Clinical trials · Minnesota
Cancer clinical trials in Minnesota
We’re tracking 557 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Minnesota — 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 Minnesota
- NCT06510374RecruitingPhase 3
Gene therapy vs. observation for intermediate risk bladder cancer
This trial tests a new gene therapy called nadofaragene firadenovec versus just watching and waiting (observation) for people with a specific type of bladder cancer that hasn't grown into the muscle. The goal is to see if the gene therapy can help keep the cancer from coming back.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07075731Recruiting
Cervical and endometrial cancer screening before gender-affirming hysterectomy
This study looks at how to best screen for cervical and endometrial (uterine lining) cancer in transgender and gender-diverse people who have had or plan to have a hysterectomy (surgery to remove the uterus and cervix). It aims to make screening more comfortable and effective for this community.
Minneota, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06765707Enrolling by invitation
Monitoring symptoms to improve medication use in breast cancer
This trial tests if tracking how you feel and reporting your symptoms can help women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer take their hormone-blocking medication more consistently. It may be a good fit if you have been prescribed aromatase inhibitors or similar therapy and have had trouble taking it as directed.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04402788RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Radiation added to immune therapy for extensive small cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding radiation therapy to standard immune therapy (atezolizumab) after initial chemo can help people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer live longer and control the cancer better. You must have a good response (partial response) or stable disease after initial treatment, plus several lab/imaging checks to confirm safety.
Albert Lea, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06217822RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new radiation therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new radioactive drug, 225Ac-PSMA-Trillium, that targets prostate cancer cells. It is for people whose advanced prostate cancer has stopped responding to hormone therapy and may have spread.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07659158Recruiting
Virtual resilience program for advanced cancer patients
This trial tests a virtual group program to help people with advanced cancer build resilience and manage stress. It involves online sessions and modules, and aims to improve coping and quality of life.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06435429RecruitingPhase 3
Zanidatamab vs trastuzumab for HER2+ breast cancer
This study compares a new drug called zanidatamab against trastuzumab (Herceptin), both given with a chemotherapy of your doctor's choice. It is for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread and who have already tried T-DXd treatment.
Coon Rapids, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06764875RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for HER2-positive stomach cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy called rilvegostomig combined with standard chemotherapy and a targeted therapy (trastuzumab deruxtecan) for people with advanced HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has not been treated before.
Burnsville, MinnesotaAges 18 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.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04363164RecruitingPhase 2
Testosterone then enzalutamide to stop prostate cancer spread
This Phase 2 trial tests whether giving testosterone first, then enzalutamide (a prostate cancer hormone-blocking pill), can slow or prevent worsening metastatic prostate cancer. It is designed for men whose cancer progressed despite ongoing hormone-suppression treatment.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–90 - NCT06362252RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
I-DXd plus atezolizumab for first-line extensive SCLC
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (I-DXd and atezolizumab, with or without carboplatin) as your first treatment for extensive stage small cell lung cancer. It has two groups: one for people who haven't started treatment yet, and another for those who've already had 4 cycles of a standard chemo-immunotherapy combination and are stable or better.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06228053RecruitingPhase 2
Study of SX-682 plus enzalutamide for men with advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests whether adding the drug SX-682 to enzalutamide can help men whose prostate cancer has stopped responding to other hormone treatments. You may be eligible if your cancer is growing despite treatment with abiraterone, darolutamide, apalutamide, or enzalutamide.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04633239RecruitingPhase 1
Testing abemaciclib plus olaparib for recurrent ovarian cancer
This Phase 1 trial studies whether adding abemaciclib to olaparib can treat women with recurrent platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. It aims to find a safe dose and see how well the combination can control the cancer.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06531499RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a radioactive drug for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests an extended treatment with a radioactive drug (177Lu-PSMA-617) to see how the body handles it, how safe it is, and how well it works. It is for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who have not had chemotherapy yet.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–100 - NCT05677490RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo options, with or without nivolumab, for HER2-negative stomach cancer
This Phase 3 trial compares two standard chemotherapy regimens for advanced stomach, esophagus, or gastroesophageal junction cancer that is HER2-negative. It also tests whether adding nivolumab (an immune therapy) improves outcomes.
Aitkin, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07124546Recruiting
Acceptance and commitment therapy for cancer distress
This trial tests a type of counseling called acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help people with incurable cancer feel less distressed. It is done in a group over the internet, so you can join from home.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04628767RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Durvalumab plus chemo before surgery for upper tract cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) to chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-grade upper tract urothelial cancer. It compares different treatment approaches based on whether a patient can receive cisplatin chemotherapy.
Burnsville, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06380751RecruitingPhase 3
New targeted therapy for BRCA/PALB2-mutated HR+ breast cancer
This trial tests a new combination of targeted therapies (saruparib plus camizestrant or hormone therapy) against standard treatments for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer. It may be a good option if you have a BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene mutation and have not yet had treatment for your advanced disease.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07324096Recruiting
Screening for pancreatic cancer in people with new diabetes
This study screens people with recent diabetes who are at high risk for pancreatic cancer. It uses a CT scan to find cancer early, when it may be easier to treat.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 50–85 - NCT05673148RecruitingPhase 3
Ablation treatment plus usual therapy for limited metastatic bowel cancer
This study tests whether adding “total ablation” (carefully destroying all visible small tumors using surgery, heat/cold treatment, and/or targeted radiation) to standard chemotherapy improves outcomes for people with limited spread of colorectal cancer. It may help by aiming to eliminate all known metastatic spots while you continue usual cancer treatment.
Bemidji, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06931340RecruitingPhase 3
Adding chemo to hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial is for men with metastatic prostate cancer that has already spread beyond the pelvis. It tests whether adding a chemotherapy drug (docetaxel) to the usual hormone therapy plus apalutamide can help control the cancer better than hormone therapy alone.
Bemidji, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06790693RecruitingPhase 3
Inavolisib plus hormone therapy for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy, inavolisib, combined with standard hormone therapy and a CDK4/6 inhibitor for people with a specific genetic mutation (PIK3CA) in their hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer that has not been treated before. It compares this combination to a placebo plus the same standard treatments.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07215910RecruitingPhase 3
Testing vorasidenib with temozolomide after radiation for advanced brain cancer
This trial tests whether adding the targeted drug vorasidenib to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) after radiation helps people with a specific type of advanced brain cancer called IDH-mutant astrocytoma. It is for patients who have not had previous treatments like chemotherapy or radiation and whose tumors have certain genetic features.
Saint Paul, MinnesotaAges 12 years+ - NCT07293247RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted radiation after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if targeted radiation after surgery can help people with non-small cell lung cancer who still have cancer in their lymph nodes after chemotherapy. Participants will have had surgery and chemotherapy before starting radiation.
Bemidji, MinnesotaAges 18 years+
Cancer trials by city in Minnesota
Where these studies are running in Minnesota
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- Mayo Clinic · 11 studies
- Sanford Joe Lueken Cancer Center · 5 studies
- University of Minnesota · 5 studies
- Regions Hospital · 4 studies
- Abbott-Northwestern Hospital · 3 studies
- Coborn Cancer Center at Saint Cloud Hospital · 3 studies
- Mercy Hospital · 3 studies
- Park Nicollet Clinic - Saint Louis Park · 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 Minnesota?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 557 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Minnesota, 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 Minnesota?
- 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 Minnesota to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Minnesota, 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 Minnesota 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.