Clinical trials · Ohio
Cancer clinical trials in Ohio
We’re tracking 788 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Ohio — 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 Ohio
- NCT06888921RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
COM701 for platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer
This study tests a new drug, COM701, for people with ovarian cancer that came back after treatment but still responds to platinum-based chemotherapy. It aims to see if COM701 is safe and effective for patients who have already tried several treatments.
Hilliard, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07005128RecruitingPhase 3
New Drug Combo for First-Line Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer
This trial tests adding a new immunotherapy drug (tarlatamab) to the standard first-line chemo-immunotherapy for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the combination works better than the usual treatment alone.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–99 - NCT07029399RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NKT5097 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental oral drug (NKT5097) for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. It may also be an option for people with a specific type of breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07044362Recruiting
Histotripsy plus chemo vs. chemo alone for advanced liver-only colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding histotripsy—a non-invasive ultrasound treatment that destroys liver tumors—to standard chemotherapy improves outcomes for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. It may be an option if your cancer is mainly in the liver and you are starting or have recently had chemotherapy.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07097142RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter radiation for bladder cancer with chemo
This trial tests if a shorter course of radiation therapy works as well as the usual longer course for people with bladder cancer who are also receiving standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if shorter treatment can reduce side effects while still being effective.
Avon, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07110142Recruiting
Tongue strength exercises after tongue cancer surgery
This study tests a tongue strengthening exercise program for people who have had partial tongue removal and reconstruction. The goal is to see if these exercises can help you regain better tongue function and speech after surgery.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07117032RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation therapy for cancer-related stomach pain
This trial tests a type of radiation therapy (SBRT) to treat severe stomach pain caused by cancer pressing on nerves near the stomach. It aims to provide pain relief without the need for a standard nerve block procedure.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07227038Recruiting
Living well with advanced breast cancer study
This study looks at a program called Living Well With Advanced Breast Cancer, which offers support to people with metastatic breast cancer and their caregivers. It aims to see how helpful the program is for different groups of people, including those who haven't tried it yet, those who cancelled, and those who finished it.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07241585Recruiting
Vitamin D and light therapy for skin cancer
This trial tests whether taking vitamin D before a special light therapy (photodynamic therapy) can help your body fight nonmelanoma skin cancers like basal or squamous cell cancer. You may join if you are scheduled for surgery to remove a skin tumor.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07265674RecruitingPhase 3
Study of nanvuranlat for advanced bile duct cancer
This study tests a new drug called nanvuranlat for people with advanced bile duct cancer that has gotten worse after platinum-based chemotherapy. It compares nanvuranlat with the doctor's choice of standard treatments to see which works better.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT02305654RecruitingPhase 3
Trial for penile squamous cancer with swollen groin or pelvis nodes
This Phase 3 study tests treatment options for penile squamous cell cancer that has spread to nearby groin and/or pelvic lymph nodes (but not to distant organs). If you have the right stage and haven’t had certain prior treatments, this trial may offer a structured treatment plan and close monitoring.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07217704RecruitingPhase 3
New PET scan to find stomach or esophageal cancer spread
This trial tests a new PET scan drug (18F-FAPI) to see if it can better detect where stomach or esophageal cancer has spread. It may help doctors plan the right treatment for you.
Kettering, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07447700Recruiting
Massage therapy during radiation for breast cancer
This study tests if focused chair massages after each radiation treatment can help with pain, movement, and quality of life for breast cancer patients. You would receive massages during your radiation treatment period.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05098132RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
STK-012 drug for advanced lung cancer and other tumors
This trial tests STK-012 (alone and with other treatments) in people with advanced cancers, especially non-small cell lung cancer. It may help by activating the immune system to recognize and fight the tumor.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07673016Recruiting
Collecting urine to test a new bladder cancer detection method
This study collects urine samples to test UroAmp, a new genetic test that may help detect and monitor bladder cancer. It is for people with bladder cancer or blood in urine who want to help improve cancer detection.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06892548RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination therapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two investigational drugs, BNT324 and BNT327, for people with advanced lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if the combination is safe and effective for different types of lung cancer, including non-small cell and small cell lung cancer.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07611110RecruitingPhase 3
AZD2265 vs standard care for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new cancer-fighting drug called AZD2265 against standard treatment for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy. You may qualify if your cancer previously responded to PSMA-targeted radiation treatments but is now growing again.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07114614Recruiting
Fatty acid proteins and cell aging in cancer survivors
This study looks at certain proteins and signs of cell aging in cancer survivors. It may help understand how past cancer treatments affect the body over time.
Cleveland, OhioAges 5–50 - NCT06524544RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (pembrolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan) against standard treatment for advanced bladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It's for people who have already tried an immunotherapy drug like pembrolizumab and another drug called enfortumab vedotin.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06276491RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of an investigational drug for advanced cancer with the CLDN6 marker
This trial tests an investigational drug for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian, fallopian tube, peritoneal, endometrial, or germ cell cancers that have a specific marker called CLDN6. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable.
Columbus, OhioAges 15 years+ - NCT07198074RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Avastin added to chemo plus Keytruda for certain endometrial cancer
This study tests adding Avastin (bevacizumab) to the standard combination of chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) plus immunotherapy (Keytruda) for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer with a specific genetic makeup (pMMR and TP53 mutation). The goal is to see if adding Avastin helps shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Athens, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07155174RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new drug combo for first-line extensive small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination treatment (ABBV-706 plus atezolizumab) as a first option for people with extensive stage small cell lung cancer. It compares this new approach to the usual standard treatment, aiming to see if it works better and has fewer side effects.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06820463RecruitingPhase 2
Study of telisotuzumab adizutecan plus chemo for metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. The study includes an experimental antibody-drug conjugate (telisotuzumab adizutecan) plus standard chemotherapy and targeted therapies, to see if it works better than current options.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07063745RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing a new drug combo for advanced lung cancer with a specific gene change
This trial tests a new drug called Navlimetostat combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy versus a placebo with the same standard treatments. It is for people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific missing gene (MTAP deletion) and who have not had prior treatment for their advanced disease.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+
Cancer trials by city in Ohio
Where these studies are running in Ohio
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center · 9 studies
- Cleveland Clinic · 6 studies
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · 5 studies
- Case Western Reserve University · 2 studies
- Oncology Hematology Care · 2 studies
- UH Seidman Cancer Center · 2 studies
- UHHS-Chagrin Highlands Medical Center · 2 studies
- Aultman Health Foundation
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 Ohio?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 788 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Ohio, 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 Ohio?
- 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 Ohio to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Ohio, 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 Ohio 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.