Clinical trials
Locally Advanced clinical trials
Below are recruiting locally advanced clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 977 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06560528RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo before & after surgery for HER2+ stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy) before and after surgery for locally advanced HER2-positive stomach cancer. It aims to see if this treatment can improve outcomes for patients whose cancer has not yet spread.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06564324RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing taletrectinib to standard therapy for ROS1-positive lung cancer
This study compares a new targeted therapy pill (taletrectinib) to standard treatments for people with advanced ROS1-positive lung cancer. The goal is to see if taletrectinib works better at shrinking tumors and delaying cancer growth.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06567015RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
STX-241 for advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer after TKI failure
This trial tests an experimental drug called STX-241 for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (NSCLC) that has an EGFR mutation (exon 19 deletion or L858R) and has stopped responding to a third-generation EGFR inhibitor (like osimertinib). The drug aims to target a new mutation, C797X, that sometimes appears after osimertinib stops working.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06574347RecruitingPhase 2
Two targeted drugs for EGFR-mutated, MET-high lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (vebreltinib and PLB1004) as the first treatment for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has both an EGFR mutation and high MET protein. It may offer a new option for those who haven't had treatment yet.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06576921RecruitingPhase 2
Study of serplulimab with chemo before surgery for stomach cancer
This trial tests if adding serplulimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It aims to improve treatment outcomes for patients who are candidates for surgery.
Shijiazhuang, Heibei ProvinceAges 18–75 - NCT06578624RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
SA53-OS for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug (SA53-OS) for people with advanced solid tumors or certain lymphomas whose tumors have a normal p53 gene. The goal is to see if it is safe and helps shrink or slow the cancer.
Canton, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06589778RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of three drugs for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (SHR-A2102, Adebrelimab, and SHR-8068) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if this combination can shrink or slow the growth of the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06592326RecruitingPhase 3
Study of 9MW2821 with toripalimab vs chemo for advanced bladder cancer
This trial is testing a new combination of two drugs (9MW2821 and toripalimab) against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced bladder cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if this new approach works better at shrinking tumors or slowing the cancer's growth.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06597240Recruiting
Home monitoring during chemoradiation for esophageal cancer
This study tests whether monitoring your health at home during chemoradiation for esophageal cancer can improve care and outcomes. You'll measure things like temperature and symptoms, and share them with your care team.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT06601309RecruitingPhase 2
Study of treatments before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial is testing different treatment combinations before surgery for people with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to find which approach works best based on specific biomarkers like PD-L1 levels.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06605521Recruiting
Study on removing lymph nodes above the collarbone for breast cancer
This trial tests if removing cancerous lymph nodes above the collarbone helps treat breast cancer that has spread there. It aims to see if this surgery, along with standard treatments, is safe and effective.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–80 - NCT06609187RecruitingPhase 1
Study of GNC-077 for advanced breast cancer and other solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called GNC-077 for people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that have spread. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06612840RecruitingPhase 1
A study of GNC-077 for advanced lung cancer and other solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called GNC-077 for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer or other solid tumors that have spread. It aims to see if the drug is safe and helps shrink tumors.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06617416RecruitingPhase 3
AK104 for locally advanced lung cancer after chemoradiotherapy
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug, AK104, for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. It is for those who have finished chemoradiotherapy and have not gotten worse.
JinanAges 18 years+ - NCT06627738RecruitingPhase 2
Extra radiation boost for advanced lung cancer after standard treatment
This trial tests whether adding a precise, high-dose radiation boost (CyberKnife) after standard chemoradiation can improve outcomes for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It is for those who have already completed two cycles of induction chemo and at least 40 Gy of radiation with chemo.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT06633601RecruitingPhase 1
Ultrasound and microbubbles with radiation for breast cancer
This trial tests a new way to combine radiation therapy with ultrasound and tiny bubbles to treat breast cancer that has spread to the chest wall or is advanced. It aims to make radiation more effective and safer.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06636981RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced triple negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new combination of a vitamin A derivative (all-trans retinoic acid), an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab), and chemotherapy for people with advanced triple negative breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink or control the cancer better than current treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06647680RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo and immunotherapy before surgery for rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (a PD-1 inhibitor) given before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes compared to standard treatment.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06657157Recruiting
Nerve side effects study for new bladder cancer treatment
This study watches for nerve problems in people getting enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab as their first treatment for advanced bladder cancer. It aims to understand how common these side effects are and how they affect patients.
Augsburg, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06663839RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NILK-2301 for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called NILK-2301 for people with colorectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It is for those who have already tried at least one other treatment and have relatively small tumors.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06669117RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
VERT-002 for solid tumors with MET changes
This trial tests a new drug, VERT-002, for people with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), that have specific changes in the MET gene. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing when other treatments haven't worked or aren't available.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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+ - NCT06676449RecruitingPhase 3
A study on radiation-sparing treatment for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new approach for advanced esophageal cancer that combines targeted radiation, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy. It aims to see if skipping radiation to certain lymph nodes can improve outcomes while reducing side effects.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06697938Recruiting
Chemo plus radiation vs. chemo alone for locally advanced breast cancer
This trial compares two treatments for locally advanced breast cancer: chemotherapy before surgery plus radiation, versus chemotherapy before surgery alone. The goal is to see which approach works better for this specific type of cancer.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for locally advanced?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 977 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.