Clinical trials · Illinois
Cancer clinical trials in Illinois
We’re tracking 679 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Illinois — 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 in Illinois
- NCT07290621RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab with standard treatment for HPV-positive throat cancer
This study tests adding a new immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) to standard chemo for HPV-positive throat cancer. It aims to see if this combination works better than chemo alone for patients whose cancer has spread to nodes but not to other parts of the body.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07293247RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted radiation after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if targeted radiation after surgery can help people with non-small cell lung cancer who still have cancer in their lymph nodes after chemotherapy. Participants will have had surgery and chemotherapy before starting radiation.
Bloomington, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07284849RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug combo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding an experimental drug (INCA33890) to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab helps people with a certain type of advanced colorectal cancer. It is for those whose cancer has spread and has not been treated yet with systemic therapy.
Carterville, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07278336RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new drug called ABBV901, given alone or with other anticancer drugs, for people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. The goal is to see how well it works and how it affects the body.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07271355RecruitingPhase 3
Pressurized chemo spray for appendix or colorectal cancer spread in abdomen
This trial tests a new way to deliver chemotherapy directly into the abdomen as a pressurized spray, using a drug called mitomycin. It is for people with appendix or colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen and cannot be removed by surgery.
Zion, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07232602RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combinations for advanced bladder cancer
This study tests adding new treatments to a standard therapy (enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab) for people with advanced bladder cancer that hasn't been treated before. It aims to find out if these combinations are safe and work better.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07227012RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new medicine, PF-08634404, alone or with other treatments for adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It is for people who have not had prior systemic therapy and have good liver function.
Shiloh, IllinoisAges 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07228832RecruitingPhase 3
Study of two drugs with chemo for advanced colorectal cancer
This clinical trial tests a new drug, ivonescimab, against an approved drug, bevacizumab. Both are given with standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not been treated yet with chemo or other drugs.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07213674RecruitingPhase 3
A study of xaluritamig plus abiraterone for prostate cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs (xaluritamig plus abiraterone) for men with a type of advanced prostate cancer that is no longer responding to hormone therapy but has not yet been treated with chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination works better than the standard options your doctor might choose.
Zion, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07218809RecruitingPhase 3
Comparison of AZD5335 vs standard treatments for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new drug, AZD5335, against standard treatments (mirvetuximab soravtansine or chemotherapy) for women with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. It aims to see if AZD5335 works better based on the level of a protein called FRα on your tumor cells.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07221253RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Rilvegostomig or Durvalumab plus chemo for biliary tract cancer
This trial tests two immunotherapy drugs (rilvegostomig or durvalumab) combined with standard chemotherapy for people with bile duct or gallbladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It aims to see if these combinations work better than chemo alone.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07215910RecruitingPhase 3
Testing vorasidenib with temozolomide after radiation for advanced brain cancer
This trial tests whether adding the targeted drug vorasidenib to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) after radiation helps people with a specific type of advanced brain cancer called IDH-mutant astrocytoma. It is for patients who have not had previous treatments like chemotherapy or radiation and whose tumors have certain genetic features.
Bloomington, IllinoisAges 12 years+ - NCT07206225RecruitingPhase 1
Study of PF-08052667 in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
This trial tests a new study medicine called PF-08052667 for people with a certain type of bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the muscle. It's for those who have already tried BCG treatment and can't or won't have their bladder removed.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07198074RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Avastin added to chemo plus Keytruda for certain endometrial cancer
This study tests adding Avastin (bevacizumab) to the standard combination of chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) plus immunotherapy (Keytruda) for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer with a specific genetic makeup (pMMR and TP53 mutation). The goal is to see if adding Avastin helps shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07179315RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy Study for HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancer
This trial compares two different immunotherapy approaches for people with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer who have completed initial treatment like surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. The goal is to see which option works better to keep the cancer from coming back, and eligibility is determined by a special blood test that detects HPV DNA.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07174388Recruiting
Study comparing treatments for advanced lung cancer using medical records
This trial does not test a new drug. It looks at existing medical records to compare how well different treatments work for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. You may be eligible if your cancer is advanced and you are not in another clinical trial.
Barrington, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07169734RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
ALE.P03 for advanced CLDN1-positive solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, ALE.P03, for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a certain protein (CLDN1). The drug is given alone (monotherapy) to see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07174336RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Tersolisib with other treatments for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new study drug called Tersolisib combined with other anti-cancer treatments for people with advanced breast cancer that has a specific gene change (PIK3CA). The goal is to see if the combination can help shrink or slow the cancer.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07140016RecruitingPhase 1
Study of gilteritinib for advanced ALK-positive lung cancer
This trial tests an oral drug called gilteritinib for people with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer that has progressed after prior ALK inhibitor treatment. It aims to see if gilteritinib can help when other treatments have stopped working.
Peoria, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07144280RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new drug vs docetaxel for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new experimental drug called PF-08046054/SGN-PDL1V against a standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) for people with a type of advanced lung cancer that has PD-L1 protein on at least 1% of tumor cells and has progressed after prior treatments. The goal is to see if the new drug works better or has fewer side effects.
Peru, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07129993RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of datopotamab deruxtecan with chemo for advanced bladder cancer
This trial is testing a new drug combination for advanced bladder cancer that has grown despite previous treatment. It pairs a targeted therapy (datopotamab deruxtecan) with chemotherapy, and the goal is to see if it can slow down or stop the cancer better than standard chemo alone.
Effingham, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07100080RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New drug vs chemotherapy for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called izalontamab brengitecan (BMS-986507) against standard chemotherapy (platinum plus pemetrexed) for people with a specific type of lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation and has stopped responding to newer targeted pills.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07100106RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GDC-4198 alone or with giredestrant for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new treatment (GDC-4198) alone or with another drug (giredestrant) compared to a standard combination (abemaciclib and giredestrant) for people with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has progressed after previous treatments.
Zion, IllinoisAges 18 years+
Cancer trials by city in Illinois
Where these studies are running in Illinois
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- NorthShore University HealthSystem-Evanston Hospital · 4 studies
- Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois - Decatur · 3 studies
- City of Hope Chicago · 3 studies
- Illinois CancerCare - Washington · 3 studies
- Illinois CancerCare-Bloomington · 3 studies
- Illinois CancerCare-Ottawa Clinic · 3 studies
- Illinois CancerCare-Pekin · 3 studies
- Illinois CancerCare-Peru · 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.
Cancer trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there cancer clinical trials in Illinois?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 679 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Illinois, 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 in Illinois?
- 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 Illinois to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Illinois, 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.
Not the right time?
New cancer studies open in Illinois regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.