Clinical trials
Chemotherapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting chemotherapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,007 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06107920RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy before surgery for blocked colon cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy before surgery helps people with colon cancer that caused a blockage and needed a temporary colostomy. It aims to improve outcomes compared to standard treatment.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06120374Recruiting
Immunotherapy plus radiation after surgery for upper tract cancer
This trial compares combining immunotherapy with radiation versus standard chemotherapy for patients with high-risk upper urinary tract cancer after surgery. It aims to see if the new combination works better at preventing cancer from coming back.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06120764Recruiting
Imagery therapy for chemo-related nausea in children
This study tests if guided imagery (a relaxation technique using mental images) can help reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in children ages 7 to 18. It may offer a drug-free way to manage these side effects.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 7–18 - NCT06130332RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy Plus Chemo Before Surgery for Early Oral Cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (tirellizumab) combined with chemotherapy before surgery for early-stage oral cancer. It aims to see if this combination can help shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06155305Recruiting
Organoid drug test before breast cancer surgery
This trial uses a lab-grown mini-tumor (organoid) from your biopsy to test which chemotherapy drugs work best for your cancer before you have surgery. The goal is to personalize your treatment and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT06157996RecruitingPhase 2
Lenvatinib, Tislelizumab, and CapeOX for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (lenvatinib, tislelizumab, and CapeOX chemotherapy) as the first treatment for advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that is PD-L1 positive and has a low TMEscore. The goal is to see if this combination helps control the cancer better than standard treatments.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06165900RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus immunotherapy and chemo before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests combining stereotactic radiation therapy with immunotherapy (adebrelimab) and chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and carboplatin) before surgery for early or locally advanced triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if this combination improves treatment response.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT06186726RecruitingPhase 2
Carbon ion radiation with chemo for thymic cancer
This trial tests a new type of radiation (carbon ion) plus chemotherapy for thymic tumors that cannot be removed with surgery. It aims to see if this combination can effectively treat the cancer while protecting healthy organs.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06195189RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Sunvozertinib Plus Chemo for EGFR Lung Cancer After TKI Failure
This trial tests a new pill (sunvozertinib) combined with chemotherapy for people with a specific EGFR mutation type of lung cancer whose previous targeted pill stopped working. It aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT06208371RecruitingPhase 3
Local treatment vs. chemo for colorectal cancer with many liver spots
This trial tests whether treating all liver tumors with surgery, ablation, or radiation is better than continuing standard chemotherapy for people with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver. It's for those whose liver tumors have been controlled by initial chemotherapy and are considered removable.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06216301RecruitingPhase 3
Electric fields with immunotherapy and chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests adding a device that delivers electric fields (Tumor Treating Fields) to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has not been treated before. It may help slow tumor growth.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06236438RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Livmoniplimab plus budigalimab and chemo for untreated lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two immune system drugs (livmoniplimab and budigalimab) plus standard chemotherapy compared to the current standard treatment (pembrolizumab plus chemo) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has not been treated yet. The goal is to see if the new combination works better at controlling the cancer.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06241807RecruitingPhase 2
Camrelizumab plus chemo before surgery for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests adding the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab to standard chemotherapy before surgery for people with stage IIIA-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors more effectively before removal.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06254521RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab plus chemo before surgery for MSS rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) plus chemotherapy before surgery for people with a specific type of rectal cancer that has not spread to other organs. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor more effectively than standard treatment.
Nanning, GuangxiAges 18 years+ - NCT06298968RecruitingPhase 2
Study of chemo, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy for bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) with the targeted therapy lenvatinib and the immunotherapy adebrelimab for people with advanced bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if this combination works better than standard treatments.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06952920RecruitingPhase 3
Acupuncture for nausea from chemo in breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding acupuncture to standard care can help manage nausea, vomiting, and other stomach symptoms caused by chemotherapy in people with early-stage breast cancer. It is for those about to start their first round of strong chemo.
Xining, QinghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06333561Recruiting
Combination therapy for infiltrative liver cancer
This trial tests a three-drug combination for a specific type of liver cancer called infiltrative hepatocellular carcinoma. It combines a liver-directed chemotherapy infusion (HAIC) with two oral and intravenous drugs (lenvatinib and a PD-1 inhibitor) to see if it works better than lenvatinib alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06344156RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized vaccine combined with immunotherapy and chemo after pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial tests a personalized neoantigen vaccine given along with an anti-PD1 drug (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy after surgery for pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can help prevent the cancer from coming back.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06351475Recruiting
Albumin during surgery for advanced cancer in the abdomen
This trial tests whether adding a protein called albumin to standard fluids given during surgery helps patients with advanced cancer in the abdomen (from the ovaries, uterus, or digestive system) recover better. You would receive either the usual fluids or fluids plus albumin during your operation.
MontpellierAges 18–80 - NCT06353646Recruiting
XH001 plus immunotherapy and chemotherapy after pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial studies a new treatment called XH001 combined with standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy for people whose pancreatic cancer has been surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combination helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06402708RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy after surgery for thymic cancer
This trial tests whether additional chemotherapy after surgery can help prevent thymic cancer from coming back. It is for people who have had their thymus tumor completely removed and are in good health.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06403111RecruitingPhase 2
FMT with immunotherapy and chemotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), immunotherapy, and chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that does not have a driver gene mutation. The goal is to see if adding FMT can help the immune system fight the cancer better.
ChangzhouAges 18–80 - NCT06418789RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose chemo for relapsed germ cell tumors
This trial tests a second-line high-dose chemotherapy for germ cell tumors that have come back after initial treatment. It may be an option for patients whose cancer progressed after 3–4 cycles of standard platinum-based chemo.
Saint Petersburg, Russian FederationAges 18 years+ - NCT06425133RecruitingPhase 2
Regorafenib plus low-dose chemo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of regorafenib (a targeted pill that cuts off blood supply to tumors) with a low-dose, continuous chemotherapy regimen for people whose colorectal cancer has spread and is no longer responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this mix can slow or stop the cancer's growth.
AuxerreAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chemotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,007 recruiting chemotherapy 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 chemotherapy 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 chemotherapy 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.