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
- NCT05272384RecruitingPhase 1
Testing nivolumab plus ASTX727 for hard-to-treat lymphoma
This Phase 1 study tests whether adding ASTX727 to nivolumab can shrink relapsed or refractory B-cell lymphomas that have come back or did not respond to treatment. It also aims to find a safe dosing plan and see early signs of benefit in certain lymphoma types.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05299710Recruiting
Store ovarian tissue for future fertility in children
This study looks at freezing (cryopreserving) ovarian tissue before certain cancer treatments or surgeries that may affect fertility. It may help preserve the ability to have children later, especially when future fertility is at risk.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 11 years - NCT05309746Recruiting
Save ovarian tissue before cancer treatment
This trial studies freezing (cryopreserving) ovarian tissue before treatment that may permanently affect fertility and hormone production. You might consider it if you are planning surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation soon and want to preserve future options.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 30 years - NCT05363657Recruiting
Registry study for kidney tumor treatment choices
This study is a registry that collects information on how people with localized kidney tumors are treated (either active treatment or watchful waiting). It may help doctors better understand which approaches work best for different patients.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05369429Recruiting
Stress and mood support program for adults with cancer
This trial tests a new online “wellbeing guide” to help manage stress and improve quality of life. It focuses on adults with cancer who also have higher-than-usual depressive symptoms.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05386108RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test abemaciclib plus elacestrant for breast cancer brain spread
This trial studies whether the combination of abemaciclib and elacestrant can slow or shrink ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. It is designed for people whose cancer has progressed despite prior hormone (endocrine) treatment.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05484973Recruiting
Portable scalp cooling to help prevent chemotherapy hair loss
This study tests whether a portable cooling cap system can reduce hair loss for women with breast cancer who are planning certain chemotherapy treatments. It may help you keep more of your hair while you receive chemotherapy.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 21 years+ - NCT05561387RecruitingPhase 3
Drug combinations for newly diagnosed myeloma without transplant
This study compares different combinations of medicines for people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who cannot safely get a stem cell transplant. It aims to find which drug plan works best and is tolerable for people with “frail” or “intermediate fit” health.
Burr Ridge, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT05629494RecruitingPhase 4
Ibuprofen vs PSA blood test for prostate evaluation
This trial studies whether an anti-inflammatory medicine (ibuprofen) changes prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test results to help decide on next diagnostic steps like MRI or biopsy. It may help people with an elevated PSA understand whether follow-up testing is more or less likely to be needed.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80 - NCT05633615RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new drug options after CAR T for aggressive lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding or switching drug treatments after CAR T-cell therapy can improve outcomes for people with certain aggressive lymphomas that have come back or did not respond. It mainly looks at who remains disease-stable/partly improved after CAR T and what treatment approach works best next.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05687123RecruitingPhase 1
Adding sunitinib to Lutathera for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
This early-phase study tests whether adding sunitinib (a targeted pill) to Lutathera (a radioactive treatment) works better for people with advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. It also checks safety, since this combination has not been widely studied yet.
Shiloh, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05855200RecruitingPhase 3
Dostarlimab around surgery for certain untreated colon cancers
This trial studies dostarlimab given around the time of colon cancer surgery for people with untreated, resectable (operable) stage T4N0 or stage III colon cancer that has specific tumor markers. It may help shrink or eliminate the cancer before or after surgery by boosting the immune response.
Naperville, 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.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05893888RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing three investigational drugs for mouth and lung cancers
This trial tests whether PRV111, PRV211, and PRV131 are safe and work better than expected for certain mouth (lip/oral cavity) cancers and lung cancers. It may help by trying a new approach given directly to the tumor and then monitoring how well it shrinks and how safe it is.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–100 - NCT05899608RecruitingPhase 3
Testing ivonescimab as first treatment for metastatic lung cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests ivonescimab as a first-line treatment for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It may help people by improving how well the cancer responds, especially in tumors with PD-L1 activity, but you must meet specific medical and testing requirements.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05977907RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests pembrolizumab and an investigational drug (IO102-103) given before surgery for certain non-bulky head and neck squamous cell cancers. The goal is to shrink the cancer and improve chances of cure by treating it before the operation.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05978141Recruiting
T-cell lymphoma registry study
This study creates a registry for people with certain T-cell or NK-cell lymphomas. It collects health information and tumor samples to learn more about these diseases and improve future treatments.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT05985161RecruitingPhase 2
Selinexor for wilms tumor and other solid tumors
This trial tests a drug called selinexor for children and young adults with certain types of solid tumors (like Wilms tumor, rhabdoid tumors, MPNST, or others with specific genetic changes) that have come back or not responded to standard treatment. Participants take selinexor pills to see if it can shrink or control their cancer.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 1 year+ - NCT06014658RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MBRC-101 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, MBRC-101, that targets a protein called EphA5 found on some cancer cells. It is for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to other treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors.
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.
Effingham, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06057935RecruitingPhase 2
Extra chemotherapy after surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma
This trial tests whether more chemotherapy after surgery can help people with a specific type of abdominal cancer (malignant peritoneal mesothelioma). It is for those who have had all visible tumor removed and have not had chemotherapy before.
Chicago, 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+ - 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+ - 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+
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 Chicago · 9 studies
- Carle Cancer Center · 5 studies
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · 3 studies
- Carle at The Riverfront · 3 studies
- Carle Physician Group-Effingham · 3 studies
- Carle Physician Group-Mattoon/Charleston · 3 studies
- Loyola University Medical Center · 3 studies
- University of Illinois · 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.