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
- 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.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18–120 - NCT06698757RecruitingPhase 2
Testing different cycles of sintilimab before surgery for colorectal cancer
This trial tests how many cycles of the immunotherapy drug sintilimab given before surgery help treat colorectal cancer that is mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) or microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H). It is for locally advanced cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body.
Zheng'zhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT05581121RecruitingPhase 3
Lymph node removal plus standard treatment for cervical cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests whether removing specific lymph nodes in the lower pelvis and around the aorta, along with standard curative treatment, improves outcomes for people with locally advanced cervical cancer. It is mainly aimed at patients whose scans show pelvic lymph nodes involved but not clearly cancer in the para-aortic nodes.
OstravaAges 18 years+ - NCT07686575Recruiting
Ivonescimab with chemo for advanced mouth or throat cancer
This trial tests a new drug, ivonescimab, combined with chemotherapy for people with advanced mouth or throat cancer that can be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink tumors before surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07683195Enrolling by invitation
Using CT scans to predict early stomach cancer return
This study uses information from CT scans done before stomach cancer surgery to see if it can predict whether the cancer may come back early. Researchers want to find patterns in the scans that might help doctors plan better follow-up care.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–85 - NCT06709417RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo and radiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial is testing whether giving a combination of an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) with chemotherapy, followed by radiation plus more chemotherapy (concurrent chemoradiotherapy), can help people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed surgically. The goal is to see if this approach shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 20–75 - NCT06709885RecruitingPhase 2
HDAC inhibitor with chemoimmunotherapy before colon cancer surgery
This trial tests adding an HDAC inhibitor to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery for a type of colon cancer called pMMR that has grown into nearby fat or deeper. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor more effectively and improve outcomes.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06712420RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy before surgery for advanced gallbladder cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy before surgery helps people with locally advanced gallbladder cancer that can still be removed. It may improve outcomes by shrinking the tumor beforehand.
Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 18–70 - NCT06714604RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing standard vs. longer chemo before pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial tests whether taking chemotherapy for a longer period before surgery can help people with borderline or locally advanced pancreatic cancer. It aims to see if a longer treatment course leads to better outcomes.
Gothenburg, VGRAges 18–90 - NCT06718543RecruitingPhase 2
Short-course radiation with AK112 for rectal cancer before surgery
This trial tests whether combining short-course radiation with an immune therapy drug (AK112) plus chemotherapy before surgery is better than radiation alone for locally advanced rectal cancer. It aims to shrink tumors and improve outcomes without needing stronger treatments later.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06742892RecruitingPhase 2
Study of HLX43 for advanced liver cancer after standard treatment fails
This trial tests a new drug, HLX43, for people with advanced liver cancer (HCC) that has worsened or caused intolerable side effects after standard treatments like immunotherapy or targeted therapy. The goal is to see if HLX43 can help when other options have stopped working.
Hunan, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT06749860RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted drug combo for HER2-positive advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (Disitamab Vedotin, Tislelizumab, and Bevacizumab) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific change in the HER2 gene or protein. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06760858Recruiting
Study of treatment for advanced stomach cancer
This study tests a treatment approach for stomach cancer that hasn't spread to other organs. It's for people who have not had any prior cancer treatments and are in relatively good health.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06761937RecruitingPhase 1
Heat and radiation for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation and heat therapy (thermoradiotherapy) for people with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot receive standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if adding heat can make the radiation more effective.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06784765Recruiting
Preventive PIPAC for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests if a special type of chemotherapy delivered as a mist during surgery (PIPAC) can help prevent the spread of stomach cancer. It is for people with advanced but not yet metastatic stomach cancer who have not had prior treatment.
AstanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06787911RecruitingPhase 2
Donafenib and immunotherapy before surgery for advanced thyroid cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—donafenib (a targeted therapy) and an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1 antibody)—given before surgery for locally advanced differentiated thyroid cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor to make surgery easier and more complete. If you have this type of thyroid cancer that is hard to remove completely with surgery alone, this study may be an option.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT06791538Recruiting
Robotic vs. laparoscopic surgery for advanced stomach cancer
This trial compares robotic-assisted surgery to standard laparoscopic surgery for locally advanced stomach cancer. It aims to see which approach offers better outcomes and recovery for patients.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06793137RecruitingPhase 2
Antibiotics before surgery for advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests if taking antibiotics before standard treatment can improve outcomes for people with advanced rectal cancer that requires surgery.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+
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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.