Clinical trials
Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 13,110 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05536349RecruitingPhase 2
Testing three drug combo for untreated CLL or CLL-related cancer
This Phase 2 study tests pirtobrutinib plus venetoclax plus obinutuzumab in people with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or CLL-related Richter transformation (RT). The goal is to see if this “triplet” combination works better and is safe enough to control the disease.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05539638Recruiting
Testing blood DNA for head and neck squamous cancer
This study looks at how tumor DNA found in a blood sample (a “DNA signal”) relates to head and neck cancer in the oropharynx. It may help doctors understand disease status and improve how they monitor treatment, for both HPV-positive and HPV-negative cancers.
Dundee, DD2 1SGAges 18 years+ - NCT05541601Recruiting
Study to detect liver cancer early in people with cirrhosis
This study follows people with cirrhosis to see how best to detect liver cancer early. If you qualify, you may receive regular monitoring that could help find liver cancer sooner, when treatment is more likely to work.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18–100 - NCT05543954RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PET/CT scan test to see lung cancer using a new tracer
This early-phase study tests a special whole-body scan (PET/CT) that uses injected tracers to help show where lung cancer may be. It may help researchers see tumors more clearly and compare different tracers during the same time window.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT05547919Recruiting
PSMA scan study for newly diagnosed gut cancer
This study looks at a specific body scan target (PSMA) in newly diagnosed gut cancers to better understand the tumor and guide future care. You may be asked to provide tumor tissue and get a PSMA PET/CT scan, and the results could help identify who may benefit from PSMA-based treatments.
Würzburg, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT05548621Recruiting
Using shared decision-making tools for kidney cancer care
This study tests whether a shared decision-making approach—using decision aids and guided discussions—helps people make better choices for kidney cancer treatment. It may help you feel more informed and involved when you and your care team decide on next steps.
Nieuwegein, UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT05551299RecruitingPhase 4
Non-surgical treatment for bile duct cancer using heat or light
This trial tests whether treating hilar bile duct cancer with either radiofrequency ablation (heat) or photodynamic therapy (light-activated medicine) can help patients when surgery isn’t an option. It aims to treat the tumor directly without planned surgery soon.
AachenAges 18 years+ - NCT05554302RecruitingPhase 2
PET scan study for brain metastases after surgery
This trial studies how well a special PET scan tracer (18F-fluciclovine) shows amino-acid changes in brain metastases after they are surgically removed. It may help improve how doctors detect and understand brain metastases and guide follow-up treatment like targeted radiation (SRS).
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05556928Recruiting
Cancer and aging study for adults with blood cancers
This study builds a registry to learn how aging and “resilience” relate to outcomes in people with blood cancers. You may be asked to complete questionnaires during UAB visits, which can help researchers better understand needs in older adults.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 50 years+ - NCT05558007RecruitingPhase 2
Topical treatment trial after prostate surgery in men
This Phase 2 study tests how safe and effective a topical medicine (BZ371A) is for men after prostate surgery, with the goal of improving sexual recovery and monitoring side effects. You may be able to join if you meet specific timing, health, and medication criteria after radical prostatectomy.
Belo HorizonteAges 40–65 - NCT05557578RecruitingPhase 2
New drug before surgery for resectable bile duct cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests a “neoadjuvant” (before-surgery) treatment for resectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer in the liver) that has higher risk of coming back. It aims to shrink or control the cancer before the operation, and to see if patients can safely undergo surgery afterward.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05557877RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose aspirin to prevent postpartum breast cancer
This study tests whether taking a low dose of aspirin after childbirth can lower the chance of developing breast cancer later. You may be asked to provide blood, urine, and breast tissue samples so researchers can look for changes that could explain why aspirin may help.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–45 - NCT05558124RecruitingPhase 1
Tested CPX-351 with gemtuzumab for newly diagnosed AML
This Phase 1 trial tests a new combination of CPX-351 plus gemtuzumab ozogamicin for people newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It aims to find a safe dose and see how well the treatment works, especially when the leukemia cells carry a target called CD33.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT05559164RecruitingPhase 2
Statins to protect the heart during HER2 breast cancer treatment
This trial tests whether a cholesterol medicine (a statin) can lower the risk of heart damage in people receiving HER2-targeted breast cancer therapy. If you qualify, you may be given a statin and followed with heart tests and blood work to watch for safety and benefit.
Elizabeth, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05561387RecruitingPhase 3
Drug combinations for newly diagnosed myeloma without transplant
This study compares different combinations of medicines for people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who cannot safely get a stem cell transplant. It aims to find which drug plan works best and is tolerable for people with “frail” or “intermediate fit” health.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges Any age - NCT05561504Recruiting
Study of stomach bacteria resistance in adults
This study looks at how common a stomach bacteria infection is and which antibiotics still work. You may help researchers by providing consent for related study participation and sample tracking.
MunichAges 18 years+ - NCT05562375Recruiting
Testing a device to detect early mouth pre-cancer changes
This study checks whether a handheld device (GOCCLES®) can spot early mouth “pre-cancer” changes by looking at suspicious areas in the mouth. If it works, it could help doctors find these problems earlier and guide next steps.
Alcorcón, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT05563766RecruitingPhase 2
Itraconazole added for treatable esophageal cancer before surgery
This study tests whether adding itraconazole (an anti-fungal medicine) to standard chemo-radiation before surgery increases the chance of complete tumor response. It’s for people with esophageal (or GE junction) cancer that can be removed with curative surgery after treatment.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05563922RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a plan to preserve the anus after rectal chemo-radiation
This Phase 2 study tests a “total neoadjuvant” (chemo plus radiation before the main treatment) plan to see if some people with low rectal cancer can keep their anus. It may help you avoid permanent colostomy if your cancer responds well and you meet the study rules.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05564949Recruiting
Ketogenic diet for brain tumors after standard treatment
This trial studies whether a very low-carbohydrate diet (a ketogenic diet) can help people with certain brain tumors. It’s meant as an added treatment alongside the usual care to see if it’s safe and potentially beneficial.
Chaïdári, AthensAges 18–80 - NCT05565118RecruitingPhase 1
Brain activity study during surgery for high-grade glioma
This early-stage study measures electrical brain activity during brain tumor surgery to see if it can predict tumor return or progression. You may be offered the additional measurements while your surgeon removes a suspected or known high-grade glioma.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05570422RecruitingPhase 1
Safety and early benefits of an injection plus radiation for cervical cancer
This Phase 1 study tests whether KRC-01, given by injection into the tumor, is safe and tolerable when combined with standard chemoradiation for locally advanced cervical cancer. It also looks for early signs that the treatment can shrink tumors.
ChandigarhAges 18 years+ - NCT05570227Recruiting
Study metabolism in melanoma using a glucose tracer
This study looks at how melanoma cells and the body use sugar by collecting tissue samples and, for some people, giving a labeled glucose infusion. It may help researchers understand melanoma “metabolic” patterns and how they relate to cancer behavior.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT05572216Recruiting
Robot-assisted kidney tumor surgery with 3D imaging guidance
This study compares a robot-assisted kidney-sparing surgery guided by 3D images. It aims to improve how precisely surgeons remove a complex kidney tumor while protecting kidney function.
GrenobleAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 13,110 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.