Clinical trials · Tennessee
Cancer clinical trials in Tennessee
We’re tracking 611 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Tennessee — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Tennessee
- 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.
Kingsport, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06417814RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Dato-DXd with or without osimertinib for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, Dato-DXd, given alone or with osimertinib, versus standard chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer) that has worsened after osimertinib treatment.
Chattanooga, TennesseeAges 18–130 - NCT06445062RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of new RAS inhibitors for GI solid tumors
This trial tests new drugs that target specific RAS mutations in advanced gastrointestinal cancers, like pancreatic or colorectal cancer. It aims to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07155187RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of telisotuzumab adizutecan for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, telisotuzumab adizutecan (given through a vein), alone or with another targeted therapy, versus standard treatments for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation and has gotten worse after previous treatment.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07174583RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of IDE849 for DLL3-positive cancers like SCLC
This trial tests a new drug called IDE849 for cancers that make a protein called DLL3, including small cell lung cancer and some neuroendocrine tumors. It is for people whose cancer has progressed after standard treatments, and may be given alone or combined with other drugs like durvalumab or IDE161.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT04613596RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Adagrasib for KRAS G12C lung cancer, alone or with pembrolizumab
This trial studies adagrasib (an anti-cancer drug) either alone or with pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) in people with advanced lung cancer that has a KRAS G12C mutation. It aims to shrink tumors and improve outcomes, including for people without urgent brain treatment needs.
Dickson, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06527157Recruiting
Study on reproductive cancers in women
This study is looking at women who have unusual bleeding or bleeding after menopause to find better ways to diagnose reproductive cancers like endometrial cancer. If you are 45 or older and still have your uterus, you may be able to help.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 45–100 - NCT06562543RecruitingPhase 4
Fruquintinib for advanced colorectal cancer in minority populations
This trial tests a medication called fruquintinib (an oral pill) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. It is specifically looking for participants who identify as Black or African American and/or Hispanic or Latino to help understand how the drug works in these groups.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06566716Recruiting
Blood test to check for cancer risk before ovarian mass surgery
This study tests a new blood test to help doctors determine if an ovarian mass is cancerous before surgery. If you are a woman over 18 with an ovarian cyst or mass that needs surgery, this test could help guide your care.
Jackson, 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+ - NCT06643884RecruitingPhase 2
Study of eye injection for cancer that spread to the choroid
This trial tests a new way to deliver treatment directly into the eye (through a thin space near the choroid) for people whose cancer has spread to the eye. It aims to see if this targeted approach can safely shrink the eye tumors.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06840886RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This study tests an experimental drug called PHST001 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help shrink tumors.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06849518Recruiting
Blood test to track immunotherapy response in lung cancer
This study is looking at a simple blood test to see if it can help track how well your immunotherapy is working. If you have advanced lung cancer and are getting a standard immunotherapy drug, you may be able to join.
Kingsport, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT06860594RecruitingPhase 1
Triapine plus radiation for recurrent brain tumors
This trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called triapine to a second round of radiation therapy can help treat brain tumors that have come back after initial treatment. It may be a good option for people with recurrent glioblastoma or astrocytoma who meet safety criteria.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06915454Recruiting
Better imaging during cancer surgery
This trial tests a high-resolution PET-CT scan done during surgery to help surgeons see exactly where the cancer ends. It may help make sure all cancer is removed while saving healthy tissue.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06926920RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new dose schedule of sacituzumab govitecan for advanced TNBC
This trial tests a different dose and schedule of the drug sacituzumab govitecan for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer. It aims to see if this new approach is safer and more effective.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06930755RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an oral drug for recurrent ovarian cancer
This study tests a new oral drug called NMS-03305293 for women with recurrent ovarian cancer. It may work by targeting a specific protein involved in cancer growth. You may be eligible if you have high-grade serous ovarian cancer, have had limited prior treatments, and do not have a BRCA mutation.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06966453RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of disitamab vedotin for HER2-positive advanced breast cancer
This study tests a new drug called disitamab vedotin for people with advanced breast cancer that has a certain amount of HER2 protein. Depending on your HER2 and hormone receptor status, you may be eligible for one of three groups, each with different prior treatment requirements.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06990880RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GSK5458514 alone or with other drugs for prostate cancer
This trial tests a new drug, GSK5458514, either alone or with other cancer treatments, for men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to standard therapies. The goal is to see if the drug can slow down 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 · 6 studies
- SCRI Oncology Partners · 6 studies
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 6 studies
- Tennessee Oncology · 2 studies
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 2 studies
- West Cancer Center & Research Institute · 2 studies
- Ballad Health Cancer Center
- Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute
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 611 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.