Clinical trials · Nashville, TN
Locally Advanced clinical trials in Nashville
We’re tracking 63 recruiting locally advanced studies with a site in or near Nashville — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Nashville
- NCT06706076RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Experimental pill for lung cancer with EGFR or HER2 changes
This study tests an experimental pill that targets cancer cells with certain gene changes (EGFR or HER2). It may help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06915753RecruitingPhase 1
TYRA-430 for advanced liver cancer and other tumors with specific genetic changes
This trial tests a new pill, TYRA-430, for people with advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) or other solid tumors that have certain genetic changes (in the FGF/FGFR pathways). It aims to see if the drug is safe and if it can shrink or slow the growth of the cancer.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07213830RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of IPN01203 for advanced solid tumors after immunotherapy
This trial tests an experimental drug called IPN01203 for people with advanced solid tumors that have grown after prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07222566RecruitingPhase 3
New drug plus chemotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new study drug called PF-08634404 combined with standard chemotherapy for people with advanced lung cancer that has not been treated before. It aims to see if this combination works better than chemotherapy alone.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT04172532RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New targeted drug with radiation for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests adding peposertib, a targeted anti-cancer drug, to standard radiation for people with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It aims to improve control of the cancer after initial chemotherapy and determine whether the combo is safe and effective.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06752681RecruitingPhase 1
Testing day301 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called DAY301 for people with certain advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and if it can shrink tumors.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05422794RecruitingPhase 1
Adding a new drug plus pembrolizumab to standard chemo for TNBC
This trial studies whether adding a new anti-cancer drug (ZEN-3694) and the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) can work better for advanced triple-negative breast cancer. It’s testing safety first (Phase 1) and, for some patients, how well the treatment controls the cancer.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05919264RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
FOG-001 for advanced solid tumors with certain gene changes
This trial tests a new drug, FOG-001, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific changes in the WNT pathway genes. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06943755RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Zanzalintinib vs Everolimus for Neuroendocrine Tumors
This trial compares a new targeted therapy (zanzalintinib) with an existing drug (everolimus) for people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). It aims to see which treatment works better and may offer a new option for patients whose cancer has grown despite previous treatments.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06828588RecruitingEarly Phase 1
A new imaging test for people on HER2 cancer therapy
This study tests a new imaging drug called [68Ga]Ga-ABY-025 to see how well it shows HER2-positive tumors in people who are about to start or have just started HER2-targeted cancer therapy. It may help doctors see if the treatment is working.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06667076RecruitingPhase 2
Amivantamab combinations for advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests two treatment combinations for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. One group gets amivantamab plus lazertinib, and the other gets amivantamab plus chemotherapy. The goal is to see which combo works better.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06127407RecruitingPhase 3
Ivosidenib for advanced chondrosarcoma with IDH1 mutation
This trial tests an experimental drug called ivosidenib for people with a specific type of bone cancer (chondrosarcoma) that has spread or can't be removed with surgery. The drug targets a genetic change (IDH1 mutation) found in some chondrosarcomas. It may help slow or stop tumor growth.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05267626RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
AU-007 antibody for hard-to-remove or spread skin and lung cancers
This trial tests AU-007, an antibody that targets the IL-2 pathway, in people with certain advanced skin (melanoma) or lung (NSCLC) cancers. It’s designed for cancers that have already progressed after prior immune and other treatments, to see if AU-007 can shrink tumors or control disease.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05156060RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gabapentin and ketamine to treat head and neck cancer pain
This early-phase study tests whether gabapentin and a ketamine nasal spray can help prevent or lessen short-term and long-term pain from locally advanced head and neck cancer. It may help by changing how the nervous system responds to pain during and after radiation and chemoradiation.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 21 years+ - NCT07227415RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests a new drug, PF-08634404, alone or with other cancer treatments, for adults with advanced kidney cancer that has not been treated before. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT03715933RecruitingPhase 1
Test drug INBRX-109 for advanced or metastatic solid tumors
This Phase 1 trial tests INBRX-109, a cancer-targeting drug, in people whose solid cancers are locally advanced or spread to other parts of the body. Because it’s Phase 1, the main goal is to see whether it’s safe and how well it can work for different tumor types that meet specific requirements.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 12–85 - NCT05732831RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for tumors with MTAP loss
This Phase 1/2 trial tests TNG462 (with or without pembrolizumab, depending on the plan) in solid tumors that have lost MTAP. The goal is to check safety and learn whether the treatment can help people with these specific tumor changes.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06827236RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new combination treatment for advanced breast cancer
This study tests two experimental drugs, BNT323 and BNT327, together in people with advanced breast cancer. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe and helpful.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT03424005RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing new drug combinations for advanced breast cancer
This study tests how well and how safely different combinations of cancer drugs work for people with metastatic or inoperable locally advanced breast cancer. It may help by finding a better treatment option and collecting information to guide future care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06043817RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of STX-721 for advanced lung cancer with EGFR or HER2 changes
This trial tests a new drug, STX-721, for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (EGFR or HER2 exon 20 insertion). The study aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07335497RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Experimental drug CR-001 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called CR-001 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if CR-001 can slow or stop tumor growth.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 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).
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07195734RecruitingPhase 2
Adding chemo or immunotherapy before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy or chemotherapy plus immunotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has come back or not gone away after prior treatment.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07193511RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A new drug for advanced bladder and other solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, AVZO-103, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced bladder cancer or certain other solid tumors. It aims to find out if the drug is safe and effective.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Nashville
Institutions with a site for the recruiting locally advanced studies listed above.
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 7 studies
- Sarah Cannon Research Institute · 4 studies
- SCRI Oncology Partners · 4 studies
- Tennessee Oncology · 3 studies
- Henry-Joyce Cancer Clinic · 2 studies
- Tennessee Oncology, PLLC · 2 studies
- Tennessee Oncology, PLLC - Franklin · 2 studies
- Avenzo Therapeutics
What taking part in a locally advanced 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.
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Common questions
- Are there locally advanced clinical trials near Nashville?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 63 recruiting locally advanced studies with a site near Nashville, 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 locally advanced study near Nashville?
- 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 Nashville to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Nashville, 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 locally advanced 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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