Clinical trials · Ohio
Cancer clinical trials in Ohio
We’re tracking 788 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Ohio — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Ohio
- NCT07024784RecruitingPhase 2
Study of IMGN151 for gynecologic cancers
This study tests a new drug (IMGN151) given intravenously, alone or with other therapies, for people with certain gynecologic cancers, specifically high-grade serous ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. The goal is to see how well it works and what side effects might occur.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07033026RecruitingPhase 2
Study of NGM120 for weight loss in colorectal cancer
This study tests an experimental drug called NGM120 for people with colorectal cancer who are losing weight (a condition called cancer cachexia). It is a placebo-controlled trial, meaning some participants will receive the drug and some will receive a placebo, to see if the drug helps stop or reverse this weight loss.
Toledo, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07080242RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for small cell lung cancer and neuroendocrine tumors
This trial tests a new drug called BL-M14D1 for people with certain types of advanced lung cancer or neuroendocrine tumors that have stopped responding to other treatments. It may be an option if your cancer has a specific marker called DLL3.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07103018RecruitingPhase 1
Study of KTX-2001 for men with advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new drug called KTX-2001, possibly combined with another drug (darolutamide), for men whose prostate cancer has spread and stopped responding to standard hormone treatments. The goal is to see if it can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07124611Recruiting
Emotional support study for pancreatic cancer patients
This study offers a brief psychological intervention to help patients with pancreatic cancer manage emotional well-being before surgery. It is designed for newly diagnosed patients who are starting chemotherapy before surgery.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07144826RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Probiotic for Gut and Vaginal Health in Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy
This trial tests whether taking a probiotic supplement can help balance the bacteria in your gut and vagina while you undergo chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer. It aims to see if this could improve your treatment experience or outcomes.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07211178Recruiting
Tracking cancer DNA in blood to detect early return of breast cancer
This study tracks tiny traces of cancer DNA in the blood over time to see if it can find early signs of breast cancer coming back. It looks at different types of breast cancer and at different points in a patient's treatment journey.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–99 - NCT01473784Recruiting
Robot-assisted mouth and throat surgery for head and neck tumors
This trial studies using a robot-assisted operation through the mouth to diagnose or treat certain non-cancer (benign) and cancer (malignant) tumors in the head and neck. It may help some people avoid more invasive surgery by using an approach that reaches the throat and voice box area through the mouth.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07444814RecruitingPhase 1
HWK-007 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called HWK-007, which is designed to target and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. It is for people with specific advanced solid tumors (lung, endometrial, or ovarian cancer) that have not responded well to standard treatments.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07005154RecruitingPhase 2
Study of ASP5541 for metastatic prostate cancer
This study tests an experimental drug called ASP5541 for men with metastatic prostate cancer (either hormone-sensitive or castration-resistant). It aims to see if the drug can slow cancer growth and improve outcomes when added to standard hormone therapy.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07109726RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing TER-2013 for advanced tumors with AKT/PI3K/PTEN changes
This trial tests a new drug called TER-2013, alone or combined with another drug (fulvestrant), for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06058377RecruitingPhase 3
Adding immunotherapy to chemo for stage II-III breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy works better than chemo alone for people with hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative breast cancer that is stage II or III and has a high-risk genetic score (MammaPrint High Risk 2).
Centerville, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04590326RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of REGN5668 with or without immunotherapy in ovarian cancer
This Phase 1/2 study tests how safe REGN5668 is and how well it works in adult women with advanced gynecologic cancers. It compares REGN5668 given with cemiplimab alone, or cemiplimab plus fianlimab, and looks for responses in tumors that meet specific criteria.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05361720RecruitingPhase 2
Genetic test to match treatment for advanced kidney cancer
This study looks at genetic (RNA) testing of kidney cancer tissue to help choose the best drug treatment. It may help guide therapy for people with advanced or metastatic clear cell kidney cancer who are starting treatment for the first time.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07061964RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and radiation to save the bladder
This trial tests whether combining immunotherapy and low-dose radiation after chemotherapy can help you avoid bladder removal. It's for people whose muscle-invasive bladder cancer has shrunk significantly after initial treatment.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07620574Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-Term Study Continuing Cancer Treatment from Previous Trial
This study lets people who were in an earlier Exelixis cancer treatment trial continue receiving the same treatment if it's still helping them. It's designed to see how safe and effective the treatment is over a longer period.
Kettering, OhioAges Any age - NCT07182149RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called NRM-823 for people with several types of advanced cancer that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how well it works.
Maumee, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06738303RecruitingPhase 2
Cabazitaxel with or without carboplatin vs lutetium PSMA for prostate cancer
This trial compares two treatment approaches for advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. One group gets chemotherapy (cabazitaxel with or without carboplatin) and the other gets a targeted radiation therapy (177Lu-PSMA-617). The goal is to see which works better.
Cleveland, OhioAges 19 years+ - NCT06824467RecruitingPhase 3
Maintenance Therapy Study for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
This study tests a new maintenance treatment (sacituzumab tirumotecan) versus standard care for people with ovarian cancer that has come back after responding to platinum-based chemotherapy. The goal is to see if it can keep the cancer from growing longer and improve quality of life.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07028853RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for advanced prostate cancer
This study tests whether adding the investigational drug mevrometostat to the standard treatment enzalutamide works better than enzalutamide alone for men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer). You may benefit if you haven't yet received chemotherapy or similar strong treatments for this stage of cancer.
Avon, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06890338RecruitingPhase 2
Carboplatin and mirvetuximab for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (carboplatin) and a targeted drug (mirvetuximab soravtansine) given through a vein. It is for people with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that has a specific protein called folate receptor alpha (FRα) on at least 75% of tumor cells.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05519449RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a PSMA-targeting treatment for advanced prostate cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests JANX007 in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (cancer that keeps growing despite standard hormone treatment). It aims to find a safe dose and see whether the treatment can shrink tumors or slow progression.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–100 - NCT06787612RecruitingPhase 2
New combination for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This study tests a new combination treatment (ubamatamab plus another drug) for people with ovarian cancer that no longer responds to platinum chemotherapy. It could be an option if your cancer has kept growing despite prior treatment.
Hilliard, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT03723928Recruiting
Blood test–guided monitoring for metastatic breast cancer treatment
This study checks whether specific blood “tumor marker” levels can help monitor how hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer responds to first-line therapy. It uses regular blood tests (and sometimes scans) to see if this marker-based monitoring is useful and reliable.
Findlay, 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 · 8 studies
- Cleveland Clinic · 4 studies
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · 4 studies
- University of Cincinnati Cancer Center-UC Medical Center · 4 studies
- MetroHealth Medical Center · 3 studies
- Atrium Medical Center · 2 studies
- Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates · 2 studies
- Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates Inc · 2 studies
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.