Clinical trials · San Jose, CA
Cancer clinical trials in San Jose
We’re tracking 245 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near San Jose — 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 San Jose
- NCT07022470RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing 3 vs. 4 brachytherapy sessions for cervical cancer
This trial compares two different schedules of brachytherapy (a type of internal radiation) for cervical cancer. It aims to see if a shorter course of 3 treatments works just as well as the standard 4 treatments, which could mean fewer visits and less discomfort.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06172296RecruitingPhase 3
Dinutuximab plus transplant for high-risk neuroblastoma
This trial tests adding a targeted drug called dinutuximab to standard chemotherapy, surgery, and a stem cell transplant for children and young adults with a new diagnosis of high-risk neuroblastoma. The goal is to see if this combination helps more patients stay in remission.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges Up to 30 years - 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.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 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.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06500455RecruitingPhase 3
Standard vs longer radiation for brain metastases
This trial compares the usual short course of radiation therapy (one session) to a longer course (up to 5 sessions) for people with cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if the longer course works better and causes fewer side effects.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05659381RecruitingPhase 3
Heated belly chemo plus niraparib after interval surgery for ovarian cancer
This Phase 3 study tests whether heated chemotherapy placed inside the belly, followed by interval surgery and the maintenance medicine niraparib, can improve outcomes for certain advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancers. It focuses on people whose tumors are HRD/LOH positive and who can have all visible disease removed.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07001748RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing abdominal chemo plus standard chemo for stomach cancer spread
This trial tests adding the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel directly into the abdomen (intraperitoneal) along with standard IV chemotherapy for people with stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The goal is to see if this combination helps control the cancer better than standard treatment alone.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06681220RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Temozolomide and stenoparib for relapsed small cell lung cancer
This trial tests two drugs—temozolomide and stenoparib—for people with small cell lung cancer that has returned after initial chemo. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05828069RecruitingPhase 2
Tovorafenib for young people with worsening Langerhans cell histiocytosis
This Phase 2 trial tests tovorafenib (DAY101) to treat children and young people whose Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is getting worse, came back, or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help by targeting certain gene changes found in the LCH.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 6 months–22 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.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1–21 - NCT06643884RecruitingPhase 2
Study of eye injection for cancer that spread to the choroid
This trial tests a new way to deliver treatment directly into the eye (through a thin space near the choroid) for people whose cancer has spread to the eye. It aims to see if this targeted approach can safely shrink the eye tumors.
Palo Alto, 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.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT05997615RecruitingPhase 1
Study of VIR-5500 for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests VIR-5500 (AMX-500), a new targeted treatment, in men with prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to standard therapies. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it may help shrink or slow the cancer.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05939414RecruitingPhase 3
Lutetium prostate cancer treatment for limited PSMA-spread
This Phase 3 trial compares a targeted radiation medicine called lutetium (177Lu) vipivotide tetraxetan versus watchful waiting in people with prostate cancer that has spread to only a few spots. The goal is to see if the treatment can better control the cancer when scans show a small amount of PSMA-positive metastases.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT06525220RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo vs. standard for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (petosemtamab plus pembrolizumab) compared to pembrolizumab alone for people with head and neck cancer that has spread or come back and cannot be cured locally. It may be an option if your cancer has a certain protein (PD-L1) and you haven't had prior cancer treatment for this stage.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06531499RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a radioactive drug for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests an extended treatment with a radioactive drug (177Lu-PSMA-617) to see how the body handles it, how safe it is, and how well it works. It is for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who have not had chemotherapy yet.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT06855277RecruitingPhase 3
AAA817 with hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new combination treatment (AAA817 plus a hormone therapy) against standard care for men with advanced PSMA-positive prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to a previous hormone therapy. It may be an option if you haven't had certain prior treatments.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT05833360Recruiting
Blood test study to match cancer patients to treatment
This study collects a small amount of your blood to analyze cancer signals and sort patients by cancer “size and stage.” The goal is to see whether this blood-based information can help guide cancer care more accurately.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06793215RecruitingPhase 3
Divarasib plus pembrolizumab for KRAS G12C lung cancer
This trial compares a new targeted drug (divarasib) combined with an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) versus standard chemotherapy plus immunotherapy for people with advanced lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. It aims to see if the new combination works better and is safe.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05125016RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for advanced prostate cancer after standard treatments
This early-phase study tests whether REGN4336 is safe and how well it works, by itself or with REGN5678, in adults with advanced prostate cancer. It may help people whose cancer has continued to worsen despite standard prostate cancer medicines.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06661915RecruitingPhase 2
Combination treatment for advanced myeloproliferative neoplasms
This study tests whether adding a new drug called iadademstat to the standard treatment ASTX727 helps people with advanced myeloproliferative neoplasms (blood cancers that cause the bone marrow to make too many cells). The goal is to see if the combination is safe and works better than the standard treatment alone.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05705219Recruiting
3D ultrasound scan to guide treatment decisions in liver cancer
This study tests whether a special 3D ultrasound scan (using contrast) can help support decisions for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. If you have planned new cancer treatment, the scan may add information to help doctors guide care.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06276491RecruitingPhase 1
XmAb541 for advanced solid tumors
This phase 1 trial tests a new drug, XmAb541, for people with advanced solid tumors (ovarian, endometrial, or germ cell tumors) that have not responded to previous treatments. The trial focuses on people whose tumors have a specific protein called CLDN6 and aims to find a safe and effective dose.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 15 years+ - NCT03582124RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Panitumumab dye to help find lung cancer during surgery
This trial tests a special dye drug (panitumumab-IRDye800) that may help surgeons better see lung cancer areas while operating. If it works, it could improve how well cancer tissue is found and removed during planned lung surgery.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 19 years+
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Where these studies are running near San Jose
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- Stanford University · 9 studies
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford · 3 studies
- Stanford Cancer Center · 2 studies
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System · 2 studies
- Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University
- Exai Bio Inc.
- Exelixis Clinical Site #123
- Investigational Site Number: 403
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 San Jose?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 245 recruiting cancer studies with a site near San Jose, 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 San Jose?
- 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 San Jose to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Jose, 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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