Clinical trials · Maryland
Cancer clinical trials in Maryland
We’re tracking 707 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Maryland — 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 Maryland
- NCT05398783Recruiting
Study of how metabolism and body composition change over time
This natural history study follows people to understand how metabolism and body composition vary in health and disease. It may help researchers better measure metabolic changes and understand who is at risk as health and treatments change.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–99 - NCT05389423RecruitingPhase 1
Pomalidomide plus chemotherapy for HIV-related lymphoma
This Phase 1 study tests whether a combination of pomalidomide and a dose-adjusted chemotherapy plan (EPOCH), with or without rituximab, can treat certain aggressive B-cell lymphomas in people living with HIV. It aims to find a safe dosing approach and see how well the treatment works for specific lymphoma types or high risk of spread to the brain.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT05361811Recruiting
Therapy coaching for parents of children with rare genetic syndromes
This trial tests an “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” program for parents or legal guardians who feel moderate parenting stress. It aims to help caregivers cope in healthier ways and may also improve how they manage stress while supporting their child.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05327023RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Donor immune cells after stem cell transplant for high-risk blood cancer
This trial uses donor immune cells (lymphocytes) after a stem cell transplant to help fight any remaining cancer in people with high-risk blood cancers. It aims to lower the chance of the cancer coming back.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 12–120 - NCT05333458RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab plus selinexor for advanced alveolar soft tissue sarcoma
This Phase 2 trial tests whether combining atezolizumab with selinexor can slow or shrink advanced alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) in people age 12 and older. It may help by improving the immune system’s ability to fight the cancer and stopping cancer cell growth signals.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 12 years+ - NCT05317858RecruitingPhase 3
Open the brain’s blood barrier to treat lung cancer brain spots
This trial tests whether using focused ultrasound to temporarily open the brain’s blood barrier—plus standard immune therapy—can better treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to the brain. It aims to help medicines reach the brain tumor spots more effectively, while still using the usual lung cancer treatment.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05335928RecruitingPhase 3
Abatacept for immune-therapy heart inflammation in hospitalized adults
This Phase 3 trial tests abatacept to treat myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) caused by immune checkpoint cancer medicines. It may help patients recover faster and safely manage this serious side effect while they are in the hospital.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05237986Recruiting
Study brain and thinking effects after CAR T therapy in youth
This study looks at how CAR T-cell treatment affects thinking, learning, and day-to-day brain function in children and young adults with certain blood cancers. You (and a caregiver) may complete online testing so researchers can track these changes over time and whether support is needed.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5 years+ - NCT05237934Recruiting
Study collects tissue samples and tracks neuroendocrine tumors
This study looks at neuroendocrine tumors by collecting tissue (when available) and tracking how the disease behaves over time. It may help researchers better understand these cancers, including rare cases of adrenocortical cancer.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT05232916RecruitingPhase 3
Vaccine for HER2-positive breast cancer after standard treatment
This trial tests a vaccine (GLSI-100) that may help prevent the return of HER2-positive breast cancer. It is given to patients who still had cancer cells after initial treatment with trastuzumab, or who had stage III disease and achieved a complete response.
Annapolis, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05236114Recruiting
Study of blood and tumor tests for lung cancer treatment
This study looks at how tumor and blood biomarker results can guide treatment for people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Depending on the cancer stage, it may follow standard-of-care treatment plans around surgery or first-line immunotherapy.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05155033RecruitingPhase 2
A trial of PD-1 plus aldesleukin for melanoma or kidney cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether combining anti–PD-1 treatment with aldesleukin can shrink or control metastatic melanoma or metastatic kidney (renal cell) cancer. It is mainly for people who have either not had anti–PD-1 before, or whose cancer did not respond to prior anti–PD-1 treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT05193305Recruiting
Study collects samples during routine endoscopy to detect cancer early
This study follows adults who are having an endoscopy (a camera exam of the inside of the body) for routine care. It tests whether regular blood samples and questionnaires can help detect cancer earlier in people who do not currently have cancer.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05174169RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Adjuvant colon chemotherapy guided by tumor DNA results
This trial tests whether treatment for colon cancer after surgery can be guided by a blood test that looks for leftover cancer signals (ctDNA). It may help some people choose stronger or different chemo based on whether ctDNA is found after surgery.
Largo, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05083754RecruitingPhase 1
New glioblastoma trial testing immune drug plus radiation
This Phase 1 study tests whether adding an immune therapy called retifanlimab to radiation (and a chemotherapy medicine called temozolomide, in some parts of the study) is safe and helpful for newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients after surgery with carmustine wafers. It aims to see how well this combination controls the cancer and what side effects are expected.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05027945RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell transplant for people with VEXAS syndrome
This Phase 2 trial tests whether an allogeneic stem cell transplant (from a donor) can treat VEXAS syndrome. It may help calm the body’s overactive inflammation and improve symptoms in eligible adults.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–75 - NCT04968288Recruiting
Study of the natural course of KSHV-related Castleman disease
This study looks at how KSHV-associated multicentric Castleman disease naturally progresses over time, without necessarily testing a new treatment. It may help doctors better understand the disease and what changes to watch for, which could guide future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04959175RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lower-dose transplant drug for older or frail patients with blood cancer
This study tests whether a lower dose of a drug used after bone marrow transplant can reduce side effects while still preventing graft-versus-host disease (a condition where donor cells attack the patient's body). It is for older patients or those who are not healthy enough for a standard, stronger conditioning regimen.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 12–85 - NCT04941274RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Abemaciclib for Kaposi sarcoma in people with or without HIV
This Phase 1/2 study tests the medicine abemaciclib to shrink Kaposi sarcoma (KS) lesions and control the disease. It includes both people with HIV and people without HIV, and may help when KS has not responded well to prior treatment or when certain KS stages are present.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT04969926Recruiting
Study of parathyroid problems in children and adults
This is an observational study that follows people who have or may develop parathyroid-related conditions. The goal is to better understand how these problems change over time and what patterns show up, which can help improve future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 6 months–100 years - NCT04945317Enrolling by invitation
ROSE to improve lung cancer marker testing with a breathing scope
This trial studies a quick scan method (called ROSE) during bronchoscopy to help doctors get the right lung cancer tissue and test cancer markers more accurately. If you are being evaluated for non-small cell lung cancer, the study may improve how well and how fast your samples can be tested.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04988074RecruitingPhase 2
Test cemiplimab for HPV-positive throat cancer using tumor biomarkers
This Phase 2 trial studies whether cemiplimab (with or without chemotherapy first) can improve treatment for HPV-positive oropharynx throat cancer. It also uses lab “biomarkers” to help guide which treatment you get next.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04871542Recruiting
Predicting risk of immune therapy side effects
This study tries to predict who is more likely to get serious side effects from immune checkpoint medicines used for solid tumors. You may help researchers by answering questionnaires before treatment and during follow-up, and by possibly storing sample specimens.
Westminster, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04902443RecruitingPhase 1
Pomalidomide and nivolumab for virus-related cancers
This trial tests two drugs (pomalidomide and nivolumab) in people with cancers caused by viruses. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or control tumors that haven't responded to standard therapies.
Bethesda, 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 · 13 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 5 studies
- Sinai Hospital of Baltimore · 2 studies
- University of Maryland · 2 studies
- William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center · 2 studies
- Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
- Christiana Care - Union Hospital
- Frederick Health - James M Stockman Cancer Institute
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 707 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.