Clinical trials
Metastasis clinical trials
Below are recruiting metastasis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 344 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06026735Recruiting
Lung cancer with brain spread: a surgical study
This trial looks at people with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain or the membranes around the brain. It aims to learn more about patients who are already scheduled for brain surgery, such as removing a tumor or placing a drain.
TaipeiAges 20–90 - NCT07124754Recruiting
Predicting lymph node spread in early stomach cancer
This study tests if artificial intelligence can predict whether early-stage stomach cancer has spread to lymph nodes. It also evaluates how well doctors assess the cancer. If the technology works, it could help guide treatment decisions.
Shijiazhuang, None SelectedAges 18 years+ - NCT07050576Recruiting
Lymph node spread in early esophageal cancer
This trial looks at how early-stage esophageal cancer spreads to lymph nodes. It uses CT scans and pathology reports to understand patterns, which may help guide future treatment decisions.
Hefei, AnhuiAges Any age - NCT06957678Enrolling by invitation
AI predicts lymph node spread in stomach cancer using scans and biopsy
This study uses artificial intelligence to predict whether stomach cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. By analyzing your CT/MRI scans and biopsy results before surgery, the AI may help doctors plan your treatment more precisely.
Shijiazhuang, None SelectedAges 18–80 - NCT06947096Enrolling by invitation
AI prediction of stomach cancer spread to lymph nodes
This study uses artificial intelligence to analyze your CT scan and predict whether stomach cancer has spread to lymph nodes behind your belly. The goal is to help doctors decide if you need more extensive surgery.
Shijiazhuang, None SelectedAges 18–80 - NCT07764497RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy through liver artery for colorectal cancer that spread to liver
This trial tests giving chemotherapy directly into the liver artery for people whose colorectal cancer has spread only to the liver and cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to shrink the tumors and make the liver healthy enough for surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07751536Recruiting
Proton radiation and intrathecal chemo for lung cancer that has spread to the brain lining
This trial tests a combination of proton radiation to the brain and spine plus chemotherapy given directly into the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. It is for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer) that has spread to the lining of the brain and has continued to grow despite taking a third-generation TKI medicine like osimertinib.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT06839560RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy and radiation for advanced breast cancer with brain metastases
This trial tests a combination of a PD-L1 inhibitor with a low-dose chemotherapy regimen and either immediate or delayed radiation therapy for people with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink brain tumors and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06534814Recruiting
AI tool to find lymph node spread in gastric cancer
This trial is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) model to help doctors better identify whether gastric cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. If you qualify, you may help improve how this cancer is diagnosed and treated, without any extra invasive procedures.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05098847RecruitingPhase 2
Freezing liver tumors plus anti-cancer drugs for spread cancer
This trial tests whether freezing (cryoablation) liver metastases works better when combined with immunotherapy (sintilimab) and a targeted pill (lenvatinib). It’s for people whose cancer has spread to the liver and has not responded to earlier treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04802603Recruiting
Focused spine radiation for limited spread to the spine
This trial tests a stronger, carefully measured form of radiation aimed at a small number of spots where cancer has spread to the spine. It may help control pain and tumor growth while protecting the spinal cord.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07173868Recruiting
PET scans for advanced breast cancer treatment planning
This trial tests whether a special PET scan (FDG PET-CT) can better track how well treatment is working for people with advanced breast cancer. It may help doctors choose the best therapy and monitor response over time.
Seoul, Gannam-guAges 19 years+ - NCT06928922RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Inhaled mRNA vaccine for advanced lung cancer and lung metastases
This trial tests an inhaled dry powder vaccine that uses mRNA to help your immune system target cancer cells in the lungs. It is for people with advanced lung cancer or solid tumors that have spread to the lungs, who have already tried standard treatments.
BeijingAges Up to 99 years - NCT07107633RecruitingPhase 2
Imaging test for cancer spread in the abdomen
This trial tests a special imaging injection to see if it can better detect cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen in people with stomach or bowel cancer. If you are scheduled for surgery to remove or explore the cancer, this scan might help your doctor plan the best treatment.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07559097RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Methotrexate-loaded vesicles injected into spine fluid for lung cancer spread to brain membranes
This study tests a new way to deliver a cancer drug directly into the fluid around your brain and spinal cord to treat lung cancer that has spread to the membranes covering the brain. It may help patients whose cancer hasn't responded to standard treatments.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT06988852RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo infusion into liver for colorectal cancer spread
This trial tests a strong chemotherapy combination given directly into the liver's blood supply (called HAIC) for people whose colorectal cancer has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed with surgery yet. The goal is to shrink the liver tumors enough so they can be surgically removed.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06906900RecruitingPhase 1
Device therapy for spinal tumors that have stopped responding to treatment
This trial tests a wearable device that puts low-intensity electric fields on the skin over spinal tumors to slow their growth. It's for people whose spinal metastases have already been treated with surgery and/or radiation and have no more radiation options.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07392567Recruiting
AI predicts liver spread in colorectal cancer
This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model can predict if colon or rectal cancer will spread to the liver. You will have a CT scan before surgery, and the AI will analyze the scan to see if it can forecast future liver metastasis.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06895564Recruiting
Proton radiation for hard-to-treat spine tumors
This trial tests a special type of proton radiation for people whose spine cancer has spread from another part of the body and cannot be treated effectively with standard X-ray radiation. The goal is to see if proton radiation can safely deliver a high dose of radiation to the tumor.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07272928Recruiting
Comparing surgery order for liver spread from colon cancer
This trial looks at whether removing the colon tumor or the liver tumors first affects recovery in patients having both removed at the same time. It helps doctors decide the best surgical approach.
Alessandria, PiedmontAges 18 years+ - NCT06839547Recruiting
Testing a new drug with radiation for advanced breast cancer brain tumors
This study looks at how well a new anti-tumor drug works when given along with radiation therapy for people whose advanced breast cancer has spread to the brain. It may help the radiation work better and control the cancer longer.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07263425RecruitingPhase 2
Study of thiotepa and trastuzumab for breast cancer that spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord
This trial tests a combination of two drugs given through a special port in the head to treat HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to the layer covering the brain and spinal cord (leptomeningeal metastasis). It aims to see if this treatment is safe and effective.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06543992RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy for breast cancer that spread to the brain lining
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (thiotepa and methotrexate) given directly into the fluid around your brain and spine through a small implanted device. It aims to treat breast cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain or spinal cord.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07655583Recruiting
Skipping radiation after brain surgery
This study is for people with melanoma or lung cancer that has spread to the brain and who have had surgery to remove the brain tumor. It looks at whether it is safe to skip the usual radiation treatment after surgery, while taking a targeted drug therapy that is known to be effective in the brain.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metastasis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 344 recruiting metastasis 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 metastasis 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 metastasis 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.