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
- NCT06827613RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of invikafusp alfa plus sacituzumab govitecan for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug combination for people with advanced breast cancer (triple-negative or hormone receptor-positive). The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06819007RecruitingPhase 3
Study of trastuzumab deruxtecan plus bevacizumab for HER2-positive ovarian cancer
This trial tests whether adding trastuzumab deruxtecan to standard maintenance therapy with bevacizumab works better than bevacizumab alone for people with advanced ovarian cancer that has the HER2 protein. It is for those who have finished initial chemotherapy plus bevacizumab and are now starting maintenance treatment.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06819228RecruitingPhase 1
Lighted antibody imaging in head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests a special fluorescent dye attached to panitumumab, a cancer-targeting antibody, to help surgeons see tumor tissue more clearly during head and neck cancer surgery. The goal is to improve removal of all cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06797635RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Patritumab Deruxtecan and Pembrolizumab for High-Risk Early Breast Cancer
This trial tests a combination of targeted therapies (patritumab deruxtecan plus pembrolizumab) along with other anticancer drugs for people with a high-risk type of early-stage breast cancer that is either triple-negative or has very low hormone receptors and is HER2-negative. The goal is to see if this approach can help prevent the cancer from coming back.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06800313RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A study of HLD-0915 for metastatic prostate cancer
This trial tests a new drug called HLD-0915 in men with prostate cancer that has spread. It aims to see how well the drug works and if it's safe.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06790693RecruitingPhase 3
Inavolisib plus hormone therapy for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy, inavolisib, combined with standard hormone therapy and a CDK4/6 inhibitor for people with a specific genetic mutation (PIK3CA) in their hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer that has not been treated before. It compares this combination to a placebo plus the same standard treatments.
Germantown, TennesseeAges 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.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–130 - NCT06780137RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gocatamig plus ifinatamab deruxtecan for advanced small cell lung cancer
This study tests two new drugs (gocatamig and ifinatamab deruxtecan) for people whose small cell lung cancer has spread or come back after standard chemotherapy. It aims to see if the combination works better than current options.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06756607Recruiting
Helping more Black and Latino patients join cancer trials
This study tests a new program to make it easier for Black and Latino people with cancer to join clinical trials. Your participation can help researchers learn how to improve access for everyone.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06748222RecruitingPhase 3
Online mindfulness program for breast cancer survivors
This trial tests a 6-week online mindfulness program to help breast cancer survivors manage mild to moderate depression. You may qualify if you finished active treatment within the last 5 years and can use a digital device.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18–50 - NCT06745882RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab for Black Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer
This study tests if the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda), alone or with chemotherapy, works well for Black patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who haven't had treatment yet. The goal is to see real-world results in this group.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06122077Recruiting
Blood test for early lung cancer detection in smokers
This trial tests a blood test that looks for multiple signals to find lung cancer early. If you are a smoker or former smoker over 50, this test might help detect cancer before you have symptoms.
Jackson, TennesseeAges 50 years+ - NCT06712355RecruitingPhase 3
Testing an experimental drug with chemo for newly diagnosed extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests an investigational drug called BNT327, given with standard chemotherapy, for people newly diagnosed with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if adding this drug improves outcomes compared to chemotherapy alone.
Germantown, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06688513Enrolling by invitation
Social needs app for cancer patients having surgery
This study tests a mobile app called Carealth that helps cancer patients address social needs like housing, food, or transportation. It is for patients who are having surgery with an overnight hospital stay and want to see if the app can improve their care.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06692738RecruitingPhase 3
Is a new immunotherapy better than Keytruda for squamous lung cancer?
This trial tests a new drug called Rilvegostomig against the standard drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda), both combined with chemotherapy, as a first treatment for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see which combination works better.
Chattanooga, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06678659RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of REC-1245 for advanced solid tumors and lymphoma
This trial tests a new drug, REC-1245, for people with advanced solid tumors or certain lymphomas that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow disease progression.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 12 years+ - NCT06646276RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo vs standard care for first-line extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (BMS-986489 with chemotherapy) against the current standard treatment (atezolizumab with chemotherapy) for people who have just been diagnosed with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. It aims to see which approach works better and is safer.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06638307RecruitingPhase 1
Study of new drug MEN2312 for advanced breast cancer with specific genetic changes
This trial tests a new drug, MEN2312, for people with advanced breast cancer that has specific genetic changes in PIK3CA, AKT1, or PTEN. It's for those who have already tried certain hormone therapies and a CDK4/6 inhibitor combination, and the cancer has continued to grow.
Germantown, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06643884RecruitingPhase 2
Study of eye treatment for cancer that has spread to the eye
This trial tests a new way to treat cancer that has spread to the back of the eye (choroid). The treatment is given directly into the eye, which may help control the tumor and preserve vision.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06632977RecruitingPhase 2
Matching targeted treatments to your prostate cancer's genetics
This trial is testing whether matching your cancer's specific genetic changes to a targeted treatment can help control metastatic prostate cancer that has stopped responding to standard hormone therapy and chemotherapy. You may receive a drug, a radioactive treatment, or a combination based on your tumor's molecular profile.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06618287RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing BMS-986507 for advanced lung and breast cancers
This study tests a new drug called BMS-986507, given in different combinations, for people with advanced solid tumors (lung cancer or breast cancer that has spread). It looks at safety, how the drug works in the body, and if it helps shrink tumors.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06134232RecruitingPhase 2
Extra sipuleucel-T after Provenge for prostate cancer
This trial tests whether adding one extra infusion of sipuleucel-T (the same drug as Provenge) after the standard three doses can help men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. It is for men who have already finished their three Provenge infusions and have mild or no symptoms.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06586515RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for cancers with KRAS G12D mutation
This trial tests a new pill (LY3962673) for people whose cancer has a specific DNA change called KRAS G12D. The drug aims to block the faulty protein that helps the cancer grow, and the study will look at safety and whether the tumor shrinks.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06568939RecruitingPhase 2
Study of telisotuzumab vedotin for non-squamous lung cancer
This trial tests a drug called telisotuzumab vedotin (ABBV-399) given through a vein to people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer) that has a high level of a protein called c-Met. The study aims to see how the drug affects the body and helps control the cancer.
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.
- Sarah Cannon Research Institute · 4 studies
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 3 studies
- Baptist Memorial Hospital and Cancer Center-Memphis · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- SCRI Oncology Partners · 2 studies
- University of Tennessee Medical Center · 2 studies
- West Cancer Center · 2 studies
- Baptist Memorial 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.