Clinical trials · Illinois
Cancer clinical trials in Illinois
We’re tracking 679 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Illinois — including Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Illinois
- NCT06310759Recruiting
Testing urine DNA for bladder cancer detection
This trial looks at whether a large urine sample can detect bladder cancer DNA. It may help diagnose cancer without needing a cystoscopy. You can join if you are about to have a cystoscopy to check for bladder cancer.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–100 - NCT06279013Recruiting
Phone check-ins to manage symptoms during oral cancer treatment
This study tests two ways of using telephone check-ins to help people manage side effects and emotional distress while taking oral anti-cancer pills at home. If you are starting or recently started an oral anti-cancer drug, you may be able to join.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06262516Recruiting
Lymph node removal during kidney/ureter cancer surgery
This study looks at whether removing nearby lymph nodes during standard kidney/ureter removal surgery helps people with upper tract urothelial carcinoma. You will be placed into one of two groups – one gets the usual surgery alone, the other gets surgery plus lymph node removal.
Springfield, IllinoisAges 19 years+ - NCT06271291Recruiting
Pancreatic Cancer Detection Study for High-Risk People
This study looks for people at high risk for pancreatic cancer, either because of family history, certain genetic mutations, or concerning pancreatic cysts. Researchers want to follow you over time to find cancer early, when it's easier to treat.
Peoria, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06252753Recruiting
Observational study of durvalumab for liver and bile duct cancer
This study looks at how well durvalumab (Imfinzi) works for people with liver or bile duct cancer. It follows your treatment as part of regular care to gather more information.
Evergreen Park, IllinoisAges 18–130 - NCT06257693RecruitingPhase 1
Prostate cancer implant trial before prostate removal surgery
This trial tests a new enzalutamide implant (Enolen) placed in the prostate before surgery to see if it helps treat early prostate cancer. It is for men who are already planning to have their prostate removed.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 21 years+ - NCT06216301RecruitingPhase 3
Electric fields with immunotherapy and chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests adding a device that delivers electric fields (Tumor Treating Fields) to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has not been treated before. It may help slow tumor growth.
Barrington, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06207032Recruiting
Cancer biobank registry study
This study collects blood samples and health information from people diagnosed with cancer to build a research database. It may help future patients by enabling better understanding and treatment of cancer.
Carterville, IllinoisAges 18–99 - NCT06196008Recruiting
Exercise coaching for older adults having lung cancer surgery and their caregivers
This study tests if a telephone-based physical activity coach helps older adults (65+) recover better after lung cancer surgery compared to self-monitored activity. Caregivers can also join to learn how to support their loved one and improve their own well-being.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 30 years - NCT06169371RecruitingPhase 4
Abemaciclib dose escalation for early breast cancer
This study tests whether women with early-stage HR+/HER2- breast cancer can safely take a higher dose of the drug abemaciclib (Verzenio) after surgery. The goal is to keep the treatment as strong as possible while managing side effects.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06171269Recruiting
MRI-guided radiation dose reduction for prostate cancer
This trial tests whether using MRI scans to guide radiation can allow lower doses to the healthy parts of the prostate, potentially reducing side effects. It is for men with intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer that can be seen on MRI and has not spread.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06136624RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new drug to standard hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new pill, opevesostat, against other hormone treatments for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after previous therapies. It aims to see which approach works better.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06144229Enrolling by invitation
HPV Vaccine in Women with HIV
This study looks at how well the HPV vaccine works in women living with HIV and whether it helps make cervical cancer screening more accurate. If you are a woman with HIV between 21 and 40 years old and already part of certain other HIV studies, you may be able to join.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 21–40 - NCT06126276RecruitingPhase 2
Testing neratinib with or without palbociclib for HER2+ solid tumors
This trial tests two targeted drugs—neratinib alone or with palbociclib—for people with HER2-positive solid tumors (other than breast cancer) that have returned or not gone away. The goal is to see if blocking HER2 and CDK4/6 can shrink or slow the tumor.
Carterville, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06124157RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted therapy plus chemo for children with Ph+ or Ph-like B-ALL
This trial tests if adding a targeted drug (dasatinib or imatinib) to a chemotherapy combination with blinatumomab works better for children and young adults with a specific genetic form of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The goal is to see if this approach can improve treatment outcomes for patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive or ABL-class Ph-like B-ALL.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 1 year–46 years - NCT06119581RecruitingPhase 3
Oloromosib with Immunotherapy as First Treatment for KRAS G12C Lung Cancer
This trial tests a new targeted pill (olomorasib) combined with immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and possibly chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a KRAS G12C mutation and has not been treated before.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06121180RecruitingPhase 2
Cemiplimab plus ziv-aflibercept for metastatic uveal melanoma
This trial tests two drugs, cemiplimab and ziv-aflibercept, together for people whose uveal melanoma has spread. It may be an option if previous treatments have stopped working or you haven't had treatment yet.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05890352RecruitingPhase 2
Add new medicines to standard treatment for returning lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding tafasitamab, lenalidomide, tazemetostat, and zanubrutinib (along with standard lymphoma treatment) can improve outcomes in people whose large B-cell lymphoma has returned or not responded. It may help control disease more effectively and improve response duration for eligible patients.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06084338RecruitingPhase 2
Focused Radiation Therapy Without Hormone Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer
This trial tests whether giving focused radiation to many cancer spots (SBRT) can work without using testosterone-blocking hormone therapy. It is for men whose prostate cancer has spread and is no longer responding to low testosterone, and who have already tried one of the newer hormone drugs.
Hines, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06064097RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab plus chemo for young people with nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests combining the immunotherapy drug nivolumab with standard chemotherapy to treat newly diagnosed nasopharyngeal cancer in children and young adults. The goal is to see if adding this immune-boosting medicine can help shrink tumors and prevent the cancer from coming back.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 21 years - NCT04792684Recruiting
Collecting colon samples from adults with colon findings
This study collects body samples to help evaluate tests for people with suspected or newly diagnosed colorectal conditions, often around the time of colonoscopy or surgery. Depending on the arm, you may be asked to have a colonoscopy soon or to provide samples before planned surgery.
Springfield, IllinoisAges 45–84 - NCT06057935RecruitingPhase 2
Extra chemotherapy after surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma
This trial tests whether adding more chemotherapy directly into the belly after surgery can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of peritoneal mesothelioma. It may help reduce the chance of the cancer coming back.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06022939RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing chemo plus stem cell transplant to chemo alone for AL amyloidosis
This study tests whether adding a stem cell transplant to standard chemotherapy (Dara-VCD) works better than chemotherapy alone for people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis. It aims to find the best way to control the disease and improve outcomes.
Urbana, 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.
- University of Illinois · 6 studies
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · 4 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
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine · 4 studies
- University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center · 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.