Clinical trials
Locally Advanced clinical trials
Below are recruiting locally advanced clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 971 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05740995Recruiting
New pre-op treatment for esophageal cancer using immunotherapy plus chemo
This trial studies giving immunotherapy (anti–PD-1) together with chemotherapy before surgery for certain locally advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer. The goal is to improve how well the tumor responds before and after the operation.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04998552Recruiting
CyberKnife radiation for certain pancreatic cancer patients after chemotherapy
This trial studies how safe CyberKnife is when used to treat some borderline resectable or locally advanced pancreatic cancers after chemotherapy. It may help patients by targeting the tumor with precise radiation, while researchers closely watch for side effects.
Pennington, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT04409860Recruiting
Adjuvant chemo after chemoradiation for advanced cervical cancer
This trial looks at whether adding chemotherapy after standard chemoradiation helps people with locally advanced cervical cancer. You may be eligible if your MRI after treatment still shows leftover tumor areas and your health and blood tests are within required limits.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05813015RecruitingPhase 3
Testing S-1 after stomach cancer surgery with or without sequence therapy
This Phase 3 study compares two ways of giving S-1 medicine after curative stomach cancer surgery in stage III disease. It aims to see whether the sequential approach improves outcomes while keeping treatment safe.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05687357RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab plus chemoradiation before surgery for stomach cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies giving tislelizumab (an immune therapy) together with pre-surgery chemoradiation for locally advanced stomach or GEJ (esophagus-stomach junction) adenocarcinoma. It compares this approach to the standard treatment (chemoradiation plus surgery) to see if it improves outcomes.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT05854823Recruiting
Reduced radiation after surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial looks at whether giving less (de-escalated) radiation after surgery is as effective and safer for people with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma who had a strong response to treatment before surgery. If you had no remaining cancer or only very small amounts of cancer left in the surgical specimen, this approach may help reduce side effects while keeping control of the disease.
Zhuhai, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT05862168RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab with chemotherapy before surgery for oral cancer
This trial studies giving tislelizumab (an immune treatment) plus chemotherapy before surgery to shrink and treat locally advanced oral squamous cell cancer. It aims to improve tumor response and outcomes, while checking safety.
HangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT05729646RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery chemotherapy with toripalimab for dMMR stomach cancer
This trial studies whether adding toripalimab (an immune therapy) to chemotherapy before and around surgery can improve outcomes for people with certain mismatch repair–deficient stomach cancers. It mainly targets tumors that are dMMR and not HER2-positive.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT05980715RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing immunotherapy to radiation after successful treatment for head and neck cancer
This trial looks at whether giving an immunotherapy drug (a PD-1 inhibitor) after surgery is better than giving radiation therapy for people with advanced head and neck cancer who had a complete response to chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery. The goal is to prevent the cancer from coming back.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT05984485RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery vs chemo before surgery for low-risk rectal cancer
This trial compares two approaches for low-risk locally advanced rectal cancer: going straight to surgery (TME) versus receiving chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if upfront surgery works just as well, sparing patients from chemotherapy side effects.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05994365Recruiting
Testing anlotinib for advanced thyroid cancer that resists radioactive iodine
This trial tests a targeted therapy pill (anlotinib) for people with advanced thyroid cancer that stopped responding to radioactive iodine. It may slow tumor growth or shrink tumors.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05600127RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy then immunotherapy plus surgery for advanced bladder cancer
This Phase 2 study tests giving standard chemotherapy first, then immunotherapy, followed by major surgery to remove the bladder/urinary tumor and nearby lymph nodes. It’s for people with locally advanced urothelial cancer whose cancer has at least not worsened after initial chemotherapy.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06026878RecruitingPhase 3
GNT induction treatment for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination called GNT given before standard chemoradiation for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. It aims to improve treatment outcomes.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT03742687Recruiting
Testing a shorter, stronger radiation schedule for lung cancer
This trial studies a different way to deliver radiation to people with locally advanced, non-operable non-small cell lung cancer. It may help by aiming to treat the tumor effectively with a different radiation timing and dose pattern.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT05450029RecruitingPhase 2
Adding immunotherapy to chemo-radiation for rectal cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding sintilimab (an immunotherapy drug) to standard chemo-radiation before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. It’s aimed at tumors with certain immune “signature” scores and specific cancer stage features.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06055738RecruitingPhase 2
Zimberelimab with chemo before surgery for cervical cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (zimberelimab) and chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced cervical cancer that has not spread far. It aims to shrink the tumor to make surgery more effective.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT03964753RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo before surgery for middle-lower esophageal cancer
This trial tests a chemotherapy combination (nab-paclitaxel plus cisplatin) given before surgery for locally advanced, operable esophageal squamous cell cancer. It aims to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes by treating cancer earlier while it’s still in one region.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18–75 - NCT05749887Recruiting
Salvage surgery after chemo-radiation for cervical cancer
This trial studies whether doing surgery after standard chemo-radiation can help control cervical cancer that may still be present. It may be an option if your biopsy or PET-CT scan suggests residual tumor in the cervix and/or nearby pelvic lymph nodes.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05406856Recruiting
Adaptive proton therapy for cervical cancer with chemo
This trial tests whether an “adaptive” type of radiation planning using proton therapy and MRI-guided brachytherapy can improve treatment for people with cervical cancer. It aims to deliver curative treatment more precisely while still combining it with chemotherapy (cisplatin) when appropriate.
LeidenAges 18 years+ - NCT06102395RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab plus chemo before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help people with advanced head and neck cancer. It aims to see if the combination is more effective than chemotherapy alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05866692RecruitingPhase 1
First-in-human capsule for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests a new oral capsule (TY-2699a) in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have limited treatment options. It will look for the safest dose and whether the drug can shrink tumors, especially in certain genetic/biomarker patterns.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05940896RecruitingPhase 1
HER2-targeted drug with radiation for non-surgical solid cancers
This Phase 1 study tests a HER2-targeted antibody drug (RC48-ADC) given with radiation in people with locally advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to find a safe way to use the treatment and see how well it works in cancers that have HER2 protein on their cells.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT05923008RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of IBI130 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests IBI130 in people with unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic solid tumors (cancers that can’t be fully removed by surgery or have spread). It may help find whether the drug is safe and can work against these cancers.
Birtinya, QueenslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05424159Recruiting
Carbon ion radiation for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a type of radiation that uses carbon ions to treat pancreatic cancer that can’t be removed with surgery but has not spread to distant organs. It may help shrink or control the tumor while limiting radiation side effects to nearby organs.
ShanghaiAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for locally advanced?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 971 recruiting locally advanced 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 locally advanced 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 locally advanced 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.