Clinical trials · San Francisco, CA
Metastatic Cancer clinical trials in San Francisco
We’re tracking 141 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
- NCT07103018RecruitingPhase 1
Study of KTX-2001 for men with advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new drug called KTX-2001, possibly combined with another drug (darolutamide), for men whose prostate cancer has spread and stopped responding to standard hormone treatments. The goal is to see if it can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
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+ - NCT06526299RecruitingPhase 2
Higher dose of targeted radiation for prostate cancer with low PSMA levels
This trial tests a higher dose of a radioactive drug (177Lu-PSMA-617) for men whose prostate cancer has spread and does not produce much of a protein called PSMA on scans. The goal is to see if a stronger dose can work better than the standard dose.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06793215RecruitingPhase 3
Divarasib plus pembrolizumab for KRAS G12C lung cancer
This trial compares a new targeted drug (divarasib) combined with an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) versus standard chemotherapy plus immunotherapy for people with advanced lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. It aims to see if the new combination works better and is safe.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07512271Recruiting
AI Education Tool for Breast Cancer Patients
This study tests a new computer-based education module created by artificial intelligence to help breast cancer patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options. The goal is to see if this tool helps patients feel more informed and prepared for their care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07145177RecruitingPhase 1
Lu177-PSMA with liver treatment for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a targeted radiation drug (Lu177-PSMA) combined with procedures that treat liver tumors directly (like ablation or radiation). It is for men with prostate cancer that has spread to the liver and is no longer responding to hormone therapy. The goal is to see if this combination works better together.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07185997RecruitingPhase 3
Testing firmonertinib for a type of lung cancer with rare EGFR mutations
This trial tests a new drug, firmonertinib, against other EGFR inhibitors as a first treatment for advanced lung cancer that has specific rare EGFR mutations (PACC mutations). It is for people who haven't had other treatments for their advanced cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07222800RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug plus chemo for stage 4 colorectal cancer
This study tests a new experimental drug (PF-08634404) combined with standard chemotherapy for people with stage 4 colorectal cancer who have not yet been treated for their advanced disease. The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink or slow the growth of tumors.
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+ - NCT07106762RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of new targeted drug vs chemo for bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug called Izalontamab Brengitecan (a targeted therapy that delivers chemo straight to cancer cells) against standard platinum chemotherapy for people whose bladder cancer worsened after immunotherapy. It may be an option if you are fit for chemo but haven't had platinum chemo recently.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 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.
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+ - NCT06203600RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Nivolumab plus standard treatment for advanced stomach or esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard treatment works better for advanced stomach or esophageal cancer. It is for people whose cancer has already progressed after a first round of chemo plus immunotherapy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07080242RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for small cell lung cancer and neuroendocrine tumors
This trial tests a new drug called BL-M14D1 for people with certain types of advanced lung cancer or neuroendocrine tumors that have stopped responding to other treatments. It may be an option if your cancer has a specific marker called DLL3.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06029270RecruitingPhase 2
Adding relatlimab to standard immunotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new drug called relatlimab to the usual immunotherapy (nivolumab) helps people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has returned or spread. You will get standard chemotherapy plus nivolumab first, then if it works, you may be randomly assigned to get nivolumab alone or with relatlimab.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06842498RecruitingPhase 2
FG-3246 for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests a new drug called FG-3246, which targets a protein (CD46) on prostate cancer cells. It's for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to standard hormone therapy, and who have had limited prior treatments.
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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06435429RecruitingPhase 3
Zanidatamab vs trastuzumab for HER2+ breast cancer
This study compares a new drug called zanidatamab against trastuzumab (Herceptin), both given with a chemotherapy of your doctor's choice. It is for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread and who have already tried T-DXd treatment.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04606446RecruitingPhase 2
Study drug for ER-positive, HER2-negative cancers after treatment
This Phase 2 study tests a new Pfizer medicine (PF-07248144) for certain advanced or metastatic breast, prostate, or lung cancers that have not responded to standard treatment or no standard options exist. You may qualify if you have a specific tumor type and a limited number of prior cancer treatments, and if your body functions (blood, liver, kidneys) and heart rhythm meet safety limits.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04510597RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus surgery versus immunotherapy alone for kidney cancer
This study tests whether adding surgery to remove the kidney improves outcomes compared with continuing immunotherapy without surgery. It is for people with metastatic kidney cancer whose disease has not worsened after initial immunotherapy.
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+
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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 · 14 studies
- Palo Alto Medical Foundation · 4 studies
- Kaiser Permanente-Vallejo · 3 studies
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center · 2 studies
- California Pacific Medical Center · 2 studies
- Kaiser Permanente Dublin · 2 studies
- Kaiser Permanente Fremont · 2 studies
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Santa Clara · 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.
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 141 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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