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
- NCT05000697Recruiting
Watch-and-wait or chemo after rectal cancer radiation
This trial studies people with early-to-mid stage distal rectal cancer who may get radiation and chemotherapy, with an option that may include an extra drug (oxaliplatin). It also tests whether some people can safely follow a “watch and wait” plan instead of immediate additional treatment, aiming to reduce overtreatment while keeping cancer control.
Buenos AiresAges 18 years+ - NCT05004116RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Repotrectinib plus chemotherapy for relapsed solid tumors in youth
This early-phase study tests repotrectinib (a targeted anti-cancer pill) combined with chemotherapy in children and young adults whose solid tumors have come back or did not respond to standard treatment. The goal is to see how safe the treatment is and whether it can shrink tumors.
New York, New YorkAges 1–25 - NCT05008809RecruitingPhase 3
FIRE-9 trial: chemo after colon cancer metastasis removal
This trial studies whether giving chemotherapy after surgery or ablation (destroying spots of cancer) can improve outcomes in people with metastatic colon or rectal cancer. It compares post-treatment chemotherapy strategies to reduce the chance the cancer comes back.
AmbergAges 18 years+ - NCT05009082RecruitingPhase 3
Niraparib alone or with bevacizumab for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial studies whether niraparib works better when combined with bevacizumab after chemotherapy and surgery for advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. If you qualify, you may help researchers find a treatment plan that controls the cancer for longer.
AmbergAges 18 years+ - NCT05010564RecruitingPhase 1
TRICAR-ALL CAR-T treatment for tough childhood leukemia
This Phase 1 trial tests a customized CAR-T cell therapy for children and young adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) that keeps coming back or doesn’t respond to treatment. It aims to find a safer and effective way to control leukemia by targeting specific markers on the leukemia cells.
Houston, TexasAges 1–25 - NCT05011487RecruitingPhase 2
Before-surgery osimertinib plus chemotherapy for EGFR lung cancer
This study tests whether giving osimertinib together with chemotherapy before surgery can shrink and control EGFR-mutant, stage III lung cancer so it can be fully removed. If it works, it may improve the chances that the cancer does not come back after surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05024097RecruitingPhase 2
New medicines with chemotherapy after short radiation for rectal cancer
This trial tests two new immune-related medicines (an anti–PD-1 drug and an adenosine blocker) added to standard chemotherapy after a short course of radiation for rectal cancer. It aims to improve cancer control while checking safety.
New York, New YorkAges 18–90 - NCT05027633RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo and radiation for nasal cancer
This Phase 2 study tests a treatment plan that combines immunotherapy with chemotherapy and chemoradiation for advanced squamous cell cancer in the nasal cavity or sinuses. It aims to improve cancer control in people who are newly diagnosed and have not had prior treatment for this cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05033392RecruitingPhase 2
PD-1 therapy plus chemotherapy before stomach cancer surgery
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a PD-1 antibody (JS001/toripalimab) to chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. It aims to help shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–79 - NCT05040360RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy after surgery for high-risk pancreatic NET tumors
This Phase 2 trial studies whether giving chemotherapy after surgery can lower cancer recurrence risk in people with high-risk pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). It may help you by testing an added treatment after the tumor has been removed.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT05044117RecruitingPhase 3
Capecitabine pills after chemoradiation for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether taking capecitabine pills on a steady, low schedule after standard treatment can help keep locally advanced head and neck squamous cell cancer from coming back or spreading. You may be eligible if your cancer is stage III–IV and you have finished certain radiation/chemo treatments on time, without current spread.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT05058183Recruiting
Testing shorter chemotherapy for early HER2 or triple‑negative breast cancer
This study looks at whether some people with stage 1 HER2-positive or “triple-negative” breast cancer may safely need less (de-escalated) chemotherapy after surgery. The goal is to keep the cancer risk low while reducing treatment intensity, using special blood testing over time.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT05059951Recruiting
Chemotherapy With or Without Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer
This trial looks at whether adding an immunotherapy drug (an immune checkpoint inhibitor) to chemotherapy helps people with lung cancer live better or respond better. You might be considered if your cancer is confirmed, you can tolerate treatment, and imaging shows measurable spots.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05074290RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing safety and drug levels of a breast cancer drug plus taxane
This early-phase study tests how epidiferphane works in the body and whether it is safe when combined with standard chemotherapy “taxanes” (paclitaxel or docetaxel) for breast cancer. If you qualify, you may be starting a new taxane treatment plan at the study site, and you would be followed closely for side effects and drug levels.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–99 - NCT05076682RecruitingPhase 2
Study for hard-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer that keeps growing
This Phase 2 trial tests a treatment plan for triple-negative breast cancer that has come back or kept progressing after prior immunotherapy (sometimes along with targeted therapy or chemotherapy). It may help by trying to make the cancer more controllable when it has become resistant to earlier treatment.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT05080556RecruitingPhase 2
Adaptive chemotherapy for ovarian cancer after platinum and PARP
This trial tests a personalized (adaptive) chemotherapy plan for people with certain types of ovarian/fallopian tube/peritoneal cancer who already had platinum chemotherapy and a PARP inhibitor. It’s for patients whose cancer came back after (or still responds to) prior platinum treatment and may help delay disease progression.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT05098119RecruitingPhase 2
Study drugs before surgery for mouth or throat cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests giving the immunotherapy drug sintilimab before surgery, along with fewer chemotherapy cycles. The goal is to shrink or control oral or throat squamous cell cancers while keeping side effects lower, before the tumor is removed.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT05101551RecruitingPhase 1
Talazoparib with chemotherapy for relapsed childhood AML
This Phase 1 study tests whether talazoparib combined with chemotherapy is safe and potentially effective for children and young adults whose leukemia has come back or did not respond. It focuses on finding the best way to give the treatment and watching for side effects.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Up to 21 years - NCT05104788RecruitingPhase 2
Icotinib plus chemotherapy before surgery for EGFR lung cancer
This trial studies how well a targeted medicine (icotinib) combined with chemotherapy works before surgery for certain EGFR-mutated lung adenocarcinoma. The goal is to shrink or control the tumor and make surgery more effective.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT05123807RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery plus heated chemotherapy for recurrent mucinous ovarian cancer
This trial studies a planned surgery to remove as much cancer as possible, followed by heated chemotherapy placed in the belly (called HIPEC). It’s for people with recurrent mucinous ovarian cancer, aiming to control the cancer and improve outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05125055RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Test new throat cancer treatment before surgery
This trial tests giving anti–PD-1 immunotherapy plus a drug called TP before surgery for oral squamous cell carcinoma (mouth/throat cancer). The goal is to see whether this pre-surgery treatment improves how much the tumor responds under the microscope.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05129748RecruitingPhase 2
Prevent hearing damage during cisplatin chemotherapy
This Phase 2 trial tests whether sodium thiosulfate and mannitol can reduce hearing damage (ototoxicity) in adults receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. It may help protect hearing while you get cancer treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05133882RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a targeted pill with chemotherapy for newly diagnosed AML
This study tests clifutinib (a targeted medicine) combined with chemotherapy in people newly diagnosed with AML. It aims to see if this combination is safer and more effective, including in older adults and people who may not tolerate strong chemotherapy.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT05140746Recruiting
Predicting how well chemotherapy works before stomach surgery
This study looks for ways to predict whether neoadjuvant chemotherapy (chemo given before surgery) will work well in people with locally advanced stomach cancer. It may help doctors choose the best treatment plan sooner based on your test results.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75
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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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