Clinical trials · Maryland
Cancer clinical trials in Maryland
We’re tracking 710 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Maryland — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Maryland
- 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Any age - NCT05588154Recruiting
Donate blood and other samples to study blood cancers
This study asks healthy adults to provide blood, bone marrow (if needed), skin, saliva, and stool samples. Scientists use these samples to compare patterns related to myeloid (bone-marrow) blood cancers, which may help future research and tests.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05663502Recruiting
Donate blood and tissue samples for HIV-related cancer research
This study collects blood and tissue samples to help researchers learn more about cancers related to HIV/AIDS. You may be able to join if you’re 18+ and have HIV and a cancer diagnosis, or (if HIV-negative) a certain cancer that is closely linked to AIDS-related cancers.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05665361RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing palbociclib plus sasanlimab for advanced kidney cancers
This study tests a combination of two medicines—palbociclib and sasanlimab—in people with advanced clear cell or papillary kidney cancer. It’s mainly designed to check safety (and early signs of how well the treatment may work) in these cancer types.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05675930RecruitingPhase 2
Light therapy for mouth GVHD after a stem cell transplant
This Phase 2 study tests a special light treatment (photobiomodulation) to improve oral graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. It may help people whose mouth symptoms have not improved with at least one prior treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4 years+ - NCT05687149Recruiting
Study of mouth and throat cancer patterns in Fanconi anemia
This study looks at how squamous cell carcinoma (a type of cancer) naturally develops over time in people with Fanconi anemia. It may help doctors better recognize warning signs and plan care in the future.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–90 - NCT05697406RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Uses MRI to study tumors in people with cancer
This early study tests how well MRI (a type of scan) can help measure a substance related to tumors. If you already have cancer and are able to have an MRI scan, you may be able to take part.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–88 - NCT05733598RecruitingPhase 2
RP2 plus standard treatment for advanced liver or bile cancers
This Phase 2 trial studies whether RP2, added to standard second-line treatment, can improve outcomes for people with advanced liver cancer or bile duct/gallbladder cancer. It may help by training the immune system to better attack the cancer after the cancer has already grown despite prior treatment.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05792722Recruiting
Testing a prostate-sparing bladder surgery for bladder cancer
This trial studies whether a “prostate-sparing” radical cystectomy is safe and effective for bladder cancer patients who are having surgery. It aims to see if this approach can treat bladder cancer while reducing prostate-related side effects.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 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.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05907759RecruitingPhase 2
Daratumumab treatment for certain relapsed blood cancers
This Phase 2 trial studies daratumumab (an antibody medicine) for adults whose rare lymph node/immune-related cancers have come back or did not respond to treatment. It may help shrink disease and improve symptoms, including for people living with HIV when their virus is well controlled.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 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.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06027086RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination drug therapy for advanced fibrolamellar carcinoma
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs—DRP-104 and durvalumab—to see if they can shrink or slow advanced fibrolamellar carcinoma, a rare liver cancer. It is for patients whose cancer has gotten worse even after immunotherapy treatment.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12 years+ - NCT06041516RecruitingPhase 1
New drug ADCT-701 for neuroendocrine and nerve tumors
This trial tests a new drug called ADCT-701 for people with certain rare cancers (neuroendocrine tumors, adrenal cancer, or a type of nerve tumor) that have come back or spread. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate, which works like a targeted missile to kill cancer cells while trying to spare healthy ones.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06052618RecruitingPhase 2
Pacritinib for KSHV-associated Castleman disease and KICS
This study tests a drug called pacritinib for people with KSHV-associated multicentric Castleman disease (MCD) or KSHV-associated inflammatory cytokine syndrome (KICS). It aims to see if the drug can help control symptoms and inflammation caused by these conditions.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06090669RecruitingPhase 1
Trial of imatinib for people with RUNX1 deficiency
This trial tests if imatinib can help people with a genetic condition called RUNX1 deficiency, which causes bleeding problems. It aims to increase the activity of the RUNX1 gene to improve blood clotting.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06161545RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether giving a combination of immunotherapy drugs (pembrolizumab, N-803, and possibly PD-L1 t-haNK cells) before surgery can help treat head and neck cancer that has not been treated yet. It is for people whose cancer is p16-negative (a specific marker) and is at an intermediate or high risk of coming back.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06171750RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ANK-101 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, ANK-101, injected directly into tumors to help fight advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be treated with standard therapies. It may be an option if you have a tumor that can be reached for injection.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06176989RecruitingPhase 2
Enasidenib for IDH2-mutated sinonasal and skull base tumors
This trial tests an oral targeted therapy called enasidenib for people with rare head and neck cancers that have an IDH2 gene mutation. The goal is to see if this drug can shrink or slow the growth of these tumors.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06190730Recruiting
Remote symptom collection for better recovery after surgery
This trial uses a phone or computer app to track your symptoms after gastrointestinal tumor surgery. It aims to improve your recovery by keeping your care team informed remotely.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 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.
Frederick, MarylandAges 18–99
Cancer trials by city in Maryland
Where these studies are running in Maryland
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 10 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 3 studies
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins · 2 studies
- University of Maryland Medical Center · 2 studies
- Frederick Health Regional System
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center
- GSK Investigational Site
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
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 Maryland?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 710 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Maryland, 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 Maryland?
- 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 Maryland to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Maryland, 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 Maryland 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.