Clinical trials · Tennessee
Cancer clinical trials in Tennessee
We’re tracking 610 recruiting cancer studies with a site in Tennessee — including Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Tennessee
- NCT02070328Recruiting
Proton therapy patient registry for outcomes and long-term follow-up
This study keeps a secure record of people receiving proton therapy to track outcomes over time. It may help researchers understand how proton therapy works in real life and improve future care.
Franklin, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT02402244Recruiting
Caring registry study for children and young people with cancer
This study keeps a careful record of children, teens, and young adults with cancer (and some related growths) and may follow them over time. It helps researchers better track outcomes and future contact so care can improve.
Chattanooga, TennesseeAges Up to 25 years - NCT02693535RecruitingPhase 2
Match FDA cancer drugs to a tumor gene change
This trial tests FDA-approved cancer medicines in people with advanced cancer whose tumor has a specific gene or protein abnormality. It tries to see whether targeting that tumor “fingerprint” can help when standard treatments no longer work.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 12 years+ - NCT07493447RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Imaging dye to help see brain tumors during surgery
This study tests a special dye (panitumumab-IRDye800) that helps surgeons see brain lesions more clearly during surgery. The dye attaches to a protein on cancer cells and lights up under a special camera, which may help remove more tumor safely.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT02081755Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Everolimus after liver transplant to lower liver cancer return
This trial studies whether everolimus, a transplant medicine, can safely reduce the chance that liver cancer comes back after liver transplant. It compares how well the treatment works while carefully monitoring side effects and safety.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT01205815Recruiting
Use and storage of leftover melanoma tissue for future testing
This study collects and stores leftover melanoma tissue (and sometimes blood) for future research and testing. If the trial uses your stored samples to help match treatments, it could support better care planning over time.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06861244RecruitingPhase 2
ETMR brain tumor trial for children
This trial is for children with a rare brain tumor (ETMR) who have not had radiation. Depending on how much tumor is left after surgery and if it has spread, the study compares giving radiation early versus high-dose chemotherapy.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT07502885Recruiting
Study of walking in children with bone or soft tissue tumors
This study looks at how children with certain bone or soft tissue tumors walk after orthopedic surgery. It aims to understand and improve their movement and recovery.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 5–20 - NCT06144229Enrolling by invitation
HPV Vaccine in Women with HIV
This study looks at how well the HPV vaccine works in women living with HIV and whether it helps make cervical cancer screening more accurate. If you are a woman with HIV between 21 and 40 years old and already part of certain other HIV studies, you may be able to join.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 21–40 - NCT05303532Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Continue durvalumab after finishing a prior cancer study
This study lets people who already finished (or can no longer continue) an earlier AstraZeneca cancer treatment study keep receiving durvalumab. It tests whether continuing the same kind of treatment on a regular schedule can help keep your cancer under control.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18–99
Cancer trials by city in Tennessee
Where these studies are running in Tennessee
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 4 studies
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 3 studies
- East Tennessee Children's Hospital
- Methodist University Hospital
- Research Site
- T C Thompson Children's Hospital
- Tennessee Oncology
- Tennessee Oncology, PLLC - Franklin
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 610 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.