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
- 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+ - NCT04628026RecruitingPhase 3
Venetoclax plus chemotherapy for new AML or high-risk MDS
This trial tests adding venetoclax to standard chemotherapy to help people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk MDS (MDS-EB-2) live longer and reduce cancer activity. You may benefit if you’re eligible for intensive chemotherapy and meet specific blood, organ, and treatment timing requirements.
InnsbruckAges 18–75 - NCT04570423RecruitingPhase 2
Eflapegrastim safety study for children and teens on chemo
This trial studies how safe eflapegrastim is in pediatric patients with certain solid tumors or lymphomas who are starting chemotherapy that lowers white blood cells. It also looks at how the medicine behaves in the body to help reduce the risk of dangerous infections.
Valhalla, New YorkAges 1 month–17 years - NCT04575935RecruitingPhase 3
Minimally invasive surgery after chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial studies whether doing surgery using smaller incisions after chemotherapy works as well as a more traditional approach for certain people with stage IIIC–IV ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. It may help reduce surgical trauma while aiming for effective tumor removal.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04589741RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab plus CAV/IE for advanced soft-tissue bone cancers
This Phase 2 study tests toripalimab (an immune therapy) combined with CAV/IE chemotherapy for certain advanced or non-surgically removable sarcomas. It may help shrink tumors and slow disease when standard treatments have failed or don’t exist.
GuangzhouAges 14–70 - NCT04421820RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
BOLD-100 with chemo for advanced gut cancer
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether BOLD-100, given with the standard chemo combination FOLFOX, can help people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers. It’s especially focused on specific tumor features (including BRAF status) and checks safety, dosing, and early signs of effectiveness.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03875781RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo before rectal surgery, without pelvic radiation
This Phase 3 study tests whether giving chemotherapy before rectal surgery can work as well as standard treatment that usually includes pelvic radiation. It aims to reduce the need for pelvic radiation while still keeping the cancer under control.
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT04299893RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Ozone treatment for chemotherapy nerve pain
This trial tests whether ozone therapy can reduce painful nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. It is for adults with ongoing moderate-to-severe pain in the hands or feet after chemotherapy.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18–100 - NCT04307277RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy before and after surgery for high-risk soft tissue sarcoma
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy both before and after surgery helps people with high-risk soft tissue sarcoma live longer and prevents the cancer from coming back. It aims to see if this treatment plan is more effective than surgery alone.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT04174079Recruiting
Chemotherapy after esophagus surgery for lymph node spread
This trial studies whether adding chemotherapy after surgery for esophageal squamous cell cancer can reduce the chance the cancer returns. It focuses on people whose surgery removed cancerous lymph nodes and who are healthy enough to tolerate chemotherapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT04031677RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery with or without chemotherapy for high-risk retroperitoneal sarcoma
This trial studies whether adding chemotherapy before surgery helps people with high-risk retroperitoneal (abdominal-area) leiomyosarcoma or liposarcoma. The goal is to improve outcomes while comparing surgery alone versus surgery plus neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT03594630RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Watchful waiting then chemotherapy before surgery for rectal cancer
This trial studies whether a period of active surveillance (watching closely) and chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with stage II–III rectal cancer. You would also receive standard chemo-radiation if you qualify, then proceed to surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03516708RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Epacadostat with pre-op radiation for locally advanced rectal cancer
This trial studies whether adding epacadostat (a cancer drug) to standard pre-operative chemoradiation can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. It’s designed to see if the added treatment is safe and potentially more effective before surgery.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03177902Recruiting
Monitoring thyroid health during breast cancer chemotherapy
This study checks whether chemotherapy for breast cancer affects thyroid function. It follows patients during treatment to see if thyroid problems develop.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 18–85 - NCT03161522RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo alone versus with radiation or surgery for limited spread
This study tests whether adding radiation or surgery to chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people whose esophageal or stomach cancer has spread to only a few places. If your cancer is “oligometastatic” (up to 3 spots), the trial helps doctors see which approach gives the best control.
Houston, TexasAges 18–79 - 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+ - NCT02555735Enrolling by invitation
Study of exceptional responders with solid tumors on chemotherapy
This study looks at people with solid tumor cancer (like many common carcinomas) to understand who responds exceptionally well to chemotherapy. You might be eligible if you are newly diagnosed or already receiving chemotherapy and can follow the study plan.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT01717924Recruiting
Surgery vs first chemotherapy for stomach signet ring cancer
This trial compares doing surgery first versus starting chemotherapy first for people with resectable signet ring–type stomach cancer. It aims to find which approach works better to cure the cancer and prevent spread.
LilleAges 18–80 - NCT07881666RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine for bladder cancer after standard treatment fails
This study tests an investigational vaccine for people with a type of bladder cancer that has come back after receiving standard treatments (BCG or chemotherapy into the bladder). The vaccine is designed to help the immune system fight the cancer. It may be an option if your cancer is limited to the lining of the bladder and you are otherwise in good health.
Kfar Saba, Central DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT03394365RecruitingPhase 3
Study of tabelecleucel for transplant patients with EBV-related lymphoma
This trial tests an investigational treatment called tabelecleucel for people who developed a type of lymphoma after an organ or stem cell transplant. The lymphoma is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and has not responded to standard therapy with rituximab or chemotherapy. Tabelecleucel uses special immune cells to fight the virus and the cancer.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07344779Recruiting
Darolutamide with hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This study looks at how well the drug darolutamide works when combined with hormone therapy, with or without chemotherapy, for men whose prostate cancer has spread. It aims to see how effective this treatment is in everyday medical practice, not just in a research lab.
Many LocationsAges 18 years+ - NCT07880600Recruiting
MRI-based model to predict chemotherapy benefit for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial uses a special MRI-based computer model to predict how well chemotherapy will work before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer. It aims to help doctors tailor treatment to each patient's likely response.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07504588RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two drug combinations for recurrent ovarian cancer after PARP inhibitor treatment
This trial tests whether a new drug combination (sacituzumab govitecan plus bevacizumab) works better than the usual chemotherapy for ovarian cancer that has come back after platinum treatment and PARP inhibitor maintenance. It may offer a new option for people with certain genetic markers (BRCA mutations or HRD).
Fayetteville, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07061977RecruitingPhase 3
New cancer drug combo for advanced cervical cancer
This trial tests if giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before and after standard chemoradiation works better than the standard approach for people with high-risk cervical cancer that has spread locally.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 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.