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
- NCT06859684RecruitingPhase 2
Triple therapy for advanced bile duct cancer of the liver
This trial tests a combination of three treatments for people with advanced bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The treatments include a chemotherapy infusion directly into the liver artery (HAIC), an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab), and a targeted therapy pill (lenvatinib). It aims to see if this triple therapy can shrink or control the cancer better than standard treatments.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06846996Recruiting
Study of trastuzumab deruxtecan for advanced stomach cancer
This study looks at how well the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) works and how safe it is in people with advanced HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer in China. It may be an option if you have already had other treatments.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06838273RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug combo for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs (BL-B01D1 and osimertinib) versus osimertinib alone as the first treatment for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. The goal is to see if the combination works better at stopping the cancer from growing.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06843434RecruitingPhase 2
Study of two immunotherapy drugs for rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, for people with newly diagnosed rectal adenocarcinoma that has not spread. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor before surgery.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06826313RecruitingPhase 1
Virus treatment for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an intravenous virus treatment (VRT106) for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard therapies. The goal is to see if the virus can target and help control the cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06826079RecruitingPhase 2
Sorbitol plus chemo and immunotherapy for advanced gastric cancer
This trial tests adding sorbitol to standard chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (tirellizumab) for people with locally advanced stomach cancer. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and helps shrink tumors before surgery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT06833229Recruiting
Can a PET scan predict if immunotherapy is working?
This study uses a special PET-CT scan early in your treatment to see if immunotherapy (with or without chemotherapy) is working against your advanced lung cancer. The goal is to find out faster if the treatment is helping.
NiceAges 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+ - NCT06831136RecruitingPhase 2
Endoscopic ultrasound ablation with immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a procedure that uses sound waves to heat and destroy part of the tumor, combined with an immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab (Keytruda) that helps your immune system fight the cancer. It is for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06808971RecruitingPhase 2
Perioperative drug combo for advanced stomach cancer
This study tests a combination of four drugs given before and after surgery for a type of stomach or throat-stomach cancer that can be removed. The drugs are adebrelimab (immunotherapy), nab-paclitaxel, oxaliplatin, and tegafur. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatments.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06793917RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus chemo vs. chemo alone for advanced stomach cancer
This trial compares two types of chemotherapy with or without an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) for advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It aims to see which combination works better and has fewer side effects.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–70 - NCT06787183RecruitingPhase 2
Short-course radiation with chemoimmunotherapy for rectal cancer that has spread to the liver
This trial tests whether combining short-course radiation with a chemotherapy regimen (CAPOX) and an immunotherapy drug (QL1706) can help treat rectal cancer that has spread to the liver. It is designed for patients who have not had any prior cancer treatment.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06791512RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo Plus Targeted Therapy With or Without Immunotherapy for Colorectal Cancer
This trial compares a standard chemotherapy combination (mFOLFOX6) plus a targeted drug (bevacizumab) with or without an immunotherapy (PD-1 antibody) for locally advanced colorectal cancer. It aims to see if adding the immunotherapy improves outcomes for patients with a specific tumor type (pMMR/MSS).
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT05571644RecruitingPhase 2
Study compares two pre-surgery treatments for locally advanced rectal cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether a newer combination chemotherapy plus an immunotherapy medicine (cadonilimab/AK104) works better than standard chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced colorectal cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve how well treatment works after surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06767527RecruitingPhase 3
AK112 plus chemo for first-line triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called AK112 combined with chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who haven't had treatment yet. The goal is to see if AK112 works better than a placebo at shrinking tumors and helping people live longer.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06767800RecruitingPhase 2
Study of TQB2102 with immunotherapy for HER2-positive gastroesophageal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (TQB2102, benmelstobart, and pembrolizumab) with or without chemotherapy for people with HER2-positive gastroesophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It aims to see if this combination is more effective than current treatments.
Fuyang, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT06732856RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Zolbetuximab plus chemo before stomach cancer surgery
This trial tests a new drug called zolbetuximab combined with chemotherapy (docetaxel, oxaliplatin, S-1) before surgery for people with locally advanced stomach cancer that has a specific protein (CLDN18.2). The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors enough to improve surgery outcomes.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06770270RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with radiation and chemo before rectal cancer surgery
This trial tests adding an immunotherapy drug (pucotenlimab) to standard radiation and chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor more effectively and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05969171RecruitingPhase 2
Surufatinib plus chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding surufatinib to first-line treatment (either AG or a similar AG-based regimen) can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer. You may be considered if your cancer cannot be removed by surgery and you’ve already had a short course of similar treatment with a response.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06738966RecruitingPhase 1
BL0175 for advanced HR-positive breast or gynecologic cancer
This trial tests a new drug called BL0175 for women with certain types of advanced breast, ovarian, or endometrial cancer that have stopped responding to hormone therapy. The goal is to see if the drug can help shrink tumors or slow down the cancer.
Changchun, JilinAges 18 years+ - NCT03649048Recruiting
Weekly low-dose or high-dose cisplatin with radiation for head and neck cancer
This trial compares two cisplatin dosing schedules (weekly low-dose vs higher dose less often) given alongside radiation for certain head and neck cancers. It’s testing which schedule works well while keeping side effects manageable during planned, curative-intent radiation.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06727773RecruitingPhase 2
Memantine and exercise to protect thinking during chemo for breast cancer
This study tests whether a medicine called memantine combined with a structured exercise program can help protect your thinking and memory during chemotherapy for breast cancer. It may also help understand how these treatments work in the body.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05442060RecruitingPhase 2
Test medicine add-on to erlotinib for EGFR lung cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding OBI-833/OBI-821 to the standard targeted pill erlotinib works better for some people with EGFR-mutated lung cancer. It may help shrink tumors that already started responding to erlotinib.
Taipei, Beitou DistrictAges 20 years+ - NCT06718621RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called BL-M08D1 for people with solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery and have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+
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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.