Clinical trials · Philadelphia, PA
Cancer clinical trials in Philadelphia
We’re tracking 616 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Philadelphia — including Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Philadelphia
- NCT06807437RecruitingPhase 3
Testing lanreotide before pancreas surgery to prevent leaks
This trial tests if a medicine called lanreotide, given before surgery, can prevent a common complication (pancreatic leak) after removing part of the pancreas. It is for people with pancreatic cancer or a growth that could become cancer who are scheduled for a specific type of pancreas surgery.
Chadds Ford, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06205485RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy and surgery vs chemoradiation for rectal cancer
This trial compares two approaches for early-stage rectal cancer: chemotherapy plus local surgery versus standard chemoradiotherapy. It aims to see if less intensive treatment can work just as well, reducing side effects.
Chadds Ford, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03998202Recruiting
Study of chemotherapy side effects in older colorectal cancer patients
This study looks at how chemotherapy and immunotherapy affect the body in older adults with colorectal cancer, especially early side effects. It may help researchers understand why some people lose strength and how to better predict and manage treatment toxicity.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 60 years+ - NCT07412002Recruiting
End-of-life care quality for children with cancer
This trial asks bereaved parents about the quality of care their child received in the last month of life. It aims to improve how hospitals support families when a child with cancer is dying.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT07091617Recruiting
Better genetic testing for young adults with cancer
This study tests a new way to offer genetic testing to young adults (ages 18-39) who have or had cancer. The goal is to make it easier for you to learn if you have inherited gene changes that could affect your cancer and your family's health.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT05294302Recruiting
Online support program for cancer parents in English or Spanish
This trial tests an online (e-health) counseling and support program for parents of children with cancer. It may help you feel better supported and more informed while caring for your child.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 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.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 2 months+ - 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.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT06463028RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted pills plus chemo for advanced endometrial cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted pills (sapanisertib and serabelisib) with standard chemo (paclitaxel) for endometrial cancer that has come back or spread. A substudy also looks at combining these drugs with a special diet that lowers insulin levels.
Doylestown, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06765109RecruitingPhase 3
Testing neladalkib for untreated ALK-positive lung cancer
This study tests a new pill called neladalkib to see if it works better than the current standard treatment (alectinib) for people with ALK-positive lung cancer who have not yet received any cancer therapy for advanced disease. It may be a good option if you have ALK-positive NSCLC and have not been treated before.
Sellersville, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06901531RecruitingPhase 3
Study of zolbetuximab with pembrolizumab and chemo for gastric cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (zolbetuximab, pembrolizumab, and chemotherapy) for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It may be an option if your tumor has certain proteins (CLDN18.2 and PD-L1) and you haven't had chemotherapy for advanced disease.
Pennington, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07200830RecruitingPhase 3
Testing different schedules of a targeted radiation drug for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests two different dosing schedules of a drug called Lutetium-177 PSMA RLT, which delivers radiation directly to prostate cancer cells. It is for men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy and has spread, who have not yet had chemotherapy for this stage of the disease.
Pennington, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05008848RecruitingPhase 3
Text-based quit smoking program for rural cancer survivors
This trial tests a text message program to help people who have had cancer quit smoking. It is designed for those living in rural areas and aims to see if this program can support them in stopping smoking.
Vineland, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06412029Enrolling by invitation
Improving social needs screening in community cancer clinics
This study aims to help community cancer clinics find better ways to ask patients about their social needs, like food, housing, or transportation. Researchers will work with clinic staff and patients to improve how these screenings happen.
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT07154290RecruitingPhase 2
Ubamatamab with or without REGN7075 for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy (ubamatamab) alone or with another drug (REGN7075) for people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has gotten worse after standard treatment. It aims to see if targeting MUC16, a substance found on some cancer cells, can help control the cancer.
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT07361497RecruitingPhase 3
New Drug vs Standard Drug After Chemoradiation for Stage 3 Lung Cancer
This study tests a new drug, pumitamig, against an older drug, durvalumab, for people with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and has not progressed after chemotherapy and radiation. The goal is to see which drug works better to keep the cancer from growing.
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT07388524RecruitingPhase 3
Testing atezolizumab after surgery for early stage lung cancer
This trial tests if the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab can prevent early stage non-small cell lung cancer from coming back after surgery. It is for people whose tumors have high levels of a protein called PD-L1 (50% or more) and do not have certain gene changes (EGFR or ALK).
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT06764875RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for HER2-positive stomach cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy called rilvegostomig combined with standard chemotherapy and a targeted therapy (trastuzumab deruxtecan) for people with advanced HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has not been treated before.
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT07566156RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combination vs. radiation for bladder cancer preservation
This trial tests whether two drugs (enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab) work better than radiation with chemotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The goal is to treat your cancer while keeping your bladder instead of removing it.
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT06418204Recruiting
Cannabis use among cancer patients in community clinics
This study looks at how cancer patients use cannabis (marijuana) and cannabis products to manage symptoms during chemotherapy or immunotherapy. The goal is to learn about the benefits and risks so doctors can better guide patients.
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT06982521RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two drug combinations for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests two different combinations of medicines for people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (HR-positive, HER2-negative) that has a specific gene change called PIK3CA. The goal is to see which combination is better at slowing down the cancer.
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT07063745RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing a new drug combo for advanced lung cancer with a specific gene change
This trial tests a new drug called Navlimetostat combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy versus a placebo with the same standard treatments. It is for people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific missing gene (MTAP deletion) and who have not had prior treatment for their advanced disease.
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT07225920Enrolling by invitation
Understanding needs of older patients before cancer treatment
This study talks with older adults, their caregivers, and healthcare providers to learn what help and support older patients need before starting cancer treatment. The goal is to better understand these needs so clinics can offer the right support.
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT06824064RecruitingPhase 2
RBS2418 for advanced metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called RBS2418 for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread and is getting worse, even after other treatments have stopped working. The goal is to see if RBS2418 can help control the cancer.
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+
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Cancer trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Philadelphia
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- Helen F Graham Cancer Center · 10 studies
- Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants PA · 10 studies
- Christiana Care - Union Hospital · 4 studies
- Christiana Care Health System-Christiana Hospital · 4 studies
- Christiana Care Health System-Wilmington Hospital · 4 studies
- Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children · 2 studies
- Christiana Care Health System-Concord Health Center · 2 studies
- Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg · 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 Philadelphia?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 616 recruiting cancer studies with a site near Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia?
- 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 Philadelphia to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Philadelphia, 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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