Clinical trials · Tennessee
Cancer clinical trials in Tennessee
We’re tracking 601 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Tennessee — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Tennessee
- NCT07701941RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination treatment for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests two targeted drugs together for people with advanced breast cancer that is hormone receptor positive and has low levels of a protein called HER2. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05156060RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gabapentin and ketamine to treat head and neck cancer pain
This early-phase study tests whether gabapentin and a ketamine nasal spray can help prevent or lessen short-term and long-term pain from locally advanced head and neck cancer. It may help by changing how the nervous system responds to pain during and after radiation and chemoradiation.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 21 years+ - NCT07680790RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combination for advanced egfr lung cancer
This study tests a new drug (izalontamab brengitecan) combined with a standard targeted therapy (osimertinib) compared to standard treatments alone for advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the combination works better.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07652242RecruitingPhase 1
A RNA vaccine for stage 2-3 triple negative breast cancer
This trial tests an experimental RNA vaccine (ITI-5000) designed to help your immune system fight triple-negative breast cancer. It is for people with stage 2 or 3 disease who have already had some cancer treatment.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07647328RecruitingPhase 3
Camizestrant and ribociclib for advanced hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (camizestrant and ribociclib) for advanced breast cancer that is hormone-receptor-positive and HER2-negative. The study aims to see if this combination helps patients whose cancer cannot be surgically removed or treated with radiation alone.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–130 - NCT07629206Recruiting
Freezing therapy for small, early-stage breast cancer
This study tests whether freezing a small breast tumor (cryoablation) is a safe and effective treatment option for older adults with early-stage, hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. Instead of surgery, the goal is to destroy the tumor by freezing it in place.
Germantown, TennesseeAges 70 years+ - NCT07621718RecruitingPhase 3
Zoldonrasib plus chemotherapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer with KRAS mutation
This trial tests whether adding a new drug called zoldonrasib to standard chemotherapy works better than chemotherapy alone for pancreatic cancer that has spread and has a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The goal is to see if this combination helps patients live longer and control their cancer better.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07611110RecruitingPhase 3
AZD2265 vs standard care for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new cancer-fighting drug called AZD2265 against standard treatment for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy. You may qualify if your cancer previously responded to PSMA-targeted radiation treatments but is now growing again.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07566156RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combination vs. radiation for bladder cancer preservation
This trial tests whether two drugs (enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab) work better than radiation with chemotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The goal is to treat your cancer while keeping your bladder instead of removing it.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07558733RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combinations for advanced hormone-receptor positive breast cancer
This trial tests two new drugs (sapanisertib and serabelisib) alone or together to treat advanced breast cancer that is hormone-receptor positive. These drugs target specific pathways that help cancer grow, and the trial will see if they work better than standard treatments.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07544589RecruitingPhase 1
Study of DISP-10 for advanced gastrointestinal cancers
This trial tests a new treatment called DISP-10 for people with advanced cancers of the digestive system, such as stomach, colon, or bile duct cancers. It aims to see if DISP-10 is safe and effective.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07544654RecruitingPhase 3
Study comparing obrixtamig plus chemotherapy for advanced neuroendocrine cancer
This trial tests a new drug called obrixtamig combined with standard chemotherapy for advanced neuroendocrine cancer (a rare type of cancer). You'd receive one cycle of standard chemotherapy first, then be randomly assigned to either continue with the new drug plus chemotherapy or standard chemotherapy alone.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07549412RecruitingPhase 3
New chemotherapy drugs for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether a new chemotherapy combination (precemtabart tocentecan, with or without bevacizumab) works better than a standard treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread and stopped responding to previous drugs. The goal is to find treatments that help people live longer with fewer side effects.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07539311RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Rina-S for Advanced Gastrointestinal Cancers
This study tests a new drug called Rina-S in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers (like stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have spread or cannot be surgically removed. The drug is designed to help slow or stop cancer growth in people whose cancer has gotten worse despite recent treatment.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07531095RecruitingPhase 1
Combination drug trial for small cell lung cancer
This study tests three experimental drugs (tarlatamab, ZL-1310, and sometimes an immune-boosting drug) together to treat small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can slow or shrink the cancer and help you live longer.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18–99 - NCT07524855RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for metastatic breast cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called JNJ-101684362 (HLD-0117) for people with metastatic breast cancer that has not responded to other treatments. It may help by targeting cancer cells in a new way, and the study will check if it is safe and effective.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07516301Recruiting
Substance use screening for adult childhood cancer survivors
This study tests whether adding a quick substance use survey and a short follow-up conversation into your regular clinic visits is helpful. It is designed for people who were treated for childhood cancer and are now adults.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 15 years+ - NCT07513376RecruitingPhase 3
Adjuvant vaccine plus immunotherapy for high-risk early lung cancer
This trial tests whether giving a personalized cancer vaccine (Intismeran) with or without an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) after lung cancer surgery can help prevent the cancer from coming back in patients with early-stage, high-risk non-small cell lung cancer.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07491497RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
TRI-611 for ALK-positive lung cancer
This study tests an experimental pill for people with a specific type of lung cancer. The trial will see if the drug is safe and if it helps shrink tumors.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07493512RecruitingPhase 1
Study of xaluritamig for metastatic prostate cancer
This trial tests a new drug called xaluritamig for men with metastatic prostate cancer that is resistant to hormone therapy. It is designed for those who have already tried certain hormone pills and one type of chemotherapy, and aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07491445RecruitingPhase 3
Daraxonrasib plus chemo for first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy (daraxonrasib) combined with standard chemotherapy as the first treatment for people whose pancreatic cancer has spread. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink or control the cancer better than chemotherapy alone.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07488923RecruitingPhase 1
ML261 CAR T therapy for advanced small cell lung cancer and related neuroendocrine cancers
This trial tests a new treatment called ML261, which uses your own immune cells (T cells) that have been modified to target DLL3, a protein found on certain cancer cells. It is for people with advanced small cell lung cancer or other neuroendocrine cancers that have not responded to standard treatments.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06800105Recruiting
Metabolism changes in ovarian cancer: a study
This study looks at how the body's metabolism changes in women with suspected or confirmed ovarian cancer. Researchers will follow participants before and after surgery and chemotherapy to better understand whole-body energy use.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT04872166RecruitingPhase 1
BTX-A51 for advanced solid tumors and breast cancer patients
This Phase 1 study tests BTX-A51, an experimental treatment, in people with advanced cancers that can’t be cured with standard options. It mainly focuses on safety, side effects, and whether the drug can start helping certain tumors.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+
Cancer trials by city in Tennessee
Where these studies are running in Tennessee
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- SCRI Oncology Partners · 9 studies
- Sarah Cannon Research Institute · 3 studies
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 3 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- Baptist Cancer Center
- Greco-Hainsworth Center for Research
- Local Institution - 0199
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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 Tennessee?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 601 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Tennessee, 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 Tennessee?
- 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 Tennessee to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Tennessee, 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 Tennessee 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.