Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
Cancer clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 952 recruiting cancer studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT02886247Recruiting
Personal or family history of pancreatic tumors registry study
This study is building a registry (a secure list) of people who have had pancreatic tumors or have close family members who have had them. Your information can help researchers learn more and plan future studies for pancreatic cancer.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06655246RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib and imatinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests a new drug, ziftomenib, combined with imatinib for people with advanced or spreading gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that have a KIT mutation. It may help if your GIST has gotten worse while on imatinib.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07424222RecruitingPhase 1
Ruxolitinib for a serious immune reaction after CAR T therapy
This trial tests a drug called ruxolitinib for a rare but serious condition called IEC-HS that can happen after CAR T cell treatment. The goal is to see if ruxolitinib can calm this overactive immune response.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT06651580Recruiting
Gene study for kids with pancreas problems
This study collects samples like blood or tissue from children with pancreatitis to look for gene changes that might raise their risk. It helps doctors learn more about why some children get pancreas inflammation.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Up to 17 years - NCT06637423RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of sacituzumab tirumotecan for low-grade bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan for people with low-grade bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the bladder muscle. The goal is to see if it can help shrink or control the tumors.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05193305Recruiting
Study collects samples during routine endoscopy to detect cancer early
This study follows adults who are having an endoscopy (a camera exam of the inside of the body) for routine care. It tests whether regular blood samples and questionnaires can help detect cancer earlier in people who do not currently have cancer.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06617923RecruitingPhase 2
Senaparib and Temozolomide for ARID1A-Mutated Ovarian Cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, senaparib and temozolomide, for women with a specific type of ovarian cancer that has come back or is resistant to platinum-based chemotherapy. It is for patients whose tumor has a change in the ARID1A gene.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03383575RecruitingPhase 2
Azacitidine plus enasidenib for IDH2-mutant MDS
This trial tests whether combining azacitidine with enasidenib helps people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has an IDH2 mutation. It’s designed for people who are either new to “hypomethylating” treatment or whose MDS returned/worsened after it.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12 years+ - NCT07360119Recruiting
Pancreas removal with islet transplant for high-risk tumors
This trial removes the whole pancreas in people with certain pancreatic tumors and then transplants the patient's own insulin-making cells (islets) into the liver. The goal is to prevent or reduce diabetes after surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07412002Recruiting
End-of-life care quality for children with cancer
This trial asks bereaved parents about the quality of care their child received in the last month of life. It aims to improve how hospitals support families when a child with cancer is dying.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05123482RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an experimental drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, called AZD8205, alone or with other medicines, for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06616597RecruitingPhase 2
Targeting gut bacteria to help prostate cancer treatment work again
This trial tests whether adding metronidazole, an antibiotic, can make abiraterone work better in men with metastatic prostate cancer whose PSA is rising despite treatment. It aims to target gut bacteria that may be fueling resistance to the therapy.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05739981RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo for newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests an immune-based treatment (IMNN-001/GEN-1) combined with standard chemotherapy given before and during surgery. It’s for people with newly diagnosed advanced high-grade serous ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer to see if it can improve outcomes.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06922318RecruitingPhase 2
Combined suppression of MYC for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (ZEN-3694 and enzalutamide) for men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to standard hormonal treatments. It aims to see if this combination can help slow or stop the cancer from growing.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06589804RecruitingPhase 3
Testing cetuximab plus pembrolizumab for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding cetuximab to the standard drug pembrolizumab works better for head and neck cancer that has spread or come back after treatment. It is for people whose cancer did not respond to platinum chemotherapy and whose tumors have a certain immune marker (PD-L1).
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06498635RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy after surgery for lung cancer with no remaining cancer
This trial tests whether giving immunotherapy (durvalumab) after surgery can help prevent lung cancer from coming back if you already had a complete response to chemo and immunotherapy before surgery. It is for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who had no cancer left after treatment.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06560021Enrolling by invitation
Random biopsies in inflammatory bowel disease surveillance
This trial looks at whether taking random biopsies during a routine colonoscopy is helpful for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are at risk for colon cancer. It aims to understand if random biopsies can detect early signs of cancer or pre-cancer.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06535607RecruitingPhase 2
Study of volrustomig for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called volrustomig, alone or with other cancer treatments, for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink or control the cancer.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04704505RecruitingPhase 2
Testosterone-like treatment plus radium for bone-spread prostate cancer
This trial studies whether adding a testosterone-related therapy (BAT) to radium-223 can better control prostate cancer that has spread mainly to the bones. It may help shrink tumors in the bone and slow PSA rises, which are a common marker of prostate cancer activity.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06546969RecruitingPhase 1
Combination therapy for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and heat therapy (hyperthermia) with a special radiation technique for advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that hasn't been treated before. It aims to see if this combination can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21 years+ - NCT06486454Recruiting
Liver tumor treatment with sound waves
This trial tests a new device that uses sound waves to destroy liver tumors without cutting or needles. It may be an option if you have a liver tumor that can be partly or fully targeted by this technique.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 22 years+ - NCT04031677RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery with or without chemotherapy for high-risk retroperitoneal sarcoma
This trial studies whether adding chemotherapy before surgery helps people with high-risk retroperitoneal (abdominal-area) leiomyosarcoma or liposarcoma. The goal is to improve outcomes while comparing surgery alone versus surgery plus neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06493019RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab with chemo and radiation for early anal cancer
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel), and radiation for people with early-stage anal cancer who cannot take the usual chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective as an alternative treatment.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 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.
- Johns Hopkins University · 8 studies
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins · 5 studies
- Mercy Medical Center · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- University of Maryland/Greenebaum Cancer Center · 2 studies
- Amber Michalik
- Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg
- Johns Hopkins 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.
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Common questions
- Are there cancer clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 952 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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