Clinical trials
Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 12,865 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04022616Recruiting
Study immune cells in breast cancer patients
This study looks at how certain immune cells behave in people with breast cancer. It may help researchers understand the disease and how the immune system affects it.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT03863457RecruitingPhase 1
PET/CT scan test for breast cancer using a new tracer
This Phase 1 study tests a new PET/CT imaging tracer to see how well it can detect breast cancer spots in the body. It may help doctors learn where breast cancer is and how imaging could work better in the future.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03816345RecruitingPhase 1
Nivolumab for advanced cancer with autoimmune disease
This trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can safely treat advanced cancer in people who also have an autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis. It aims to find out if the drug may help control cancer while managing their autoimmune condition.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 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.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT03741426RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combinations for kidney cancer before surgery
This trial tests new drug combinations for kidney cancer that is removable by surgery but may have spread. The goal is to see if these treatments can shrink tumors before surgery and improve outcomes.
Cambridge, EnglandAges 18 years+ - NCT03821246RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab and other drugs before prostate surgery for high-risk cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether giving immunotherapy (atezolizumab) plus another drug before surgery can shrink or control high-risk localized prostate cancer. The goal is to improve outcomes by treating the cancer early, before radical prostatectomy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03853733Recruiting
Shorter radiation plan for non-surgery rectal cancer
This trial looks at a shorter radiation schedule for people with advanced rectal (or nearby sigmoid) cancer who cannot have surgery. The goal is to control the cancer while keeping treatment simpler, especially for those who cannot safely undergo an operation.
Terrassa, CataloniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03769415Recruiting
Using tumor gene data to improve treatment in metastatic breast cancer
This trial studies your tumor’s gene activity and breast cancer subtype to help guide treatment choices. It mainly looks at whether analyzing “RNA expression” and tumor subtype can improve how therapy is optimized during metastatic breast cancer care.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - NCT03819101RecruitingPhase 3
Aspirin plus atorvastatin for advanced, treatment-resistant prostate cancer
This trial studies whether daily aspirin and atorvastatin can slow advanced prostate cancer that has continued to grow despite hormone therapy. It may help by reducing cancer growth and inflammation, but you would need to meet several specific safety and medication rules.
OlomoucAges 18 years+ - NCT03786796RecruitingPhase 2
Olaparib for metastatic kidney cancer with specific DNA repair gene changes
This trial tests olaparib (a pill medicine) in people with kidney cancer that has spread and specific DNA “repair” gene mutations. The goal is to see whether this targeted treatment can slow the cancer or help it respond better after prior immunotherapy or blood-vessel–blocking therapy.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT00582621Recruiting
Family history study to support genetic testing research
This study collects family and medical history to better understand inherited causes of blood cancers (like lymphoma) and related conditions. It may help researchers build genetic findings that could improve how families understand their risk and future care.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges Any age - NCT03606967RecruitingPhase 2
Individualized vaccine added to standard treatment for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a personalized cancer vaccine to durvalumab (an immunotherapy), tremelimumab (another immunotherapy), and chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. It may help your immune system recognize your specific tumor features.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03686124RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tested immune therapy for certain HLA-A2 positive solid tumors
This trial studies an immune-based cancer treatment (IMA203/IMA203CD8) either alone or with nivolumab in people whose solid tumors have come back or will not respond to standard care. It may help by training the immune system to recognize and attack tumor cells that match the trial’s test requirements.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03667417Recruiting
Study of people with BRCA1/BRCA2 cancer gene changes
This study follows people who carry a harmful BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, whether or not they currently have breast or ovarian cancer. The goal is to better understand cancer risk over time and how being a carrier may affect screening and care.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT03711890Recruiting
Advanced imaging to detect early pancreatic cancer during surgery
This study tests a special high-resolution camera that can see tiny details during pancreatic surgery to help doctors detect early-stage pancreatic cancer or precancerous growths called IPMNs. The goal is to improve how well surgeons can identify and remove diseased tissue.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT03650595Recruiting
MRI-guided laser treatment for prostate cancer
This trial tests a minimally invasive prostate treatment using MRI guidance and a focal laser to destroy only the cancer spot (not the whole prostate). If you have low-to-intermediate risk, MRI-visible prostate cancer in a limited area, it may help control the cancer while potentially reducing treatment side effects.
Toronto, OntarioAges 40–80 - NCT03572374Recruiting
Sharing breast cancer treatment plans with your workplace
This study tests tools to help people talk with employers and medical staff about breast cancer treatment while working. It aims to improve how treatment and job needs are discussed so patients can get support.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18–64 - NCT03675893RecruitingPhase 2
Test abemaciclib plus letrozole with or without extra drugs
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding medicines to standard hormone therapy (letrozole) can control endometrial cancer that has come back, spread, or stopped responding to usual treatments. It also explores whether extra drugs (metformin or gedatolisib) improve results for certain patient groups.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03608631RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Exosome treatment for KRAS-mutated metastatic pancreatic cancer
This Phase 1/2 study tests an investigational treatment made from “exosomes” for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has a specific KRAS mutation (KRAS G12D). It aims to see if this treatment can control the cancer and is safe for patients whose cancer has grown or stayed the same after prior chemotherapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03563976Recruiting
Imaging study for lung cancer outcomes
This study looks at medical images from people with lung cancer to see how image findings relate to outcomes. It may help doctors better understand which imaging features predict results for patients.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–99 - NCT03460977RecruitingPhase 1
Mevrometostat trial for hormone-resistant prostate cancer
This Phase 1 study tests mevrometostat (PF 06821497) in people with castration-resistant prostate cancer to see if it’s safe and how the body responds to it. It may be an option if your cancer is no longer controlled by hormone therapy and your organ health tests are within limits.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT03390894Recruiting
Long-term follow-up of early breast cancer study participants
This study follows people who previously took part in GEICAM early breast cancer trials to learn about long-term outcomes. It may help doctors understand what happens over time and improve future care.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 18 years+ - NCT03503240Enrolling by invitation
Skin cancer surgery study about satisfaction, scars, and quality of life
This study asks people who had skin cancer surgery about how they feel about their appearance, their scar healing, and their quality of life. It may help doctors understand what outcomes matter most to patients after skin cancer treatment.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT03423303Enrolling by invitation
Screening test to find early prostate cancer sooner
This trial checks whether an early prostate cancer screening approach can detect clinically significant prostate cancer sooner. It may help participants catch the disease at an earlier stage when treatment can be more effective.
HelsinkiAges 50–63
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 12,865 recruiting cancer studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a cancer trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.