Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
Cancer clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 831 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Pennsylvania — 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 Pennsylvania
- NCT00912717Recruiting
Study of pancreas cancer risk in families and environment
This study looks at factors in the family and the environment that may be linked to pancreatic cancer. It includes people with pancreatic cancer and several types of pancreas-related conditions, as well as some healthy volunteers, and may help researchers understand who is at higher risk.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05999994RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new drugs for children and young adults with cancer
This trial tests several experimental drugs for children and young adults with cancer. It aims to find safe and effective treatments by matching participants to one of several drug studies based on their cancer type and health.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–39 - NCT05978141Recruiting
T-cell lymphoma registry study
This study creates a registry for people with certain T-cell or NK-cell lymphomas. It collects health information and tumor samples to learn more about these diseases and improve future treatments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT05932680RecruitingPhase 2
Continue teclistamab for a limited time in responding patients
This Phase 2 trial looks at stopping or limiting teclistamab after you’ve already had a good ongoing response. It aims to see if people can safely continue to benefit while using the medicine for a shorter time.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05918640RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lurbinectedin for cancers with specific EWS-related gene fusions
This early-phase study tests lurbinectedin, a chemotherapy medicine, in children and young adults whose solid tumors have a specific “FET fusion” gene change. It may help shrink tumors that have come back or did not respond to prior treatment, depending on the exact fusion type.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 10 years+ - NCT05886036RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing rituximab vs mosunetuzumab for NLPHL
This trial compares two immunotherapy drugs, rituximab and mosunetuzumab, to see which works better for people with nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL) who need treatment. It's for both newly diagnosed and previously treated patients.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05909501Recruiting
Study of geriatric checkups for new AML treatment plans
This study looks at whether geriatric (age-related health) evaluations help doctors choose better treatment for newly diagnosed AML (a type of leukemia). It may help translate older adults’ needs into a clearer, safer treatment plan.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 50 years+ - NCT05855200RecruitingPhase 3
Dostarlimab around surgery for certain untreated colon cancers
This trial studies dostarlimab given around the time of colon cancer surgery for people with untreated, resectable (operable) stage T4N0 or stage III colon cancer that has specific tumor markers. It may help shrink or eliminate the cancer before or after surgery by boosting the immune response.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05852860Enrolling by invitation
Mentoring program for HIV clinicians on tobacco cessation
This study tests a mentoring program to help clinicians who care for HIV patients learn more about helping patients quit smoking. It aims to improve how doctors and nurses support tobacco cessation in HIV care.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT05875155Recruiting
Saving eggs by freezing ovarian tissue during cancer or surgery care
This trial looks at freezing ovarian tissue to help protect future fertility for people who may lose ovarian function from medical treatments or ovarian surgery. It may help you preserve the chance to have children later when egg or embryo freezing alone isn’t an option.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 39 years - NCT05828069RecruitingPhase 2
Tovorafenib for young people with worsening Langerhans cell histiocytosis
This Phase 2 trial tests tovorafenib (DAY101) to treat children and young people whose Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is getting worse, came back, or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help by targeting certain gene changes found in the LCH.
Danville, PennsylvaniaAges 6 months–22 years - NCT05826743Recruiting
Check a new alternative to ileostomy after bowel surgery
This trial tests whether a device called COLO-BT can be a safer, effective alternative to an ileostomy (a temporary or longer-term opening from the intestine to the skin). It’s for certain adults having a bowel connection low in the pelvis, where leak risk matters.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 19–80 - NCT05800600RecruitingPhase 2
Iron treatment to lower anemia during pre-surgery chemotherapy
This trial tests whether giving iron (iron sucrose) can reduce anemia during chemotherapy before curative surgery. It may help you feel better and have smoother treatment by improving low blood counts caused by iron deficiency.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05775939Recruiting
PET/CT scan study to track heart damage from cancer radiation
This study uses a special scan (PET/CT) to look for early heart (cardiac) injury caused by radiation treatment for lung or esophageal cancer. If you may be at higher heart risk from your planned radiation dose, the scan may help researchers better measure that damage over time.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05746104Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Testing a glowing dye to find nervous system tumor tissue
This early (Phase 1) study tests whether a glowing dye called indocyanine green helps surgeons better see nervous system tumor tissue during an operation, with the goal of lowering the chance of tumor coming back locally. It’s for adults whose tumor is expected to be removable and at risk for local recurrence.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05733598RecruitingPhase 2
RP2 plus standard treatment for advanced liver or bile cancers
This Phase 2 trial studies whether RP2, added to standard second-line treatment, can improve outcomes for people with advanced liver cancer or bile duct/gallbladder cancer. It may help by training the immune system to better attack the cancer after the cancer has already grown despite prior treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05733715RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib before kidney cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving pembrolizumab (an immune medicine) and lenvatinib (a targeted medicine) before surgery can shrink or better treat renal cell carcinoma. The goal is to improve surgical outcomes and help the body fight the cancer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05726747Recruiting
Quality-of-life study for fluid buildup and muscle loss
This trial studies people with recurring fluid buildup in the belly (ascites) and looks at how treatments or supportive care affect quality of life and muscle strength. It may help researchers better understand which approaches improve day-to-day well-being when ascites keeps coming back.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03760575RecruitingPhase 1
Pembrolizumab plus chemo with surgery for pleural mesothelioma
This trial studies how well pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) works when added to chemotherapy before image-guided surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma. It aims to shrink or control the cancer and improve surgical results by combining treatments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05194397RecruitingPhase 2
Exercise plus NR supplement to boost fitness after stem-cell transplant
This trial tests whether a supervised exercise program, plus an NR supplement, can improve fitness in young people who have had an allogeneic (donor) stem-cell transplant for certain blood cancers or bone marrow conditions. It’s meant to help with energy and physical ability while monitoring safety.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 10–30 - NCT05675410RecruitingPhase 3
Testing two-drug treatment versus standard for Hodgkin lymphoma
This Phase 3 study compares today’s standard treatment for classic Hodgkin lymphoma with a new combination using brentuximab vedotin and nivolumab. The goal is to see which approach works better and is safe for newly diagnosed patients with early-stage disease.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges 5–60 - NCT05702229RecruitingPhase 2
Study of combined medicines for advanced stomach cancer with Claudin18.2
This Phase 2 study tests new combination treatments for advanced stomach or stomach-esophagus junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It may help people whose tumors are positive for a marker called Claudin18.2, which the study uses to choose who can receive the treatment.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05705219Recruiting
3D ultrasound scan to guide treatment decisions in liver cancer
This study tests whether a special 3D ultrasound scan (using contrast) can help support decisions for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. If you have planned new cancer treatment, the scan may add information to help doctors guide care.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05675930RecruitingPhase 2
Light therapy for mouth GVHD after a stem cell transplant
This Phase 2 study tests a special light treatment (photobiomodulation) to improve oral graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. It may help people whose mouth symptoms have not improved with at least one prior treatment.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 4 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.
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 5 studies
- Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania · 4 studies
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh · 3 studies
- Geisinger Medical Center · 2 studies
- Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children · 2 studies
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital · 2 studies
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center · 2 studies
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
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.