Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
Cancer clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 837 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Pennsylvania — 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 Pennsylvania
- NCT05952141Recruiting
Help close delays from cervical cancer diagnosis to treatment
This study aims to find practical ways to shorten the time between a cervical cancer diagnosis and starting treatment, using Botswana’s local testing system. If you are eligible, the study may help improve how quickly and smoothly patients get care after diagnosis.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06026410RecruitingPhase 1
KO-2806 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called KO-2806, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene changes (like HRAS or KRAS mutations). It may help if standard treatments have stopped working.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06031688RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted treatment for lung cancer with a MET gene change
This trial tests a targeted drug for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change called MET exon 14 skipping. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth, and may help people who have or haven't had prior treatment.
Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaAges 18 minutes+ - NCT06115486Recruiting
Exercise to improve muscle after breast cancer treatment
This trial tests whether a structured exercise program (called EXERT-BCH) can help improve muscle mass in women who have finished breast cancer treatment. It involves group resistance training sessions and is designed to support recovery and strength.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 20–89 - NCT06123338RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus chemo and trastuzumab for HER2+ stomach cancer
This trial tests adding pembrolizumab to standard trastuzumab and chemotherapy for people with HER2-positive stomach or esophageal cancer that can be fully removed with surgery. The goal is to see if this combination improves outcomes before and after surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06244771RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing FMC-376 for KRAS G12C mutated solid tumors
This study tests a new targeted pill called FMC-376 for people whose cancer has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth when other treatments have stopped working.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06305676Recruiting
A study for early detection of HPV throat cancer
This study looks for early signs of HPV-related throat cancer. If you've just been diagnosed and haven't started treatment, your blood or saliva samples may help improve future screening tests.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07020117RecruitingPhase 1
Study of AKY-1189 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new radioactive drug, AKY-1189, for people with solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. It may help if other treatments have stopped working.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06416150Recruiting
Text message support for cervical cancer screening
This study aims to reduce gaps in cervical cancer care by using text messages to help people who have been referred for a colposcopy. If you qualify, you will receive text reminders and support to make sure you get the follow-up you need.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–90 - NCT06457919RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tinengotinib with standard treatments for advanced prostate cancer
This study tests a new drug called tinengotinib combined with standard treatments for men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to abiraterone or enzalutamide. The goal is to see if the combination can help control the cancer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06469281RecruitingPhase 1
A new immune cell therapy for recurring ovarian cancer
This early-phase trial tests a new immune cell therapy called 27T51, which targets a protein called MUC16 found on ovarian cancer cells. The study is for people with recurrent or treatment-resistant ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer to see if the therapy is safe and works when given alone or with other treatments.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06470243RecruitingPhase 3
Adding carboplatin to cabazitaxel for advanced prostate cancer
This study tests whether adding a chemotherapy drug called carboplatin to another chemotherapy called cabazitaxel works better than cabazitaxel alone for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and no longer responds to hormone therapy. All participants must have already had docetaxel chemotherapy.
Hazleton, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06476938Recruiting
Testing Gene PilotLX for Latinx cancer patients
This trial is testing a new way to use genetic testing (Gene PilotLX) for Latinx patients with solid tumor cancers. It aims to see if this approach can help personalize cancer care for the Latinx community.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–80 - NCT07315113RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NXP900 plus osimertinib for EGFR lung cancer
This trial tests a new study drug called NXP900 combined with the targeted therapy osimertinib for people with advanced EGFR-mutated lung cancer who have already been treated with osimertinib. The goal is to see if the combination can help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06538038Recruiting
Osimertinib plus chemo vs. osimertinib alone for EGFR-mutated NSCLC
This study compares two standard treatments for advanced lung cancer with an EGFR mutation: osimertinib alone versus osimertinib plus chemotherapy. It aims to see which approach works better and is not a trial of a new drug, so you can receive usual care while contributing data.
Willow Grove, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06586255RecruitingPhase 1
Immunotherapy and radiation after bladder cancer surgery
This trial tests whether adding radiation therapy to immunotherapy after bladder removal surgery can help prevent cancer from coming back. It's for people with advanced bladder cancer who have already started immunotherapy.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06616584RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Cemiplimab plus standard care for advanced lung cancer after prior treatments
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab to standard treatment can help people with advanced lung cancer that has already progressed after both platinum chemo and a prior immunotherapy. It is designed for those who responded to their first immunotherapy for at least 12 weeks before the cancer started growing again.
Ephrata, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06837480Recruiting
Light therapy for long-term swelling after head and neck cancer
This study tests a light-based treatment called photobiomodulation (PBMT) to help reduce chronic swelling after head and neck cancer therapy. It is for people whose swelling hasn’t improved with standard treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06858449Recruiting
Exercise and protein during chemo for breast cancer
This study tests whether adding resistance training (like lifting weights) along with a protein shake after workouts can help women with breast cancer maintain muscle and bone health while they receive chemotherapy before surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 20–89 - 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.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07023887Recruiting
Exercise programs after breast cancer treatment
This study is for breast cancer survivors who have completed treatment and want to join a supervised weight-lifting program. It looks at how different exercise routines help build muscle and improve fitness.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 20–89 - 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.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07048496Recruiting
At-home BCG treatment for bladder cancer with support
This study is testing a way for people with early-stage bladder cancer to receive their BCG treatment at home, with extra support. It aims to see if doing treatment at home is safe and helpful for patients.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 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.
Chadds Ford, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
Cancer trials by city in Pennsylvania
Where these studies are running in Pennsylvania
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- University of Pennsylvania · 7 studies
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center · 5 studies
- Allegheny General Hospital · 4 studies
- Fox Chase Cancer Center · 3 studies
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital · 3 studies
- Cancer Care Associates of York · 2 studies
- Christiana Care Health System-Concord Health Center · 2 studies
- Community Medical Center · 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 Pennsylvania?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 837 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?
- 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 Pennsylvania to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania 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.