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
- NCT05300269RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug SHR-1701 with chemo and radiation for rectal cancer
This trial studies whether adding SHR-1701 to standard chemotherapy and long-course radiation can improve treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer that can be removed by surgery. It’s mainly for people who have not had prior rectal cancer treatment and who fit several health and cancer-spread requirements.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04138212RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo alone vs chemo with radiation before esophagus surgery
This study compares chemotherapy alone versus chemotherapy plus radiation given before surgery for locally advanced esophagus squamous cell cancer. The goal is to see which treatment helps more people have a successful operation and better cancer control.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT05397769RecruitingPhase 2
Test envafolimab with chemoradiation for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial studies whether adding envafolimab (an immune medicine) to standard chemo and radiation works better for people with locally advanced, untreated nasopharyngeal cancer. It may help the immune system attack the cancer while treatment shrinks it.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT05507411RecruitingPhase 2
Watch-and-wait after chemo-radiation plus immunotherapy for esophagus cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (camrelizumab) to standard chemo-radiation can help some people with operable esophagus cancer avoid immediate surgery, using a “watch and wait” approach. If it works, it may reduce the need for early surgery for carefully selected patients.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05529615Recruiting
Blood DNA test guides chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery
This trial checks a blood test called circulating tumor DNA to help choose the best time and approach for chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery. It aims to reduce recurrence by identifying people who may benefit from treatment based on changes seen in the blood.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04389086RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy before surgery for recurring rectal cancer
This trial tests an “induction chemotherapy” treatment before surgery for people whose rectal cancer has come back in the local area. The goal is to shrink/control the cancer early and improve outcomes after treatment.
GhentAges 18 years+ - NCT05524090Recruiting
Program to prepare for surgery in locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial studies an “implementation program” to help patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer get ready for the next steps after chemotherapy. It may help improve care planning and outcomes for people whose cancer has not grown after initial treatment.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT04263298RecruitingPhase 3
Fulvestrant or capecitabine after chemo for metastatic breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial compares two medicines—fulvestrant versus capecitabine—as “maintenance” treatment after your first chemo helps control metastatic breast cancer. It aims to see which one helps people live longer with better disease control.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05563012RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation plus chemo and PD-1 immunotherapy for stomach cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether giving a short course of radiation before surgery, along with chemotherapy and a PD-1 immunotherapy drug, can improve treatment outcomes for locally advanced stomach cancer. It may help shrink the tumor before surgery and strengthen the immune system’s attack on cancer.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT03280511RecruitingPhase 2
After surgery chemo sprayed into the abdomen for high-risk colon cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether spraying chemotherapy into the abdomen (through a small procedure) after colon cancer surgery can lower the chance the cancer comes back. It is meant for people with high-risk tumor features but who have had surgery and have no proven relapse yet.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT04280822RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus chemo versus chemo alone before surgery
This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy before surgery works better than chemotherapy alone for resectable esophageal cancer. The goal is to improve outcomes after tumor shrinkage before the operation.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT04192253RecruitingPhase 2
Carboplatin and paclitaxel before surgery for vulvar cancer
This trial tests giving chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) before surgery for certain cases of squamous cell vulvar cancer. It may help shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT04161664RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo for metastatic vulvar cancer with carboplatin and paclitaxel
This trial studies how well carboplatin plus paclitaxel chemotherapy works for vulvar squamous cell cancer that has spread. It may help shrink tumors and control cancer growth in people who are not able to be fully treated with local surgery.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT05628922RecruitingPhase 2
Blood EBV DNA–guided therapy for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a treatment approach for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal cancer using their blood EBV DNA level (a cancer-related virus marker). It may help doctors choose and adjust therapy based on how much of this marker is in your blood after standard treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05356039Recruiting
Study of surgery options and quality of life in pancreatic cancer
This study looks at people with borderline-resectable or locally advanced pancreatic cancer to see how treatment choices affect survival, quality of life, and whether tumors can be removed by surgery. It may help doctors better predict who can benefit from surgical approaches and what outcomes matter most to patients.
UmeåAges 18 years+ - NCT05429463RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery-ready lung cancer treatment with immunotherapy plus chemo
This trial studies adding an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery for resectable squamous non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes, while still keeping the cancer operable.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05652192RecruitingPhase 2
SBRT radiation plus chemotherapy and immunotherapy for metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests whether adding targeted radiation (SBRT) to chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug can help people with metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer live longer and control tumors. It may help by combining local tumor treatment with whole-body immune support.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05676190Recruiting
Cell therapy using your own immune cells for colorectal cancer
This trial studies an immune cell treatment made from your own blood cells to treat colorectal cancer that has spread or progressed. You may be eligible if you have stage III–IV disease that can be measured on scans and if standard treatments have not worked or couldn’t be tolerated.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05682131RecruitingPhase 4
Study for children with certain relapsed leukemia
This trial looks at treatment for children whose leukemia has come back for the first time. It focuses on a specific type of leukemia and risk level to see whether the approach improves outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 1–14 - NCT04813705RecruitingPhase 2
PET/CT-guided lower-dose radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether using a special scan (PET/CT) to guide radiation can safely reduce the radiation dose for people with nasopharyngeal cancer. It may help lessen side effects while still treating the cancer effectively.
Taizhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT05717790Recruiting
Nimotuzumab with chemo and radiation for advanced nose cancer
This trial tests whether adding nimotuzumab (an anti-EGFR antibody) to standard chemotherapy and radiation can improve outcomes for people with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. It may help the cancer respond better and control it more effectively after treatment.
Baise City, GuangxiAges 18–70 - NCT03466424Recruiting
Short radiation then chemotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests a short course of radiation given before chemotherapy for people with locally advanced rectal cancer (cancer that has grown into nearby tissue and/or nearby lymph nodes but can still be removed). It may help shrink the tumor and make treatment more effective while assessing how well this approach works.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–70 - NCT04803539RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
ctDNA-guided booster treatment after chemo for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial uses a blood test called ctDNA to see who is at higher risk after surgery and standard chemotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer. If your ctDNA test is positive, you may receive an extra “boost” treatment to help reduce the chance the cancer returns.
Guandong, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT05733806Recruiting
Study for rare gynecologic cancers
This study is looking at people with rare cancers affecting the female reproductive system. It may help researchers learn more about how these cancers behave and how best to follow patients over time.
MilanAges Any age
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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.