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
- NCT02861898RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cetuximab delivered into the brain tumor artery for new glioblastoma
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether giving cetuximab directly into the artery that feeds the brain tumor can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. It aims to target the tumor more precisely while checking safety and early signs of benefit.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT02972801Recruiting
Freezing testicle tissue to protect future fertility
This study helps collect and freeze testicle tissue for people who must have surgery, chemotherapy, medicines, or radiation that could permanently harm fertility. You may join if you’re newly diagnosed or need planned treatment that threatens testicular function, and you agree to long-term follow-up.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT02726750Recruiting
Study of early plasma cell blood conditions before myeloma
This is an observational study that follows people with early blood findings that can be linked to multiple myeloma, to understand what happens over time. It does not test a new drug for most people; instead, it tracks health, lab results, and imaging to learn who may develop myeloma.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02754544Recruiting
Brain mapping during tumor surgery while you are awake
This study uses special recording sensors during brain tumor surgery to map the brain areas that control movement and speech. It may help the surgical team protect these key functions while removing the tumor.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02402244Recruiting
Caring registry study for children and young people with cancer
This study keeps a careful record of children, teens, and young adults with cancer (and some related growths) and may follow them over time. It helps researchers better track outcomes and future contact so care can improve.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 25 years - NCT02598349RecruitingPhase 2
Proton radiation for pancreas cancer that can’t be removed
This trial tests proton radiation for people with pancreas cancer that cannot be fully removed by surgery (or who choose not to have surgery). It may help shrink or control the cancer using a treatment that aims to better target the tumor while limiting dose to nearby organs.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT02473757Enrolling by invitation
Follow-up program for adults previously treated with CAR T
This is a follow-up study for people age 18 or older who previously took part in a CAR T-cell gene therapy trial. It helps researchers check your health over time after that treatment and supports long-term safety and outcomes tracking.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT02579967RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell transplant for primary immune system disorders
This study tests whether an allogeneic stem cell (bone marrow) transplant can correct an inherited immune problem in people with severe primary immunodeficiencies. It may help reduce life-threatening infections and improve quality of life, depending on your overall health and donor match.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4–75 - NCT02544022Recruiting
Testing and validating pain and symptom questionnaires for NF1
This study checks whether patient surveys (questionnaires) can reliably measure symptoms and pain in people with NF1 who have plexiform neurofibromas. It helps create better tools for tracking how you feel and how treatments may affect quality of life.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 5 years+ - NCT02621021RecruitingPhase 2
Immune cell therapy for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a treatment that uses your own immune cells, called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), to fight melanoma. Some participants also get a drug called pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–72 - NCT02639325Recruiting
Seizure treatment study for people with brain tumors
This study looks at how a brain tumor-related seizure condition is handled in children and adults. It may be a good option if your seizures started soon after your brain tumor was found or is in the same brain area as your seizure symptoms.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–99 - NCT02390752RecruitingPhase 1
Early drug study for children and young adults with hard-to-treat cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests pexidartinib (TURALIO) to see how safe it is and how well it works against refractory (hard-to-treat) leukemias and solid tumors, including tumors seen with NF1 and MPNST. It mainly helps researchers learn the best way to dose the medication and gather early signals of benefit.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–35 - NCT02526797Enrolling by invitation
MRI scan study for men on active surveillance
This trial tests how a special MRI scan (with multiple measurements) may help men with low-risk prostate cancer who are monitoring it closely instead of treating right away. It may help doctors better understand the cancer’s status during active surveillance.
HerlevAges 18–75 - NCT02534649Recruiting
Drug-matching trial for adults with cancer DNA changes
This trial looks for the specific DNA or tumor changes in your cancer and then matches you to a targeted drug plan. It’s meant for people with early cancer that has not already been treated in this study.
BayonneAges 18 years+ - NCT02344121Recruiting
Study changes after radiation therapy
This study looks at how radiation treatment effects and measurements can change within a treatment session and across different sessions. It may help doctors improve how radiation therapy is planned and delivered.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges Any age - NCT02438904Recruiting
Get help selecting stem cells after poor transplant recovery
This trial offers a specialized device to help choose certain stem cells after a transplant when graft function is poor or not working. It may help improve how well the transplant takes and functions in your body.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT02304913Recruiting
Acupuncture to reduce bad taste during chemotherapy
This trial studies whether hypoglossal acupuncture can reduce dysgeusia, or a persistently bad/altered taste, in people who are receiving chemotherapy. If you qualify, it may help improve taste-related eating and quality of life during treatment.
Essen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT02346435Recruiting
Watch small kidney growths, with added follow-up later
This registry follows people who have a small kidney mass found by chance on recent scans. It helps doctors understand the best timing for monitoring and possible treatment, to improve safety and outcomes.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT02541435Recruiting
Breast cancer radiotherapy side effects study
This study looks at heart and blood-vessel side effects after modern radiation treatment for breast cancer, both soon after and years later. It may help doctors understand who is at risk and how to monitor heart health over time.
ÅlesundAges 30–70 - NCT02422550Recruiting
MRI imaging methods to improve radiation planning and response checks
This study tests MRI scanning and image analysis methods to help doctors plan radiation treatment more accurately and assess how well it’s working. You might help improve how MRI is used for radiation planning and follow-up.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT02363595Recruiting
Genetic clues for how small thyroid cancers may grow
This study looks at gene changes to predict whether a small papillary thyroid cancer found on biopsy is likely to stay stable or grow over time. It may help doctors choose who can safely stay on watchful waiting.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT02421380Recruiting
Tests how repeatable a special MRI scan is for tumors
This study checks whether a specialized MRI using injected “hyperpolarized pyruvate” gives consistent tumor images when repeated. It may help future patients by improving how reliably this scan can measure tumors.
Montvale, New JerseyAges 21–90 - NCT02306096Recruiting
Study of breast cancer genes using blood or tumor samples
This trial looks at the genes in breast cancer to better understand the disease. It may help researchers find patterns that could improve future breast cancer diagnosis or treatment.
BoråsAges Any age - NCT02560883Recruiting
Hairy cell leukemia patient data registry
This registry collects information about people with classic and variant hairy cell leukemia. It helps doctors learn from real-world patient data and may improve future care.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+
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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.