Clinical trials
Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 13,118 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05504265RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Pain control methods during minimally invasive esophagus surgery
This study compares different ways to control pain around the time of minimally invasive esophagus surgery. It may help find a method that controls pain better and improves recovery after surgery.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT05505643Recruiting
Cryoablation versus lumpectomy for early breast cancer
This trial compares two ways to remove early-stage breast tumors: freezing (cryoablation) or surgery (lumpectomy). It may help find which option works as well or better for cancer control while keeping the breast looking more natural for some people.
St Louis, MissouriAges 50 years+ - NCT05511623RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab with chemoradiotherapy for stage IIIC2 cervical cancer
This trial tests whether adding tislelizumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation works better as first treatment for stage IIIC2 cervical cancer. It aims to improve how well the cancer responds and controls the disease.
Nanning, GuangxiAges 18–70 - NCT05514769Recruiting
Surgery type comparison for early-to-mid stomach cancer
This trial compares two different stomach cancer surgeries after removing the tumor, to see which works better for patients with stomach adenocarcinoma. It may help determine the safest approach and best recovery outcomes for people whose cancer has not spread.
Nanchong, SichuanAges 18–85 - NCT05515978RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Metformin study for prostate cancer patients with weight or sugar issues
This early-phase study tests whether metformin can help prostate cancer patients who have higher body weight and/or early blood sugar problems. You would be screened for eligibility using your medical record, and the study looks mainly at your current health factors and medicines.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05518253RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T treatment for CD70-positive advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a lab-made immune therapy (CAR-T) that targets a protein called CD70 found on some advanced cancers. It’s designed for people whose solid tumors have spread and no standard treatments have worked or weren’t tolerated.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT05520255RecruitingPhase 3
PSMA PET/CT scan to guide care after prostate cancer treatment
This Phase 3 study checks whether a PSMA PET/CT scan (using a special tracer) can help doctors make better decisions for people with prostate cancer after treatment, based on PSA blood test changes. It may help identify whether cancer has spread or how to plan next steps.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT05520788Recruiting
Genetic test-guided treatment for advanced bile and liver cancers
This study looks at using a genetic test (next-generation sequencing) to find cancer gene changes in stage IV hepatobiliary cancer. If there is a matching approved medicine, the study follows how well the “right drug for the right mutation” helps patients receiving palliative care.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05521789RecruitingPhase 4
Erector spinae block for thoracic surgery pain relief
This trial tests a specific pain-block injection (called an erector spinae block) to help with pain during thoracic surgery that removes part of the lung. You might benefit from better pain control and possibly fewer pain medicines, depending on what the study finds.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–90 - NCT05522660RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy or targeted therapy with focused brain radiation
This Phase 3 study tests whether immunotherapy or targeted medicine, with or without a one-time focused brain radiation procedure, can control brain metastases from melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer. It mainly enrolls people who have no (or minimal) brain symptoms and are newly diagnosed in the brain (except for certain recent brain surgery).
NaplesAges 18 years+ - NCT05523245Recruiting
AI MRI test to predict treatment response in rectal cancer
This study uses an AI computer program to read special MRI images and predict how well treatment (given before surgery) will work for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. It may help doctors better plan who benefits most from neoadjuvant therapy (treatment before surgery).
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05524428Recruiting
Test to improve colorectal cancer screening at community clinics
This study tries to reduce barriers to colorectal cancer screening by using a repeated “test and improve” approach with clinic staff. If you work in roles that support screening at participating community health centers, you may be eligible to help implement and evaluate these changes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05524090Recruiting
Program to prepare for surgery in locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial studies an “implementation program” to help patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer get ready for the next steps after chemotherapy. It may help improve care planning and outcomes for people whose cancer has not grown after initial treatment.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT05524610Recruiting
Screening plan for sexual health in young cancer survivors
This study tests a new way to screen for sexual problems in teens and young adults (ages 15–24) who have had childhood cancer. The goal is to better spot issues and improve care during survivorship.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 15–24 - NCT05528783Recruiting
Testing FIT-DNA to guide follow-up after colon cancer surgery
This trial checks a stool test called FIT-DNA after colorectal (colon) cancer surgery. It aims to see whether this test can help doctors monitor for recurrence during follow-up and decide how closely to watch.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT05530655RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Finding the best lisinopril dose to prevent urine side effects
This early study tests which dose of lisinopril works best to help prevent urinary toxicity (urine/burning/urinary side effects) after radiation treatment for prostate cancer. If it’s effective for you, it could make radiation easier to tolerate.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT05534646RecruitingPhase 2
Apalutamide plus a cancer antibody for spreading prostate cancer
This Phase 2 study tests apalutamide combined with a targeted antibody (carotuximab) for prostate cancer that is still growing despite hormone treatment. It may help slow tumor growth by blocking cancer signals in different ways.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05535413RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
UTD1 plus capecitabine for HER2-negative breast cancer brain mets
This trial tests whether adding a study drug called UTD1 to capecitabine can shrink or control breast cancer that has spread to the brain. It’s for people with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer who have brain metastases and meet specific safety and lab requirements.
ChangshaAges 18–70 - NCT05536102RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery-plus chemo and immunotherapy for HER2-negative gastric cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding two medicines (XELOX and tislelizumab) and another chemotherapy drug (PLD) around the time of surgery works better and is safe for people with stage III gastric (stomach) cancer. It is designed for tumors that are HER2-negative and PD-1/L1 positive.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT05537129Recruiting
Laparoscopic vs open stomach surgery for stomach cancer
This trial compares two ways surgeons remove the entire stomach (total gastrectomy): laparoscopic (small keyhole cuts) versus open surgery (one larger cut). It’s testing which approach is safer and works better for people with certain stages of stomach cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 20–80 - NCT05539794Recruiting
Exercise program for teens newly diagnosed with cancer
This trial tests whether a supervised exercise program is safe and helpful for teenagers who are newly diagnosed with cancer (outside the brain) and have not started treatment yet. It may help improve fitness and daily functioning while cancer care is getting underway.
Villaviciosa de Odón, SpainAges 12–19 - NCT05541744Recruiting
Using tumor gene data to help guide care for lung cancer
This study looks at gene-related information from a lung tumor sample and pairs it with special imaging to better understand non-small cell lung cancer. If you have a confirmed diagnosis and the right samples/tests, this may help researchers match patients to the most useful information for planning treatment.
Hualien CityAges 20 years+ - NCT05542706Recruiting
Extra support for caregivers after head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests whether adding “paramedical” support (extra practical health help) for caregivers improves care after a patient has curative surgery for certain head and neck cancers. It’s designed for patient–caregiver pairs and may help families during the stressful period around surgery and follow-up treatment.
RouenAges 18–85 - NCT05544084Recruiting
Patient navigation program for cervical screening in Senegal
This study tests a patient “navigator” approach to improve cervical cancer screening and prevention access in Senegal. You may be invited to help through community education, health facility work, or by being part of a screening-support household.
DakarAges 25–69
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 13,118 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.