Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
Cancer clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 831 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Pennsylvania — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Pennsylvania
- NCT06545955RecruitingPhase 3
Gene therapy study for high-grade bladder cancer not responding to BCG
This trial tests a gene therapy called nadofaragene firadenovec, given directly into the bladder, either alone or with chemo or immunotherapy. It's for people with high-grade bladder cancer that hasn't gone away after BCG treatment.
Lancaster, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06535607RecruitingPhase 2
Study of volrustomig for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called volrustomig, alone or with other cancer treatments, for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink or control the cancer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06524544RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (pembrolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan) against standard treatment for advanced bladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It's for people who have already tried an immunotherapy drug like pembrolizumab and another drug called enfortumab vedotin.
Danville, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06517901Recruiting
Comparing two MRI-guided biopsy methods for prostate cancer
This trial compares two ways to use MRI images during a prostate biopsy to see which finds cancer better. It looks at 'fusion' biopsy (where a computer combines MRI with live ultrasound) versus 'cognitive' biopsy (where the doctor mentally matches the MRI to the ultrasound).
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06512350Recruiting
Breath test for breast cancer patterns
This study is testing whether a simple breath test can help find patterns linked to breast cancer. If you are scheduled for a breast biopsy or MRI, you may be eligible to participate.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 40–74 - NCT06481592RecruitingPhase 2
Study of lifileucel for advanced endometrial cancer
This trial tests an experimental cell therapy called lifileucel, made from your own immune cells, for advanced endometrial cancer that has progressed after standard treatments. It aims to shrink tumors and slow the disease.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–70 - NCT06486454Recruiting
Liver tumor treatment with sound waves
This trial tests a new device that uses sound waves to destroy liver tumors without cutting or needles. It may be an option if you have a liver tumor that can be partly or fully targeted by this technique.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges 22 years+ - NCT06492616RecruitingPhase 3
Elacestrant versus standard hormone therapy for early breast cancer
This trial compares a new medicine, elacestrant, to the usual hormone therapy for people with early-stage breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative, and who have a high chance of it coming back. The goal is to see if elacestrant works better at preventing the cancer from returning.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06475989RecruitingPhase 3
Targeted therapy vs. chemotherapy for thyroid cancer
This trial compares a targeted therapy pill combination (dabrafenib and trametinib) with cabozantinib or chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced thyroid cancer (differentiated thyroid cancer) that has a BRAF V600E mutation. It aims to find which treatment works better after previous treatments have stopped working.
Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06463028RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted pills plus chemo for advanced endometrial cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted pills (sapanisertib and serabelisib) with standard chemo (paclitaxel) for endometrial cancer that has come back or spread. A substudy also looks at combining these drugs with a special diet that lowers insulin levels.
Doylestown, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06467357RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for advanced bile duct cancer with HER2
This study tests a new combination of drugs for advanced bile duct cancer that has not been treated yet and shows a protein called HER2. It compares the new combination to the standard treatment to see if it works better or has fewer side effects.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–99 - NCT06475807Recruiting
Dietary changes for people on immunotherapy for cancer
This study tests whether a change in diet can help people with early-stage melanoma or lung cancer who are receiving immunotherapy (a type of treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer). You will be asked to follow a diet, give blood and stool samples, and complete questionnaires to see how the diet affects your body and treatment.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06445062RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RAS-targeting drugs for gastrointestinal cancers
This trial tests new drugs that target a specific genetic change (RAS) in gastrointestinal cancers like pancreatic and colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink or slow down the cancer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06452277RecruitingPhase 3
Testing sevabertinib for advanced HER2-mutated lung cancer
This trial compares a new targeted drug called sevabertinib against standard chemotherapy plus immunotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific HER2 gene mutation. The goal is to see if sevabertinib works better and is safe.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06457503RecruitingPhase 4
Toripalimab plus chemo for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and gemcitabine) can help people whose nasopharyngeal cancer has come back or spread. It is for those who haven't yet received other treatments for this advanced stage.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06435429RecruitingPhase 3
Zanidatamab vs trastuzumab for HER2+ breast cancer
This study compares a new drug called zanidatamab against trastuzumab (Herceptin), both given with a chemotherapy of your doctor's choice. It is for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread and who have already tried T-DXd treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06427941RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of BGB-B2033 with other drugs for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called BGB-B2033, alone or with other drugs (tislelizumab and bevacizumab), in people with certain advanced cancers. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth, and to check its safety.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06401421Recruiting
Blood test for tumor DNA after breast cancer chemo
This study tests a new blood test to see if it can find tiny bits of tumor DNA after chemotherapy. If you have a larger or higher-risk breast cancer and are getting chemotherapy before surgery, you may join. The test could help doctors know if your cancer is gone or if more treatment is needed.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06380751RecruitingPhase 3
New targeted therapy for BRCA/PALB2-mutated HR+ breast cancer
This trial tests a new combination of targeted therapies (saruparib plus camizestrant or hormone therapy) against standard treatments for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer. It may be a good option if you have a BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene mutation and have not yet had treatment for your advanced disease.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03932786Recruiting
Study of health and wellbeing after retinoblastoma treatment
This study looks at long-term health outcomes—how patients are doing physically and in daily life—after treatment for retinoblastoma. It may help doctors understand what support or follow-up care could be most helpful after treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT06362252RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
I-DXd plus atezolizumab for first-line extensive SCLC
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (I-DXd and atezolizumab, with or without carboplatin) as your first treatment for extensive stage small cell lung cancer. It has two groups: one for people who haven't started treatment yet, and another for those who've already had 4 cycles of a standard chemo-immunotherapy combination and are stable or better.
Lancaster, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06345729RecruitingPhase 3
Combination drug therapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new pill (calderasib) combined with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) for people with a specific type of advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Lancaster, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06356155RecruitingPhase 2
Study of two drugs before surgery for upper tract cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, given before surgery for upper tract urothelial cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who are candidates for surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06319820RecruitingPhase 3
TAR-210 vs standard bladder chemo for FGFR-mutated bladder cancer
This trial compares a new drug, TAR-210, which is placed directly into the bladder, against standard chemotherapy given through a catheter. It is for people with a specific type of bladder cancer that has a change in the FGFR gene.
Lancaster, 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.
- Fox Chase Cancer Center · 3 studies
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center · 3 studies
- Research Site · 3 studies
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center · 3 studies
- Allegheny Health Network · 2 studies
- Alliance Cancer Specialists, PC · 2 studies
- Keystone Urology Specialists · 2 studies
- Lancaster General Hospital - Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute · 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 831 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.