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 392 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06151223Recruiting
Pancreatic cancer risk registry for high-risk individuals
This study is a registry for people at high risk for pancreatic cancer. Researchers will collect information over time to learn more about how to detect and prevent the disease.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06165419RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose radiation for spine metastases from solid tumors
This trial tests a new way of giving high-dose radiation to solid tumors that have spread to the spine. It is for people whose spine is stable, have not had prior treatment to that area, and have only minor weakness (if any).
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06228599Recruiting
Targeted therapy for pancreatic cancer with high risk of return
This trial tests if personalized medicines, chosen based on the genetic profile of your tumor, can help prevent pancreatic cancer from coming back after surgery. It is for people who have had their pancreatic tumor removed but have features that suggest a higher chance of recurrence.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06268405Recruiting
PET scan and blood test for high-risk breast screening
This study tests a new PET scan machine for the breast (positron emission mammography) along with a blood test called a liquid biopsy for women who need a biopsy after a high-risk breast screening. It may help find cancer more accurately and less invasively.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06277050RecruitingPhase 3
Toripalimab and capecitabine after chemo-radiation for high-risk nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to the chemotherapy pill capecitabine after standard treatment helps prevent nasopharyngeal cancer from coming back. It is for people with high-risk features who have already had chemo and radiation.
Ganzhou, JiangxiAges 18–70 - NCT06282588RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Advanced imaging-guided treatment for high-risk prostate cancer
This trial uses a special PET scan (PSMA PET/CT) and a genetic test (Decipher) to decide the best treatment for high-risk prostate cancer that hasn't spread outside the pelvis. You'll receive standard radiation and hormone therapy, possibly with an extra drug (darolutamide).
Wilrijk, AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT06287541Recruiting
Do you need a second bladder surgery after a negative urine test?
This study looks at whether a second bladder surgery is still needed for people with high-risk bladder cancer who had a negative urine test after their first surgery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06327568Recruiting
Screening for anal cancer and precancer with a new HPV test
This study tests how well a special HPV test (called BD Onclarity™) can find anal cancer or precancer. It is for people at high risk or with known anal abnormalities, and aims to improve early detection.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06349889RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab with chemo and radiation for high-risk nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests adding the immunotherapy drug adebrelimab to standard chemotherapy and radiation for people with a high-risk type of nasopharyngeal cancer (stage IVA). The goal is to see if this combination helps control the cancer better.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18–65 - NCT06385717Recruiting
ESD plus chemoradiotherapy for early esophageal cancer
This study tests whether combining radiation and chemotherapy after endoscopic removal of early-stage esophageal cancer can effectively treat the cancer without needing surgery. It may be an option for people whose cancer was removed with ESD but who want to avoid additional surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06389786Recruiting
Using a new PET scan to find cancer spread before prostate surgery
This trial tests a special PET/MRI scan that may help doctors see if prostate cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes before surgery. It could help guide treatment decisions for men with high-risk prostate cancer.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 30–85 - NCT06437353RecruitingPhase 2
Surufatinib combo for first-line and maintenance in high-risk ovarian cancer
This trial tests a combination of drugs (Surufatinib with carboplatin/paclitaxel) as first treatment for high-risk ovarian cancer, followed by a different combination (Surufatinib with olaparib) to keep the cancer from coming back. It aims to see if these targeted therapies work better than the standard approach.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT06441110RecruitingPhase 3
BCG instillation for medium- to high-risk bladder cancer
This trial tests whether a specific schedule of BCG (a weakened germ that boosts the immune system) placed directly into the bladder is safe and effective for medium- to high-risk bladder cancer that hasn't grown into the muscle. It aims to see if adjusting the standard BCG course can work better for people with a PD-L1-positive tumor.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06455124RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation and chemo-immunotherapy for early rectal cancer after local surgery
This trial tests a combination of short-course radiation, chemotherapy (CapeOx), and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) for people with early-stage rectal cancer who have had a local excision but are at high risk of the cancer coming back. The goal is to avoid more extensive surgery while still effectively treating the cancer.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06482073Recruiting
Genetic testing for lung cancer risk
This study tests blood, saliva, or tissue samples from people who have a lung nodule or suspected lung cancer. The goal is to find genetic changes that could guide personalized treatment or early detection.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06587789Recruiting
Ribociclib plus hormone therapy for high-risk breast cancer
This trial tests adding ribociclib (a targeted pill) to standard hormone therapy for people with early but high-risk HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, after surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06509724RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing standard vs. shorter radiation after hysterectomy for cervical cancer
This trial tests two different radiation schedules for women with high-risk cervical cancer after surgery. The goal is to see if a shorter course of radiation works as well as or better than the standard longer course, while possibly being more convenient.
Seoul, Gangnam-guAges 20–75 - NCT06520683RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy after surgery for high-risk stage II colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether a drug called an immune checkpoint inhibitor (PD-1 blocker) can help lower the risk of cancer returning after surgery. It is for people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (dMMR or MSI-H) that had certain high-risk features.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06522256Recruiting
HPV and anal cancer risk 10 years later
This study looks at HPV (the virus that can cause anal cancer) and checks if certain types of high-risk HPV are linked to abnormal cells or cancer in the anus, 10 years after joining the IPERGAY trial. It helps researchers understand long-term risks.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT06525571RecruitingPhase 3
Blue light surgery for high-risk bladder cancer
This trial tests if using blue light during surgery helps remove all cancer in people with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. It may lower the chance of the cancer coming back.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06533384RecruitingPhase 3
PARP inhibitor or chemo plus immunotherapy after surgery for high-risk TNBC
This trial tests whether adding a PARP inhibitor or capecitabine (chemo) to a PD-1 inhibitor (immunotherapy) after surgery helps prevent triple-negative breast cancer from coming back. It's for people with high-risk disease who have completed initial treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06551233RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for high-risk bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug called 9MW2821 for people with high-risk bladder cancer that hasn't grown into the bladder muscle. It's for those who have already tried other treatments that didn't work or who can't have standard therapy.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06559696RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation to internal mammary lymph nodes for high-risk breast cancer after chemo
This trial tests whether giving radiation to the internal mammary lymph nodes (the lymph nodes behind your breastbone) can help women with high-risk breast cancer after they have had chemotherapy before surgery. It is for people whose cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes despite chemotherapy.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06565247RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing PET and MRI scans before prostate cancer surgery
This trial tests if a special PET scan (PSMA-PET) plus MRI is better than MRI alone at finding the full extent of high-risk prostate cancer before surgery. It aims to improve surgical planning by checking scan results against the removed prostate tissue.
MalmöAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for high-risk cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 392 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.