Clinical trials
Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 12,855 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03214562RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Venetoclax plus chemotherapy for acute leukemia
This trial studies how well venetoclax combined with chemotherapy treats newly diagnosed or returning (relapsed) or hard-to-treat (refractory) acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It’s mainly for people who can’t use standard AML therapy well, or whose disease came back.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT03210935Recruiting
National registry for rare skin cancer diagnoses
This trial is a French national database that collects information from people with certain rare skin cancers. It may help researchers better understand these cancers and improve future care, using real-world patient data.
Dijon, DijonAges Any age - NCT01585675Recruiting
Banking lung cancer specimens for future testing
This study collects and stores (banks) samples from people who are currently being evaluated for lung cancer or receiving treatment. It helps researchers use these samples later for future diagnosis and research.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–85 - NCT02821013RecruitingPhase 3
Testing how long to take PD-1 therapy for melanoma
This trial studies whether people with metastatic melanoma should take PD-1 immunotherapy continuously or only for a limited time. It aims to find a schedule that keeps the cancer under control while possibly reducing treatment burden.
Victoria, MilduraAges 18 years+ - NCT02984761Recruiting
Surgery vs focused radiation for early lung cancer
This trial compares two ways to treat early-stage lung cancer: surgery or a precise type of radiation called stereotactic radiotherapy. It aims to find out which approach works best for people whose cancer is small and has not spread.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02821806Recruiting
Donate blood cells to help grow immune cells for therapy
This is a study that recruits healthy adults to donate a type of blood cell (PBMCs) so researchers can grow T cells for future adoptive cell therapy. It tests a process for collecting and expanding immune cells; participation mainly involves blood donation and health screening.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT03000244Recruiting
Long-term follow-up after stem cell or gene therapy
This study checks how people do long-term after stem cell transplant, cellular therapy, or gene therapy. It may help doctors track longer-term health effects and recovery and improve future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4–120 - NCT02677961Recruiting
Build a bone and soft tissue tumor health record registry
This registry collects health information from people with bone or soft tissue tumors to help researchers understand these cancers better. You may be able to join if you (or your legal decision-maker) can consent to participate.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT02986048Recruiting
Proton Therapy Patient Registry
This registry collects information from people who receive proton beam treatment at the UH Proton Therapy Center. It helps the center learn from past and current patients, and may improve care planning in the future.
Cleveland, OhioAges Any age - NCT02974647RecruitingPhase 2
Ruxolitinib for relapsed or hard-to-treat T/NK cell lymphoma
This trial studies ruxolitinib, a medicine that affects immune signaling, in people whose T-cell or NK-cell lymphoma has returned or hasn’t responded to treatment. It may help shrink lymphoma and improve symptoms after other therapies.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT02727803RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized natural killer cell therapy for blood cancers
This trial tests a customized immune-cell treatment (NK cells) for certain blood cancers to try to control or eliminate cancer cells. You may qualify if your cancer has come back, did not fully respond, or has higher risk features.
Houston, TexasAges 15–80 - NCT02997293Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery care program
This study looks at whether a structured “enhanced recovery” plan around the time of colorectal surgery improves outcomes. Because it focuses on a specific group of surgeries done at a specific hospital during certain dates, it may be mainly for people whose surgeries match those records.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT02806388Recruiting
Molecular testing to match you to the right cancer trial
This trial uses a tissue sample from your tumor to look for specific molecular changes, then helps match you to available clinical trials. It may help by directing treatment research toward tumors most likely to benefit.
SingaporeAges 12 years+ - NCT02693535RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted drug testing for advanced cancer with tumor gene changes
This trial tests whether FDA-approved targeted drugs can help people with advanced cancer whose tumors have specific gene changes. It aims to match your tumor's unique genetic profile to a drug that may work better for you.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12 years+ - NCT02958462Recruiting
Clinic study for early blood or bone marrow warning signs
This study follows people who may have early, unclear blood count problems or certain genetic/immune patterns that can later lead to bone marrow failure or blood cancers. It may help doctors better understand risks over time and guide earlier care.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT02877303RecruitingPhase 2
Frontline drug treatment for newly diagnosed B-cell leukemia
This trial tests a combination of targeted and chemotherapy medicines as first treatment for newly diagnosed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or related lymphoblastic lymphoma. It aims to improve how well treatment controls the leukemia and how long people can stay in remission.
Houston, TexasAges 14 years+ - NCT02871726Recruiting
Robot-assisted ultrasound biopsy of the prostate
This trial tests a robot-assisted method to take prostate tissue samples using an ultrasound probe placed through the rectum. It may help patients and doctors get clearer biopsy results when there are early warning signs of prostate problems, before a cancer diagnosis is confirmed.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 45–75 - NCT02701153Recruiting
Short pre-surgery radiation for soft-tissue sarcoma
This trial tests a short course of radiation before surgery to shrink a soft-tissue sarcoma and make it easier to remove. It may help by improving how well the tumor can be removed, while studying safety and effectiveness for this cancer type.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02677064Recruiting
Study on barriers to stem cell transplant for acute leukemia
This study looks at what makes it hard for people with acute leukemia or related blood cancers to get a stem cell transplant. It aims to find ways to help more people get this treatment.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–80 - NCT02941458Recruiting
Registry for people with chest (thoracic) tumors
This study is a registry that collects information from people who have tumors in the chest. It may include people receiving active treatment or only comfort (palliative) care, helping researchers learn about these conditions.
Ferrol, A CoruñaAges Any age - NCT02800486RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted antibody plus repeat radiation for recurrent brain tumors
This trial studies giving cetuximab (a targeted antibody) directly into an artery along with repeat radiation to treat certain recurring or treatment-resistant brain tumors. It may help by delivering the drug more directly to tumor areas and testing whether this approach can control the disease after it comes back.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT02978521Recruiting
Pulmonary rehab program for advanced lung cancer
This trial studies whether a structured breathing and activity program (pulmonary rehabilitation) can help people with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. It may help improve breathing and daily function alongside standard cancer treatment.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–70 - NCT02688517Recruiting
Tests tumor genomics using blood and stored tissue
This study looks at the genetic information (DNA) from your blood and from saved tumor tissue to better understand certain cancers, especially rare cancers with a poor outlook. It may help researchers learn why these cancers behave the way they do and guide future treatments.
Brick, New JerseyAges 1 year+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 12,855 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.