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
- NCT06450171Recruiting
Multi-cancer early detection test for people at high risk
This study tests a blood-based multi-cancer early detection (MCED) screening test in people with a high risk of cancer due to inherited gene changes or strong family history. The goal is to see if this test can find cancer early.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 22 years+ - 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 - NCT06335420Recruiting
Can carrot juice prevent colon polyps from coming back?
This study tests whether drinking carrot juice every day can lower the chance that large colon polyps or early colon cancers will come back. Researchers want to see if the nutrients in carrot juice help protect the lining of the colon.
OdenseAges 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06130995RecruitingPhase 1
Relugolix and enzalutamide for high-risk prostate cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral drugs, relugolix and enzalutamide, in men with high-risk prostate cancer that hasn't spread to distant parts of the body. The goal is to see if this treatment can help control the cancer before or alongside local therapies like surgery or radiation.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT06122896RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Screening for pancreatic cancer in high-risk people
This trial uses MRI and endoscopic ultrasound to look for early signs of pancreatic cancer in people who have a high risk due to their genes or family history. Finding it early may lead to better treatment options.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06085664RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy before prostate cancer surgery
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (REGN5678) given before surgery to men with high-risk prostate cancer that hasn't spread. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the cancer before the prostate is removed.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06056830RecruitingPhase 3
PET scan for high-risk prostate cancer before surgery
This trial uses a special PET scan to find prostate cancer cells before surgery. It may help doctors see where the cancer is located and if it has spread.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06016569Recruiting
Breath test for early lung cancer in high-risk smokers
This study tests a new breath test to find early signs of lung cancer in people at high risk. It looks for cancer biomarkers in the air you breathe out. If you are a heavy smoker between 55 and 74, this trial may help detect lung cancer earlier.
BrnoAges 55–74 - NCT05931419Recruiting
Radiation versus surgery for high-risk prostate cancer
This trial compares two standard treatment options—radiation or surgery—for people with high-risk prostate cancer that has not spread. The goal is to see which approach works better for long-term cancer control and side effects.
AlkmaarAges 50–75 - NCT05918263Recruiting
Exercise to slow prostate cancer in men on active surveillance
This trial tests whether moderate exercise can help keep low-risk prostate cancer from growing in men who are monitoring their cancer instead of treating it right away. It may be especially helpful for men with certain risk factors like obesity or being Black or African American.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05384535Recruiting
Test a special MRI to screen high-risk prostate cancer
This study checks whether a detailed MRI method can help find prostate cancer earlier in people considered high risk. You may be asked to get an MRI and help the team see if it works well as a screening test.
Lake Success, New YorkAges 40–55 - NCT05906407Recruiting
Genetic-guided treatment planning for high-risk early breast cancer
This study uses tumor genetic testing to help plan more precise treatment for people with early high-risk breast cancer. You may be asked to give a recent tumor sample so researchers can match your cancer features with the best available options.
AugsburgAges 18–80 - NCT05898594Recruiting
Lung cancer screening for high-risk Black adults
This study is designed to help Black adults at higher risk get lung cancer screening. It checks whether a screening approach can catch lung problems early and connect people to the right next steps.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50–80 - NCT05852223RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab for high-risk thyroid cancer that cannot be fully removed
This study tests pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) in people with high-risk thyroid cancer that is hard to treat with surgery alone. It looks at whether this drug can reduce persistent or recurrent cancer after your planned treatment.
Pavia, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT05806515RecruitingPhase 2
Carboplatin before surgery for high-risk BRCA prostate cancer
This trial tests giving the chemotherapy drug carboplatin before surgery to treat people with high-risk prostate cancer and an inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene change. The goal is to shrink or control the cancer before an operation and improve outcomes.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT05775471RecruitingPhase 2
Check PD-1 plus enfortumab after kidney-urine-duct surgery
This Phase 2 study tests giving pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) and enfortumab vedotin (an antibody-drug medicine) before and after surgery to remove high-risk upper urinary tract cancer. The goal is to lower the chance the cancer comes back.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05726292RecruitingPhase 2
Enzalutamide plus relacorilant versus placebo for high-risk prostate cancer
This study tests whether adding relacorilant to enzalutamide (a hormone-blocking treatment) helps control high-risk localized prostate cancer better than enzalutamide plus a dummy pill. It may help prevent the cancer from growing or spreading by targeting a hormone pathway in addition to standard treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05593497RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before prostate surgery for high-risk prostate cancer
This study tests a combination of hormone therapy and a targeted drug before prostate surgery for men with high-risk prostate cancer that has not spread. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes.
West Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05463796Recruiting
Prevention and early detection for people at high cancer risk
This study looks at surveillance (watching closely), prevention, and early “interception” steps to lower the chance that cancer will develop or be found later. It is for people with genetic risk, past cancer treatment exposures, strong family history, or certain early pre-cancer or high-risk conditions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age
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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.