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, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Tennessee
- NCT04410796RecruitingPhase 2
Osimertinib alone or with chemo for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests whether osimertinib alone is as good as osimertinib plus chemotherapy for lung cancers that have a specific EGFR mutation. It may help by improving how well the cancer responds and slows growth in people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT04468061RecruitingPhase 2
Study chemo drug plus immunotherapy for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests sacituzumab govitecan (an antibody-drug medicine) with or without pembrolizumab (an immune-system therapy) in people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. It may help by shrinking tumors and improving immune control, especially for patients with specific tumor marker results.
Chattanooga, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT04429542RecruitingPhase 1
Test of an EGFR-targeting drug for advanced solid cancers
This Phase 1 study tests the safety of BCA101 (an EGFR-targeting treatment) alone or combined with pembrolizumab. It may help people with certain EGFR-driven advanced cancers, depending on the tumor type, prior treatments, and required biopsy testing.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT04333537RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Sentinel node biopsy versus standard neck surgery for early mouth cancer
This trial compares two ways of checking whether early oral cavity squamous cell cancer has spread to neck lymph nodes. It tests whether sentinel lymph node biopsy can find spread as well as standard neck dissection, while potentially reducing more extensive surgery for some people.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT03851445RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Lung cancer screening trial using tumor and blood test results
This trial helps sort people with previously treated lung cancer into the best next treatment options by using new tumor tissue (and sometimes blood) test results. It may help you get matched to therapies based on features like PD-L1 and other biomarkers.
Cookeville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT03460977RecruitingPhase 1
Mevrometostat trial for hormone-resistant prostate cancer
This Phase 1 study tests mevrometostat (PF 06821497) in people with castration-resistant prostate cancer to see if it’s safe and how the body responds to it. It may be an option if your cancer is no longer controlled by hormone therapy and your organ health tests are within limits.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT03151629Recruiting
Registry for men with advanced prostate cancer
This study is a worldwide registry that collects health information from men with advanced prostate cancer. It may help researchers better understand disease patterns and outcomes, which can guide future treatments.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 21 years+ - NCT00897117Recruiting
Providing tumor tissue samples during lung cancer surgery
This study collects and analyzes tumor tissue from people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who are planning surgery. It may help researchers learn more about the cancer by studying samples taken at the time of your operation.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–120 - NCT00899301Recruiting
Banking breast cancer and related tissue samples for future studies
This study collects and stores tissue and fluid samples from people with a breast lump or breast cancer so researchers can study cancer biology in the future. It may help future patients by allowing better lab tests and research on why breast cancer starts, grows, and comes back.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07218146RecruitingPhase 3
Study of ZL-1310 vs Standard Care for Relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer
This trial tests a new drug, ZL-1310, against standard treatments for people with small cell lung cancer that has returned after initial therapy. The goal is to see if ZL-1310 works better than other options.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06510374RecruitingPhase 3
Gene therapy vs. observation for intermediate risk bladder cancer
This trial tests a new gene therapy called nadofaragene firadenovec versus just watching and waiting (observation) for people with a specific type of bladder cancer that hasn't grown into the muscle. The goal is to see if the gene therapy can help keep the cancer from coming back.
Germantown, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07492641RecruitingPhase 3
A new drug plus letrozole for advanced HR+ breast cancer
This trial tests a new medicine (BGB-43395) combined with letrozole against the usual CDK4/6 inhibitor plus letrozole. It is for people with advanced or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have not yet had treatment for advanced disease.
Kingsport, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06764875RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for HER2-positive stomach cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy called rilvegostomig combined with standard chemotherapy and a targeted therapy (trastuzumab deruxtecan) for people with advanced HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has not been treated before.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07431281RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for advanced stomach cancer with CLDN18.2
This trial tests a new drug combination for people with advanced stomach cancer that has not been treated before. It looks at two groups: one with PD-L1 (a protein that helps decide if immunotherapy works), and one without. The treatment includes an antibody-drug conjugate (Sonesitatug Vedotin) plus standard chemotherapy, with or without an immunotherapy drug.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07562152RecruitingPhase 3
Atebimetinib Plus Gemcitabine/Nab-Paclitaxel for New Pancreatic Cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs—atebimetinib (a new targeted therapy), gemcitabine, and nab-paclitaxel (two standard chemotherapy drugs)—as a first treatment for pancreatic cancer that has spread beyond the pancreas. The goal is to see if adding atebimetinib helps patients live longer and feel better.
Germantown, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07365995RecruitingPhase 3
New drug for advanced prostate cancer vs. standard chemo
This trial tests a new drug called BNT324 against the standard chemotherapy docetaxel for men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. It aims to see if the new treatment can help control the cancer better.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07020221RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of VS-7375 for cancers with a KRAS G12D mutation
This study tests an experimental drug called VS-7375 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12D. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06925737RecruitingPhase 3
Study of I-DXd for metastatic prostate cancer
This study tests a new drug called Ifinatamab Deruxtecan (I-DXd) for people with metastatic prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. It may help by targeting and destroying cancer cells in a different way.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07659795RecruitingPhase 2
Study of VS-7375 for KRAS G12D colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new targeted pill, VS-7375, for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer called KRAS G12D. It's for those who either haven't had treatment yet or whose cancer has worsened after prior therapy.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07214779RecruitingPhase 3
New drug vs chemo for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This study tests a new drug (INCB123667) given as a pill, compared to standard chemotherapy, for people whose ovarian cancer has stopped responding to platinum-based treatments and whose tumor has high levels of a protein called Cyclin E1. The goal is to see if the new drug works better than standard chemo for this specific type of cancer.
Chattanooga, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06712316RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New drug plus chemotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new investigational drug combined with chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if it is safe and works better than current treatments.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07843940RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Two study drugs for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests two new immunotherapy drugs (obrixtamig and pumitamig) given together for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps shrink or control the cancer.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06110572RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Total body irradiation with immunotherapy for extensive SCLC
This trial adds total body irradiation (a low dose of radiation to the whole body) to standard atezolizumab (immunotherapy) plus chemotherapy for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if the radiation helps the immunotherapy work better.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07764133Recruiting
Body scans to predict ovarian cancer treatment response
This study uses whole-body scans to look at how active tumors are in women with suspected ovarian cancer. The goal is to see if these scans can predict how well treatment will work, which may help personalize care.
Knoxville, 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
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 6 studies
- SCRI Oncology Partners · 5 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- Tennessee Oncology · 2 studies
- Ballad Health Cancer Care
- Baptist Cancer Center
- 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.