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 396 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03959085RecruitingPhase 3
Inotuzumab plus chemotherapy for high-risk childhood leukemia
This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding inotuzumab to standard post-induction chemotherapy improves outcomes for children and young teens with high-risk B-ALL, mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL), or certain high-risk B-LLy. It may help by targeting leukemia cells more directly, but participation depends on specific age, lab results, and medical history rules.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12 months–25 years - NCT03689595Enrolling by invitation
PROMISE study: Predicting myeloma risk in high-risk groups
This study uses a blood test to find early signs of myeloma in people at higher risk, such as those with a family history or African ancestry. It aims to predict who might develop myeloma before symptoms appear.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 30 years+ - NCT03670966RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted iodine therapy, then donor transplant for hard leukemias
This trial tests an antibody-linked radioactive iodine treatment, followed by a donor stem cell transplant, for people with relapsed or refractory high-risk acute leukemia or certain MDS. It may help patients by targeting leukemia cells and then using a new immune system to control the disease.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–75 - NCT03128034RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Astatine-211 treatment before stem cell transplant for high-risk blood cancers
This trial tests a targeted radiation drug (Astatine-211) given before a donor stem cell transplant for people with high-risk leukemia or certain bone-marrow cancers. The goal is to better control the cancer before the transplant.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–75 - NCT03113643RecruitingPhase 1
SL-401 with standard drugs for hard-to-treat blood cancers
This Phase 1 study tests SL-401, given with azacitidine and sometimes venetoclax, to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). It aims to find a safe dose and see whether the combination can improve blood cancer control.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02115295RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax plus chemotherapy for AML, high-risk MDS, or blast CML
This trial tests a combination treatment (venetoclax plus several chemotherapy medicines) for people with AML, high-risk MDS, or CML that has progressed into a blast phase. It may help by killing leukemia-like blood cells and improving disease control.
Houston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT05843877RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery choice and insulin islet transplant to prevent leaks
This Phase 3 trial studies a pancreatic surgery approach (pylorus-preserving Whipple or similar) and, in some cases, moving your insulin-making cells into your body to help prevent a dangerous post-surgery leak from the pancreas. It may help people who are considered high risk for this complication based on pancreas texture and duct size.
DresdenAges 18 years+ - NCT07114653Recruiting
Study of POLE mutation in high-risk endometrial cancer
This trial looks at a specific genetic change called POLE mutation in women with endometrial cancer that has a high risk of coming back. It may help doctors understand who could benefit from different treatments.
Banqiao District, New TaipeiAges Any age - NCT06262321RecruitingPhase 2
Chest Radiation for Advanced Lung Cancer at High Risk of Symptoms
This study tests whether giving radiation to tumors in the chest soon after starting systemic therapy can help prevent symptoms like pain, trouble breathing, or bleeding. It is for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that does not have certain gene changes and has high-risk tumors in the chest.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06499870RecruitingPhase 2
Study of two drugs with radiation for high-risk prostate cancer
This trial tests whether combining two hormone therapy drugs, relugolix and enzalutamide, with radiation therapy can help treat very high-risk prostate cancer. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective for men whose cancer has a high chance of coming back.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06798558RecruitingPhase 2
Lu-PSMA before prostate surgery for high-risk cancer
This trial tests a treatment called Lu-177-PSMA-617 given before surgery for high-risk prostate cancer that has spread only to nearby lymph nodes. It aims to see if this approach helps control the cancer before the prostate is removed.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05901428RecruitingPhase 3
Check if two breast cancer treatments work better after surgery
This trial compares two treatment approaches in people with high-risk hormone-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to certain lymph nodes. It looks at which option works best to lower cancer returning and to control the disease after surgery and initial chemotherapy.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT03630991RecruitingPhase 1
Calcium chelator medicine for AML or MDS during chemotherapy
This Phase 1 study tests whether edetate calcium disodium (also called succimer) can be safely given to people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) while they are on chemotherapy. The goal is to learn the safest dose and whether it has signs of helping the blood cancer respond to treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 1 year+ - NCT06184009RecruitingPhase 2
Treatment for high-risk childhood leukemia
This trial tests a new treatment approach for children and teens with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It aims to improve outcomes for those with certain genetic changes or cancer that has spread.
Seoul, SeoulAges 1–19 - NCT07436741RecruitingPhase 3
Study of surufatinib plus chemo before surgery for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests if adding surufatinib to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help people with a certain type of pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks the tumor more than chemotherapy alone.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03561740RecruitingPhase 3
Capecitabine plus usual treatment for high-risk HER2 breast cancer
This trial looks at whether adding a chemotherapy medicine called capecitabine (taken in smaller, regular doses) to the standard after-surgery (adjuvant) treatment can lower the chance of cancer coming back in people with early-stage, high-risk HER2-positive breast cancer. It targets patients who still had cancer left after earlier treatment or who had higher-risk tumor features.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT03250078Recruiting
Pancreatic cancer screening for people at high genetic risk
This study offers pancreatic cancer screening for people with strong family history or certain inherited gene changes. It may help find pancreatic cancer earlier, when treatment may be more effective.
Norwalk, ConnecticutAges 50–90 - NCT05297617RecruitingPhase 2
Shorter hormone therapy for low-risk postmenopausal breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether women with very low-risk, hormone-receptor positive breast cancer can safely take hormone therapy for a shorter time. It may help reduce side effects if shorter treatment works as well as the longer standard plan.
LimogesAges 51 years+ - NCT07661927RecruitingPhase 2
Skipping hormone therapy for low-risk breast cancer
This trial tests whether women with very low-risk, early-stage breast cancer can safely skip hormone therapy after surgery. It is designed for women who are 60 or older and whose cancer shows no spread to lymph nodes and has favorable biology.
AngersAges 60 years+ - NCT05006131Recruiting
Pancreatic cancer screening for people at higher risk
This study looks at how to screen the pancreas in people who are at increased risk for pancreatic cancer, using a set of risk guidelines. Screening may help find cancer (or early changes) sooner, when it may be easier to treat.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–90 - NCT03495427RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
PSMA PET scan to find early prostate cancer spread
This study uses a PSMA PET scan to look for early spread of prostate cancer in men with higher-risk genetic test results (Decipher score above 0.45). It may help doctors spot metastases sooner so treatment decisions can be better targeted.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06082180RecruitingPhase 3
Preventive neck lymph node removal in low-risk thyroid cancer
This trial is for people with low-risk papillary thyroid cancer. It compares two surgical approaches: one that removes just the thyroid gland, and another that also removes some lymph nodes in the center of the neck as a preventive measure. The goal is to see if removing these lymph nodes helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT02526368RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Scan your prostate with special MRI using pyruvate to find high-grade cancer
This trial tests whether a specialized MRI scan using a pyruvate tracer can better detect high-grade (more aggressive) prostate cancer. It may help doctors find cancer more accurately and guide treatment decisions or targeted follow-up.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07542002RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy and Radiation for Pancreatic Cancer Before Surgery
This trial tests a combination of four drugs (liposomal irinotecan, 5-fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, and adebrelimab) given with radiation therapy before surgery for pancreatic cancer that can be surgically removed or is borderline removable. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve the chances of successful surgery.
NingboAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for high-risk cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 396 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.