Clinical trials
Chemotherapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting chemotherapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,994 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03137095Recruiting
Study how chemotherapy affects brain function in breast cancer
This study looks at changes in thinking and brain function in people with early to locally advanced breast cancer before and during chemotherapy. You may also be offered a brain MRI in a separate optional part of the research to learn more about brain changes.
Rochester, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT07112209Enrolling by invitation
Rezvilutamide plus chemo for prostate cancer
This study tests a new combination treatment (Rezvilutamide plus docetaxel chemotherapy) for men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to abiraterone. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07120100Recruiting
TMS for nerve pain from cancer chemo in breast/gyne cancer survivors
This trial tests if transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive brain treatment, can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in women who have had breast or gynecologic cancer. You may be eligible if you have ongoing nerve pain that hasn't been helped by standard pain medications.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06035679Recruiting
Combination therapy before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of targeted therapies and chemotherapy given before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer. It aims to see if this approach helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT07118527RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for untreated advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a new combination of an anti-HER2 drug (SHR-A1811) plus chemotherapy and an immunotherapy (adebrelimab) for people with untreated advanced stomach cancer. It aims to see if this combination works better than standard treatment.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT02836158RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Test drug plus spinal chemotherapy for older PCNSL
This trial studies whether adding R-IDARAM and medication delivered into the spinal fluid can improve treatment for primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) in newly diagnosed older adults. It may help by targeting lymphoma cells in the brain, covering membranes, and spinal fluid.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 60–75 - NCT06767007RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus immunotherapy for recurrent rectal cancer
This trial studies a combination of SBRT (a precise kind of radiation) and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 antibody) for people whose rectal cancer has come back in the pelvis and cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor or stop it from growing.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT03692429RecruitingPhase 1
Testing new immune cells plus chemo for advanced colon cancer
This Phase 1 study tests CYAD-101, an immune-cell treatment made from donor T-cells, given with standard chemotherapy. It is for people with colon or rectal cancer that has spread and has not responded to prior treatments.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04469530RecruitingPhase 2
Sirolimus plus low-dose chemotherapy for high-risk childhood tumors
This Phase 2 study tests whether sirolimus combined with low-dose (“metronomic”) chemotherapy can help children and young adults with certain high-risk solid tumors stay in remission or reduce recurrence risk. It is designed for people whose cancer has responded well to initial treatment, with only minimal or no visible disease on scans.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 1–30 - NCT06475196Enrolling by invitation
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (sintilimab) and chemotherapy given before surgery for esophageal cancer that can be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT06489197RecruitingPhase 2
AK112 plus chemo for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (AK112) combined with chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced esophageal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It aims to see if this combination helps shrink tumors and controls the disease longer than chemotherapy alone.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06435429RecruitingPhase 3
Zanidatamab vs trastuzumab for HER2+ breast cancer
This study compares a new drug called zanidatamab against trastuzumab (Herceptin), both given with a chemotherapy of your doctor's choice. It is for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread and who have already tried T-DXd treatment.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06368063RecruitingPhase 4
Huaier granules after pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a Chinese herbal medicine called Huaier granules works better than standard chemotherapy for people with pancreatic cancer that was removed by surgery. Participants can choose to take Huaier granules or standard chemotherapy, and researchers will compare outcomes.
Xi'an, ShannxiAges 18–80 - NCT06141265RecruitingPhase 2
Niraparib maintenance after chemo and Avastin for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests whether the PARP inhibitor niraparib can help keep advanced ovarian cancer from coming back. You may qualify if you have a BRCA mutation or HRD-positive tumor and finished first-line chemotherapy with bevacizumab (Avastin) with good response.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06861452RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug after chemo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This study tests an investigational drug (RR001) given after chemotherapy for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that hasn't spread. It aims to see if the new treatment is safe and may help shrink tumors that can be reached with a needle injection.
Modena, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06951503RecruitingPhase 3
AK112 plus chemo for first-line metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called AK112 combined with chemotherapy as a first treatment for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink tumors and improve survival better than chemotherapy alone.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06430814Recruiting
Blood test to predict nerve damage from paclitaxel
This study looks at whether certain markers in your blood can predict nerve damage from paclitaxel chemotherapy. If you join, researchers will monitor your nerve health during treatment to better understand and possibly prevent side effects.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT07294664RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo trial for first treatment of advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (PD1/TGFβ), another targeted drug (SHR2554 or apatinib), and chemotherapy for people who have not yet been treated for advanced stomach cancer. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatments.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT06744816RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Can capsaicin cream ease nerve pain after chemotherapy?
This study tests whether a capsaicin cream (made from chili peppers) can help reduce pain in the legs caused by nerve damage from past chemotherapy. It's for people who still have pain 3 months or more after finishing chemo.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06240689RecruitingPhase 2
Immune maintenance therapy after chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immune checkpoint inhibitor (a drug that helps your immune system fight cancer) as maintenance therapy after chemoradiotherapy improves outcomes for people with locally advanced head and neck cancer. It specifically looks at a marker in your blood (CD8Tex cells) to see if you might benefit.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06378892RecruitingPhase 2
Study of chemo plus lorlatinib for ALK+ lung cancer
This trial tests combining chemotherapy with lorlatinib for people with ALK-positive lung cancer that has spread outside the brain while on lorlatinib. The goal is to see if adding chemo can help control the cancer when it starts growing again.
AvianoAges 18 years+ - NCT03651206RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of niraparib and anti–PD-1 for recurrent uterine cancer
This trial studies whether blocking PD-1 (an immune “brake”) along with niraparib (a DNA-repair blocker) can shrink or control recurrent/progressive uterine carcinosarcoma after prior chemotherapy. It’s for people whose cancer has grown again and who meet specific health and lab requirements.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06257017RecruitingPhase 2
Using DNA tests to guide chemotherapy after bladder cancer surgery
This trial checks if a DNA blood test can help decide who needs extra chemo after bladder or upper urinary tract cancer surgery. It tests whether watching for cancer DNA in the blood can match patients to the right treatment.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18–70 - NCT06262438RecruitingPhase 2
Quizartinib plus chemo for children with FLT3-ITD AML
This study adds a targeted drug called quizartinib to standard chemotherapy for children with a certain type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a FLT3-ITD gene change. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective for treating newly diagnosed patients.
Utrecht, UtrechtAges 1 month–18 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chemotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,994 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.