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 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Ohio
- NCT06312176RecruitingPhase 3
Study of new drugs for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer
This trial tests two new drugs (sacituzumab tirumotecan and pembrolizumab) against standard treatments for a type of advanced breast cancer that is hormone receptor positive and HER2 negative. It's for people whose cancer has worsened despite hormone therapy with a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06353386RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Opevesostat combinations for advanced prostate cancer
This study tests a new drug called opevesostat, alone or combined with other treatments, for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy. It aims to see if it can help control the cancer.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06418204Recruiting
Cannabis use study for cancer patients in community clinics
This study looks at the benefits and risks of using cannabis or cannabinoids for cancer patients. It aims to help understand how these products affect symptoms and quality of life during chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
Newark, 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 - NCT06428721Recruiting
Can laser treatment prevent skin spots in older adults?
This study tests if a laser treatment on your forearms can prevent precancerous spots (actinic keratoses) from developing in older adults with fair skin. You would receive the laser on one arm and a sham treatment on the other, and your skin will be monitored.
Fairborn, OhioAges 60 years+ - NCT06430788RecruitingPhase 2
Emapalumab for children with severe aplastic anemia
This trial tests whether a medication called emapalumab can help children with severe aplastic anemia, a condition where the bone marrow stops making enough blood cells. It combines emapalumab with standard immune-suppressing therapy to try to improve blood cell counts.
Cincinnati, OhioAges birth–25 years - NCT06465316RecruitingPhase 1
Teclistamab plus iberdomide for relapsed multiple myeloma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, teclistamab and iberdomide, for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to at least 4 prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can work when other options have failed.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06476808RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an investigational drug (BMS-986463) in people with advanced solid tumors. It aims to find a safe dose and see if it helps shrink or control the cancer. You must be well enough to do daily activities and have a tumor that can be biopsied before treatment starts.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06489301Recruiting
Laser treatment for skin rejuvenation during tummy tuck
This study tests a laser treatment to see if it can help rejuvenate skin taken during tummy tuck surgery. If you are having a tummy tuck and meet the requirements, you may be able to join.
Fairborn, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06500065Recruiting
Testing a new PET scan for soft tissue sarcoma
This study uses a special PET/CT scan (68Ga-DOTATATE) to see if it can better find soft tissue sarcomas. You will also have a standard PET/CT scan for comparison, and the results may help guide your treatment.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06525220RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo vs. standard for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (petosemtamab plus pembrolizumab) compared to pembrolizumab alone for people with head and neck cancer that has spread or come back and cannot be cured locally. It may be an option if your cancer has a certain protein (PD-L1) and you haven't had prior cancer treatment for this stage.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06561360RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two treatments for hairy cell leukemia
This study tests whether a combination of targeted drugs (vemurafenib and obinutuzumab) works better than a standard chemo-immunotherapy combination (cladribine and rituximab) for people newly diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia. If you have the BRAF V600E mutation and meet blood count criteria, you may be eligible to join.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06561685RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LY4050784 for Advanced Solid Tumors with SMARCA4 Changes
This trial tests a new drug, LY4050784, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in a gene called SMARCA4 (BRG1). The study aims to see if the drug is safe and effective. It may be an option for those who have tried other treatments or have no standard options left.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06567743RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new virus therapy for high-risk bladder cancer
This trial tests a new virus-based medicine, cretostimogene grenadenorepvec, given directly into the bladder for people with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It may help prevent the cancer from coming back, especially for those who have not had BCG treatment or whose cancer did not respond to BCG.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06574022RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two pain blocks for mastectomy recovery
This trial compares two types of pain blocks (PECS-II and pectoral blocks) to see which works better after mastectomy. The goal is to improve pain control and recovery for patients with breast cancer or high risk.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05137054RecruitingPhase 1
Linvoseltamab combo for hard-to-treat multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new drug called linvoseltamab combined with other cancer treatments for people with multiple myeloma that has stopped responding to standard therapies. It may be an option if you have already tried several treatments and are looking for a new approach.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06641310Recruiting
Exercise therapy trial for people with familial adenomatous polyposis
This trial tests whether a home-based exercise program can help people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) who have rectal polyps. You may qualify if you have FAP, have not had your rectum removed, have at least 5 rectal polyps larger than 2 mm, and are currently inactive.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06649201Recruiting
Study of vaginal health after stem cell transplant
This study looks at how stem cell transplants affect the vagina, especially if you develop a condition called graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Researchers will examine the vagina and test its natural germs (microbiome) to better understand and possibly improve treatment.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–70 - NCT06655246RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib and imatinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests a new drug, ziftomenib, combined with imatinib for people with advanced or spreading gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that have a KIT mutation. It may help if your GIST has gotten worse while on imatinib.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06687603Recruiting
Detecting Barrett's esophagus in people without heartburn
This study aims to screen for Barrett's esophagus in people who are getting a routine colonoscopy but do not have chronic heartburn. It uses a simple, non-invasive cell collection device (EsoCheck) to see if you might have Barrett's esophagus, which can increase the risk of esophageal cancer.
Cleveland, OhioAges 50 years+ - NCT06705803Recruiting
Prostate cancer ablation registry study
This study collects information from men with prostate cancer who are having or have had a procedure to destroy prostate tumors (ablation). It aims to track outcomes over time to improve future treatments.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 22 years+ - NCT06385080RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of amivantamab for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a drug called amivantamab, either alone or with other treatments, for people with head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. The goal is to see if the drug can help shrink tumors or control the cancer.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06667908RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a drug with chemoradiation for stage 3 lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, JNJ-90301900, given together with standard chemotherapy and radiation, followed by maintenance immunotherapy (durvalumab) for people with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if adding this drug improves outcomes.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04389632RecruitingPhase 1
Sigvotatug vedotin for advanced solid tumors that spread
This early-stage study tests a drug called sigvotatug vedotin in people with advanced solid cancers that cannot be removed or have spread. It aims to see how well the treatment works and what side effects it causes.
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 · 6 studies
- Cleveland Clinic · 4 studies
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · 4 studies
- University of Cincinnati Cancer Center-UC Medical Center · 2 studies
- Armes Family Cancer Center
- Atrium Medical Center
- Blanchard Valley Hospital
- Central Ohio Urology Group
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.