Clinical trials · Ohio
Cancer clinical trials in Ohio
We’re tracking 794 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Ohio — 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 Ohio
- NCT06422806RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus chemo for aggressive sarcoma
This trial compares a combination of immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) plus chemotherapy (doxorubicin) versus chemotherapy alone for people with aggressive, poorly differentiated sarcomas that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if adding immunotherapy helps shrink tumors or slow their growth better than chemotherapy alone.
Avon, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06855277RecruitingPhase 3
AAA817 with hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new combination treatment (AAA817 plus a hormone therapy) against standard care for men with advanced PSMA-positive prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to a previous hormone therapy. It may be an option if you haven't had certain prior treatments.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–100 - NCT07725380RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Two drugs for relapsed sarcoma or osteosarcoma
This trial studies a new combination of two drugs, domatinostat and sirolimus, for people with sarcoma or osteosarcoma that hasn't improved after standard treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink or slow the cancer.
Columbus, OhioAges 12–40 - NCT07723248RecruitingPhase 3
Oral Rinzimetostat for Advanced Prostate Cancer After Abiraterone
This study tests an experimental pill called rinzimetostat (ORIC-944) for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to abiraterone. It may offer a new option if you have not had many other treatments yet.
Canton, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07688304Recruiting
Study on IQOS heated tobacco for adult smokers
This study looks at how adults who smoke cigarettes react to IQOS, a heated tobacco product. It aims to understand if it could be less addictive than smoking.
Columbus, OhioAges 21–65 - NCT07665372Recruiting
Liver transplant from donors with HIV for people with HIV
This study tests whether giving people with HIV a liver from an HIV-positive donor is safe and works well. It looks at infections, cancer risks, and long-term health after transplant.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06426628Recruiting
Nasal swab test for lung nodule risk
This trial tests a new nasal swab test to help doctors better understand your risk if you have a small lung nodule. The test looks at cells from your nose to give more information about whether the nodule might be cancer, without needing a biopsy right away.
Toledo, OhioAges 29–85 - NCT07619417Enrolling by invitation
Electric pulse ablation for pancreatic growths
This trial uses a special endoscopic tool to deliver electric pulses to abnormal growths in the pancreas. It may help people who cannot have surgery for these growths.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT03860883Recruiting
Comparing wider versus narrower surgery margins for stage II melanoma
This trial studies whether removing a slightly wider strip of skin around a melanoma improves outcomes compared with a narrower strip. It also uses a lymph node staging procedure to check spread and helps doctors fine-tune surgery for stage II melanoma.
Avon, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07609030Recruiting
Brain Training During CAR-T Cell Cancer Treatment
This study tests whether special brain exercises can help protect thinking and memory skills during CAR-T cell therapy—a newer cancer treatment for certain blood cancers. Researchers want to see if training your brain during treatment reduces side effects on memory and mental function.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07604246Recruiting
How nicotine affects eye movements in e-cigarette users
This study looks at how nicotine from e-cigarettes affects eye movements and related behaviors. It involves two lab visits and may help understand nicotine's effects on the brain.
Columbus, OhioAges 21–50 - NCT07585006RecruitingPhase 1
How nicotine affects the body: comparing e-cigarette liquids
This study compares different nicotine products to understand how they affect your body. Researchers will measure your heart rate, breathing, and blood samples during three short lab visits. The results may help scientists better understand nicotine's effects.
Columbus, OhioAges 21 years+ - NCT07564648Recruiting
Menthol Cigarette Study: How Different Brands Affect Smoking
This study compares how your body and mind respond to your usual menthol cigarettes versus a new menthol cigarette. Researchers want to understand how different menthol cigarettes affect smoking behavior and cravings over two weeks.
Columbus, OhioAges 21 years+ - NCT07529483RecruitingPhase 2
EUS-Guided Chemoablation for Pancreatic Cysts
This trial tests a new procedure using an ultrasound camera passed through your mouth to inject medicine directly into pancreatic cysts. It may help shrink cysts in people who cannot have surgery.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07528638Recruiting
Nerve monitoring during breast cancer lymph node surgery
This study tests whether special nerve-monitoring equipment and a specific type of surgical tool can reduce nerve damage during lymph node removal surgery for breast cancer. Researchers want to see if these techniques help preserve arm and shoulder function after surgery.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–70 - NCT07503925RecruitingPhase 4
THRIVE Study: Oral nicotine pouches and health
This study looks at how oral nicotine pouches (a type of smokeless tobacco product) affect health. If you use these pouches daily and meet a few other conditions, you may help researchers understand their public health impact.
Columbus, OhioAges 21 years+ - NCT07447895Recruiting
early pelvic floor therapy for women having pelvic radiation
This study tests whether starting pelvic floor physical therapy early can help women with cervical cancer who are receiving radiation and chemotherapy. It aims to improve quality of life by addressing muscle-related side effects of treatment.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07423585RecruitingPhase 2
Tarlatamab for extensive stage small-cell lung cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called tarlatamab for people newly diagnosed with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). The goal is to see if tarlatamab can help shrink or control the cancer.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07412002Recruiting
End-of-life care quality for children with cancer
This trial asks bereaved parents about the quality of care their child received in the last month of life. It aims to improve how hospitals support families when a child with cancer is dying.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07406633RecruitingPhase 2
KQB198 plus imatinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests a new drug called KQB198 combined with imatinib for people with advanced or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) that has a specific KIT or PDGFRA mutation. The goal is to see if this combination works better than imatinib alone as a first treatment.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07346092Recruiting
Health beliefs and social behaviors about nicotine pouches
This study looks at how graduate students at Ohio State University perceive and use oral nicotine pouches. The goal is to create better ways to communicate the addictive risks of these products.
Columbus, OhioAges 21 years+ - NCT07332507RecruitingPhase 1
Testing teclistamab for recurrent plasmablastic lymphoma
This trial tests a new drug called teclistamab for people with plasmablastic lymphoma that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if teclistamab can shrink tumors and control the disease.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07326566RecruitingPhase 2
Silevertinib and chemo for a type of glioblastoma
This trial tests a new drug, silevertinib, combined with temozolomide (a chemotherapy) for people with a newly diagnosed glioblastoma that has certain genetic markers. It aims to see if this combination works better than standard treatment for tumors with these specific features.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07319871RecruitingPhase 1
Study of two drugs for prostate cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs, pasritamig and JNJ-86974680, for men with a certain type of advanced prostate cancer that has spread to bone or lymph nodes but not to organs like the lungs or liver. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective.
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 · 14 studies
- University of Cincinnati · 5 studies
- Miami Valley Hospital South · 2 studies
- Atrium Medical Center
- Case Western Reserve University
- Central Ohio Urology Group
- Cleveland Clinic
- Cleveland Clinic 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 794 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.