Clinical trials
Metastases clinical trials
Below are recruiting metastases clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 448 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06185556RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New treatments for liver tumors near blood vessels or bile ducts
This trial tests two procedures—irreversible electroporation and stereotactic body radiotherapy—for people whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver (1–3 tumors near major blood vessels or bile ducts) and can't be surgically removed or treated with heat. The goal is to see if these approaches can safely destroy those hard-to-reach tumors.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06194929RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Drug combo for melanoma that spread to the brain
This trial tests a combination of two or three drugs (defactinib, avutometinib, with or without encorafenib) to shrink brain tumors that started from skin melanoma. It may be an option for people whose melanoma has a specific genetic change and who have already tried immunotherapy.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18 years+ - NCT06200831Recruiting
Same surgery or two surgeries for colorectal cancer with liver spread
This trial compares having one surgery to remove both the colon tumor and liver tumors at the same time versus having two separate surgeries. It aims to find which approach is safer and works better for patients whose cancer has spread only to the liver.
OsloAges 18–80 - NCT06243003RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Brain radiation for SCLC with brain metastases
This trial tests a new radiation approach for people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It combines whole-brain radiation that avoids the memory centers, followed by focused radiation to the tumors, while you also receive standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06265350Recruiting
Freezing lung tumors plus immunotherapy for liver cancer with lung spread
This study tests a combination of treatments—freezing the lung tumors (cryoablation) plus two drugs (cardonilizumab and bevacizumab)—for people with liver cancer that has spread only to their lungs. It may be an option if your first treatment stopped working but your liver tumors are under control.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06278454RecruitingPhase 1
Radioactive injection for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new radioactive injection called NRT6008 for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It aims to see if the treatment can shrink the tumor and improve survival.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–80 - NCT06280300Recruiting
Better care planning for people with brain metastases
This study looks at whether a team-based approach to care can improve quality of life for people newly diagnosed with brain metastases from solid tumors. It aims to help coordinate your medical and support needs.
Burlington, VermontAges 18 years+ - NCT06300463RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy combinations for colorectal cancer with liver tumors
This trial tests combinations of immunotherapy drugs for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and is scheduled for surgery. The goal is to see if these treatments are safe and effective before and after the operation.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06311851RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Chemoembolization plus Avastin for liver cancer that spread
This trial tests combining a liver-directed treatment (TACE) with a drug called bevacizumab (Avastin) to see if it helps shrink liver metastases. It's for people whose liver cancer has spread but can't be removed with surgery.
Tehran, Tehran ProvinceAges 18–80 - NCT06349278Recruiting
Surgery for pancreatic cancer with limited liver spread after chemo
This trial is for people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to the liver (3 spots or fewer). It tests whether removing both the original tumor and the liver spots after a specific chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX) can be helpful. You may be eligible if the chemo shrinks the tumors enough and you are healthy enough for surgery.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06401824RecruitingPhase 2
Combination drug therapy for lung cancer with brain spread
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, sacituzumab govitecan and bevacizumab, for people with a specific type of lung cancer (non-squamous) that has spread to the brain. It aims to see if this treatment can shrink brain tumors and improve outcomes.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06449989Recruiting
Comparing genetics of colorectal cancer and its brain spread
This study compares the genetics of the original colorectal cancer with the cancer that has spread to the brain. It aims to understand how the tumor changes when it metastasizes, which may help guide future treatments.
Moscow, MoscowAges 18 years+ - NCT06457906RecruitingPhase 3
Focused radiation vs whole brain radiation for up to 10 lung cancer brain spots
This trial compares two types of radiation for people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain (10 or fewer spots). One approach uses focused radiation only on the tumors, the other treats the whole brain while trying to protect memory. The goal is to see which works better with fewer side effects.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06462092RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Sacituzumab Govitecan and Spinal Chemo for Breast Cancer Spread to Spinal Fluid
This trial tests a combination of a targeted antibody-drug (sacituzumab govitecan) and chemotherapy given into the spinal fluid. It is for people with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the membranes around the brain and spinal cord (leptomeningeal metastases). The goal is to see if this treatment can help control the cancer in the central nervous system.
Huizhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06471465RecruitingPhase 3
Avastin for brain swelling after radiation
This trial tests a drug called Avastin (bevacizumab) for people with brain swelling (radionecrosis) after radiation. It's for those whose symptoms don't get better with steroids or come back when steroids are reduced.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT06476093Recruiting
Radiation plus anlotinib for lung cancer brain spread
This trial tests a combination of focused radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) and an oral targeted therapy called anlotinib for people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It may offer a way to control brain metastases without more invasive procedures.
Lianyungang, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT06519266RecruitingPhase 3
Liver treatment with immunotherapy for uveal melanoma that spread to the liver
This trial tests whether adding a liver-directed therapy (PHP) to a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) works better than the immunotherapy drugs alone for people whose uveal melanoma has spread to the liver.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06649058RecruitingPhase 2
Study on combining drugs and radiation for brain metastases
This trial is for people with cancer that has spread to the brain (brain metastases). It tests a new approach where you start a systemic therapy (drugs that travel through your body) and later add focused radiation to the brain tumors, instead of treating them right away. The goal is to see if this sequence works well and avoids unnecessary side effects.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06691425Recruiting
Radiation for pancreatic cancer that can't be removed
This trial tests a very focused type of radiation (SBRT) for people with pancreatic cancer that hasn't spread to other organs but can't be removed with surgery. It may be an option if you are medically unable to have surgery or choose not to.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT06702826RecruitingPhase 2
Cadonilimab plus radiation for lung cancer brain mets
This trial tests a combination of a targeted immunotherapy drug (cadonilimab) with a precise type of radiation to treat brain tumors that have grown after initial lung cancer treatment. The goal is to see if this approach can safely shrink brain metastases and improve outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT07224724Recruiting
Exosome liquid biopsy for colorectal cancer spread
This study uses a blood test to detect if colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver has also spread to other parts of the body. It may help doctors better understand how the cancer is moving and guide treatment decisions.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06712927RecruitingPhase 2
Three-drug immunotherapy for melanoma brain metastases
This trial tests a combination of three immunotherapy drugs (relatlimab, nivolumab, and ipilimumab) for people with melanoma that has spread to the brain. It aims to see if this treatment can shrink brain tumors and improve outcomes.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06764940RecruitingPhase 2
Utidelone and capecitabine for HER2-negative breast cancer with brain metastases
This trial tests if the combination of Utidelone and capecitabine can shrink brain metastases in people with HER2-negative breast cancer. It is designed for those whose cancer has spread to the brain and who have not had many prior treatments.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06822543RecruitingPhase 2
A new treatment for lung cancer that has spread to the brain
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (datopotamab deruxtecan, carboplatin, and pembrolizumab) for people with a type of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to the brain and has not been treated before. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors in the brain and elsewhere.
São José do Rio Preto, São PauloAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metastases?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 448 recruiting metastases 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 metastases 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 metastases 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.