Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
Cancer clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 839 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Pennsylvania — 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 Pennsylvania
- NCT04827810RecruitingPhase 1
IV gamitrinib study for advanced cancers needing new options
This early-phase trial tests how safe IV gamitrinib is and how the body processes it in people with advanced cancers that can’t be controlled by standard treatment. It may also help researchers learn the best dose and whether it has signs of anti-cancer activity.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04852887RecruitingPhase 3
Testing shorter breast radiation after low-risk hormone breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial studies whether “less intense” radiation can work as well as standard radiation for certain early-stage hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancers that have a low Oncotype DX score. It may help reduce treatment burden while keeping cancer control strong.
Chambersburg, PennsylvaniaAges 50–70 - NCT04929223RecruitingPhase 1
Targeted drug study for metastatic colon or rectal cancer
This Phase 1 study tests targeted cancer treatments in people with metastatic colorectal cancer, using genetic “biomarker” results to match you to the right treatment group. It focuses first on safety, and also looks for early signs the treatment may work in specific tumor subgroups.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06792695RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new treatments for colorectal cancer
This trial tests new treatment combinations for colorectal cancer that has spread (metastatic). It is for people whose cancer is mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) or microsatellite stable (MSS) and who have not had previous treatment for metastatic disease.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–130 - NCT04970056Recruiting
Pancreatic cancer risk and early-detection registry study
This study builds a database of people at higher risk for pancreatic cancer (or certain early warning findings) to help find better ways to detect the disease early. You may be asked to complete health questionnaires and possibly donate a blood/saliva/swab sample.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–90 - NCT05059444Recruiting
Blood test study to watch for cancer coming back
This study looks at whether blood tests can detect signs that cancer may return after curative-intent treatment. You would have blood drawn around your usual follow-up visits for up to 5 years, and your de-identified health data would be shared with study investigators.
Broomall, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05061550RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted immune-plus-chemo treatment before and after lung surgery
This trial studies whether adding immune treatment and chemotherapy around the time of lung tumor removal improves outcomes for people with operable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). You may qualify if your cancer can be surgically removed and your tumor tests meet required biomarker rules.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–95 - NCT05215353RecruitingPhase 4
Music therapy or talk therapy for anxiety after cancer
This study compares music therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to see which better reduces anxiety in people who have had cancer. You may be randomly assigned to one of the two therapy programs and will join sessions by video call.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05223803RecruitingPhase 2
Study radiation for early metastatic prostate cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests a radiation-focused approach for people with newly diagnosed (de novo) prostate cancer that has spread to a small number of spots, especially in bone. It aims to see how well the treatment controls the cancer while keeping side effects manageable.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05239624RecruitingPhase 2
Enfortumab plus pembrolizumab for muscle-invasive bladder cancer
This Phase 2 study tests how well two anti-cancer medicines—enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab—work for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes (but not distant organs). It may help shrink the cancer and improve treatment outcomes before or around planning major surgery.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05257551Recruiting
Small cell lung cancer data study using tumor and blood samples
This observational study collects information and lab samples from people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. It may help researchers understand how patients respond and improve future care, but it usually does not add new treatment for you.
York, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05388773RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery then lower-dose radiation for p16+ throat cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether removing the tumor through the mouth, followed by a reduced course of radiation, can control HPV-related (p16+) oropharynx throat cancer. It may help reduce treatment intensity after surgery, while still aiming to keep the cancer from coming back.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05432804RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Selinexor added to temozolomide for recurring brain glioblastoma
This trial studies whether adding selinexor to the standard chemotherapy temozolomide (with radiation) can better treat glioblastoma that has come back after prior treatment. If you meet specific tumor, health, and lab requirements, the goal is to slow tumor growth or improve symptoms.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05442957Recruiting
BRIGHT program after head and neck cancer treatment
This trial tests a “renewed image” program (BRIGHT) compared with another option (AC) after you’ve finished treatment for certain head and neck cancers. It may help you with emotional well-being and adjustment after cancer.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05450965RecruitingPhase 2
Onvansertib for relapsed small cell lung cancer
This trial studies onvansertib, a targeted medicine, in people whose small cell lung cancer has come back or did not respond to prior platinum chemotherapy. It aims to shrink tumors and improve outcomes after standard treatment has already been tried.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05456841Recruiting
Empathic communication training for lung cancer care
This trial tests whether training healthcare providers in empathetic communication improves their interactions with people receiving lung cancer care. You may be invited because your doctor’s clinic is participating and you meet the patient and language requirements.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–100 - NCT05501704RecruitingPhase 2
Testosterone-blocking therapy for male breast cancer
This Phase 2 study tests an oral treatment (called “ET”) to treat hormone-receptor–positive, HER2-negative invasive breast cancer in men. It may help shrink or control cancer without using standard cancer treatments first.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05557045RecruitingPhase 1
Trial of an oral pill for MAPK-driven advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests an oral investigational medicine (JZP815) to see how safe it is, the best dose, and whether it can shrink tumors. It’s for adults with advanced or metastatic solid cancers that have a specific MAPK pathway genetic change.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05568680RecruitingPhase 1
Early trial of SynKIR-110 for certain ovarian and lung-lining cancers
This Phase 1 study tests SynKIR-110 in people with certain advanced cancers that have come back or continued growing after prior treatments. It aims to find out if the treatment is safe and how the body responds, including early signs of effectiveness.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05673018Recruiting
Galleri blood test study in Medicare patients
This study looks at how a blood test called Galleri (and also how it compares when people have not yet had it) works for older adults with Medicare. It may help find whether the test can improve cancer detection or follow-up for people who are not already in urgent cancer workups.
Bloomsburg, PennsylvaniaAges 50 years+ - NCT05683418RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for PIK3CA-mutated HR+ HER2- breast cancer
This early-stage study tests the safety and tolerability of TOS-358 in women with HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has a specific gene change (PIK3CA). It may help learn whether this targeted treatment is safe enough to move forward.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05694338Recruiting
Study frailty during major surgery for gut cancer
This trial studies how “frailty” affects people with gastrointestinal (gut) cancer who are about to have major surgery, sometimes after chemotherapy or other treatment beforehand. It may help doctors better prepare and support patients through surgery.
Sayre, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05696626RecruitingPhase 3
Test a new pill plus abemaciclib versus standard therapy
This Phase 3 study compares lasofoxifene plus abemaciclib versus fulvestrant plus abemaciclib for ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has an ESR1 mutation. It looks for better tumor control in people whose cancer has progressed on hormone therapy (an aromatase inhibitor) and who meet specific safety and testing requirements.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05711615RecruitingPhase 1
Low-dose doxorubicin plus peposertib for advanced sarcoma
This Phase 1 trial tests a low dose of a common chemotherapy (liposomal doxorubicin) together with an anti-cancer drug called peposertib. It’s for people with advanced sarcoma that can’t be cured, aiming to find a safe dosing plan and see how well the treatment might work.
Pittsburgh, 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 · 6 studies
- Fox Chase Cancer Center · 4 studies
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital · 3 studies
- Crozer-Keystone Regional Cancer Center at Broomall · 2 studies
- Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- University of Pittsburgh 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 839 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.