Clinical trials · Chicago, IL
Metastatic Cancer clinical trials in Chicago
We’re tracking 175 recruiting metastatic cancer studies with a site in or near Chicago — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Chicago
- NCT07446322RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug plus standard chemo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests if adding the experimental drug pelareorep to standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRI) and bevacizumab can help people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has a RAS mutation and is not caused by high microsatellite instability. You may be able to join if you've already tried one type of chemotherapy and it stopped working or you couldn't tolerate it.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06236438RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Livmoniplimab plus budigalimab and chemo for untreated lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two immune system drugs (livmoniplimab and budigalimab) plus standard chemotherapy compared to the current standard treatment (pembrolizumab plus chemo) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has not been treated yet. The goal is to see if the new combination works better at controlling the cancer.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06252649RecruitingPhase 3
Study of new drug combo for KRAS G12C colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (sotorasib, panitumumab, and FOLFIRI) against the standard treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread. It's for people whose tumor has a specific KRAS G12C mutation and who have not had chemotherapy before for advanced disease.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07269080RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation plus immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests whether adding targeted radiation to your metastatic tumors can help your immunotherapy work better. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread to 3-10 spots and who have been on immunotherapy for at least 3 months.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06136624RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new drug to standard hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new pill, opevesostat, against other hormone treatments for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after previous therapies. It aims to see which approach works better.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07213674RecruitingPhase 3
A study of xaluritamig plus abiraterone for prostate cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs (xaluritamig plus abiraterone) for men with a type of advanced prostate cancer that is no longer responding to hormone therapy but has not yet been treated with chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination works better than the standard options your doctor might choose.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05107674RecruitingPhase 1
Early drug study for advanced cancers that have limited options
This Phase 1 study tests NX-1607 in adults with advanced cancers that are hard to treat with standard care. It focuses on safety and early signs of how well the drug may work in specific cancer types.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05168163RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab plus targeted drug for advanced liver cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether atezolizumab combined with a multi-targeted (“multi-kinase”) inhibitor can treat advanced liver cancer that cannot be cured with surgery or local procedures. It focuses on people whose cancer has already grown despite a first-line treatment using atezolizumab plus bevacizumab.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05176483RecruitingPhase 1
New drug combinations for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, which may slow or shrink various types of advanced cancer. It is given together with other cancer treatments, and the study is looking at many different cancers including kidney, prostate, bladder, lung, liver, and more.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06369285RecruitingPhase 2
Alisertib and hormone therapy for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug, alisertib, combined with hormone therapy for people with HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread or come back and is no longer curable. It may be an option if you've already tried at least two hormone therapies and a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04614103RecruitingPhase 2
Immune cell therapy for advanced lung cancer after chemotherapy
This trial studies LN-145, a treatment made from your own immune cells, for metastatic (stage IV) non-small-cell lung cancer. It may help shrink tumors after your cancer has progressed despite standard first-line chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–70 - NCT06982521RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two drug combinations for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests two different combinations of medicines for people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (HR-positive, HER2-negative) that has a specific gene change called PIK3CA. The goal is to see which combination is better at slowing down the cancer.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07284849RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug combo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding an experimental drug (INCA33890) to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab helps people with a certain type of advanced colorectal cancer. It is for those whose cancer has spread and has not been treated yet with systemic therapy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07454642RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called AVA6103 for people with certain advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug may help by targeting a protein on cancer cells and interfering with their ability to multiply.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07416552RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CEA-PRIT 2.0 for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called CEA-PRIT 2.0 in people whose colorectal cancer has spread and is no longer responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04919382RecruitingPhase 2
Temozolomide plus atezolizumab for advanced small cell lung cancer
This trial studies temozolomide plus atezolizumab in people with metastatic or recurring small cell lung cancer that has already come back or progressed after standard platinum chemotherapy plus immunotherapy. It may help by trying a new combination after prior treatment has stopped working.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06311214RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized ADC therapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests personalized antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for advanced solid tumors. It looks for specific proteins on your tumor cells to match you with a treatment that targets them directly.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04166409RecruitingPhase 3
Selumetinib versus chemo for low-grade brain tumor in children
This trial studies whether the targeted drug selumetinib works better than standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and vincristine) for children and young adults with a specific type of low-grade glioma (grade 1 or 2). It may help shrink tumors and slow growth while comparing side effects between the two treatment approaches.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 2–21 - NCT03723928Recruiting
Blood test–guided monitoring for metastatic breast cancer treatment
This study checks whether specific blood “tumor marker” levels can help monitor how hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer responds to first-line therapy. It uses regular blood tests (and sometimes scans) to see if this marker-based monitoring is useful and reliable.
River Forest, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04787744RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Test standard prostate cancer treatment with or without targeted spot radiation
This study tests whether adding targeted local treatment (like radiation to a few spots seen on scans) improves outcomes for some people with limited (oligometastatic) prostate cancer. It compares standard systemic therapy alone versus standard therapy plus PET-scan–guided spot treatment.
Hines, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07005154RecruitingPhase 2
Study of ASP5541 for metastatic prostate cancer
This study tests an experimental drug called ASP5541 for men with metastatic prostate cancer (either hormone-sensitive or castration-resistant). It aims to see if the drug can slow cancer growth and improve outcomes when added to standard hormone therapy.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06731478RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for first treatment of HER2-positive stomach cancer
This trial tests a new targeted drug (TDXd) combined with chemotherapy, pembrolizumab, and trastuzumab for people with HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if this combination works better than standard treatments as a first therapy.
Skokie, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07062965RecruitingPhase 3
PF-07248144 with fulvestrant for HR+ HER2- advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new study medicine (PF-07248144) combined with fulvestrant in people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (HR-positive, HER2-negative) that has worsened after previous treatments. It may be an option if you've already tried a CDK4/6 inhibitor and endocrine therapy.
Skokie, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06324357RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Zongertinib for HER2-positive cancers that have spread
This trial tests a new pill called zongertinib, alone or with other drugs, for people with HER2-positive cancers (like breast, stomach, or colorectal cancer) that have spread and are no longer responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Skokie, IllinoisAges 18 years+
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Metastatic Cancer trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Chicago
Institutions with a site for the recruiting metastatic cancer studies listed above.
- Orchard Healthcare Research Inc. · 3 studies
- University of Chicago · 3 studies
- University of Illinois Cancer Center · 3 studies
- NorthShore University HealthSystem-Evanston Hospital · 2 studies
- Northwestern University · 2 studies
- Rush University Medical Center · 2 studies
- University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center · 2 studies
- University of Illinois at Chicago · 2 studies
What taking part in a metastatic cancer 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.
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Common questions
- Are there metastatic cancer clinical trials near Chicago?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 175 recruiting metastatic cancer studies with a site near Chicago, 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 metastatic cancer study near Chicago?
- 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 Chicago to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Chicago, 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 metastatic cancer 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.
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