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
- NCT03250078Recruiting
Pancreatic cancer screening for people at high genetic risk
This study offers pancreatic cancer screening for people with strong family history or certain inherited gene changes. It may help find pancreatic cancer earlier, when treatment may be more effective.
Norwalk, ConnecticutAges 50–90 - NCT03248310Recruiting
Surgery vs non-surgical care for lymphedema quality of life
This study compares how people feel day to day (quality of life) after either surgery or non-surgical care for lymphedema. It may help doctors understand which approach improves comfort, function, and overall well-being.
Harrison, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT03250091Recruiting
Stomach precancer check-up study after scope
This study follows people who have had an upper endoscopy (a camera test through the mouth to look at the stomach) to monitor precancerous stomach changes. It may help doctors learn the best way to watch these spots over time and catch problems early.
RigaAges 18 years+ - NCT03257969Recruiting
DROP program for patients starting oral cancer medicines
This trial studies whether a “DROP” support program helps ambulatory people with cancer manage drug-related problems when they start or change oral (by mouth) anticancer treatment. It may help reduce medication mistakes and complications by improving how you handle your regimen at home.
Pierre-BéniteAges 18 years+ - NCT03293758Recruiting
Study of food and gut bacteria changes over time
This study looks at how your diet affects the mix of gut bacteria over time. It may help researchers understand links between food, microbiome (gut bacteria), and health outcomes.
New York, New YorkAges 40 years+ - NCT03297606RecruitingPhase 2
Match your tumor test to a targeted cancer drug
This trial studies whether giving a targeted cancer medicine based on tumor genetic/protein test results can help people with advanced, incurable cancers live longer. You may be eligible if your cancer has a “potentially actionable” change on testing and you meet health and follow-up requirements.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT03303833Recruiting
Lynch syndrome study following people over time
This study follows adults with Lynch syndrome (an inherited gene change) using regular questionnaires and tracking health over time. It may help researchers understand how the condition progresses and improve care for people with these gene mutations.
WageningenAges 18–80 - NCT03315546RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Breathing-hold radiotherapy for children with chest or belly tumors
This early-phase trial tests a radiotherapy technique that uses deep, coached breaths and short breath-holds to help protect healthy organs during treatment. It may help children who need radiation for certain tumors in the chest or belly area.
Copenhagen, DanmarkAges 5–17 - NCT03326921RecruitingPhase 1
T cell treatment for leukemia after a bone marrow transplant
This early-phase trial tests an immune “T cell” therapy made to recognize a specific leukemia target. It is for people whose acute leukemia has come back (relapsed) or did not fully respond after receiving a donor stem cell transplant.
Seattle, WashingtonAges Up to 80 years - NCT03326310RecruitingPhase 1
Selumetinib plus azacitidine for high-risk blood cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests whether selumetinib and azacitidine can help people with high-risk chronic blood cancers. You may qualify if your disease is higher risk and has either come back, not responded, or needs treatment because of low blood counts or other concerning features.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT03353467Recruiting
Surgery through the nose for early nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests whether a minimally invasive surgery done through the nose can help people newly diagnosed with early-stage nasopharyngeal cancer. It looks for patients who have not had prior cancer treatment and who are healthy enough for the procedure and follow-up.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT03382158Recruiting
Learn about DICER1-related tumors through a patient registry
This registry collects information about people with known or suspected DICER1-related conditions, including certain rare chest and other tumor types. It helps doctors and researchers understand these conditions better and may support future studies.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges birth–100 years - NCT03383575RecruitingPhase 2
Azacitidine plus enasidenib for IDH2-mutant MDS
This trial tests whether combining azacitidine with enasidenib helps people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has an IDH2 mutation. It’s designed for people who are either new to “hypomethylating” treatment or whose MDS returned/worsened after it.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12 years+ - NCT03385720Recruiting
Saving the submandibular gland during neck surgery
This study looks at whether a specific way of doing neck surgery can help preserve the salivary gland under your jaw in people with early-stage mouth cancer. It may reduce side effects related to saliva, while treating the cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Up to 90 years - NCT03398161RecruitingPhase 2
Very low-dose skin radiation for mycosis fungoides spots
This trial tests whether ultra low-dose radiation can control specific skin lesions from mycosis fungoides (a type of lymphoma that affects the skin). It may help shrink or control targeted spots while using a lower radiation amount.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03406247RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy after salvage surgery for head and neck cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests an immunotherapy given after salvage surgery for certain head and neck squamous cell cancers that came back (or a new second cancer) in an area that was already treated with radiation. It aims to lower the chance the cancer returns after surgery, especially in higher-risk situations.
Villejuif, Val De MarneAges 18 years+ - NCT03408353Recruiting
MERIT study uses mammogram and blood tests to assess breast cancer risk
This study looks for signs in blood samples and imaging that may help estimate breast cancer risk earlier. You would do a mammogram and give blood at the start and then again at yearly follow-up visits.
Houston, TexasAges 25–80 - NCT03414827Recruiting
Genetic testing study for kidney cancer
This study looks at genetic features of kidney cancer by testing tumor samples. The goal is to find biomarkers—specific signs—that may help predict what kind of kidney cancer it is.
RoskildeAges Any age - NCT03417622RecruitingPhase 3
Wide vs narrow breast surgery margins after lumpectomy
This study compares two ways of cutting the edge (margin) of tissue during lumpectomy after breast cancer treatment. It may help reduce the chance of the cancer coming back locally by testing whether a wider margin is better than a narrow one.
Al Mansurah, DKAges 18 years+ - NCT03424850RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tested different radiation doses for early prostate cancer
This trial studies how safe and effective different high-dose radiation levels are for prostate cancer placed directly in the prostate (HDR brachytherapy). It may help by finding a dose that controls the cancer while keeping side effects acceptable.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT03425526RecruitingPhase 1
Donor T-cell treatment for adenovirus illness in immune-weakened people
This early-phase study tests donor immune cells (T cells) to treat people who have adenovirus infection or adenovirus-related disease but have a weakened immune system. It may help your body fight the virus, especially in cases where other treatments may not be enough.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT03445585Recruiting
Biobank study for primary sclerosing and primary biliary cholangitis
This study collects and stores samples from people with PSC (primary sclerosing cholangitis), PBC (primary biliary cholangitis), and some related liver conditions. Researchers use these samples to better understand these diseases and support future research.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–85 - NCT03442465Recruiting
Study of healing and function after bone reconstruction surgery
This study looks at how well people heal and how well they can move and use the repaired bone after reconstructive surgery for bone tumors. It may help doctors understand what recovery looks like and what could improve function over time.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 4 years+ - NCT03448926Recruiting
DCIS test registry to guide radiation and drug decisions
This study collects information from people with breast ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) to see how a specific lab test (DCISionRT) may help predict who benefits from radiation and/or certain medications. Your results and clinical details are gathered during routine care, not necessarily to change treatment right away.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 30–85
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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.