Clinical trials
Chemotherapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting chemotherapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,995 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06719700RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo-radiation with two drugs for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests combining standard chemotherapy with radiation (chemoradiotherapy) plus two additional drugs, toripalimab and surufatinib, for people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination improves outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06725368RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus cetuximab after pembrolizumab for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) plus a targeted therapy (cetuximab) for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has gotten worse after treatment with pembrolizumab (with or without initial chemotherapy). The goal is to see if this new combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Ars-LaquenexyAges 18 years+ - NCT06725498RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo, radiation, and immunotherapy for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy directly into an artery, radiation, and immunotherapy for advanced head and neck cancer. It may offer a new treatment option for people whose cancer hasn't spread to other parts of the body.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06727773RecruitingPhase 2
Memantine and exercise to protect thinking during chemo for breast cancer
This study tests whether a medicine called memantine combined with a structured exercise program can help protect your thinking and memory during chemotherapy for breast cancer. It may also help understand how these treatments work in the body.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06727617RecruitingPhase 2
Serplulimab with chemoradiation for high-risk cervical cancer
This trial tests adding an immunotherapy drug (serplulimab) to standard chemoradiation after cervical cancer surgery. It is for patients with at least two high-risk features, like lymph node spread or deep invasion, to see if it helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06728072RecruitingPhase 2
Adding antibiotics to first chemo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding a short course of antibiotics to your standard first chemotherapy for stage 4 colorectal cancer can improve treatment. The antibiotics target certain gut bacteria that might affect how well the chemo works.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06730308RecruitingPhase 2
Steroids with chemoradiation for thymoma that can't be removed
This trial tests if adding a steroid (methylprednisolone) to standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with thymoma that cannot be fully removed by surgery or has come back. The goal is to see if this combination works better at controlling the disease.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06731413RecruitingPhase 2
Mild chemo with immunotherapy for older adults with advanced lung cancer
This study tests a milder chemotherapy combined with an immunotherapy drug (anti-PD-1) as the first treatment for advanced lung cancer in older or frailer adults. It aims to see if this approach works better with fewer side effects.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06731907RecruitingPhase 2
Keytruda with or without chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (Keytruda with or without chemotherapy) to see if it works better for advanced lung cancer. It's for people who haven't had immunotherapy or chemotherapy for their cancer that has spread.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06732323RecruitingPhase 3
Study of ESG401 for triple-negative breast cancer that has spread
This trial tests a new drug, ESG401, for people with triple-negative breast cancer that has come back or spread and cannot be removed by surgery. It compares ESG401 to standard chemotherapy options to see which works better.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06732856RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Zolbetuximab plus chemo before stomach cancer surgery
This trial tests a new drug called zolbetuximab combined with chemotherapy (docetaxel, oxaliplatin, S-1) before surgery for people with locally advanced stomach cancer that has a specific protein (CLDN18.2). The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors enough to improve surgery outcomes.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06735131RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation and immunotherapy for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This study tests a combination of radiation therapy and immunotherapy for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who haven't had chemotherapy for their advanced disease. It aims to see if adding radiation to standard chemotherapy can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT06737081RecruitingPhase 2
Study of an experimental anemia treatment for chemotherapy patients
This study tests a new medication (SAL-0951) for treating low red blood cell counts (anemia) caused by chemotherapy in people with certain types of cancer that are not curable. It may help improve energy and reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06737822RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery first vs chemo then surgery for oral cancer
This trial compares two approaches for treating oral cancer: having surgery right away or having chemotherapy first followed by surgery. It aims to find which sequence leads to better outcomes for patients.
Bhubaneswar, OdishaAges 18–75 - NCT06741020RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Chemo and Immunotherapy before Liver Cancer Surgery
This trial tests giving chemotherapy directly into the liver artery (HAIC) combined with immunotherapy before surgery for liver cancer that can be removed but is too large or numerous for standard treatment. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve surgery results.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06741540Recruiting
TDCS for breast cancer patients with mild to moderate depression
This trial tests if transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can help improve mood and treatment outcomes in breast cancer patients with mild to moderate depression who are receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT06749886RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab plus chemo for advanced lung cancer after prior immunotherapy
This trial tests a drug called Tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) combined with chemotherapy for people with advanced NSCLC who have already been helped by a different immunotherapy. It's a second-line option for those who did well on their first immunotherapy but now need another treatment.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06758037RecruitingPhase 2
HiR Plus X therapy for elderly DLBCL patients who can't have chemo
This study tests a new treatment called HiR+X for older adults with a type of lymphoma (DLBCL) who cannot tolerate standard chemotherapy. It aims to offer a gentler but effective option.
Ningbo, ZhejiangAges 70–100 - NCT06765252Recruiting
How gene differences affect capecitabine side effects
This study looks at how genetic differences in Egyptian people with breast or colorectal cancer might affect the side effects of the chemotherapy drug capecitabine. The goal is to understand why some people have more side effects than others.
Shibīn al Kawm, MenoufiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06767813RecruitingPhase 2
Study of TQB2868, anlotinib, and chemo for first-line pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (TQB2868, anlotinib, and chemotherapy) as a first treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer that has spread. It may help if you have not had prior treatment for advanced disease.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06769295RecruitingPhase 2
Study of AK112 plus chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, AK112, combined with chemotherapy for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the lung (malignant pleural effusion). The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06769971RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab and cadonilimab plus chemo for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two experimental immunotherapy drugs (ivonescimab and cadonilimab) with standard chemotherapy for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have not had prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination works better than chemo alone.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06770270RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with radiation and chemo before rectal cancer surgery
This trial tests adding an immunotherapy drug (pucotenlimab) to standard radiation and chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor more effectively and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06770452RecruitingPhase 2
HRS-4642 combo for first-line advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new targeted drug (HRS-4642) combined with nimotuzumab and chemotherapy for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific gene change called KRAS G12D. It's for those who haven't had treatment for advanced disease yet.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chemotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,995 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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