Clinical trials
High-Risk Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting high-risk cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 397 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06220045Recruiting
Comparing two meshes for closing abdominal incisions in urgent colon surgery
This trial tests two different mesh types used to close the midline incision after urgent colorectal surgery, to see which one better prevents hernias and wound infections.
GironaAges 18 years+ - NCT05686434RecruitingPhase 2
Osimertinib after surgery for early-stage EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests osimertinib (a targeted pill) given after surgery to help prevent early-stage lung cancer from coming back. It’s for people with fully removed, high-risk stage I non-small cell lung cancer that has specific EGFR gene changes.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07513116Recruiting
Intermittent fasting for people at high risk of pancreatic cancer
This study tests whether following an intermittent fasting schedule (eating only during certain hours) can help people at high risk for pancreatic cancer. The trial uses an app to track eating patterns and fasting times, aiming to see if this approach may reduce cancer risk.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06607406Recruiting
Timing of radiation after surgery for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether starting radiation therapy more than 6 weeks (but within 16 weeks) after surgery is safe and effective for people with certain high-risk head and neck cancers. It could help those who had to delay radiation for recovery or other reasons.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07680699Recruiting
Early immunotherapy for high-risk stage II melanoma
This trial tests early anti-PD-1 therapy for people with stage IIB or IIC melanoma, or stage III (N1c). It aims to see if starting treatment sooner helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT05707819Recruiting
Sintilimab plus chemoradiotherapy for high-risk nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests whether adding sintilimab (an immune treatment) to standard chemoradiotherapy can improve outcomes for people with high-risk, locally advanced nasopharyngeal (throat) cancer. It may help your immune system work better against the cancer alongside radiation and chemotherapy.
Nanning, GuangxiAges 18–70 - NCT05557578RecruitingPhase 2
New drug before surgery for resectable bile duct cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests a “neoadjuvant” (before-surgery) treatment for resectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer in the liver) that has higher risk of coming back. It aims to shrink or control the cancer before the operation, and to see if patients can safely undergo surgery afterward.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07053059RecruitingPhase 2
CAR T-cell therapy to prevent relapse in high-risk B-cell ALL
This trial tests a new CAR T-cell therapy (obecabtagene autoleucel) given as a consolidation treatment after initial remission to prevent relapse in people with high-risk B-cell ALL. It's for patients who have achieved first remission but still have high-risk features in their leukemia.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05920863RecruitingPhase 2
Lenvatinib, immunotherapy, plus liver artery treatment before surgery
This Phase 2 trial tests whether giving lenvatinib and immunotherapy along with TACE (a liver artery treatment) before surgery can lower the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma coming back after surgery. It targets people with certain higher-risk early-stage liver tumors (CNLC IB/IIA).
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT04476485Recruiting
Predicting breast cancer recurrence after extended hormone therapy
This trial looks at factors that may predict whether hormone receptor–positive breast cancer will come back after you’ve already completed 5 years of hormone (endocrine) therapy. It may help identify who benefits most from longer treatment and follow-up.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–70 - NCT07077447Recruiting
Study on cancer in the upper urinary tract
This trial is for people diagnosed with a rare type of cancer in the upper urinary tract (UTUC). Researchers hope to learn more about this condition and find better ways to treat it.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT06797635RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Patritumab Deruxtecan and Pembrolizumab for High-Risk Early Breast Cancer
This trial tests a combination of targeted therapies (patritumab deruxtecan plus pembrolizumab) along with other anticancer drugs for people with a high-risk type of early-stage breast cancer that is either triple-negative or has very low hormone receptors and is HER2-negative. The goal is to see if this approach can help prevent the cancer from coming back.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06057948RecruitingPhase 2
Vaccine with beta-glucan for high-risk neuroblastoma
This trial tests a vaccine combined with beta-glucan, a natural immune booster, to help keep high-risk neuroblastoma from coming back. It is for patients who have finished standard treatment and achieved complete remission.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges Any age - NCT05327023RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Donor immune cells after stem cell transplant for high-risk blood cancer
This trial uses donor immune cells (lymphocytes) after a stem cell transplant to help fight any remaining cancer in people with high-risk blood cancers. It aims to lower the chance of the cancer coming back.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 12–120 - NCT06093061RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance therapy for high-risk nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—tislelizumab (an immunotherapy that helps your immune system fight cancer) and capecitabine (a chemo pill taken daily)—as maintenance therapy after initial chemotherapy for high-risk nasopharyngeal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can lower the chance of cancer coming back.
SingaporeAges 21–99 - NCT07445048RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy for high-risk head and neck cancer
This trial tests if adding a targeted drug (nimotuzumab) and an immunotherapy (benmelstobart) after surgery and radiation can help prevent cancer from returning in patients with high-risk head and neck cancer who cannot take cisplatin chemotherapy.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07262957RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing complications after pancreatic surgery with a drug bundle
This trial tests whether giving a combination of three treatments—hydrocortisone (a steroid), octreotide (a drug that reduces digestive fluids), and a tissue patch—before and during pancreatic surgery can help prevent complications. It is for people with a very small pancreatic duct (3 mm or less) who are scheduled for pancreatic surgery.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07049848RecruitingPhase 2
Study of atezolizumab with chemo and radiation for high-risk sarcoma
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (atezolizumab), chemotherapy (doxorubicin), and radiation before and after surgery for people with high-risk soft tissue sarcoma in the arm, leg, or trunk. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06170710RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy after chemoradiation for high-risk head and neck cancer
This trial tests if adding immunotherapy after standard chemoradiation helps prevent cancer from returning in people with high-risk head and neck cancer. It is for those who have completed surgery and have certain high-risk features.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT02605421RecruitingPhase 2
High-risk neuroblastoma stem cell treatment after initial response
This Phase 2 study tests intensive treatment (high-dose “consolidation”) followed by rescue with your own stem cells for high-risk neuroblastoma. It may help patients keep the cancer from coming back after it has improved or stabilized from initial chemotherapy.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Up to 30 years - NCT05945121Recruiting
Exercise and coaching program to protect heart in stem cell transplant
This trial tests a pre-transplant exercise and training program to improve heart “reserve,” or how well your heart handles stress, in people at higher heart risk. If you qualify, you may be asked to use a heart-rate tracking app during the program before your stem cell transplant.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07168616Recruiting
PSMA PET imaging for active surveillance in low-risk prostate cancer
This study uses a special imaging test (PSMA PET/CT) to better see if men with low-risk prostate cancer are good candidates for active surveillance (monitoring instead of immediate treatment). It helps doctors decide if watching the cancer closely is safe.
Istanbul, TurkeyAges 18 years+ - NCT07042438RecruitingPhase 2
Fecal transplant to improve CAR T therapy for lymphoma
This study tests whether a fecal transplant (transferring healthy gut bacteria) can improve outcomes for people with certain lymphomas who have taken strong antibiotics and are about to get CAR T-cell therapy (Yescarta). The goal is to see if rebuilding gut bacteria helps the treatment work better.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06221670RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab after surgery for high-risk early lung cancer
This trial tests whether giving a drug called Toripalimab after surgery can help prevent early-stage non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer from coming back. It is for people whose tumors have high-risk features and PD-L1 levels of at least 1%.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for high-risk cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 397 recruiting high-risk cancer 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 high-risk cancer 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 high-risk cancer 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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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.