Clinical trials
Chemotherapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting chemotherapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,011 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03534713RecruitingPhase 3
Cervical cancer treatment plan after lymph node spread
This trial tests a specific chemotherapy start (induction) followed by standard treatment for cervical cancer that has spread to lymph nodes near the aorta. It may help improve cancer control compared with standard timing/approach.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT03589729RecruitingPhase 2
Dexrazoxane to help protect the heart during blood-cancer chemo
This Phase 2 study tests dexrazoxane, a heart-protecting medicine, to reduce heart side effects from chemotherapy in people with certain blood cancers. If you qualify, you would receive dexrazoxane along with chemotherapy, and the team will monitor your heart function closely.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT03591276RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Doxorubicin plus pembrolizumab for hormone-resistant breast cancer
This Phase 1b/2 trial tests a combination of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin and pembrolizumab for breast cancer that no longer responds to hormone treatment. It aims to see how well the combination works and how safely it can be given to patients with advanced disease.
JerusalemAges 18 years+ - NCT03596086RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug plus radiation and chemo for recurrent brain cancer
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether combining an HSV-tk “gene switch” treatment, valacyclovir tablets, focused radiation (SBRT), and chemotherapy can help people with recurrent glioblastoma or anaplastic astrocytoma. It may help shrink tumors or slow growth after standard treatments have already been tried.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03606967RecruitingPhase 2
Individualized vaccine added to standard treatment for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a personalized cancer vaccine to durvalumab (an immunotherapy), tremelimumab (another immunotherapy), and chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. It may help your immune system recognize your specific tumor features.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03603405RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test vaccine and radiation with chemotherapy for new brain tumor
This trial studies a gene-based treatment (HSV-tk) given with radiation and chemotherapy for people newly diagnosed with glioblastoma or anaplastic astrocytoma. It may help the new brain tumor respond better to standard treatments, though risks and benefits are still being tested.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03617133RecruitingPhase 2
MRI-guided radiation plus chemo for cervical cancer
This trial tests a more precise way to deliver radiation for locally advanced cervical cancer using MRI guidance during treatment, along with chemotherapy. It may help shrink tumors more effectively while aiming to reduce side effects by targeting the right areas.
ViennaAges 18–99 - NCT03630991RecruitingPhase 1
Calcium chelator medicine for AML or MDS during chemotherapy
This Phase 1 study tests whether edetate calcium disodium (also called succimer) can be safely given to people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) while they are on chemotherapy. The goal is to learn the safest dose and whether it has signs of helping the blood cancer respond to treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 1 year+ - NCT03647072RecruitingPhase 3
Test drug to reduce stomach side effects during lymphoma chemotherapy
This Phase 3 trial studies whether a proton pump inhibitor (a stomach acid blocker) works better than histamine-blocking medicines when added to chemotherapy for DLBCL lymphoma. The goal is to improve how well chemotherapy is tolerated or how the treatment works.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT03671252RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy before surgery for rectal cancer vs chemo with radiation
This Phase 3 trial compares two treatment plans given before rectal surgery. It tests whether stronger chemotherapy alone works better than chemotherapy pills plus long-term radiation to improve outcomes for locally advanced rectal cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT03717623RecruitingPhase 4
Study blood levels of posaconazole in adults
This study looks at how much posaconazole stays in your body while you receive it to prevent fungal infections during chemotherapy or after a stem cell transplant. Your care team will use standard posaconazole treatment and may take extra blood samples to understand its levels.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT03739411RecruitingPhase 1
MRI scan with a special agent to assess brain tumors
This Phase 1 study tests a new type of MRI scan using a special “hyperpolarized” imaging agent to help doctors diagnose glioma (a type of brain tumor). It’s mainly focused on whether the scan can safely and clearly show tumor-related information in people who may need treatment.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 19 years+ - NCT03755739RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Checkpoint cancer drug given into or near tumors
This trial studies whether giving immunotherapy “checkpoint inhibitor” medicine directly into the tumor area (and/or the artery feeding it), along with a chemotherapy-style drug, can work better for advanced solid tumors. It aims to boost the immune system’s ability to attack cancer while still being safe for people with measurable tumors.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT03760575RecruitingPhase 1
Pembrolizumab plus chemo with surgery for pleural mesothelioma
This trial studies how well pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) works when added to chemotherapy before image-guided surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma. It aims to shrink or control the cancer and improve surgical results by combining treatments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03785574Recruiting
Treating hydatidiform mole when lung nodules might be metastasis
This study looks at different treatment approaches for hydatidiform mole when a CT scan shows lung nodules and the team cannot rule out spread. It may help guide the safest next steps and follow-up plan.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges Up to 60 years - NCT03805022RecruitingPhase 3
Extra chemotherapy around surgery for high-risk soft-tissue sarcoma
This trial tests whether giving stronger chemotherapy before and/or after surgery helps people with high-risk, resectable soft-tissue sarcoma. It aims to lower the chance the cancer comes back by improving treatment around the time of the operation.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT03909412RecruitingPhase 1
Carfilzomib chemo to help you collect stem cells for transplant
This Phase 1 study tests a carfilzomib-based treatment plan to help people with multiple myeloma collect enough stem cells for an autologous (using your own) stem cell transplant. It’s mainly about whether this mobilization approach works and is safe for you.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT03914378Recruiting
Study how radiation and cisplatin affect hearing in head and neck cancer
This study looks at how radiotherapy, and possibly cisplatin chemotherapy, affect hearing in people treated for head and neck cancer. It may help doctors better predict hearing side effects and plan hearing monitoring or prevention.
ManchesterAges 18 years+ - NCT03954171Recruiting
Study for ovarian cancer showing resistance to platinum chemotherapy
This study looks at ovarian cancer patients who are planned to receive platinum-based chemotherapy and who may have resistance issues. It may help doctors learn better ways to treat ovarian cancer when platinum drugs don’t work well.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT03978039Recruiting
Sarcoma patient registry for people treated in France
This trial builds a national database of people diagnosed with sarcoma in French cancer centers. It may help researchers better understand sarcoma types and care patterns, which can improve future treatment decisions.
BordeauxAges Any age - NCT03983369RecruitingPhase 3
Laser treatment to help prevent painful mouth sores from chemo
This trial tests whether low-level laser therapy (using special light on the mouth) can prevent or reduce mouth sores caused by chemotherapy in children and young adults. It may help you avoid painful inflammation that can affect eating, comfort, and treatment.
Villejuif, Val de MarneAges 4–25 - NCT03998202Recruiting
Study of chemotherapy side effects in older colorectal cancer patients
This study looks at how chemotherapy and immunotherapy affect the body in older adults with colorectal cancer, especially early side effects. It may help researchers understand why some people lose strength and how to better predict and manage treatment toxicity.
Millville, DelawareAges 60 years+ - NCT04796012RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Atezolizumab plus chemo for children with recurrent solid tumors
This trial tests whether a cancer immunotherapy medicine (atezolizumab) given together with chemotherapy can shrink or control solid tumors that have come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It focuses on children and young adults, including a special subgroup for rhabdomyosarcoma.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 6 months–30 years - NCT07702708Recruiting
AI predicts chemotherapy response in HR+/HER2- breast cancer
This trial uses AI to analyze your pre-treatment MRI and predict how well your tumor will respond to chemotherapy before surgery. It is for people with HR+/HER2- breast cancer who need chemo before their operation.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chemotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,011 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.