruiting
Predicting risk of immune therapy side effects
This study tries to predict who is more likely to get serious side effects from immune checkpoint medicines used for solid tumors. You may help researchers by answering questionnaires before treatment and during follow-up, and by possibly storing sample specimens.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06767514RecruitingPhase 3
Ivonescimab for first-line treatment of advanced NSCLC with high PD-L1
This trial tests a new drug called Ivonescimab as the first treatment for people with advanced (stage IV) non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have high levels of PD-L1 (a protein that helps cancer hide from the immune system). The goal is to see if it can help shrink or control the cancer.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07182149RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called NRM-823 for people with several types of advanced cancer that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how well it works.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06072781RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Avutometinib + Defactinib for recurrent low-grade ovarian cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral targeted drugs for people with recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer. It aims to see if this therapy works better than standard hormone therapy or chemotherapy options.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06073431Recruiting
Study on weight loss types in advanced cancer
This study looks at different types of weight loss (cachexia) in people with advanced lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer. Researchers want to find patterns to better understand and treat it. You can join even if you haven't lost weight yet.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06422143RecruitingPhase 3
Keytruda with or without Sac-TMT for advanced squamous lung cancer
This trial tests the combination of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with or without a new drug, sacituzumab tirumotecan (Sac-TMT), as initial treatment for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if adding Sac-TMT after initial treatment helps keep cancer under control longer.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06095089RecruitingPhase 1
Study of two drugs for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two study drugs for people with advanced prostate cancer that has spread or is no longer responding to hormone therapy. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and works against the cancer.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07070726Recruiting
Ovarian cancer unmet needs survey
This trial is a survey to understand the needs of people diagnosed with ovarian cancer. By participating, you can help shape better care and support for others.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06096844RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo plus immunotherapy vs immunotherapy alone for older adults with advanced lung cancer
This trial compares chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy to immunotherapy alone for adults 70 and older with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific protein level (PD-L1 1-49%). It aims to find which treatment works better for this group.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 70 years+ - NCT06667076RecruitingPhase 2
Amivantamab combinations for advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests two treatment combinations for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. One group gets amivantamab plus lazertinib, and the other gets amivantamab plus chemotherapy. The goal is to see which combo works better.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06377540RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus BEAM with stem cell transplant for Hodgkin lymphoma
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to the standard BEAM chemotherapy before a stem cell transplant can help people with relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma. It's for patients who are eligible for a transplant and have stable organ function.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05099003RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Selinexor plus radiation for newly diagnosed brain tumors
This trial studies whether adding selinexor to standard radiation can improve outcomes for children and young teens with certain newly diagnosed high-grade brain tumors (including DIPG). It’s designed for specific tumor types and genetic markers, and people must be able to start treatment soon after diagnosis.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 1–21 - NCT06672146RecruitingPhase 2
New treatments for AML with an IDH2 mutation
This trial tests new treatments for people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a change in the IDH2 gene. It aims to find a better option for those who cannot have standard high-dose chemotherapy.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06844383RecruitingPhase 2
Talazoparib with or without enzalutamide for prostate cancer after prior treatment
This study tests a drug called talazoparib, either alone or combined with enzalutamide, in people with prostate cancer that has spread and has a specific genetic change. The goal is to see if this treatment can help control the cancer after previous therapies have stopped working.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05879926RecruitingPhase 3
Testing chemo after hormone therapy in premenopausal early breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial checks whether adding chemotherapy after standard hormone-blocking treatment works better for some premenopausal women with early-stage, ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. It targets patients with limited lymph node spread and a lower-to-intermediate tumor “recurrence” risk score.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–60 - NCT07023627RecruitingPhase 2
New pill for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer with cyclin E1
This study tests a new pill called INCB123667 for people with a type of ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–99 - NCT06915025RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new drug for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new drug called IMNN-001 combined with standard chemotherapy for women with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. The goal is to see if adding this drug can improve safety and effectiveness.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Minneapolis–St. Paul
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- Fairview Southdale Hospital · 7 studies
- Mercy Hospital · 7 studies
- Regions Hospital · 7 studies
- University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center · 7 studies
- Abbott-Northwestern Hospital · 6 studies
- Park Nicollet Clinic - Saint Louis Park · 6 studies
- Saint John's Hospital - Healtheast · 6 studies
- United Hospital · 6 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 Minneapolis–St. Paul?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 309 recruiting cancer studies with a site near Minneapolis–St. Paul, 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 Minneapolis–St. Paul?
- 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 Minneapolis–St. Paul to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Minneapolis–St. Paul, 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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