Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
Cancer clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 953 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.
- NCT07554339RecruitingPhase 3
Calderasib and Durvalumab for Advanced Lung Cancer After Chemotherapy
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—calderasib (a targeted therapy) and durvalumab (an immunotherapy)—for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has a KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to prevent the cancer from coming back after standard chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05103683RecruitingPhase 1
First-time test of TORL-1-23 for advanced solid tumors
This early study tests a new drug (TORL-1-23) in people with advanced solid cancers. It aims to find the safest dose and see how the tumor responds.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07488676RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ASP546C for stomach, pancreas, and other cancers
This trial tests a new drug called ASP546C in people with certain advanced cancers that have a specific marker (CLDN18.2). It aims to see if the drug can shrink or slow tumor growth.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05652686RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Studying PT217 for neuroendocrine cancers
This trial tests a new drug called Peluntamig (PT217) for people with certain types of neuroendocrine cancers, like small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the drug can help when standard treatments stop working or aren't an option.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07503808RecruitingPhase 1
IDE034 for advanced solid tumors with B7-H3 or PTK7
This study tests a new drug called IDE034 for people with advanced solid tumors that have certain markers (B7-H3 and PTK7). The drug may help by targeting these markers on cancer cells, and the study checks if it is safe and effective.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 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.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05061550RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted immune-plus-chemo treatment before and after lung surgery
This trial studies whether adding immune treatment and chemotherapy around the time of lung tumor removal improves outcomes for people with operable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). You may qualify if your cancer can be surgically removed and your tumor tests meet required biomarker rules.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18–95 - NCT07540572RecruitingPhase 1
Testing IDE574 safety and effectiveness in advanced solid tumors
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called IDE574 to see if it is safe and effective in treating advanced cancers that have spread or stopped responding to standard treatments. The trial focuses mainly on hormone-receptor positive breast cancer, but also includes lung, prostate, and colorectal cancers.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18–99 - NCT07538804RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing ANS02 for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer
This trial tests a new drug called ANS02 in people with non-small cell lung cancer (a common type of lung cancer) that has a specific genetic change called an EGFR mutation. The drug is designed to target and slow cancer growth in people with this mutation.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06293898RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BL-M07D1 for HER2-positive solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, BL-M07D1, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called HER2. It is for patients who have already tried at least two other standard treatments.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05659381RecruitingPhase 3
Heated belly chemo plus niraparib after interval surgery for ovarian cancer
This Phase 3 study tests whether heated chemotherapy placed inside the belly, followed by interval surgery and the maintenance medicine niraparib, can improve outcomes for certain advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancers. It focuses on people whose tumors are HRD/LOH positive and who can have all visible disease removed.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06686394RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Patritumab deruxtecan combinations for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug, patritumab deruxtecan, combined with other anti-cancer drugs for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if these combinations can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05208762RecruitingPhase 1
PD-L1 antibody drug study for advanced lung and head/neck cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests a new experimental drug (PF-08046054/SGN-PDL1V) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment or can’t use it. It is designed to see how the drug works and how safe it is, with a focus on tumors that have PD-L1 seen on prior lab testing.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05216432RecruitingPhase 1
RLY-2608 for PIK3CA-mutant advanced solid tumors and breast cancer
This early study (Phase 1) tests RLY-2608, a targeted cancer drug for tumors with a PIK3CA mutation. It studies the drug alone and combined with hormone therapy (and sometimes CDK4/6 or CDK4 medicines) to see safety, dose, and whether it can shrink tumors.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07409272RecruitingPhase 3
Study of setidegrasib with chemo for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug called setidegrasib, given with two types of chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX or NALIRIFOX), for people whose pancreatic cancer has spread and has a specific genetic change called KRAS G12D. The goal is to see if adding setidegrasib helps control the cancer better than chemo alone.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05377996RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for advanced solid tumors with tumor tissue testing
This early-stage study tests emiltatug leda-dotin (Emi-Le) in people with advanced or recurring solid cancers. It aims to see how the drug works and how safely it can be given, using tumor tissue testing to help understand who may benefit.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06303505RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
TUB-040 for advanced ovarian or lung cancer after standard treatments fail
This study tests a new drug called TUB-040 for people with ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy, or with a type of lung cancer that has returned or spread. The drug is designed to target cancer cells and deliver a powerful anti-cancer agent directly to them, potentially slowing the disease.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05005403RecruitingPhase 1
Testing azirkitug for lung, head/neck, and other solid cancers
This Phase 1 study tests how a new medicine (azirkitug) behaves in the body and how safe it is, given by IV infusion alone or with other cancer drugs. It may help people with several advanced solid tumor cancers, especially after standard treatments have stopped working.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06805825RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NN3201 for advanced cancers with c-Kit
This trial tests a new drug, NN3201, that targets a protein called c-Kit found on some cancer cells. It may be an option for people with certain advanced solid tumors, including GIST, small cell lung cancer, or other c-Kit-positive cancers, who have already tried standard treatments or cannot take them.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05142189RecruitingPhase 1
Testing BNT116 for advanced non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests an experimental immunotherapy called BNT116, given alone or with other drugs, for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help shrink tumors.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04913285RecruitingPhase 1
KIN-2787 for advanced solid tumors with BRAF or NRAS mutations
This trial tests a new drug, KIN-2787, for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific changes (mutations) in the BRAF or NRAS genes. The drug is designed to target these changes and may help shrink or control the tumor.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05573126RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of EP0062 for advanced breast cancer with AR+ and ER+
This Phase 1/2 study tests EP0062, a study medicine given alone or with other treatments, in people with advanced or metastatic breast cancer. It’s designed to see how well it works and what side effects it causes when the cancer has specific hormone-receptor markers (AR+ and ER+) and is HER2-negative.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06931561Recruiting
Cancer screening study for firefighters
This study is testing a new way to screen firefighters for cancer early, using special scans and blood tests. It aims to find cancer sooner so treatment can start earlier.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 35–85 - NCT06835569RecruitingPhase 1
ALTA3263 for advanced KRAS-mutated solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental pill called ALTA3263 for adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS mutation. It's for people who have already tried other treatments or can't take them.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+
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Cancer trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- NEXT Virginia · 6 studies
- Inova Schar Cancer Institute · 5 studies
- Virginia Cancer Specialists · 5 studies
- Research Site · 3 studies
- NEXT Oncology · 2 studies
- Inova Schar Cancer - Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center
- Inova Schar Cancer Center
- NEXT Texas LLC - Virginia
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 953 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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