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 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT05803941RecruitingPhase 4
Study long-term safety of a prostate cancer drug
This trial checks the long-term safety (how it affects you over time) of lutetium-177 vipivotide tetraxetan in people with prostate cancer. You may be eligible if you already received the related drug in a prior Novartis prostate cancer study and can complete the required follow-up tests.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–100 - NCT07218380RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Vepugratinib for advanced bladder or urinary tract cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called Vepugratinib for people with advanced urinary tract cancer that has a specific change in the FGFR3 gene. It may be an option if you haven't had other treatments for advanced cancer and are looking for a new approach.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06533826RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two antibody drugs for HER2-low breast cancer
This trial tests two antibody-drug conjugates (Enhertu and Datroway) for breast cancer that is HER2-low or HER2-0. It aims to find the best treatment sequence for people whose cancer has stopped responding to prior therapy.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07174336RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Tersolisib with other treatments for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new study drug called Tersolisib combined with other anti-cancer treatments for people with advanced breast cancer that has a specific gene change (PIK3CA). The goal is to see if the combination can help shrink or slow the cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07182149RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called NRM-823 for people with several types of advanced cancer that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how well it works.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06545331RecruitingPhase 1
A study of XB010 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an investigational drug called XB010 for people with solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if XB010 is safe and effective for several cancer types, including lung, breast, head and neck, and esophageal cancers.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07748208RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combination for advanced breast cancer with type 2 diabetes
This trial combines two or three drugs (inavolisib, fulvestrant, and sometimes palbociclib) to treat hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative advanced breast cancer that has a PIK3CA mutation. The goal is to find out if this combination is safe and effective for people who also have type 2 diabetes.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06952504RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two drug combos for advanced endometrial cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab) against pembrolizumab alone for people with a specific type of advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer that has normal mismatch repair function. It aims to see which treatment works better.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05917301Recruiting
Pre-surgery proton radiation for soft tissue sarcoma
This trial studies a shorter-course proton radiation plan given before surgery for certain soft tissue sarcomas. The goal is to treat the tumor locally while helping surgery be safer or more effective.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06551116Recruiting
Better HER2 testing for HER2-low breast cancer on Enhertu
This study looks at using a more detailed lab test to measure HER2 levels in people with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer who are starting or have just started treatment with Enhertu. The goal is to see if this test can help doctors better understand who might benefit from Enhertu.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06058377RecruitingPhase 3
Adding immunotherapy to chemo for stage II-III breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy works better than chemo alone for people with hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative breast cancer that is stage II or III and has a high-risk genetic score (MammaPrint High Risk 2).
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07195695RecruitingPhase 3
Zongertinib after surgery for HER2-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new pill, zongertinib, against standard of care for people with early-stage (II–IIIB) non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific HER2 mutation in the tyrosine kinase domain. The goal is to see if zongertinib can prevent the cancer from coming back after complete surgical removal.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06647953RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a standard approach for pleuropulmonary blastoma, with or without topotecan
This trial compares a standard surgery and chemotherapy plan for type I pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) to adding the drug topotecan for types II and III PPB. The goal is to see if the extra drug helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes for children with more advanced disease.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 21 years - NCT06906562RecruitingPhase 2
Pemigatinib for advanced pancreatic cancer with FGFR changes
This trial tests a targeted pill, pemigatinib, for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific FGFR gene change. The study is done entirely through telemedicine, so you can participate from home if eligible.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05879926RecruitingPhase 3
Testing chemo after hormone therapy in premenopausal early breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial checks whether adding chemotherapy after standard hormone-blocking treatment works better for some premenopausal women with early-stage, ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. It targets patients with limited lymph node spread and a lower-to-intermediate tumor “recurrence” risk score.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–60 - NCT06706076RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Experimental pill for lung cancer with EGFR or HER2 changes
This study tests an experimental pill that targets cancer cells with certain gene changes (EGFR or HER2). It may help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06774131RecruitingPhase 3
Study of UGN-104 for low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer
This trial tests a new treatment called UGN-104 for people with low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer (a type of cancer in the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder). The treatment is given directly into the kidney area to kill cancer cells without surgery.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07128927Recruiting
Web-based insomnia treatment for prostate cancer survivors
This trial tests a web-based program to help Black/African American men with prostate cancer who have trouble sleeping. You'll learn strategies to improve your sleep without using medication.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 21 years+ - NCT03860883Recruiting
Comparing wider versus narrower surgery margins for stage II melanoma
This trial studies whether removing a slightly wider strip of skin around a melanoma improves outcomes compared with a narrower strip. It also uses a lymph node staging procedure to check spread and helps doctors fine-tune surgery for stage II melanoma.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05780814Recruiting
Treating insomnia to improve weight loss after breast cancer
This study looks at whether improving insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep) can help survivors of breast cancer lose weight more successfully through a structured behavioral weight loss program. It may help if sleep problems are making it harder to change eating and activity habits.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06337318RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two drugs for low-tumor burden follicular lymphoma
This trial compares a standard drug called rituximab to a newer medicine called mosunetuzumab for people with a slow-growing type of lymphoma that is not causing many symptoms. The goal is to see if mosunetuzumab works better and has fewer side effects.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05174169RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Adjuvant colon chemotherapy guided by tumor DNA results
This trial tests whether treatment for colon cancer after surgery can be guided by a blood test that looks for leftover cancer signals (ctDNA). It may help some people choose stronger or different chemo based on whether ctDNA is found after surgery.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04269902RecruitingPhase 3
Early treatment check for high-risk CLL/SLL
This Phase 3 trial studies an early treatment approach for people with high-risk CLL or SLL who have not yet needed standard therapy. It aims to see if treating earlier can improve outcomes while keeping side effects manageable.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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.
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center · 9 studies
- Sibley Memorial Hospital · 7 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 6 studies
- Frederick Health - James M Stockman Cancer Institute · 5 studies
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital · 5 studies
- Sinai Hospital of Baltimore · 4 studies
- William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center · 4 studies
- George Washington University · 3 studies
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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