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
- 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 - NCT06797297RecruitingPhase 2
Study of IBI363 vs pembrolizumab for advanced mucosal or acral melanoma
This trial tests a new drug, IBI363, compared to the standard drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced mucosal or acral melanoma who have not had treatment before. It aims to see if IBI363 works better or as well as the usual treatment.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06812728RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo and radiation before surgery for advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests giving a strong chemotherapy combination (FOLFIRINOX) followed by radiation before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. If you have stage 3 or high-risk stage 2 rectal cancer that has not spread, this approach may shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Shibīn al Kawm, MenoufiaAges 18–70 - NCT06823427RecruitingPhase 2
9MW2821 with or without immunotherapy for advanced urothelial cancer
This trial tests a combination of an investigational drug (9MW2821) with an immunotherapy (toripalimab) against 9MW2821 alone for people with advanced urothelial cancer who have not yet received any systemic treatment. The goal is to see if the combination works better than the single drug.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–80 - NCT06826079RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
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 - 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 plus immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of endoscopic ultrasound-guided heat ablation (RFA) and the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab for people with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06843889RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab with chemoradiation before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemoradiation before surgery helps people with a type of esophageal cancer. It is for patients whose cancer has not spread to other organs and who have not had treatment before.
Guangzhou, Baiyun DistrictAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06869213RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab plus chemo before and after surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug adebrelimab (SHR-1316) and chemotherapy given before and after surgery for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that can be removed. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink the tumor and improves outcomes.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06873269Recruiting
Holmium-166 radiation therapy for liver cancer
This trial tests a radiation treatment for liver cancer that cannot be removed with surgery or ablation. Tiny beads containing Holmium-166 are injected into the liver's blood supply to target the tumor directly.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT06885814RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab with chemoradiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a drug called adebrelimab (an immunotherapy) combined with chemotherapy and radiation for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has come back after surgery. It aims to see if the combination is safe and effective.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06888843RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy for colorectal cancer in patients 70+
This trial tests two chemotherapy drugs, capecitabine alone or with oxaliplatin, in people aged 70 or older after surgery for stage III colorectal cancer. The goal is to find out which treatment works better to prevent cancer from coming back.
Nizhny NovgorodAges 70–90 - NCT06895447RecruitingPhase 2
Robot-assisted stomach cancer surgery after chemo or radiation
This trial tests whether using a robotic arm to remove stomach cancer is safe and effective for patients who have already received chemotherapy or radiation. If you have stage III stomach cancer and are healthy enough for surgery, this approach may offer a more precise operation.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT06903858RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab plus celecoxib for dMMR/MSI-H colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether combining toripalimab (an immunotherapy) with celecoxib (an anti-inflammatory drug) can shrink locally advanced colorectal tumors that have specific genetic features (dMMR or MSI-H). It aims to help people who haven't had any prior treatment for their colorectal cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06905145Recruiting
Molecular testing for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial is for people with head and neck cancer that has not spread to distant parts of the body. It is a non-treatment study that will look at the molecular features of your tumor from a biopsy sample to help guide future treatment decisions.
NaplesAges 18 years+ - NCT06925243RecruitingPhase 3
Apatinib, Sintilimab, and Chemo for Intestinal Gastric Cancer
This phase 3 trial tests adding the targeted drug apatinib to a standard combination of sintilimab (immunotherapy) and chemotherapy (SOX regimen) given before surgery for a specific type of stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer (intestinal type, HER2-negative). The goal is to see if the three-drug combination works better than the two-drug combination in shrinking the tumor and improving outcomes before surgery.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–75 - NCT06927986RecruitingPhase 3
Testing SYS6010 vs chemo for advanced EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called SYS6010 compared to standard chemotherapy for people with EGFR-mutated lung cancer that has stopped responding to pill treatments. It may offer a new option if your current EGFR TKI is no longer working.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06929936RecruitingPhase 2
Trilaciclib plus docetaxel for advanced lung cancer (second-line+)
This trial tests a new drug combination (trilaciclib plus docetaxel) for people with advanced lung cancer (NSCLC) whose cancer has progressed after at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if adding trilaciclib helps the chemotherapy work better with fewer side effects.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06940180RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and chemotherapy before surgery for sinus cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) plus chemotherapy before surgery for sinus cancer that has not spread. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor so surgery can be more effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06945718Recruiting
Green dye test for gastric cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a green dye called indocyanine green can help surgeons find and remove more lymph nodes during laparoscopic surgery for advanced stomach cancer. It may improve the chances of removing all cancer.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06949033RecruitingPhase 3
Cadonilimab with chemo for stomach cancer
This trial tests a new combination of immunotherapy (cadonilimab) and chemotherapy before and after surgery for a specific type of advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It aims to see if adding this immunotherapy helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–75
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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.