Clinical trials
Chemotherapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting chemotherapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,008 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06446661Recruiting
Text message reminders for ALL oral chemo
This study tests whether text message reminders can help patients stick to their daily oral chemotherapy schedule during the maintenance phase of ALL treatment. Participants receive friendly text reminders and can ask questions, aiming to make managing treatment easier.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 15 years+ - NCT06333314RecruitingPhase 2
Dostarlimab for advanced dMMR/MSI cancers (not colorectal or endometrial)
This trial tests a drug called dostarlimab for people with certain advanced cancers that have a specific genetic feature (dMMR/MSI-H). The goal is to see if it helps shrink or control the cancer in people who haven't had other treatments yet.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06333899RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Lorlatinib for newly diagnosed brain tumors with ROS or ALK fusion
This trial tests if lorlatinib, a targeted pill, can shrink or slow the growth of high-grade brain tumors that have a specific ROS or ALK genetic change. It is for children and young adults who have not yet had treatment for their tumor.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 1–21 - NCT06339658Recruiting
Comparing two dyes for lymph node surgery in breast cancer
This trial compares two dyes (ICG and blue patent) to see which is better for finding the first lymph node (sentinel node) during surgery in women with breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes and who had chemotherapy first.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06341621RecruitingPhase 3
Skipping chemo for ER+/HER2- breast cancer with 1–3 positive nodes
This trial tests whether skipping chemotherapy is safe for women with a specific type of early-stage breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-negative) that has spread to 1–3 lymph nodes. Instead of chemo, you would receive a targeted pill called abemaciclib after standard hormone therapy.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT06350825RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery plus hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This study tests if removing the prostate and giving strong hormone therapy works better than hormone therapy alone for men whose prostate cancer has spread. It aims to improve how long patients live without the cancer worsening.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06359275RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for locally advanced or recurrent pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (PD-1), chemotherapy, and a special type of radiation called PULSAR for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer or cancer that has come back only in the pancreas area. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors or keep them from growing.
ShanhaiAges 18–75 - NCT06367088RecruitingPhase 2
Combination drug therapy for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug (cadonilimab) plus chemotherapy for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has come back or spread. It aims to see if the combination works better than standard treatment.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT06368141RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus immunotherapy before surgery for colon cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy followed by an immunotherapy drug (a checkpoint inhibitor) before surgery helps shrink locally advanced colon cancer. It is for people with a specific tumor type (MSS and RAS mutation) who have not had prior treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06381726Recruiting
Personalized brain mapping to protect movement during glioma surgery
This study tests a personalized approach to map and protect the brain's movement pathways during surgery for slow-growing brain tumors. The goal is to remove as much tumor as possible while keeping your quality of life and movement abilities intact.
Milan, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT06387121RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose chemo plus immune drugs for new B-ALL
This trial tests a combination of low-dose chemotherapy and immune-targeted drugs for adults newly diagnosed with a specific type of leukemia. The goal is to find a treatment that is effective with fewer side effects.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06387069RecruitingPhase 3
Study of HMPL-306 for AML with IDH1 or IDH2 mutations
This trial tests a new drug called HMPL-306 in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has not responded to treatment or has come back. It is for patients whose leukemia cells have a specific change in the IDH1 or IDH2 gene.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06387901Recruiting
Paclitaxel side effects in breast cancer: activity and body composition
This study looks at how physical activity and body composition affect the side effects of paclitaxel, a chemotherapy drug, in women with stage II or III breast cancer. It aims to help doctors understand who might have more or fewer side effects during treatment.
Brussels, JetteAges 18 years+ - NCT06389006RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for HER2-low, hormone-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (disitamab vedotin and toripalimab) followed by chemotherapy before surgery for people with a specific type of breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-low. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterAges 18 years+ - NCT06389201Recruiting
Hydroxychloroquine before radiation and chemo for NPC
This trial tests whether taking hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) before standard radiation and chemo can help treat advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. It is for patients who have not yet started any cancer therapy.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 20–70 - NCT06391892RecruitingPhase 3
Liquid biopsy guided treatment for early pancreatic cancer
This trial uses a liquid biopsy (a simple blood test that looks for cancer DNA) to decide whether you should have chemotherapy before surgery or go straight to surgery. It is for people with pancreatic cancer that has not spread beyond the pancreas.
Linz, Upper AustriaAges 18–99 - NCT06401005RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation, chemo, and immunotherapy before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), chemotherapy, and an immunotherapy drug called AK104 given before surgery to treat triple-negative breast cancer. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors more effectively and help patients avoid a mastectomy.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06402435RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for hormone positive breast cancer
This trial tests a new combination of treatments given before surgery for hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative breast cancer. It uses stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), chemotherapy, and an investigational drug called AK112 to shrink tumors and make surgery easier.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06403943RecruitingPhase 4
Chinese herbs with standard TB treatment for lung health
This trial tests if adding a Chinese herbal formula (BaiDiZiYin ShenQiYiFei) to standard tuberculosis drugs helps improve symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and coughing. It may be helpful for people diagnosed with pulmonary TB who also have signs of Qi and Yin deficiency (a traditional Chinese medicine pattern).
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06404671Recruiting
Timing of surgery after chemo for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests whether waiting longer between chemotherapy and surgery affects outcomes for advanced ovarian cancer. It is for women who have had three cycles of chemo and whose disease can be removed surgically.
AlexandriaAges 18–75 - NCT06405113RecruitingPhase 2
Fecal transplant, chemo, and immunotherapy for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of fecal microbiota transplant (FMT), chemotherapy (SOX), and an immunotherapy drug (Sintilimab) as a first treatment for advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
ChangzhouAges 18–80 - NCT06406608Recruiting
Personalized drug test for drug-resistant lung cancer
This trial tests a new way to choose your next treatment by growing a mini version of your tumor (an organoid) in a lab and seeing which drugs kill it best. It is for people with drug-resistant non-small cell lung cancer who have already tried at least two standard treatments.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06406660Recruiting
Organoid-guided drug selection for recurrent small cell lung cancer
This study uses a patient's own tumor cells grown in the lab (called an organoid) to find the most effective drug for recurrent small cell lung cancer. It aims to personalize treatment after standard therapy stops working.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06406634RecruitingPhase 2
Cadonilimab, Lenvatinib, and HAIC for Unresectable Liver Cancer
This trial tests a combination of three treatments for advanced liver cancer that can't be removed by surgery. It uses an immunotherapy drug (cadonilimab), a targeted therapy pill (lenvatinib), and a direct chemotherapy infusion into the liver (HAIC). The goal is to see if this combo can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chemotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,008 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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