Clinical trials · Chicago, IL
Early Breast Cancer clinical trials in Chicago
We’re tracking 31 recruiting early breast cancer studies with a site in or near Chicago — including Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Chicago
- NCT05879926RecruitingPhase 3
Testing chemo after hormone therapy in premenopausal early breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial checks whether adding chemotherapy after standard hormone-blocking treatment works better for some premenopausal women with early-stage, ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. It targets patients with limited lymph node spread and a lower-to-intermediate tumor “recurrence” risk score.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–60 - NCT07454642RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called AVA6103 for people with certain advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug may help by targeting a protein on cancer cells and interfering with their ability to multiply.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04468061RecruitingPhase 2
Study chemo drug plus immunotherapy for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests sacituzumab govitecan (an antibody-drug medicine) with or without pembrolizumab (an immune-system therapy) in people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. It may help by shrinking tumors and improving immune control, especially for patients with specific tumor marker results.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05334069Recruiting
Blood test study for early cancer detection in patients
This study collects blood from people with cancer and people without cancer (or with possible cancer) to test whether new blood tests can detect cancer earlier. Your blood samples help researchers evaluate how well these tests work.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 40–75 - NCT06492616RecruitingPhase 3
Elacestrant versus standard hormone therapy for early breast cancer
This trial compares a new medicine, elacestrant, to the usual hormone therapy for people with early-stage breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative, and who have a high chance of it coming back. The goal is to see if elacestrant works better at preventing the cancer from returning.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06498635RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy after surgery for lung cancer with no remaining cancer
This trial tests whether giving immunotherapy (durvalumab) after surgery can help prevent lung cancer from coming back if you already had a complete response to chemo and immunotherapy before surgery. It is for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who had no cancer left after treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06841354RecruitingPhase 3
Sac-TMT alone or with pembrolizumab for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug, Sac-TMT, given alone or with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who have not yet received any treatment for advanced disease. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06312176RecruitingPhase 3
Study of new drugs for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer
This trial tests two new drugs (sacituzumab tirumotecan and pembrolizumab) against standard treatments for a type of advanced breast cancer that is hormone receptor positive and HER2 negative. It's for people whose cancer has worsened despite hormone therapy with a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06840886RecruitingPhase 1
Study of PHST001 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called PHST001 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study aims to see if PHST001 can help shrink or control the tumor.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06876714RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter vs Longer HER2 Therapy for Breast Cancer with Complete Response
This trial compares 6 months versus 12 months of HER2-targeted therapy for people with HER2+ breast cancer who had a complete response after chemo and trastuzumab. The goal is to see if a shorter treatment is just as effective.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06765707Enrolling by invitation
Monitoring symptoms to improve medication use in breast cancer
This trial tests if tracking how you feel and reporting your symptoms can help women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer take their hormone-blocking medication more consistently. It may be a good fit if you have been prescribed aromatase inhibitors or similar therapy and have had trouble taking it as directed.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05774951RecruitingPhase 3
Camizestrant for hormone-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer
This trial tests camizestrant, a medicine that blocks estrogen signaling, to help prevent hormone-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer from coming back. You may be eligible if your cancer has higher- or intermediate-risk features and you already completed at least 2 years of hormone therapy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–130 - NCT04434040RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab and sacituzumab to prevent breast cancer return
This trial tests two medicines after surgery and chemotherapy to help lower the risk that triple-negative breast cancer comes back. It’s for people whose cancer still showed “residual” invasive disease after neoadjuvant (before-surgery) chemotherapy, and whose blood test shows traces of tumor DNA.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05812807RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab versus monitoring after triple-negative breast cancer response
This trial checks whether giving pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) after surgery helps people with triple-negative breast cancer reduce the chance of the cancer coming back, compared with close monitoring only. It’s for patients who had no remaining invasive cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07387445Recruiting
Time-Restricted Eating During Breast Cancer Chemotherapy
This trial tests whether eating only during certain hours of the day (time-restricted eating) is doable and helpful for people receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. The goal is to see if this eating pattern can be a safe way to support your health during treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 25–99 - NCT05827081RecruitingPhase 3
Ribociclib plus endocrine therapy for early breast cancer
This trial studies whether adding ribociclib to standard hormone (endocrine) therapy lowers the risk of breast cancer coming back in early-stage, hormone-receptor–positive cancer. It mainly looks at safety and how well the treatment controls cancer after surgery and (sometimes) prior hormone treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–100 - NCT06085742RecruitingPhase 2
CMC chemotherapy for early stage breast cancer
This trial tests a chemotherapy combination (CMC) for people with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have a high risk of recurrence. It aims to understand if this oral regimen is effective and tolerable.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT01042379RecruitingPhase 2
Adaptive drug trial for newly diagnosed breast cancer
This study tests personalized, changing treatment plans (given before surgery) to find better options for your specific breast tumor. You may be asked for extra breast-tissue testing to help match you with the most suitable study drug(s).
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07310420RecruitingPhase 1
Evaluating ovarian suppression with ZOLADEX in premenopausal breast cancer
This trial tests a medication (ZOLADEX) to suppress ovarian function in premenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, either early-stage or advanced. The goal is to see how well it works and how safe it is.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–55 - NCT06169371RecruitingPhase 4
Abemaciclib dose escalation for early breast cancer
This study tests whether women with early-stage HR+/HER2- breast cancer can safely take a higher dose of the drug abemaciclib (Verzenio) after surgery. The goal is to keep the treatment as strong as possible while managing side effects.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04333537RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Sentinel node biopsy versus standard neck surgery for early mouth cancer
This trial compares two ways of checking whether early oral cavity squamous cell cancer has spread to neck lymph nodes. It tests whether sentinel lymph node biopsy can find spread as well as standard neck dissection, while potentially reducing more extensive surgery for some people.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04269902RecruitingPhase 3
Early treatment check for high-risk CLL/SLL
This Phase 3 trial studies an early treatment approach for people with high-risk CLL or SLL who have not yet needed standard therapy. It aims to see if treating earlier can improve outcomes while keeping side effects manageable.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05929768RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter chemo plus immunotherapy without anthracyclines for early TNBC
This Phase 3 trial tests whether a shorter course of chemotherapy plus immunotherapy can work as well as standard treatment for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. It avoids anthracycline drugs and may help reduce exposure to those medicines if the shorter plan is effective and safe.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT03729115Recruiting
Enhanced breast cancer screening for high-risk women
This study tests a more thorough breast cancer screening program using MRI and other imaging for women at high risk. It aims to detect cancer earlier, which may improve treatment options and outcomes.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 25 years+
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Early Breast Cancer trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Chicago
Institutions with a site for the recruiting early breast cancer studies listed above.
- Northwestern University · 8 studies
- Loyola University Medical Center · 6 studies
- Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Delnor · 6 studies
- Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Warrenville · 6 studies
- Northwestern Medicine Glenview Outpatient Center · 6 studies
- Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center · 6 studies
- Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital · 6 studies
- Rush-Copley Medical Center · 6 studies
What taking part in a early breast cancer study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting early breast cancer studies in Illinois.
Common questions
- Are there early breast cancer clinical trials near Chicago?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 31 recruiting early breast cancer studies with a site near Chicago, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a early breast cancer study near Chicago?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Chicago to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Chicago, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a early breast cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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