Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
Malignant Neoplasm clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 54 recruiting malignant neoplasm studies with a site in Pennsylvania — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Pennsylvania
- NCT07405164RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term extension study for people taking belzutifan
This study is for people who are already taking belzutifan in a related trial (LITESPARK-043) and want to continue treatment for advanced solid tumors or von Hippel-Lindau-related conditions. It tests the safety and effects of long-term use.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05863195RecruitingPhase 3
Pump chemotherapy plus standard chemo for liver-only colorectal spread
This study tests adding a chemotherapy “pump” directly into the liver along with standard chemotherapy, compared with standard chemotherapy alone. It’s for adults with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver but cannot be surgically removed, and who are responding to first chemotherapy.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06941272RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of patritumab deruxtecan for children with hard-to-treat solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, patritumab deruxtecan, in children and adolescents whose rhabdomyosarcoma or hepatoblastoma has returned or not responded to at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1 month–17 years - NCT03418961RecruitingPhase 3
Study of heart-risk management for metastatic HER2 breast cancer
This trial follows people with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who are at higher risk for heart damage while on HER2-targeted therapy. Some participants are randomly assigned to different monitoring/heart-protection approaches to see what best helps keep the heart safe.
Bryn Mawr, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03858205Recruiting
Low-dose radiation to relieve pain from bone tumors
This trial studies whether low-dose radiation can reduce pain from a specific bone lesion caused by multiple myeloma. It may help people whose main problem is painful bone metastasis, with targeted treatment to the painful spot.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04185935Recruiting
Genetic study of cancer in patients and their families
This study looks at DNA patterns in families where cancer may run in families, to better understand inherited (passed-down) cancer risk. You may be able to help even if you’re not sure whether your cancer is genetic—your family history and, if needed, medical records or tumor samples can be used.
Paoli, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT04511013RecruitingPhase 2
Trial for BRAF-mutant melanoma spread to the brain
This Phase 2 study tests whether a 3-drug plan (encorafenib + binimetinib + nivolumab) works better than ipilimumab + nivolumab for melanoma that has spread to the brain. If you qualify, you’ll get either treatment and have frequent brain scans to track how well it controls the tumors.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04585750RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for TP53 Y220C-mutated advanced cancers
This early-phase study tests PC14586 (rezatapopt) in people with advanced or metastatic solid cancers that carry a specific TP53 mutation called Y220C. It mainly looks at safety and how well the treatment may work, sometimes combined with pembrolizumab.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12 years+ - NCT05040360RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy after surgery for high-risk pancreatic NET tumors
This Phase 2 trial studies whether giving chemotherapy after surgery can lower cancer recurrence risk in people with high-risk pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). It may help you by testing an added treatment after the tumor has been removed.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05235165RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery choice for lung spread of osteosarcoma
This Phase 3 trial compares two ways to remove lung metastases (open surgery vs keyhole surgery) in people with osteosarcoma. It aims to see which approach works better and is safer for patients with a limited number of lung spots that can be removed.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 50 years - NCT04804644RecruitingPhase 3
Memory-sparing radiation for brain metastases in small cell lung cancer
This study tests whether focusing high-dose radiation only on brain tumor spots, while avoiding the hippocampus (a brain area important for memory), helps protect memory and thinking compared with standard whole-brain radiation. It’s for people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT01790152Recruiting
Dexrazoxane study to monitor heart damage in cancer survivors
This study tests dexrazoxane (DRZ) to see how it affects blood and heart-related “biomarkers,” or measurable signs of heart damage, after cancer treatment. It mainly targets survivors who may be at risk for cardiomyopathy (heart muscle weakness) or related heart failure.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT04104776RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug tulmimetostat for advanced cancers and lymphomas
This early-phase study tests tulmimetostat (DZR123) to shrink or control advanced solid tumors and certain lymphomas, and it may also test a combination in some prostate cancer groups. If you qualify, you’ll receive the study drug and be monitored closely, including blood tests and a request for tumor tissue to look for biomarkers.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06295367Recruiting
Cost Communication and Financial Help for Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients
This study looks at whether talking openly about treatment costs and providing guidance to find financial help can make a difference for people with newly diagnosed solid tumors. If you join, you will be asked to fill out surveys about your experience.
Danville, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT04871542Recruiting
Predicting risk of immune therapy side effects
This study tries to predict who is more likely to get serious side effects from immune checkpoint medicines used for solid tumors. You may help researchers by answering questionnaires before treatment and during follow-up, and by possibly storing sample specimens.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04959175RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lower post-transplant drug doses for older or unfit patients
This trial tests whether giving a lower dose of cyclophosphamide after a bone marrow transplant can be safer for older or medically “unfit” patients, while still helping control blood cancers. It is designed for people who can’t tolerate the usual strongest transplant preparation.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12–85 - NCT05006482RecruitingPhase 3
Geriatric education and care support for older cancer survivors
This study tests whether a structured health education and “older adult care” approach—done with your oncology team—can improve support for people after cancer. It includes older cancer survivors and a chosen caregiver, using in-person or video visits for follow-up.
Scranton, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07059884Recruiting
Exercise program to help people with cancer stay active
This trial tests a distance-based exercise program designed to help people on chemotherapy maintain their physical function and prevent disability. It is for patients with certain cancers who are working full-time and can participate in moderate physical activity.
Butler, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02285582Recruiting
Rare blood disorder registry for histiocytic conditions
This study is a registry that collects information about people diagnosed with rare histiocytic disorders. It helps doctors better understand these conditions over time and may improve future care.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT07283939Recruiting
Testing a tool to adjust chemo doses and reduce treatment delays
This trial tests a computer algorithm called PAGODA that helps doctors adjust chemotherapy doses for people with gastrointestinal cancers. The goal is to prevent unplanned treatment delays while keeping the treatment effective.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03866382RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus a targeted drug for rare genitourinary tumors
This Phase 2 study tests whether nivolumab and ipilimumab (immunotherapy drugs) plus cabozantinib (a targeted anti-cancer drug) can shrink or control rare cancers of the urinary/reproductive system that have spread. It may help by boosting the immune system and blocking cancer growth signals at the same time.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04732065RecruitingPhase 1
ONC206 for certain brain tumors in children and young adults
This Phase 1 study tests ONC206, a new targeted medicine, for diffuse midline gliomas (DMG) with a specific gene change (H3K27 altered) and for some other recurrent brain/spinal cord cancers. It is designed to find the right dose and see whether it can control or shrink tumors after initial treatment or when the cancer returns.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 2–21 - NCT06655246RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib and imatinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests a new drug, ziftomenib, combined with imatinib for people with advanced or spreading gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that have a KIT mutation. It may help if your GIST has gotten worse while on imatinib.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05278208RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lutathera for high-grade brain tumors that returned or got worse
This trial tests if Lutathera, a radioactive drug that targets certain tumors, can help children and young adults with high-grade brain tumors or meningiomas that have come back or are growing. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and works.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 4–39
Malignant Neoplasm trials by city in Pennsylvania
Where these studies are running in Pennsylvania
Institutions with a site for the recruiting malignant neoplasm studies listed above.
- Geisinger Medical Center · 6 studies
- Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest · 6 studies
- University of Pennsylvania · 6 studies
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley/Henry Cancer Center · 5 studies
- Christiana Care Health System-Concord Health Center · 4 studies
- Geisinger Medical Oncology-Lewisburg · 4 studies
- Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg · 4 studies
- Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton · 4 studies
What taking part in a malignant neoplasm study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Malignant Neoplasm trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there malignant neoplasm clinical trials in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 54 recruiting malignant neoplasm studies with a site in Pennsylvania, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a malignant neoplasm study in Pennsylvania?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Pennsylvania to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Pennsylvania, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a malignant neoplasm trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New malignant neoplasm studies open in Pennsylvania regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.