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
- NCT00992303Recruiting
Collecting tissue samples during radiation for people with cancer
This study collects tissue samples from people with cancer while they are getting radiation therapy. It also includes healthy participants, to help researchers compare samples and better understand cancer and treatment.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT01269190Recruiting
Imaging mouth lesions during surgery to see them more clearly
This study uses a special dye and camera imaging while you have surgery or a biopsy to remove a mouth lesion. The goal is to better visualize the lesion during the operation, which may help doctors guide care more accurately.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT00913939Recruiting
MRI-guided high-dose-rate treatment for recurrent prostate cancer
This study tests a targeted radiation approach called high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy, guided by MRI, for certain people with recurrent or higher-risk prostate cancer. It may help deliver radiation more precisely, depending on your cancer type and prior treatments.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT00900497Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Donor white blood cells to treat solid tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether donated white blood cells (granulocytes) from healthy donors can help treat solid cancers that cannot be cured or have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see safety first, and then whether the treatment can shrink or control tumors.
Boynton Beach, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT00488878Recruiting
Collecting information for certain low-grade ovarian or peritoneal tumors
This study collects health information from people whose ovarian or peritoneal cancer started as a low-grade type but later changed to a higher-grade cancer. It may help researchers better understand how these tumors progress and what to expect over time.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT00102544Enrolling by invitation
Tracking Devices to Find Abnormalities During Medical Procedures
This study tests technology that uses imaging scans to help doctors locate and reach abnormalities during surgical or interventional procedures. The goal is to make these image-guided procedures more accurate and safer for patients.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT00804154RecruitingPhase 1
Capsaicin-like drug for severe cancer pain
This Phase 1 trial tests a new drug related to capsaicin (resiniferatoxin) to reduce severe nerve pain from advanced cancer. It is given through a small catheter near the spinal fluid space and is meant for people whose pain medicines and other options have not worked well enough.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT00092235Recruiting
Understanding chronic graft-versus-host disease outcomes
This study follows patients who have had a stem cell transplant and developed chronic graft-versus-host disease (a condition where transplanted cells attack the body). Researchers will track your symptoms and collect blood samples to understand what affects how well patients do over time.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1–120 - NCT00923026Enrolling by invitation
Follow-up for adults previously treated in NCI surgery studies
This study asks people age 18+ who were previously treated on certain NCI Surgery Branch (NCI-SB) studies to come back for follow-up. It helps researchers understand how patients do over time after those earlier treatments, including some gene therapy studies.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT00339911Enrolling by invitation
Blood and semen sample donation for lab research
This trial helps the NCI-Frederick research labs by collecting and sharing samples from healthy, eligible donors. Your samples are used in “in vitro” studies, which means experiments done outside the body (in the lab).
Frederick, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT00040352Recruiting
Melanoma risk in families and individuals
This study looks at people and families with a high risk of melanoma, especially if it runs in the family or is linked to certain genetic conditions. The goal is to better understand what causes melanoma and how to detect it earlier.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4 weeks–99 years - NCT01005654Recruiting
Molecular testing for endocrine tumor diagnoses
This study collects and analyzes molecular (cell/DNA-level) information from endocrine tumors or pre-cancer conditions. It may help doctors better understand these tumors and improve diagnosis and treatment planning when you need surgery or a biopsy.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4 years+ - NCT01212055Recruiting
Apheresis for certain immune system gene problems
This trial studies whether an apheresis procedure (removing blood cells through a machine) can help people with specific inherited immune system conditions. Participants will also receive filgrastim to help move certain blood-forming cells for collection.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–40 - NCT00083512Recruiting
Blood and Urine Collection in Glioblastoma Radiation Therapy
This study collects blood and urine samples from patients receiving radiation treatment for glioblastoma (a serious brain tumor) to help researchers understand how the body responds to radiation therapy. Participating is straightforward—you provide samples during your regular treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT01143480Recruiting
Testing how the body responds to endotoxin
This study checks how your immune system (your body’s defense system) reacts to a controlled substance that triggers inflammation. It may help researchers understand why some people have stronger or weaker inflammatory responses.
Research Triangle Park, North CarolinaAges 18–100
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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.