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, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Illinois
- NCT06116682RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted treatment for MET-positive advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a targeted therapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have extra copies of the MET gene. It's for those whose cancer has progressed after at least one prior treatment.
Aurora, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT00898131Recruiting
Donate tissue samples during breast cancer surgery for future research
This study collects small tissue samples from women having surgery for breast cancer. The samples are stored to help researchers learn more and develop better treatments in the future.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT06103864RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Dato-DXd with or without durvalumab for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial is testing whether a new drug combination (Dato-DXd with or without durvalumab) works better than standard chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab for people with a certain type of advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has a protein called PD-L1. The study aims to find a more effective treatment option for this specific group.
Decatur, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06095505RecruitingPhase 2
Alisertib for extensive stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called alisertib for people with small cell lung cancer that has spread. It is for those who have already tried standard treatments (chemotherapy and immunotherapy) and need another option.
Niles, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06084078Recruiting
Rural Illinois lung cancer screening study
This study aims to improve lung cancer screening for people in rural Illinois who have a history of heavy smoking. It tests a program to help more people get screened and catch cancer early.
Springfield, IllinoisAges 50–80 - NCT06084234RecruitingPhase 4
National liver cancer screening trial
This trial is testing a new way to screen for liver cancer in people with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B. It aims to find cancer earlier so it can be treated more effectively.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–85 - NCT06085742RecruitingPhase 2
CMC chemotherapy for early stage breast cancer
This trial tests a chemotherapy combination (CMC) for people with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have a high risk of recurrence. It aims to understand if this oral regimen is effective and tolerable.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06056830RecruitingPhase 3
PET scan for high-risk prostate cancer before surgery
This trial uses a special PET scan to find prostate cancer cells before surgery. It may help doctors see where the cancer is located and if it has spread.
Glenview, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06079671RecruitingPhase 3
Volrustomig for high-risk locally advanced cervical cancer
This trial tests a new medicine called volrustomig for women with locally advanced cervical cancer that has not spread. It is given along with standard chemoradiation and aims to improve outcomes.
Melrose Park, IllinoisAges 15 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.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06055439RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T cell therapy for GI cancers
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CAR T cells that target a protein (CDH17) found on certain stomach, colon, and rectal cancers. It's designed for people whose cancer has spread and has been treated before.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–85 - NCT06029270RecruitingPhase 2
Adding relatlimab to standard immunotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new drug called relatlimab to the usual immunotherapy (nivolumab) helps people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has returned or spread. You will get standard chemotherapy plus nivolumab first, then if it works, you may be randomly assigned to get nivolumab alone or with relatlimab.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06015880RecruitingPhase 1
Combination drug therapy for relapsed or resistant large B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (mosunetuzumab, polatuzumab vedotin, and lenalidomide) for people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (a type of blood cancer) that has come back or not responded to previous treatment. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06022822RecruitingPhase 2
Urolithin A supplement before prostate cancer surgery
This trial tests whether taking a supplement called urolithin A for a few weeks before prostate removal surgery can help. The supplement comes from pomegranates and may slow cancer growth. You may qualify if you have prostate cancer, are planning surgery within 3-6 weeks, and have not had prior treatment like hormone therapy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05987241RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Using a blood test to guide immunotherapy after bladder/kidney cancer surgery
This study tests whether a blood test that detects tumor DNA can help guide the use of immunotherapy (nivolumab with or without relatlimab) after surgery for urothelial cancer. The goal is to see if starting immunotherapy based on the blood test results can prevent the cancer from coming back.
Barrington, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - 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.
Zion, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05950464RecruitingPhase 1
Dose study of two targeted drugs for recurrent ovarian cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests different doses of two study drugs (M1774 and ZEN-3694) for recurrent ovarian cancer and some recurrent endometrial cancers. It aims to find a safe dose and see how well the treatment works, especially in cancers with certain tumor features.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05943210Recruiting
Molecular testing of rectal cancer after short-course radiation
This study looks at molecular (tumor biology) features of rectal cancer in people receiving standard short-course radiation. Your tissue and/or samples may be used to better understand the cancer and how it responds to treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–90 - NCT05951179RecruitingPhase 2
Bladder instillation study for high-grade non–muscle-invasive cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests TARA-002 given directly into the bladder to treat high-grade non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer with active disease. It may help patients who have not previously responded to, or have not received, BCG treatment in the recent past.
Lake Barrington, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05920356RecruitingPhase 3
Tested KRAS-targeted sotorasib plus chemo vs pembrolizumab plus chemo
This Phase 3 trial tests whether sotorasib plus standard chemotherapy works better than pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) plus standard chemotherapy as first treatment for certain advanced lung cancers. It may help people whose tumors have a KRAS G12C mutation and that do not show PD-L1 on testing.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–100 - 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05896839RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy with prednisone and sirolimus for transplant skin cancer
This early-phase study tests whether adding immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) to prednisone and sirolimus can control advanced skin cancers in people with kidney transplants. It aims to see how well the treatment works and how safe it is for transplant recipients.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05898594Recruiting
Lung cancer screening for high-risk Black adults
This study is designed to help Black adults at higher risk get lung cancer screening. It checks whether a screening approach can catch lung problems early and connect people to the right next steps.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50–80 - 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.
Moline, IllinoisAges 18–60
Cancer trials by city in Illinois
Where these studies are running in Illinois
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- Northwestern University · 8 studies
- Carle at The Riverfront · 4 studies
- Carle Foundation Hospital · 4 studies
- Carle Physician Group-Effingham · 4 studies
- Carle Physician Group-Mattoon/Charleston · 4 studies
- Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Delnor · 4 studies
- Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Kishwaukee · 4 studies
- Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Warrenville · 4 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.