Clinical trials · California
Locally Advanced clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 122 recruiting locally advanced studies with a site in California — including 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 in California
- NCT03592472RecruitingPhase 3
Testing pazopanib with or without abexinostat for kidney cancer
This Phase 3 trial studies how well pazopanib works, and whether adding abexinostat can improve outcomes, for advanced kidney cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. You may qualify if you have clear cell renal cell carcinoma and have not already had certain targeted kidney-cancer medicines.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07196644RecruitingPhase 2
A study of a new drug for certain cancers with a specific gene change
This trial tests a drug called telisotuzumab adizutecan for people whose cancer has a specific genetic change called MET amplification. It may help when standard treatments are no longer working.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT07155187RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of telisotuzumab adizutecan for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, telisotuzumab adizutecan (given through a vein), alone or with another targeted therapy, versus standard treatments for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation and has gotten worse after previous treatment.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07129993RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of datopotamab deruxtecan with chemo for advanced bladder cancer
This trial is testing a new drug combination for advanced bladder cancer that has grown despite previous treatment. It pairs a targeted therapy (datopotamab deruxtecan) with chemotherapy, and the goal is to see if it can slow down or stop the cancer better than standard chemo alone.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07123103RecruitingPhase 1
Study of XB371 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called XB371 for people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or spread. It aims to see if the drug is safe and works against the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07100106RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GDC-4198 alone or with giredestrant for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new treatment (GDC-4198) alone or with another drug (giredestrant) compared to a standard combination (abemaciclib and giredestrant) for people with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has progressed after previous treatments.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05970497RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
KB707 trial for advanced solid tumors after other treatments
This early-stage trial tests KB707 in people with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded well to standard treatments. If you qualify, you may receive KB707 to see how well it can shrink tumors or control the disease.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07005102RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Telisotuzumab adizutecan and osimertinib for EGFR-positive lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (telisotuzumab adizutecan plus osimertinib) as a first treatment for adults with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and works better than standard care.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 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.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06942104RecruitingPhase 1
New imaging agent for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new imaging agent (18F-TRX) to see if it can better detect cancer spread in people with advanced solid tumors. It is designed for patients with specific cancers like high-grade brain tumors, advanced kidney cancer, or prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06926868RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of a new drug versus chemotherapy for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new investigational drug called izalontamab brengitecan against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who cannot receive immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the new drug works better at shrinking or slowing the cancer.
Newport Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06698458Recruiting
DaRT radiation plus chemo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new type of radiation called DaRT (Alpha DaRT) combined with standard chemotherapy for people with pancreatic cancer that is locally advanced or has spread. The goal is to see if adding this radiation treatment can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–120 - NCT06692738RecruitingPhase 3
Is a new immunotherapy better than Keytruda for squamous lung cancer?
This trial tests a new drug called Rilvegostomig against the standard drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda), both combined with chemotherapy, as a first treatment for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see which combination works better.
Anaheim, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06673017RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new treatment for pancreatic cancer before surgery
This trial tests a new treatment, PTM-101, placed during a laparoscopy procedure for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed with surgery. It aims to see if adding this treatment before standard chemotherapy helps improve outcomes.
Newport Beach, CaliforniaAges 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.
Los Alamitos, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06627647RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two immunotherapy drugs for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug, rilvegostomig, against the standard pembrolizumab, both given with chemotherapy, as a first treatment for advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that cannot be cured with surgery or radiation. It is for people whose tumors have high PD-L1 levels and do not have certain genetic mutations.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06600906Recruiting
MRI test to predict treatment response in pancreatic cancer
This study is testing a new MRI technique that may help predict how well pancreatic cancer treatments will work. You would receive a special substance (called hyperpolarized pyruvate) during a standard MRI scan.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06545331RecruitingPhase 1
A study of XB010 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an investigational drug called XB010 for people with solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if XB010 is safe and effective for several cancer types, including lung, breast, head and neck, and esophageal cancers.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06469944RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of drug combinations for stomach or esophagus cancer
This trial tests new combinations of drugs alongside standard chemotherapy for people with advanced stomach or esophagus cancer that has not been treated yet. It aims to see if these combinations can shrink tumors or slow down the cancer better than current options.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06350097RecruitingPhase 3
Osimertinib with or without datopotamab deruxtecan for first-line EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (osimertinib plus datopotamab deruxtecan) against osimertinib alone in patients with a specific type of lung cancer called EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. It is for people with advanced or recurrent disease who have not yet received systemic treatment.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06312176RecruitingPhase 3
Study of new drugs for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer
This trial tests two new drugs (sacituzumab tirumotecan and pembrolizumab) against standard treatments for a type of advanced breast cancer that is hormone receptor positive and HER2 negative. It's for people whose cancer has worsened despite hormone therapy with a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
Fullerton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06256588RecruitingPhase 3
Dostarlimab vs placebo after chemoradiation for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab, given after standard chemoradiation, can keep advanced head and neck cancer from coming back. It is for people who have not had surgery and whose tumors are PD-L1 positive.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06224673RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ARX788 for HER2-low advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug, ARX788, for people with HER2-low breast cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if ARX788 helps shrink or control the cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06205849RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug and procedure for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug called mitazalimab injected directly into the tumor, combined with a special electrical procedure that kills cancer cells. It is for people whose pancreatic cancer has not spread but cannot be removed by surgery.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Locally Advanced trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting locally advanced studies listed above.
- City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center · 4 studies
- Research Site · 4 studies
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · 3 studies
- City of Hope · 3 studies
- University of California, San Francisco · 3 studies
- USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center · 3 studies
- Cancer and Blood Specialty Clinic · 2 studies
- Providence Medical Foundation · 2 studies
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.
Locally Advanced trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there locally advanced clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 122 recruiting locally advanced studies with a site in California, 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 in California?
- 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 California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, 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.
Not the right time?
New locally advanced studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.