Clinical trials
Chemotherapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting chemotherapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,988 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04990609RecruitingPhase 2
Study for pancreatic cancer using a biopsy-confirmed treatment approach
This Phase 2 trial is for people with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (a type of pancreatic cancer) confirmed by biopsy. It tests a new treatment strategy after the cancer is diagnosed and considers people who haven’t had certain chemotherapy yet.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04970121RecruitingPhase 2
Duloxetine for chemotherapy nerve pain in solid tumor patients
This Phase 2 trial tests duloxetine to see if it safely reduces painful nerve damage caused by chemotherapy (especially taxanes) in people with solid tumors. If you have moderate-to-severe nerve pain and meet lab and heart-safety checks, this study may be an option.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT04991025RecruitingPhase 2
Adding certolizumab to chemotherapy and nivolumab for lung cancer
This study tests whether adding an extra medication, certolizumab, to the usual chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug called nivolumab can help people with early-stage lung cancer before they have surgery. It aims to see if this combination shrinks the cancer more and improves outcomes.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT04997096Recruiting
Exercise during chemo to prevent weakness from low movement
This study tests whether a structured exercise program during chemotherapy can help prevent physical decline (“immobility,” like getting weaker or moving less) in people with certain ovarian or endometrial cancers. If you’re eligible, you may be guided to exercise while receiving standard chemo, and you’ll have blood tests to track changes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04993859Recruiting
Testing how chemotherapy affects kids’ urinary markers
This study looks at urinary (bladder and urine) measurements in children who previously had cancer and were treated with certain chemotherapy drugs. It may help researchers understand how past chemotherapy can affect bladder function and related health markers over time.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 5–13 - NCT04894643Recruiting
Pre-surgery proton radiation plus chemo for borderline pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether giving proton radiation and chemotherapy before surgery can shrink or control “borderline resectable” pancreatic cancer so it can be removed more effectively. It may help by improving treatment response while planning for surgery afterward.
Wiener Neustadt, Lower AustriaAges 18 years+ - NCT04900623RecruitingPhase 2
Using HPV blood test to guide treatment for HPV throat cancer
This Phase 2 study tests a “risk-adapted” treatment plan for HPV-related throat cancer, using an HPV DNA blood test to help decide how treatment is done. If your baseline blood test shows detectable HPV DNA, the study may help tailor therapy to your risk and potentially improve outcomes while limiting unnecessary treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 22 years+ - NCT04891289RecruitingPhase 2
Gemcitabine and oxaliplatin with a chemotherapy pump for bile duct cancer
This Phase 2 study tests gemcitabine plus oxaliplatin chemotherapy, and whether adding a chemotherapy pump (with floxuridine and dexamethasone) delivered to the liver improves outcomes. It is for people whose intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma cannot be removed with surgery.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04889924Recruiting
Lymph node surgery vs radiation after chemo for breast cancer
This trial compares two ways to treat the underarm lymph nodes in people whose sentinel lymph node still shows limited cancer after chemotherapy and hormone treatment. It may help find which approach controls cancer better with fewer side effects.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT04857528Recruiting
Testing HPV DNA in anal and cervical tumors
This trial checks whether tumor samples contain HPV DNA (genetic material from the HPV virus). The goal is to improve detection in anal and cervical cancers, especially in patients planning standard radiation treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 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 - NCT04786977Recruiting
Measuring a nerve-related eye signal in children on vincristine
This study checks how children’s pupil responses look while they are receiving vincristine (a cancer medicine). The goal is to learn whether a simple eye measurement can reflect how the body is responding to treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6–18 - NCT04779554RecruitingPhase 2
Flat-dose versus weight-based chemotherapy for CRS/HIPEC
This Phase 2 study compares two ways of dosing chemotherapy—one fixed (flat) dose versus dosing based on your weight—during CRS/HIPEC, a surgery-based treatment for certain cancers in the belly. It looks to see whether the dosing approach affects safety and effectiveness for people with peritoneal cancer spread.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT04823897RecruitingPhase 1
Testing CCI-001 alone and with chemo for recurrent solid tumors
This early study tests whether CCI-001 can be given safely and may help shrink or control recurrent or metastatic (advanced) solid cancers. It checks the right dose first, then studies CCI-001 with standard chemotherapy in certain cancer types.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT04853342RecruitingPhase 3
Furmonertinib after lung tumor removal for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests whether furmonertinib, an oral targeted medicine, can improve outcomes after your lung tumor has been completely removed. It also checks for side effects and compares results against placebo in people with specific EGFR gene mutations.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT04722523RecruitingPhase 1
Cemiplimab plus chemo and other immune treatment for head and neck cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests how well cemiplimab (an immune treatment) can work when combined with chemotherapy and an additional immunotherapy for certain head and neck cancers. It may help shrink the cancer and improve outcomes, while also checking safety and dosing.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT04764357Recruiting
Scalp cooling to help prevent chemotherapy-related hair loss in kids
This study looks at whether “cold cap” scalp cooling can help prevent or reduce hair loss in children getting chemotherapy. It’s aimed at kids treated with certain chemotherapy medicines and who may be at risk for losing their hair.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 7 years+ - NCT04703101RecruitingPhase 1
Short radiation plus chemo for stage II–III rectal cancer
This trial tests a short course of radiation therapy combined with chemotherapy for people with stage II or III rectal cancer. It’s designed to see whether this approach is safe and effective before or around cancer surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04747912RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy-free early treatment for Ph+ ALL using inotuzumab
This Phase 2 trial tests a treatment strategy for newly diagnosed Ph+ B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that avoids traditional chemotherapy during the early “induction” phase, using inotuzumab ozogamicin instead. If it works, it could help control the leukemia while reducing exposure to chemotherapy early on.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04749108RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Tailored treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer after FOLFIRINOX
This trial studies a more customized treatment plan for people with locally advanced rectal (bowel) cancer after they receive FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy. It aims to reduce tumor spread risk and improve outcomes by tailoring the next steps based on scan details and your health status.
Marseille, Bouches Du RhôneAges 18 years+ - NCT04703244Recruiting
Testing patient tumor samples to create research models in breast cancer
This study collects tumor-related samples from people with invasive breast cancer who are having surgery after treatment before surgery. Researchers use your samples to create lab models (called PDX and organoids) to help study breast cancer and find better future treatments.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04765514RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo with radiation versus chemo alone for older brain tumor patients
This trial compares two standard treatments for newly diagnosed glioblastoma (a serious brain cancer) in older and frail patients: chemo plus radiation versus chemo alone. It may help determine which approach works best and is safest for people in your age and health group.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 65 years+ - NCT04762459Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Almonertinib after lung tumor surgery, with or without chemo
This study tests whether almonertinib taken after complete surgery can improve outcomes for people with stage II–IIIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has certain EGFR gene changes. It also compares almonertinib plus chemotherapy versus almonertinib alone to see which approach is safer and works better.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–130 - NCT04747054RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation plus pembrolizumab for newly diagnosed metastatic head and neck cancer
This trial studies whether adding pembrolizumab (an immune system medicine) to radiation can improve outcomes in people newly diagnosed with metastatic head and neck squamous cell cancer. It may help the immune system better recognize and fight the cancer alongside radiation.
AvignonAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chemotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,988 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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