Clinical trials · Minnesota
Cancer clinical trials in Minnesota
We’re tracking 556 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Minnesota — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Minnesota
- NCT07008638RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of bortezomib plus CPX-351 for newly diagnosed TP53-mutated AML
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs (bortezomib and CPX-351) for people newly diagnosed with a specific type of AML that has a TP53 gene change. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and works better than standard treatment.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07154706RecruitingPhase 3
Taletrectinib vs placebo after surgery for ROS1-positive lung cancer
This trial tests whether taletrectinib (a targeted pill) can help prevent lung cancer from coming back after surgery in people whose tumors have a ROS1 gene change. You would take either taletrectinib or a placebo (inactive pill) for about a year after surgery.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07166406RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy with or without targeted radiation for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests whether adding a precise, targeted form of radiation (called SBRT) to standard immunotherapy (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) can help people with advanced liver cancer that has spread to the blood vessels or outside the liver. You may be asked to participate in one of two treatment groups to see which approach works better.
Brainerd, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07207564Recruiting
Improving breast cancer risk with pathology, radiology, and genetics
This study looks at tissue, imaging, and genetic information from women who had a non-cancerous breast biopsy to better understand breast cancer risk. It may help improve how we predict and prevent breast cancer in the future.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–100 - NCT07224464Recruiting
Sarah Nanotechnology System for advanced solid tumors using heat therapy
This trial tests a new nanotechnology system that uses controlled heat to treat advanced solid tumors in the chest or abdomen that have not responded to standard treatments. It may be an option if you have few remaining choices and want to explore a novel approach.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07226856RecruitingPhase 2
New combo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug (BMS-986340) plus standard chemo for people whose pancreatic cancer has spread or come back. The goal is to see if this combination works better.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07226843RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for adults with certain blood cancers
This trial tests a new drug, LY4584180, for adults with several types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma who have already had at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can help shrink tumors and stop the cancer from growing.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07227324Recruiting
Cannabis use registry for cancer patients
This study is a registry that collects information from people with cancer who use cannabis. It aims to better understand how cannabis affects cancer symptoms and improve care.
Saint Louis Park, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04925089Recruiting
Testing biomarkers in localized soft tissue cancer before surgery
This study looks at lab biomarkers (signs in tumor tissue) in people with localized leiomyosarcoma. It also requires treatment with chemotherapy before surgery to see if the information from tumor samples can help guide care.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT02560883Recruiting
Hairy cell leukemia patient data registry
This registry collects information about people with classic and variant hairy cell leukemia. It helps doctors learn from real-world patient data and may improve future care.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07291037RecruitingPhase 3
Study of datopotamab deruxtecan vs docetaxel for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, datopotamab deruxtecan, against a standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) for people with advanced non-squamous lung cancer that has gotten worse after previous treatment. It is for those who do not have certain genetic changes (like EGFR, ALK, or ROS1) and whose tumors have a protein called TROP2.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07379138Recruiting
Talk therapy for distress in advanced melanoma
This study is testing whether a type of talk therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) can help improve quality of life, including mental health, for people recently diagnosed with advanced melanoma. It is designed to understand and reduce cancer-related distress.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT01451502Recruiting
Study uses donor cord blood to restore blood cell production
This study tests giving you donated umbilical cord blood through an IV to help your body rebuild blood-forming cells after chemotherapy. It may help people who need a stem-cell “reset” using a specific type of cord blood unit that meets strict matching and safety rules.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT01166009Recruiting
CIBMTR research database for transplant and bone marrow injury patients
This study collects health and treatment information in a large research database. It may help researchers better understand outcomes after blood stem cell transplants or bone marrow injury from treatment like radiation.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT02605421RecruitingPhase 2
High-risk neuroblastoma stem cell treatment after initial response
This Phase 2 study tests intensive treatment (high-dose “consolidation”) followed by rescue with your own stem cells for high-risk neuroblastoma. It may help patients keep the cancer from coming back after it has improved or stabilized from initial chemotherapy.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Up to 30 years - NCT02402244Recruiting
Caring registry study for children and young people with cancer
This study keeps a careful record of children, teens, and young adults with cancer (and some related growths) and may follow them over time. It helps researchers better track outcomes and future contact so care can improve.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Up to 25 years - NCT02579967RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell transplant for primary immune system disorders
This study tests whether an allogeneic stem cell (bone marrow) transplant can correct an inherited immune problem in people with severe primary immunodeficiencies. It may help reduce life-threatening infections and improve quality of life, depending on your overall health and donor match.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 4–75 - NCT02660645Recruiting
Blue light bladder scan for suspected bladder cancer
This trial uses a special blue-light camera during a bladder procedure to help doctors better see non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It may help find cancer spots more clearly so they can be treated sooner.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT03314974RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell transplant study for blood cancers
This Phase 2 study tests a strong (myeloablative) stem cell transplant using donor stem cells (allogeneic transplant) for certain blood and bone marrow cancers. The goal is to see how well this approach works and whether it can improve outcomes for people who need transplant-level treatment.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Up to 60 years - NCT03125642RecruitingPhase 2
Auto stem cell transplant for lymphoma after chemo
This Phase 2 study tests an auto (self) stem cell transplant for people with certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma or Hodgkin lymphoma who respond to chemotherapy (they are “chemo-sensitive”). It may help some patients get a deeper or longer remission by resetting the bone marrow after high-dose treatment.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Up to 75 years - NCT02081755Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Everolimus after liver transplant to lower liver cancer return
This trial studies whether everolimus, a transplant medicine, can safely reduce the chance that liver cancer comes back after liver transplant. It compares how well the treatment works while carefully monitoring side effects and safety.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07456852RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Can vasodilators help with chemo side effects in GI cancer?
This trial tests two drugs (isosorbide mononitrate and diltiazem) to see if they can prevent blood vessel damage caused by chemotherapy drugs like 5-FU or capecitabine in people with gastrointestinal cancers.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07493538RecruitingPhase 2
Blood stem cell transplant with lower-intensity chemo for blood cancers
This trial tests a stem cell transplant using milder chemotherapy (treosulfan and fludarabine) followed by a drug called cyclophosphamide to prevent graft-versus-host disease. It aims to make transplant safer for people with blood diseases who cannot handle standard high-dose chemotherapy.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 2–75 - NCT07591649RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cells for high-risk blood cancers before transplant
This study tests a new type of immune cell therapy (called AdaptNK cells) for patients with high-risk myeloid diseases (blood cancers affecting bone marrow cells) who are preparing for a stem cell transplant. The goal is to help control the cancer and prepare your body for the transplant.
Minneapolis, 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
- University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center · 7 studies
- Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota - Minneapolis
- Essentia Health - Deer River Clinic
- Essentia Health Cancer Center
- Essentia Health Hibbing Clinic
- Essentia Health Saint Joseph's Medical Center
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 556 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.