Clinical trials · San Francisco, CA
Metastatic Cancer clinical trials in San Francisco
We’re tracking 140 recruiting metastatic cancer studies with a site in or near San Francisco — 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 San Francisco
- NCT03452774Recruiting
AI matches your cancer tests to possible treatment trials
This trial uses an AI system to help match people with certain cancer types and specific tumor test results (like gene or protein markers) to relevant clinical trials. It may help you and your doctor find studies that fit your cancer biology faster.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07111507RecruitingPhase 2
Tarlatamab for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a drug called tarlatamab for people with advanced prostate cancer that has a specific protein (DLL3) on their tumor cells. The goal is to see if tarlatamab can help shrink or slow the cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06224673RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ARX788 for HER2-low advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug, ARX788, for people with HER2-low breast cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if ARX788 helps shrink or control the cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06778863RecruitingPhase 1
A study of CLSP-1025 for adults with certain solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called CLSP-1025 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in the p53 gene (R175H). The drug targets this change to help fight the cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03678025RecruitingPhase 3
Standard treatment for metastatic prostate cancer, with or without local treatment
This Phase 3 trial studies whether using the usual medicines for metastatic prostate cancer, plus a definitive local treatment to the prostate, improves outcomes. It may help determine if treating the prostate directly can benefit people whose cancer has not worsened after initial hormone-based treatment.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06422806RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus chemo for aggressive sarcoma
This trial compares a combination of immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) plus chemotherapy (doxorubicin) versus chemotherapy alone for people with aggressive, poorly differentiated sarcomas that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if adding immunotherapy helps shrink tumors or slow their growth better than chemotherapy alone.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07228832RecruitingPhase 3
Study of two drugs with chemo for advanced colorectal cancer
This clinical trial tests a new drug, ivonescimab, against an approved drug, bevacizumab. Both are given with standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not been treated yet with chemo or other drugs.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07221357RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Pumitamig plus chemo vs standard care for new colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called Pumitamig combined with chemotherapy against standard bevacizumab plus chemotherapy for people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed and hasn't been treated yet. The goal is to see which combination works better and is safer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06931340RecruitingPhase 3
Adding chemo to hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial is for men with metastatic prostate cancer that has already spread beyond the pelvis. It tests whether adding a chemotherapy drug (docetaxel) to the usual hormone therapy plus apalutamide can help control the cancer better than hormone therapy alone.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06906562RecruitingPhase 2
Pemigatinib for advanced pancreatic cancer with FGFR changes
This trial tests a targeted pill, pemigatinib, for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific FGFR gene change. The study is done entirely through telemedicine, so you can participate from home if eligible.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05964504Recruiting
Registry study for metastatic lobular breast cancer
This study collects health information from adults with invasive lobular breast cancer that has spread (metastatic) to help researchers understand factors linked to survival. Joining may help build better knowledge for future treatments and care planning.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06099769RecruitingPhase 2
Testing enzalutamide with or without mifepristone for AR-positive breast cancer
This trial tests if adding the drug mifepristone to the standard antiandrogen enzalutamide works better than enzalutamide alone or chemotherapy for people with a specific type of breast cancer that has androgen receptors. It aims to find a new targeted treatment option for triple-negative or ER-low breast cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05919264RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
FOG-001 for advanced solid tumors with certain gene changes
This trial tests a new drug, FOG-001, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific changes in the WNT pathway genes. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07193511RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A new drug for advanced bladder and other solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, AVZO-103, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced bladder cancer or certain other solid tumors. It aims to find out if the drug is safe and effective.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07140900RecruitingPhase 1
Study of xaluritamig combined with hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new drug, xaluritamig, given with standard hormone therapy for men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) and is still sensitive to hormone therapy. It aims to see if the combination is safe and works better than hormone therapy alone.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04986423RecruitingPhase 2
Add ZEN003694 to enzalutamide for resistant prostate cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding ZEN003694 to enzalutamide works better than enzalutamide alone in men whose prostate cancer has spread and is no longer controlled by hormone lowering treatments. It focuses on people who either did not respond well to abiraterone (poor responders) or did respond (responders), then compares outcomes between treatment groups.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06667076RecruitingPhase 2
Amivantamab combinations for advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests two treatment combinations for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. One group gets amivantamab plus lazertinib, and the other gets amivantamab plus chemotherapy. The goal is to see which combo works better.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06228053RecruitingPhase 2
Study of SX-682 plus enzalutamide for men with advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests whether adding the drug SX-682 to enzalutamide can help men whose prostate cancer has stopped responding to other hormone treatments. You may be eligible if your cancer is growing despite treatment with abiraterone, darolutamide, apalutamide, or enzalutamide.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05786924RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted cancer drug study for RAS/RAF mutation-positive tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests S241656 (a targeted cancer medicine) in people whose cancers have certain “RAS/RAF” gene changes. It may help shrink tumors or control cancer growth, and also finds the safest dose and best way to use the drug.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05327686RecruitingPhase 2
Adding focused radiation to immunotherapy for kidney cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding focused, high-precision radiation to immunotherapy helps people with advanced kidney cancer (that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread). It aims to improve cancer control by combining two treatment approaches.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07392892RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of PF-08634404 plus chemo for stomach and esophagus cancer
This trial tests a new study drug called PF-08634404 in combination with standard chemotherapy for people with stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophagus cancer that has spread. It aims to see if adding this drug helps the treatment work better.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03990896RecruitingPhase 2
Talazoparib for metastatic breast cancer with BRCA body DNA changes
This Phase 2 trial tests talazoparib, a targeted cancer medicine, in people with metastatic breast cancer that has a harmful BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation found in tumor DNA circulating in the blood. If you qualify, the goal is to see how well this treatment works when the mutation is detected this specific way.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06863272RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ifinatamab deruxtecan for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new drug, ifinatamab deruxtecan, either alone or in combination with other treatments, for men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer that has worsened despite hormone therapy. It aims to see if this approach can help shrink or slow the cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05766371RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus targeted radiation for advanced prostate cancer
This study combines two treatments: pembrolizumab, which helps your immune system fight cancer, and a targeted radioactive medicine (177Lu-PSMA-617) that seeks out and damages prostate cancer cells. It may help men whose prostate cancer has spread despite initial hormone therapy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Metastatic Cancer trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near San Francisco
Institutions with a site for the recruiting metastatic cancer studies listed above.
- University of California, San Francisco · 10 studies
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Santa Clara · 4 studies
- Kaiser Permanente-Oakland · 4 studies
- Kaiser Permanente-Walnut Creek · 4 studies
- Kaiser Permanente Dublin · 3 studies
- Kaiser Permanente San Leandro · 3 studies
- Kaiser Permanente-Fremont · 3 studies
- Kaiser Permanente-San Francisco · 3 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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting metastatic cancer studies in California.
Common questions
- Are there metastatic cancer clinical trials near San Francisco?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 140 recruiting metastatic cancer studies with a site near San Francisco, 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 San Francisco?
- 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 San Francisco to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Francisco, 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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