Clinical trials · Ohio
Cancer clinical trials in Ohio
We’re tracking 792 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
- NCT07100106RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GDC-4198 alone or with giredestrant for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new treatment (GDC-4198) alone or with another drug (giredestrant) compared to a standard combination (abemaciclib and giredestrant) for people with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has progressed after previous treatments.
Canton, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07094204RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ASP5834 for advanced solid tumors with KRAS changes
This study tests a new drug (ASP5834) for people with advanced solid tumors that have changes in the KRAS gene. The study looks for a safe and effective dose, and may help you if your standard treatments have stopped working.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07091617Recruiting
Better genetic testing for young adults with cancer
This study tests a new way to offer genetic testing to young adults (ages 18-39) who have or had cancer. The goal is to make it easier for you to learn if you have inherited gene changes that could affect your cancer and your family's health.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07079631RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing BNT314 with pumitamig and chemo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (BNT314 and pumitamig) plus chemotherapy for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and helps shrink or control the cancer.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07061951RecruitingPhase 2
Mirdametinib for relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL
This trial tests a drug called mirdametinib for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments, including a BTK inhibitor and a BCL2 inhibitor. The goal is to see if mirdametinib can help shrink the cancer or slow its growth.
Columbus, 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+ - NCT07059845RecruitingPhase 2
Studying mirvetuximab combos for ovarian cancer
This trial tests multiple combinations of the drug mirvetuximab soravtansine with other treatments for people with ovarian cancer. It aims to see how well these combos work and what side effects they cause.
Hilliard, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07057791RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus immunotherapy for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (platinum/etoposide) plus an immunotherapy drug (ivonescimab) for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have not received treatment before. The goal is to see if adding the immunotherapy improves outcomes.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07049055RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
EDV nanocell therapy with chemo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy (EDV nanocells) combined with two standard chemotherapy drugs for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. It is for patients whose cancer has progressed after first-line FOLFIRINOX or NALIRIFOX treatment.
Maumee, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07046923RecruitingPhase 1
A study of LY4175408 for advanced cancer
This trial tests a new targeted drug (LY4175408) for people with certain advanced solid tumors (lung, endometrial, or triple negative breast cancer) who have already tried standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07042295RecruitingPhase 2
Amivantamab or Cetuximab for Skin Cancer in People with Weakened Immune Systems
This trial tests two drugs, amivantamab with hyaluronidase or cetuximab, in people with weakened immune systems who have advanced skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma). The goal is to see if these treatments can help shrink or control the cancer.
Avon, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07044336RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new drug to chemo for advanced endometrial cancer
This trial tests a new investigational drug called Puxitatug Samrotecan (AZD8205) against standard chemotherapy in people whose endometrial cancer has come back or spread after prior treatment with platinum chemo and an immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the new drug works better.
Dayton, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07030348Recruiting
Early detection of pancreatic cancer using fluid from the upper gut
This study collects fluid from the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) during an endoscopy to see if it can help detect pancreatic cancer early. It is for people who already need an endoscopy for medical reasons.
Cleveland, OhioAges 19 years+ - NCT07022483RecruitingPhase 3
New drug vs standard chemo for HER2-positive endometrial cancer
This trial compares a new targeted medicine (trastuzumab deruxtecan) against standard chemotherapy for women with a certain type of advanced endometrial cancer that has high levels of HER2 protein. It's for people whose cancer is newly diagnosed and has spread to nearby tissues but not to distant organs.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07023627RecruitingPhase 2
New pill for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer with cyclin E1
This study tests a new pill called INCB123667 for people with a type of ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–99 - NCT07007559RecruitingPhase 2
Evorpacept with trastuzumab and chemo for HER2-positive breast cancer
This study tests an experimental drug called evorpacept when given with trastuzumab and chemotherapy for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow down the cancer.
Canton, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06119685RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
IDP-023 alone or with other antibodies for blood cancers
This trial tests an experimental drug, IDP-023, given alone or with antibody therapies for people with advanced blood cancers like multiple myeloma or non-Hodgkin lymphoma that have not responded to previous treatments. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07001748RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing abdominal chemo plus standard chemo for stomach cancer spread
This trial tests adding the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel directly into the abdomen (intraperitoneal) along with standard IV chemotherapy for people with stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The goal is to see if this combination helps control the cancer better than standard treatment alone.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06998407RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AVZO-023 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, AVZO-023, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapy. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06996782RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lung cancer study testing new combination treatments
This study tests a new drug (rilvegostomig) alone or with chemotherapy or another drug (ramucirumab) for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. It aims to see if these combinations work better than standard treatments.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06989112RecruitingPhase 3
First-line treatment for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs for endometrial cancer that has spread or come back. It aims to see if these drugs can shrink tumors and help people live longer. It is for tumors that have a certain protein (HER2) and are mismatch repair proficient (meaning they have a normal DNA repair system).
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06965114RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing tovorafenib plus rituximab for hairy cell leukemia
This trial tests a new drug combination (tovorafenib and rituximab) for people with hairy cell leukemia (HCL) whose cancer has a specific genetic change called BRAF V600E. It looks at safety and how well the drugs work, both for people who have had treatment before and for those who have not.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06966024RecruitingPhase 1
Study of DCC-2812 for advanced genitourinary cancers
This trial tests an experimental pill called DCC-2812 for people with advanced kidney, bladder, or prostate cancer. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it might help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06952803RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug for men with BRCA-related prostate cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new drug (saruparib) to standard radiation and hormone therapy can help prevent prostate cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. It is for men with high-risk prostate cancer that has a BRCA gene mutation.
Columbus, 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.
- Research Site · 4 studies
- The Ohio State University · 3 studies
- Cleveland Clinic · 2 studies
- Cleveland Clinic Main Campus · 2 studies
- Avenzo Therapeutics Recruiting Site
- Bethesda North Hospital
- Case Western Reserve University
- Cleveland Clinic Mercy 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 Ohio?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 792 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.