Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
Cancer clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 965 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT07317505RecruitingPhase 1
Study of JMT108 for Advanced Solid Tumors
This trial tests a new drug called JMT108 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments or for which no standard treatment exists. The study aims to see if the drug is safe and how it affects the body.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07321106RecruitingPhase 1
CBI-1214 for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called CBI-1214, which is designed to help your immune system attack cancer cells. It is for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to other treatments.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06084481RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new intravenous drug called ABBV-400 in people with certain advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it can slow or stop tumor growth and to check for side effects.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06785636RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combination for advanced prostate cancer
This study tests a new drug (pocenbrodib) alone or combined with another hormone therapy (darolutamide) for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread. It is for those who have already tried Pluvicto and one other hormone therapy, but not yet chemotherapy.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07446855RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AZD4956 for advanced solid tumors with DNA repair problems
This trial tests a new drug called AZD4956, alone or with other cancer medicines, for people with advanced solid tumors that have certain DNA repair problems (called homologous recombination deficiency). It may be an option if you have breast, ovarian, prostate, or pancreatic cancer with a specific gene change, and you have or haven't had previous PARP inhibitor treatment.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18–130 - NCT06616766RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of YH42946 for advanced cancer with HER2 or EGFR changes
This trial tests a new drug (YH42946) in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific changes in HER2 or EGFR genes and have stopped responding to standard therapies. The drug aims to target these genetic changes to slow or shrink the cancer. Participants will be monitored closely for safety and how well the drug works.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07349537RecruitingPhase 1
Study of RMC-5127 for advanced KRAS G12V-mutant solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called RMC-5127 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12V mutation. The study aims to see if this targeted therapy can help when other treatments have stopped working or caused side effects.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06362252RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
I-DXd plus atezolizumab for first-line extensive SCLC
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (I-DXd and atezolizumab, with or without carboplatin) as your first treatment for extensive stage small cell lung cancer. It has two groups: one for people who haven't started treatment yet, and another for those who've already had 4 cycles of a standard chemo-immunotherapy combination and are stable or better.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07361562RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CGT4255 for advanced solid tumors with HER2 changes
This trial tests an oral drug called CGT4255 for people with advanced solid tumors that have certain changes in the HER2 gene or related proteins. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06234423RecruitingPhase 1
A study of CUSP06 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called CUSP06 for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy. It may help if standard treatments no longer work.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06820463RecruitingPhase 2
Study of telisotuzumab adizutecan plus chemo for metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. The study includes an experimental antibody-drug conjugate (telisotuzumab adizutecan) plus standard chemotherapy and targeted therapies, to see if it works better than current options.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07252232RecruitingPhase 3
A pill to prevent pancreatic cancer recurrence after surgery
This trial tests an experimental daily pill, daraxonrasib, in people with pancreatic cancer that has been surgically removed. It’s for those who also had chemotherapy and have a specific DNA change called a RAS mutation. The goal is to see if the pill helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06343402RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BBO-8520 for advanced KRAS G12C lung cancer
This trial tests a new oral medication called BBO-8520 for advanced lung cancer with a specific gene change (KRAS G12C mutation). It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective, and may be combined with another drug (pembrolizumab) in some groups.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06463028RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted pills plus chemo for advanced endometrial cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted pills (sapanisertib and serabelisib) with standard chemo (paclitaxel) for endometrial cancer that has come back or spread. A substudy also looks at combining these drugs with a special diet that lowers insulin levels.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06581432RecruitingPhase 2
Zongertinib for advanced cancers with HER2 changes
This trial tests an experimental drug (zongertinib) for people with advanced solid tumors that have certain changes in the HER2 gene. It's for those who have already tried at least one standard treatment and need more options.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05873686RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NXP900 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called NXP900 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The study has two parts: one for any advanced solid tumor and another for tumors with specific genetic changes.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07102381RecruitingPhase 2
Zanidatamab plus chemo before surgery for HER2+ breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug called zanidatamab combined with chemotherapy to shrink HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery. It may help improve treatment outcomes for people with stage 2 or 3 breast cancer that has not spread.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06773910RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo vs standard care for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (atigotatug and nivolumab) against the standard drug durvalumab for people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer who have completed chemotherapy and radiation without the cancer getting worse. The goal is to see if the new combination works better at keeping the cancer from coming back.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06975293RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
STC-15 with toripalimab for advanced cancers and sarcomas
This trial tests a new drug called STC-15, either alone or with another drug (toripalimab), for people with certain advanced cancers or sarcomas that have progressed after prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination or single drug can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07458347RecruitingPhase 1
A new oral drug for KRAS-mutated advanced cancer
This trial tests a new oral drug, KST-6051, for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, colon, or other cancers) that have a specific KRAS gene mutation. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it's safe.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07524322RecruitingPhase 1
RGT-490 for Advanced Cancers With PIK3CA Mutations
This study tests a new drug called RGT-490 in patients with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery) that have a specific genetic change called a PIK3CA mutation. The drug is designed to block a protein involved in cancer cell growth.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07485322Recruiting
Burn pit exposure and cancer screening for veterans
This study offers cancer screening for veterans who were exposed to burn pits during deployment. It aims to find cancer early, when it's easier to treat.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 35–85 - 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.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06892548RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination therapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two investigational drugs, BNT324 and BNT327, for people with advanced lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if the combination is safe and effective for different types of lung cancer, including non-small cell and small cell lung cancer.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- NEXT Oncology · 14 studies
- Virginia Cancer Specialists · 7 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 2 studies
- Maryland Oncology Hematology · 2 studies
- Inova Dwight and Martha Schar Cancer Institute
- Inova Schar Cancer Institute
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Maryland Oncology Hematology, P.A.
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.
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Common questions
- Are there cancer clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 965 recruiting cancer studies with a site near Washington, D.C., 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 near Washington, D.C.?
- 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 Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., 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.
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