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.
- NCT02000089RecruitingPhase 3
Pancreas screening study for people at high cancer risk
This Phase 3 study tests a structured plan for checking the pancreas early in people with a higher-than-usual risk of pancreatic cancer. The goal is to find changes sooner, when treatment may be easier.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07142551RecruitingPhase 2
Testosterone priming with darolutamide for metastatic prostate cancer
This trial tests whether giving a high dose of testosterone before standard hormone therapy can help the treatment work longer for men with prostate cancer that has spread. You would receive testosterone injections for a short time, then a hormone blocker (darolutamide) along with continued testosterone shots.
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+ - NCT07227402RecruitingPhase 3
Study of belzutifan and zanzalintinib for recurrent kidney cancer
This trial tests two new drugs, belzutifan and zanzalintinib, for people with advanced kidney cancer that returned after or within 2 years of finishing an immunotherapy treatment after surgery. You cannot have received any other cancer treatments besides that immunotherapy.
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+ - NCT05407844Enrolling by invitation
Community health worker program to improve palliative care
This study tests whether a community health worker can help people with advanced cancer get better palliative care support. Palliative care focuses on comfort, symptom relief, and support for patients and caregivers.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06895564Recruiting
Proton radiation for hard-to-treat spine tumors
This trial tests a special type of proton radiation for people whose spine cancer has spread from another part of the body and cannot be treated effectively with standard X-ray radiation. The goal is to see if proton radiation can safely deliver a high dose of radiation to the tumor.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06138067Recruiting
Navigator program to help cancer patients join clinical trials
This study tests if a patient navigator can help more people with prostate or kidney cancer enroll in clinical trials. You may be assigned to work with a navigator who helps find a trial that fits your needs.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05386719Recruiting
Cardiometabolic screening for people after early breast cancer
This trial tests a screening program to look for heart- and metabolism-related health risks in people who have completed treatment for early breast cancer. It may help catch problems earlier so you can get timely care.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05604560RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo before surgery for resectable pancreatic cancer
This trial tests two drugs, tislelizumab and SX-682, given before surgery for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors and improves outcomes.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07550517RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus experimental nuclear medicine for high-risk prostate cancer
This trial tests whether adding an experimental radioactive drug called PSMA-617 to standard radiation and hormone therapy helps men with high-risk prostate cancer that hasn't spread beyond the pelvis. The radioactive drug targets cancer cells specifically.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07544654RecruitingPhase 3
Study comparing obrixtamig plus chemotherapy for advanced neuroendocrine cancer
This trial tests a new drug called obrixtamig combined with standard chemotherapy for advanced neuroendocrine cancer (a rare type of cancer). You'd receive one cycle of standard chemotherapy first, then be randomly assigned to either continue with the new drug plus chemotherapy or standard chemotherapy alone.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04503265RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
AMXI-5001 study for advanced cancers that won’t respond
This Phase 1/2 trial tests AMXI-5001 in people with advanced cancers that have progressed or stopped responding to standard treatments. It’s mainly designed to find the safest dose and see early signs the treatment might work.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06782932RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Vaccine and Immunotherapy for Removable Pancreatic Cancer
This trial tests two different vaccines (GVAX and a mKRAS vaccine) given before and after surgery for pancreatic cancer. Both vaccines are combined with immunotherapy drugs to help your immune system fight the cancer. The goal is to see which vaccine works better and is safe for patients whose tumors can be removed.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07032545Recruiting
Broccoli microgreens study for obese breast cancer survivors
This trial tests if eating broccoli microgreens can improve metabolism in obese breast cancer survivors. Participants will avoid other cruciferous vegetables during the study to see how the microgreens affect their health.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Any age - NCT07430202RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine plus drug combination for advanced fibrolamellar carcinoma
This study tests a new vaccine (a shot that may help your immune system attack cancer cells) combined with a glutamine-blocking drug (DRP-104) and two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) for advanced fibrolamellar carcinoma. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12 years+ - NCT06778863RecruitingPhase 1
A study of CLSP-1025 for adults with certain solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called CLSP-1025 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in the p53 gene (R175H). The drug targets this change to help fight the cancer.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06934538RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy trial for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (STC-1010) for people with colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–75 - NCT04131413RecruitingPhase 1
HPV vaccine given through the skin for HPV16 cervical disease
This early-phase study tests a vaccine designed to help your immune system fight HPV16, a type of human papillomavirus linked to abnormal cells in the cervix. You may or may not be living with HIV, and the team will check safety and immune response after giving the vaccine in a specific way.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 19 years+ - NCT07375992Recruiting
Music therapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma
This trial tests whether attending virtual music therapy sessions can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma feel better after chemoradiation. It aims to improve quality of life and emotional well-being.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT01804634RecruitingPhase 2
Reduced-intensity stem cell transplant for high-risk solid tumors
This trial tests a less intense type of bone marrow (stem cell) transplant from a partly matched family donor for people with high-risk solid tumors. It aims to lower treatment intensity while still using the donor’s immune system to help control the cancer.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 1–50 - NCT06136624RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new drug to standard hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new pill, opevesostat, against other hormone treatments for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after previous therapies. It aims to see which approach works better.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06001658RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus immunotherapy before and after surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) and an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) given before and after surgery for people with bile duct or gallbladder cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this approach helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
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 · 9 studies
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins · 8 studies
- Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center ( Site 0069)
- Breast Evaluation and Treatment Program, University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center ( Site 0145)
- Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center ( Site 0049)
- Johns Hopkins - Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Oncology- Broadway
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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