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
- NCT06908668RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab plus chemo with or without radiation before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests adding a drug called adebrelimab to standard chemotherapy and possibly radiation, given before surgery for breast cancer that is HER2-negative and locally advanced. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink tumors more effectively, potentially allowing for breast-conserving surgery.
BeijingAges 18–70 - NCT06880198Recruiting
Study of Impact app for advanced melanoma patients on immunotherapy
This trial is testing whether a digital tool called Impact can help support patients with advanced melanoma who are receiving immunotherapy drugs like Nivolumab, alone or in combination. The goal is to see if the app helps manage treatment and improve outcomes.
NaplesAges 18 years+ - NCT06829797RecruitingPhase 2
Iparomlimab and chemotherapy vs chemotherapy alone for stomach cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab, combined as QL1706) to standard chemotherapy before surgery works better than chemotherapy alone for people with locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that can be surgically removed.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06079671RecruitingPhase 3
Volrustomig for high-risk locally advanced cervical cancer
This trial tests a new medicine called volrustomig for women with locally advanced cervical cancer that has not spread. It is given along with standard chemoradiation and aims to improve outcomes.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 15 years+ - NCT05458219RecruitingPhase 1
Testing an antibody-drug treatment for solid tumors
This Phase 1 trial studies a new cancer medicine (IBI343) that targets certain tumor cells to see how safe it is and how well it may work. You may be eligible if you have advanced, hard-to-remove cancers and your tumor has a specific marker called CLDN18.2.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04185974Recruiting
Carbon ion re-irradiation for returning head and neck cancer
This trial tests a type of radiation called carbon-ion re-irradiation for people whose head and neck cancer has come back or grown again after earlier radiation. It may help control the cancer after certain surgeries, but it also requires specific safety conditions about timing, prior treatment areas, and overall health.
HeidelbergAges 18 years+ - NCT07390838RecruitingPhase 1
Study of SH009 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an investigational drug called SH009 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT04908566RecruitingPhase 2
PD-1 immunotherapy plus chemotherapy before and after gastric surgery
This trial studies whether adding a PD-1 immune therapy to chemotherapy around the time of surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced stomach or stomach–esophagus junction cancer. It aims to better control the cancer before and reduce the chance it comes back after surgery.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05430399RecruitingPhase 3
Utidelone vs docetaxel for HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial compares utidelone with docetaxel in people with HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer. It aims to see which treatment works better and is safer for controlling the cancer and helping patients live longer.
Guangzhou, GangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT04891016RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with chemotherapy for locally advanced stomach cancer
This trial studies toripalimab (an immune system medicine) plus FLOT chemotherapy in people with stomach cancer that has grown locally but hasn’t spread to distant organs. It aims to improve control of the cancer and help more people have their tumors fully treated.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT07781072RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus radiation for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) with radiation and chemotherapy for people with advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05766800RecruitingPhase 2
PD-1 plus chemotherapy before surgery for advanced lung cancer
This trial studies whether giving a PD-1 antibody together with standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with stage IIIB–IIIC non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to shrink or control the cancer and make treatment before surgery more effective.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07750951RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs and chemotherapy given before surgery for a type of rectal cancer that has a specific genetic marker (MSI-H/dMMR). The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve the chances of successful surgery.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT07607119Recruiting
PULSAR radiation plus immunotherapy for advanced gastric cancer
This trial tests combining PULSAR (a type of radiation therapy) with immunotherapy drugs to treat gastric (stomach) cancer that cannot be surgically removed. You must have already completed at least 3 months of chemotherapy with immunotherapy and shown no cancer growth to qualify.
Seoul, Select Province/StateAges 19 years+ - NCT07524452RecruitingPhase 3
Becotatug vedotin plus immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs—becotatug vedotin (a targeted therapy) and a PD-1 inhibitor (an immunotherapy)—given before surgery to treat advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to shrink tumors and improve surgical outcomes for patients with specific cancer markers.
Zhuhai, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07519486RecruitingPhase 2
Nutrition support during cancer treatment before surgery
This trial tests whether intensive nutritional support helps patients with advanced esophageal cancer (a type of squamous cell carcinoma) respond better to treatment before surgery. The goal is to improve how well the cancer shrinks and prepare the body for a successful operation.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT07407231Recruiting
Chemo and radiation for advanced inoperable pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combined treatment of chemotherapy followed by a precise type of radiation therapy (SBRT) for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It is designed for those who have not yet started treatment for locally advanced disease.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07371234RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation and immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation and an immunotherapy drug (similar to Keytruda) given before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07369882Recruiting
Less extensive surgery after immunotherapy for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial compares a less extensive surgery to the standard surgery for patients with advanced head and neck cancer who have responded well to initial chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal is to see if a smaller operation can be just as effective while causing fewer side effects.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07178847Recruiting
Cancer DNA after chemoradiation for head and neck cancer
This study looks for cancer DNA left in the body after standard chemoradiation for advanced head and neck squamous cell cancer. It aims to understand if this residual DNA means the disease is more likely to come back.
Aurillac, CANTALAges 18–80 - NCT06597227Recruiting
Partial vs total stomach removal for upper stomach cancer after chemo
This trial compares two types of surgery for upper stomach cancer after chemotherapy or radiation. It aims to see if removing only part of the stomach (proximal gastrectomy) works as well as removing the whole stomach (total gastrectomy) to help you recover better.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06574880RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Radiation and Lutetium PSMA for locally advanced prostate cancer
This study tests a combination of focused radiation (SBRT) and a targeted radioactive drug (Lutetium PSMA) for men with prostate cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes or has high-risk features but has not yet reached distant organs. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06179303RecruitingPhase 2
Imaging to predict response to abemaciclib for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests if a special PET scan can predict how well the drug abemaciclib works for people with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. If you qualify, you would receive abemaciclib and have imaging scans to see if your cancer responds.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06006013RecruitingPhase 2
Cabozantinib and pembrolizumab for adrenal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (cabozantinib and pembrolizumab) for adrenal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It may be an option if you have not had treatment before or have already tried other therapies.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 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.