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
- NCT04481932RecruitingPhase 2
Trastuzumab with chemo for HER2-positive breast cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding trastuzumab (a targeted antibody) given with chemo and extra drugs can better treat certain HER2-positive, locally advanced or inflammatory breast cancers. It may help by improving cancer control in people who have not had prior anti-cancer treatment for their breast cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04522687Recruiting
Blood lymphocyte changes studied during radiation and chemotherapy for lung cancers
This study looks at how a type of white blood cell in your blood changes while you receive radiation and chemotherapy. The goal is to see whether these blood changes relate to treatment, especially in certain chest (thoracic) cancers.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04504006Recruiting
Tracking surgery choices for lymph node spread in endometrial cancer
This is an observational study that follows people with endometrial cancer who have had surgery to check and remove pelvic (and sometimes paraaortic) lymph nodes. It looks at how different surgical approaches and any added treatment affect local control (keeping cancer from coming back in the pelvis/nearby areas).
Essen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT03646955Recruiting
Partial breast radiation versus no radiation after lumpectomy
This trial compares giving radiation only to part of the breast versus not giving radiation at all after breast-conserving surgery. It’s meant for women with early, hormone-driven breast cancer to see if skipping radiation can be safe and reduce treatment burden.
SantiagoAges 60 years+ - NCT02878434Recruiting
Fertility preservation support for young women during cancer care
This study looks at how young women can preserve their ability to have children while they are getting cancer treatment. It may help by offering a structured approach to fertility planning during treatment.
LeuvenAges birth–40 years - NCT04595929Recruiting
Tested aerosol chemotherapy inside the abdomen for stomach cancer
This trial looks at a way to give chemotherapy into the abdomen (through a small tube during laparoscopy) for certain stomach cancers. It aims to see whether this approach improves cancer control and surgical outcomes for people whose tumors can potentially be removed.
Saint PetersburgAges 18–65 - NCT04646759RecruitingPhase 3
Fulvestrant or capecitabine plus pyrotinib for metastatic breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests adding pyrotinib to standard hormone-based treatments (fulvestrant or capecitabine) to slow or control metastatic breast cancer. It’s for tumors that are hormone-receptor positive and HER2 positive, where standard options have been used before.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT04702321Recruiting
Study genetic risks for childhood cancer complications in Switzerland
This study looks at genetic factors to understand why some children who had cancer develop later complications. It uses stored samples and information from a Swiss biobank to help researchers identify higher-risk children.
GenevaAges Up to 21 years - NCT04695782RecruitingPhase 2
Proton radiation for recurrent rectal cancer in the pelvis
This trial studies “pencil beam” proton radiation for rectal cancer that has come back in the pelvis after you already had radiation. It aims to control the recurrence while trying to limit harm to nearby organs.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT04601116RecruitingPhase 3
Atorvastatin for hormone-positive breast cancer to prevent recurrence
This Phase 3 study tests whether taking atorvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering medicine) can improve outcomes for women with estrogen-receptor–positive breast cancer. It may help by affecting cancer-related pathways and reducing risk of recurrence or progression.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT04710797Recruiting
Lymph node surgery for early-stage ovarian cancer
This trial studies whether removing (dissecting) lymph nodes during surgery can improve care for people with early-stage ovarian cancer that still needs chemotherapy. You may be eligible if you have certain ovarian cancer types and your scans and surgery do not show clearly suspicious lymph nodes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT04483076RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo before stomach surgery with different cycles
This trial studies whether giving oxaliplatin plus S-1 (SOX) chemotherapy before stomach surgery works best when given for different cycle lengths. It may help shrink stage III gastric cancer before a standard D2 gastrectomy and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04733820RecruitingPhase 3
Extra chemo after surgery for advanced cervical cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding chemotherapy after surgery helps people with locally advanced cervical cancer, especially when prior treatment didn’t fully match standard guidelines. It looks at whether this “adjuvant” chemotherapy improves outcomes after neoadjuvant chemotherapy and an extensive hysterectomy.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT03025477RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two first-treatment options for advanced ovarian cancer
This Phase 2 trial compares two different treatment strategies as the first chemotherapy after surgery for advanced epithelial ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian-tube cancer. It may help doctors find a more effective or better-tolerated approach for people in your situation.
DijonAges 18–75 - NCT04669873Recruiting
Partial breast radiation vs whole breast radiation after lumpectomy
This trial studies whether treating only part of the breast with radiation works as well as treating the whole breast in people with early breast cancer after lumpectomy. It may help reduce radiation exposure to healthy tissue, while still controlling the cancer.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 50–90 - NCT04750122RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Drug-screening guided treatment before surgery for HER2 breast cancer
This trial tests a treatment plan that is chosen using drug-testing in a lab (to see which medicines may work best) before surgery. It is for people with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer, aiming to improve outcomes by guiding the right treatment early.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04019678Recruiting
Breast cancer study after chemotherapy with small underarm node spread
This study looks at whether it’s safe and effective to avoid removing many underarm lymph nodes in some people who, after chemotherapy, still seem to have only tiny (“micro”) cancer deposits in the sentinel lymph node. It may help reduce treatment side effects while keeping cancer control.
Rozzano, MIAges 18–75 - NCT04878666Recruiting
Breast cancer chest-wall recurrence quality of life with heat treatment
This trial studies how a special heating radiation treatment (“hyperthermia radiotherapy”) affects quality of life in people whose breast cancer has come back in the chest area. It may help show whether this treatment approach is tolerable and beneficial for everyday well-being.
Tübingen, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT04576143RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Dose-dense chemo before surgery for HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial studies a faster, higher-frequency chemotherapy schedule given before surgery for HER2-negative breast cancer. It aims to see if this approach works better and is safe for the patient’s cancer stage.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT04888975Recruiting
Device study for one-arm swelling after lymph surgery
This study tests a medical device (Dayspring Technology) to reduce swelling in the arm caused by breast cancer treatment and lymph surgery. You may be eligible if you have one-sided arm swelling after lymphatic surgery and meet safety checks for the device.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05032768Recruiting
Study links between skin bacteria and radiation skin reactions
This study looks at how changes in the skin’s normal bacteria (microbiome) relate to getting redness, irritation, or rash after breast radiation. It may help doctors predict who is more likely to have skin side effects after reconstruction and radiation.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04947280RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Radiation split into small doses for breast cancer bone spread
This trial studies a type of focused radiation given in smaller parts to treat bone metastases from breast cancer. It may help shrink tumors and improve control of pain or growth when standard treatments haven’t worked or surgery isn’t possible.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT04136782RecruitingPhase 4
Tests two chemo drug combinations for triple-negative breast cancer
This Phase 4 trial compares two chemotherapy combinations to treat stage II–III triple-negative breast cancer. It looks for which regimen works better and is tolerated in people with measurable tumors and good overall health.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–70 - NCT04137653RecruitingPhase 3
New pre-surgery drug choice for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests which chemotherapy drug works better before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) for triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to underarm lymph nodes. It compares two forms of paclitaxel given by random assignment to see which option may shrink the tumor more effectively and improve outcomes.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–70
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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.