Clinical trials
Metastasis clinical trials
Below are recruiting metastasis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 343 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04668872Recruiting
Biopsy after liver radiation to see tumor cell changes
This trial gives radiation to liver tumors and then takes a small tissue sample (biopsy) to look for changes in the cancer cells after treatment. The goal is to learn what the radiation is doing inside the tumor, which may help improve future treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05185245Recruiting
Liver transplant for colorectal cancer spread to the liver
This study looks at whether a liver transplant can help people whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver but cannot be removed by surgery. It also checks whether certain cancer features, treatment history, and blood/health status make transplant safer or more effective.
BolognaAges 18–73 - NCT05186116Recruiting
Liver transplant for colon cancer that cannot be removed
This trial studies whether liver transplant (rather than removing the liver tumors) can help some people with colon or rectal cancer spread to the liver. It’s meant for people whose cancer has responded or stayed controlled on standard treatments and who have no cancer outside the liver.
Modena, MOAges 18–77 - NCT05722275Recruiting
Predicting peritoneal spread in advanced stomach cancer
This trial uses CT scan images and a look inside the abdomen (laparoscopy) to predict whether advanced stomach cancer has spread to the lining of the abdomen (the peritoneum). It may help your care team better identify who already has peritoneal spread and who might not.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT05746754Recruiting
Proton radiation for cancer spread into the covering of the brain
This trial tests proton radiation to treat cancer that has spread into the thin lining around the brain and/or spinal cord (leptomeningeal metastasis). It may help control disease in that area while aiming to better protect surrounding healthy tissue.
Aarhus, AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT05805631RecruitingPhase 2
Pemetrexed into spinal fluid for EGFR-mutant lung cancer spread to brain lining
This Phase 2 trial tests giving pemetrexed directly into the spinal fluid to treat cancer that has spread to the brain’s and spinal cord’s lining (leptomeningeal metastasis). It is for people with EGFR-mutant non-squamous lung cancer whose disease progressed after osimertinib, and who may benefit from a targeted treatment delivered to the area affected in the brain lining.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20 years+ - NCT05815082RecruitingPhase 3
ctDNA-guided chemo after liver surgery for colon cancer
This trial checks whether giving chemotherapy after surgery only for people whose blood test (ctDNA) shows no remaining cancer can help prevent the cancer from coming back. It is for people with colon cancer that has spread to the liver who had the tumor fully removed.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05839912Recruiting
Surgery study for melanoma in one lymph node basin
This trial tests whether removing a clinically involved lymph node basin (via a specific lymph node excision surgery) after certain melanoma findings is helpful. It mainly aims to see effects on outcomes and on arm/leg swelling (lymphedema) after surgery.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06001528Recruiting
Predicting lymph node spread in breast cancer
This study looks at whether substances called metabolites in your blood and breast tissue can help predict if breast cancer has spread to the first lymph node (sentinel node). If you are scheduled for breast cancer surgery and have not had prior treatment, the study team will use your blood and tissue samples to try to improve prediction.
Shantou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06065891Recruiting
Lymph node removal in pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial studies whether removing extra lymph nodes during surgery for pancreatic cancer can help find if the cancer has spread. It is for patients whose tumor is considered removable or borderline removable.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT06135571Recruiting
Lymph node patterns in left colon and rectal cancer
This study looks at how colon and rectal cancer on the left side spreads to nearby lymph nodes (No.253). It is for people who have had laparoscopic surgery and whose cancer is still only in the colon or rectum. The goal is to better understand these patterns to help guide future treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06202404Recruiting
Predicting cancer spread with a new imaging tool
This trial tests if a special imaging analysis can predict where your cancer might spread. It's for people with advanced lung, colorectal, or breast cancer who are starting or continuing treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06230055RecruitingPhase 4
Chemotherapy for breast cancer that has spread to the spinal fluid
This trial tests a chemotherapy drug given directly into the spinal fluid for people with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord (called leptomeningeal metastasis). It may help when standard treatments have stopped working or caused too many side effects.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06296745RecruitingPhase 2
Pemetrexed in spinal fluid for lung cancer that spread to brain lining
This trial tests a drug called pemetrexed, given directly into the fluid around the spinal cord (intrathecal), for people with lung cancer that has spread to the brain and spinal cord lining and is no longer controlled by the targeted therapy osimertinib.
Huizhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06304441Recruiting
Pemetrexed plus lung cancer pill for brain metastasis
This trial tests if adding an injected chemotherapy drug (pemetrexed) to a targeted oral pill (like osimertinib) works better than the pill alone for patients with lung cancer that has spread to the brain and spinal cord lining.
Huizhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06330870Recruiting
How breast cancer spreads to the brain
This study looks at how breast cancer spreads to the brain in people who had surgery to remove brain tumors. It helps doctors understand why some women get brain metastases.
SeoulAges Any age - NCT06417710Recruiting
Standardized check-up for leptomeningeal metastasis
This study watches and writes down how patients with cancer that has spread to the brain or spinal cord lining (leptomeningeal metastases) are doing. It helps doctors learn more about this condition without giving any new treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06431685RecruitingPhase 1
Brain radiation, immunotherapy, and chemo for lung cancer spread
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation to the whole brain, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy given through a lumbar puncture. It is for people with lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and has not responded to standard treatments.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06448897Recruiting
AI model to predict lymph node spread in cervical cancer
This study uses artificial intelligence to analyze your preoperative MRI and pathology results to better predict if cervical cancer has spread to pelvic lymph nodes. The goal is to improve future treatment decisions for patients with cervical cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06468696Recruiting
Scarless thyroid surgery study
This trial is testing a specific type of scarless thyroid surgery (through the chest) and seeing how well it works for people with thyroid tumors that haven't spread. It might be a good fit if you want to avoid a neck scar.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT06517979Recruiting
AI model to detect cancer spread to lymph nodes
This trial uses artificial intelligence to analyze digital images of tumor tissue to see if cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. It aims to improve diagnosis for many types of cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT06582940RecruitingPhase 2
MRI-guided radiation for lung cancer with brain metastases
This trial tests a new way to deliver radiation to brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer, using MRI scans to guide the treatment and reduce the area exposed. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective while possibly lowering side effects.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06597526Recruiting
PET/CT scanning to guide treatment for stomach cancer with abdominal spread
This trial uses two types of PET/CT scans (FDG and FAPI) to see how well chemotherapy or other treatments work before surgery for stomach cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The goal is to find the best way to measure treatment response and help guide your care.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06638294Recruiting
Study for breast cancer spread to brain lining
This study is for people with breast cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain or spinal cord (called leptomeningeal metastasis). Researchers want to understand how to treat this condition and offer care to those who qualify.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 4 months+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metastasis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 343 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.
Related conditions
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.