Clinical trials · Nashville, TN
Cancer clinical trials in Nashville
We’re tracking 447 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Nashville — 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 Nashville
- NCT07222566RecruitingPhase 3
New drug plus chemotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new study drug called PF-08634404 combined with standard chemotherapy for people with advanced lung cancer that has not been treated before. It aims to see if this combination works better than chemotherapy alone.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07226843RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for adults with certain blood cancers
This trial tests a new drug, LY4584180, for adults with several types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma who have already had at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can help shrink tumors and stop the cancer from growing.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05863195RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a liver pump with standard chemo for colorectal cancer that spread to the liver
This trial tests whether adding a special chemotherapy pump implanted in your liver (hepatic arterial infusion) to standard chemotherapy works better than standard chemotherapy alone for people whose colorectal cancer has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. The pump delivers high doses of chemo directly to the liver to shrink tumors and possibly control the disease longer.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - 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.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05592626RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
T cell activator STAR0602 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests an experimental drug called STAR0602 that aims to boost your immune system's T cells to fight advanced solid tumors. It's for patients whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments or for whom such treatments are not suitable.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07549412RecruitingPhase 3
New chemotherapy drugs for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether a new chemotherapy combination (precemtabart tocentecan, with or without bevacizumab) works better than a standard treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread and stopped responding to previous drugs. The goal is to find treatments that help people live longer with fewer side effects.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT04172532RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New targeted drug with radiation for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests adding peposertib, a targeted anti-cancer drug, to standard radiation for people with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It aims to improve control of the cancer after initial chemotherapy and determine whether the combo is safe and effective.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06890598RecruitingPhase 3
Study of olomorasib for KRAS G12C-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy (olomorasib) combined with standard treatments for people with a specific type of non-small cell lung cancer that has a KRAS G12C mutation. Depending on the stage of your cancer, you may receive it before or after surgery, or along with chemotherapy and radiation.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06398418RecruitingPhase 1
Study of R-5780 with PD-1 drugs for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called R-5780 combined with standard immunotherapy (PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors) for people with advanced skin cancers or other solid tumors that have stopped responding to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and helps fight the cancer.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–80 - NCT07173751RecruitingPhase 3
Pumitamig for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This study tests a new drug called pumitamig for people with a type of breast cancer that is triple-negative or has very low hormone receptors and has come back or spread. It aims to see if pumitamig works better than standard treatment and how safe it is for people who cannot get PD(L)-1 immunotherapy with chemo.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT03945162RecruitingPhase 2
Bladder cancer trial using light therapy in the bladder
This Phase 2 study tests a treatment called photodynamic therapy (PDT) placed directly into the bladder. It may help people whose non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer did not respond to BCG treatment or could not tolerate it.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06748222RecruitingPhase 3
Online mindfulness program for breast cancer survivors
This trial tests a 6-week online mindfulness program to help breast cancer survivors manage mild to moderate depression. You may qualify if you finished active treatment within the last 5 years and can use a digital device.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–50 - NCT06695845RecruitingPhase 2
Study of zanidatamab for HER2-positive solid tumors
This trial tests a drug called zanidatamab in people with advanced solid tumors that have high levels of HER2 protein (called HER2-positive). It aims to see if zanidatamab can shrink or slow the growth of these tumors.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06561685RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LY4050784 for Advanced Solid Tumors with SMARCA4 Changes
This trial tests a new drug, LY4050784, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in a gene called SMARCA4 (BRG1). The study aims to see if the drug is safe and effective. It may be an option for those who have tried other treatments or have no standard options left.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06840886RecruitingPhase 1
Study of PHST001 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called PHST001 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study aims to see if PHST001 can help shrink or control the tumor.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06623422RecruitingPhase 3
Vaccine plus Keytruda for lung cancer after surgery
This trial tests combining a cancer vaccine (V940) with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with non-small cell lung cancer that was treated with chemo and Keytruda before surgery but wasn't completely removed. The goal is to see if adding the vaccine helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06925737RecruitingPhase 3
Study of I-DXd for metastatic prostate cancer
This study tests a new drug called Ifinatamab Deruxtecan (I-DXd) for people with metastatic prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. It may help by targeting and destroying cancer cells in a different way.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05673148RecruitingPhase 2
Adding targeted tumor treatment to standard therapy for limited metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding a precise, targeted treatment to destroy remaining cancer spots (called total ablative therapy) after initial chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with limited metastatic colorectal cancer. It aims to see if this extra treatment is safe and effective.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 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.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07102381RecruitingPhase 2
Zanidatamab plus chemo before surgery for HER2+ breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug called zanidatamab combined with chemotherapy to shrink HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery. It may help improve treatment outcomes for people with stage 2 or 3 breast cancer that has not spread.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05422794RecruitingPhase 1
Adding a new drug plus pembrolizumab to standard chemo for TNBC
This trial studies whether adding a new anti-cancer drug (ZEN-3694) and the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) can work better for advanced triple-negative breast cancer. It’s testing safety first (Phase 1) and, for some patients, how well the treatment controls the cancer.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05919264RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
FOG-001 for advanced solid tumors with certain gene changes
This trial tests a new drug, FOG-001, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific changes in the WNT pathway genes. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05967689RecruitingPhase 2
Zipalertinib for lung cancer with EGFR exon 20 mutations
This Phase 2 trial tests zipalertinib (a targeted pill) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has specific EGFR mutations, especially “exon 20 insertions.” It may help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth, including in some people with brain metastases.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05939414RecruitingPhase 3
Study of radioactive drug for prostate cancer that has spread a little
This study tests a radioactive drug (177Lu-PSMA-617) compared to no immediate treatment in men with prostate cancer that has returned and spread to a few spots (oligometastatic). It aims to see if this treatment delays the spread of cancer and improves outcomes.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–100
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Where these studies are running near Nashville
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- SCRI Oncology Partners · 8 studies
- Sarah Cannon Research Institute · 7 studies
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 7 studies
- Tennessee Oncology · 3 studies
- Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks · 2 studies
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- Henry-Joyce Cancer Clinic
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 Nashville?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 447 recruiting cancer studies with a site near Nashville, 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 Nashville?
- 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 Nashville to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Nashville, 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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