Clinical trials
Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 13,134 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT02920554Recruiting
Surgery comparison for T2–T3 gallbladder cancer
This study looks at whether a specific type of liver surgery (removing tissue in a wedge shape versus a different liver resection) improves outcomes for some patients with T2 or T3 gallbladder cancer. It may help decide the best surgical approach after the gallbladder has already been removed.
SuwonAges 19–80 - NCT03180918Recruiting
Freezing testicular tissue before very fertility-damaging cancer treatment
This trial studies whether freezing a small piece of testicular tissue before certain aggressive cancer treatments can help preserve future fertility. It is meant for children or teens who face a high risk of infertility from specific treatments when usual sperm freezing is not possible.
BaselAges 3 months–18 years - NCT03258320RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing chemo plus surgery for certain prostate cancers
This trial compares different chemotherapy drugs given around the time of surgery to see which approach works best for men with certain locally advanced prostate cancer. It may help find a better way to control the cancer after surgery.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 40–75 - NCT03193515Recruiting
Blood test to monitor bladder cancer returning
This trial tests a new blood test that looks for signs bladder cancer may be coming back in people with a recent history of bladder cancer. It may help by making surveillance easier, but you must still follow a scheduled bladder-check plan.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03387865Recruiting
Lung cancer database study for newly diagnosed patients
This study builds a detailed lung-cancer database by collecting clinical and lab information from people newly diagnosed. It aims to help doctors better understand lung cancer and how patients are treated from the start.
LilleAges Any age - NCT02925234RecruitingPhase 2
Basket trial of reused cancer drugs matched to tumor markers
This trial tests cancer drugs that are already approved for other cancers, chosen based on specific changes found in your tumor. It may help people whose cancer is growing despite standard treatment (or who no longer have standard options).
AlkmaarAges 18 years+ - NCT03129854Recruiting
ADT with or without freezing the prostate for spread cancer
This trial compares standard hormone therapy (ADT) alone versus ADT plus a procedure that freezes the prostate (cryoablation) in people whose prostate cancer has spread. It looks to see whether adding freezing improves outcomes while keeping treatment safe.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–90 - NCT03034187Recruiting
Track side effects after prostate cancer radiation
This study follows people with prostate cancer who receive radiation to understand what side effects and quality-of-life changes happen over time. It may help improve standard follow-up care by better tracking radiation-related toxicity.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT07676370Recruiting
Prophylactic ovarian cancer mesh trial
This trial tests whether placing a special mesh during ovarian cancer surgery can help prevent the cancer from coming back. It may be an option for women having their first surgery to remove the tumor.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06417801Recruiting
Study of ESR1 gene changes in blood in advanced breast cancer
This study looks for changes in the ESR1 gene in the blood of people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer. It compares these blood test results with tumor tissue results to learn more about the cancer.
Salvador, Estado de BahiaAges 18–100 - NCT07119996RecruitingPhase 1
Vitamin B3 to boost immunotherapy for bladder cancer
This trial tests whether taking vitamin B3 can help immunotherapy work better for people with bladder cancer. It’s for patients who have a certain type of bladder cancer and have had a recent infection that needed antibiotics.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07125391RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus propranolol before surgery for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests adding propranolol (a heart medication) to standard chemotherapy before surgery for advanced high-grade serous ovarian cancer. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink tumors more effectively.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT07056777RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
DR30206 plus standard therapy for advanced GI cancer
This trial tests a new drug called DR30206 combined with standard therapy for advanced gastrointestinal cancers. It may be an option if you have colorectal, esophageal, gastric, or gastroesophageal junction cancer and have had little or no prior chemotherapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05965557Recruiting
Markers that predict response to immunotherapy before lung surgery
This study looks for blood or tissue markers that can predict who benefits from immunotherapy given before surgery for non-small cell lung cancer. It may help doctors better choose treatment in the future.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT05805722Recruiting
Tobacco quit program for cancer patients and recent quitters
This study offers a structured tobacco-cessation program for people with a history of cancer who currently use tobacco or quit recently. It tests approaches to help you stop using tobacco and stay quit while you’re getting care or recovering.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07675421Recruiting
HMB supplement for head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests whether taking HMB (a supplement that may help reduce inflammation) can improve recovery and outcomes in people with head and neck cancer who are scheduled for surgery to remove their tumor.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 18 years+ - NCT07527689Recruiting
Faster vs. Standard Radiation After Breast Cancer Surgery
This study compares two radiation schedules for breast cancer patients at high risk of cancer returning in lymph nodes. Both use modern radiation therapy, but one delivers treatment faster (ultra-hypofractionated) while the other uses a more moderate schedule. The goal is to see which approach works better with fewer side effects.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT02743858Recruiting
Watch swelling study after breast lymph node surgery
This study looks at how and when swelling (lymphedema) happens after breast cancer surgery on the armpit lymph nodes. You may be followed closely after your planned one-sided procedure to better understand who gets swelling and how it changes over time.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT02315599Enrolling by invitation
Follow-up for delayed side effects after gene-cell therapy
This study checks people for delayed side effects after receiving gene-based cell therapy from the NIH. It helps doctors learn what problems may happen later and how to monitor them safely.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1–99 - NCT02759744Enrolling by invitation
Laser treatment for certain prostate tumors guided by MRI images
This trial tests whether a precisely targeted laser procedure—guided by MRI images—can treat prostate cancer. It may help some men who have a certain type and location of tumor while aiming to avoid nearby sensitive structures.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT02427269Enrolling by invitation
Blood and tissue sample study for esophagus conditions
This study collects blood and biopsy tissue from people who are having an upper endoscopy at UNC for Barrett’s esophagus or esophageal cancer. The samples help researchers build a biorepository to study these conditions and support future research.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT00870129Recruiting
MRI mapping to plan radiation for certain brain tumors
This study uses MRI scans to find higher-risk areas in certain brain and other solid tumors and help plan radiation treatment. It also looks for changes in tumor “metabolites” (chemicals in the tumor) that may relate to how the tumor behaves.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT00923442Enrolling by invitation
Study of blood cancers’ biology using stored or new tissue
This trial studies how different blood cancers and early (pre-cancer) blood conditions work, using tumor/blood tissue samples. It may help researchers learn more about disease biology for future treatments, with little to no extra risk if samples come from routine care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1–120 - NCT01961713Recruiting
Blood test study during prostate surgery for localized prostate cancer
This trial studies prostate cancer cells in the blood (“circulating tumor cells”) while you undergo planned prostate surgery. It may help doctors better understand prostate cancer and how it behaves early, which could guide future treatment decisions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 13,134 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.