Clinical trials
Chemotherapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting chemotherapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,990 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05913674RecruitingPhase 2
Feasibility of modified chemotherapy after bowel surgery
This Phase 2 study tests whether a modified chemotherapy given inside the abdomen soon after surgery is practical and safe. It may help people with appendix or colon cancer that has spread within the abdomen (peritoneal carcinomatosis) by targeting cancer cells after tumor removal.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05941741RecruitingPhase 3
Tested low-dose radiation plus cadonilimab for nasopharyngeal cancer
This Phase 3 trial studies whether adding low-dose radiation to cadonilimab (an immune therapy) can improve outcomes for people newly diagnosed with a specific type and stage of nasopharyngeal cancer. If you’re eligible, it may offer a new treatment approach and helps researchers confirm whether it works best.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT05904106RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax plus azacitidine versus stronger chemotherapy for AML
This Phase 2 trial compares two treatment approaches for people newly diagnosed with a specific type of AML (bone marrow cancer) that has an NPM1 mutation: venetoclax plus azacitidine versus intensive (strong) chemotherapy. It aims to see which plan works better and is safer for “fit” patients.
Essen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–70 - NCT05879926RecruitingPhase 3
Testing chemo after hormone therapy in premenopausal early breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial checks whether adding chemotherapy after standard hormone-blocking treatment works better for some premenopausal women with early-stage, ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. It targets patients with limited lymph node spread and a lower-to-intermediate tumor “recurrence” risk score.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–60 - NCT05871099RecruitingPhase 3
Laparoscopic stomach surgery with added heated fluid chemotherapy
This trial compares standard laparoscopic surgery for stomach cancer versus the same surgery plus HIPEC, which is heated chemotherapy placed in the abdomen during the operation. It aims to see if adding the heated chemotherapy improves outcomes for people with higher-stage stomach cancer.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT04681417RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Eye-sparing treatment options for children with retinoblastoma
This trial studies whether newer “save-the-eye” treatment plans can control retinoblastoma (eye cancer) while keeping vision as good as possible. It compares different conservative treatment strategies depending on how the tumor looks and where it is.
Saint-Denis, La RéunionAges 6 months–6 years - NCT05838638Recruiting
Serious game tool to reduce chemo nausea and vomiting
This study tests a “serious game” (a game designed for health) to help people feel less nauseated and vomit less during chemotherapy. It focuses on adults who are newly diagnosed and starting chemotherapy on a short, repeating schedule.
Miami, FloridaAges 60 years+ - NCT05840562RecruitingPhase 3
Capsaicin skin patch vs duloxetine for nerve pain after chemo
This Phase 3 trial tests whether a capsaicin patch works better than duloxetine tablets to reduce painful nerve pain after chemotherapy. It aims to help people whose “gloves and socks” nerve pain has lasted after chemo.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT05568212RecruitingPhase 2
Trial of immune combination versus standard care for NSCLC relapse
This Phase 2 trial studies an immune-based drug combination compared with standard care for lung cancer that has come back after chemoradiation and durvalumab. It aims to improve control of the cancer after durvalumab is no longer working.
Roma, RMAges 18 years+ - NCT05753306RecruitingPhase 2
Robot surgery plus heated chemo for limited spread stomach cancer
This study tests a “robot-assisted” surgery to remove stomach cancer in the belly lining (peritoneum) along with heated chemotherapy placed inside the abdomen. It’s for people whose cancer has spread only in the peritoneum, aiming to control disease when there’s a good chance of removing it all.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–80 - NCT05649852Recruiting
Testing how socio-aesthetic care may reduce anxiety during chemotherapy
This study looks at whether “socio-aesthetic” care (support that combines social and beauty/wellbeing elements) can lessen anxiety in people starting chemotherapy. It is designed for patients who are new to chemotherapy and can complete French questionnaires.
ValenceAges 18 years+ - NCT05593458RecruitingPhase 3
Stomach cancer surgery before chemo: artery-based or drip chemo
This trial compares two ways of giving chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced stomach or stomach–esophagus cancer: chemo sent through an artery versus chemo given through an IV line. It also studies adding PD-1 immunotherapy to see which approach works better and is safer.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05606068Recruiting
Cooling sleeve to help prevent nerve damage from paclitaxel
This trial tests a limb “cryocompression” system (a cooling and gentle pressure device) to help prevent chemotherapy-related nerve pain and numbness. It’s for people starting weekly paclitaxel, and may help those trying to avoid or reduce peripheral neuropathy.
SingaporeAges 21–80 - NCT05417867Recruiting
Tracking gut bacteria changes and nausea during chemo
This study looks at how changes in the gut “microbiome” (your gut bacteria) relate to fatigue and chemotherapy-induced nausea in people with early-stage breast cancer. It may help doctors better understand why nausea and fatigue happen and how to predict or manage them during treatment.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 20 years+ - NCT05422690RecruitingPhase 2
Treating bile duct cancer with chemo plus Y-90 radiation
This Phase 2 study tests whether combining chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) and an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) with targeted Y-90 radiation can shrink inoperable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma tumors. It’s looking for better tumor shrinking and improved cancer control.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05411523Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation study for long-term chemotherapy nerve pain
This trial tests whether spinal cord stimulation can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with long-lasting nerve pain from chemotherapy (CIPN). You must already have tried at least two nerve-pain medicines and still have significant pain, and you must have had a successful spinal cord stimulator test before joining.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05338866Enrolling by invitation
Chemo plus targeted high-dose radiation for low rectal cancer
This trial tests whether combining chemotherapy with high-dose radiation guided by MRI (a special scan) can better treat low rectal cancer. It may help shrink the tumor and improve local control while targeting the tumor more precisely.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT05327608Recruiting
Time-restricted eating during chemo before breast cancer surgery
This study tests whether eating only during a certain window of time each day (time-restricted eating) can improve outcomes for people with early-stage breast cancer who are getting chemotherapy before surgery. It may help with treatment side effects and overall health.
Cherry Hill, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05001880RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo with or without immunotherapy for peritoneal mesothelioma
This study tests whether adding immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy helps people with peritoneal mesothelioma, a cancer in the lining of the abdomen. You may receive chemotherapy alone or with immunotherapy, and the goal is to improve cancer control.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05014399Recruiting
Study memory changes during chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
This study looks at cognitive (thinking and memory) changes in people with colorectal cancer who start certain chemotherapy drugs. It aims to understand how treatment affects the brain and may guide better monitoring or support during care.
Fort Wayne, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT05029999RecruitingPhase 1
Test drugs for HER2-negative advanced breast cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests a combination of immune-targeting drugs (a CD40 medicine and a substance that helps immune cells act) plus chemotherapy in people with HER2-negative advanced breast cancer that has progressed. It aims to find a safer dose and see whether the treatment can shrink tumors or slow the cancer.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–99 - NCT04901234RecruitingPhase 2
Adaptive radiation for advanced throat cancer
This study tests an approach called “adaptive radiotherapy,” where the radiation plan may be adjusted based on how your tumor and anatomy look during treatment. It is for adults with biopsy-proven oropharyngeal (throat) squamous cell carcinoma who are planning curative radiation, with or without chemotherapy.
MelbourneAges 18 years+ - NCT04847063RecruitingPhase 1
Test drug heating inside the abdomen for peritoneal cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests a treatment that delivers heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen (HIPEC) for certain cancers that have spread only within the abdominal lining. It aims to see how safely and effectively this approach works, especially when doctors can remove as much tumor as possible.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT04702581RecruitingPhase 3
Delayed radiation versus usual timing for certain brain tumors
This trial studies whether delaying radiation therapy helps people with a slow-growing brain tumor called low-grade oligodendroglioma that has specific genetic markers. It compares delayed radiation to standard timing to see which approach controls the tumor with acceptable side effects and quality of life.
AmiensAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chemotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,990 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.