Clinical trials
Metastatic Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting metastatic cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,866 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05900895RecruitingPhase 1
Estradiol plus olaparib for ER-positive breast cancer
This early-stage study tests whether combining estradiol (a form of estrogen) with olaparib (a targeted cancer medicine) can control ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread or come back. It may help by attacking cancer cells in a new way after standard hormone-based treatments.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT05716516RecruitingPhase 2
Estradiol pill for ER-positive advanced breast cancer
This trial studies whether an estradiol (a form of estrogen) treatment can help people with ER-positive advanced breast cancer. It is mainly for post-menopausal women whose cancer is not curable and has already been treated with endocrine (hormone) therapies.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT03449238RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pembrolizumab with focused brain radiation for breast cancer brain spread
This trial studies whether pembrolizumab (an immune therapy medicine) plus stereotactic radiosurgery (focused radiation) can better control brain metastases from breast cancer. It may help shrink or slow growth of multiple brain spots with minimal treatment to surrounding tissue.
New York, New YorkAges 19–90 - NCT07154563Recruiting
Quick test for breast cancer spread to lymph nodes using a new probe
This trial uses a special probe that lights up cancer cells to quickly check if breast cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. It may help doctors decide how much surgery is needed.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–75 - NCT05759546RecruitingPhase 2
Test a PARP and CDK4/6 medicine plus hormone therapy
This Phase 2 study tests whether combining a PARP inhibitor with a CDK4/6 inhibitor and hormone (endocrine) therapy can help people with advanced HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. It’s for certain patients who have not yet had chemotherapy or targeted therapy for metastatic disease.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06341595RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo, radiation and immunotherapy before surgery for stomach cancer with PALM
This trial tests combining chemotherapy, radiation, and an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) before surgery for advanced stomach cancer that has spread to lymph nodes near the aorta (called PALM). The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor enough to allow complete removal.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07815834RecruitingPhase 3
FAPI-guided radiation with cadonilimab and chemo for colorectal cancer spread to the abdomen
This trial tests a new combination treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread only to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum). It combines targeted radiation, an immunotherapy drug called cadonilimab, and standard chemotherapy to see if it can help control the disease better than current options.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06190886RecruitingPhase 1
First-in-human study of PTX-912 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called PTX-912 for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It is a first-in-human study, meaning this is the first time PTX-912 is being given to people, to see how safe it is and how well it works.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07583654RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a New mRNA Cancer Treatment for Advanced Solid Tumors
This early-stage trial tests a new mRNA-based drug designed to help your immune system fight advanced cancers that haven't responded to standard treatments. The study measures safety, tolerability, and whether it can slow or shrink your tumor.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–70 - NCT07549958RecruitingPhase 1
Gemcitabine with or without Pitavastatin for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
This study tests whether adding pitavastatin (a cholesterol-lowering drug) to gemcitabine chemotherapy can help treat pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed. You would join if your cancer hasn't grown worse after 2–4 rounds of gemcitabine.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03941080Recruiting
Study gut bacteria changes in advanced colorectal cancer
This study looks at how gut bacteria (the microbiome) change during treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. Researchers hope the findings may help improve understanding of how treatment works and how to tailor care.
AssenAges 18 years+ - NCT06658080Recruiting
Testing drugs on fluid from breast cancer
This trial uses fluid from the chest or belly of breast cancer patients to grow tiny tumor models in the lab. These models help doctors find which drugs might work best for each patient.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07462650RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK cell therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new treatment using modified natural killer cells (CAR-NK) that target two specific proteins found on your cancer cells. It is for people with advanced colorectal cancer who have tried standard treatments without success.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06763029RecruitingPhase 2
Study of three drugs for advanced colorectal cancer after first treatment
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (irinotecan liposomes, cetuximab, and vemurafenib) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic change (BRAF V600E mutation) and did not respond to first treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT05835570Recruiting
PET scan using an integrin marker to find cancer
This trial uses a special PET/CT scan that targets a protein on some cancer cells to help detect and evaluate malignant tumors. It may help doctors better map tumors before any cancer treatment starts.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–85 - NCT07049055RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
EDV nanocell therapy with chemo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy (EDV nanocells) combined with two standard chemotherapy drugs for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. It is for patients whose cancer has progressed after first-line FOLFIRINOX or NALIRIFOX treatment.
El Segundo, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07044921RecruitingPhase 2
Irinotecan liposome combination for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer whose cancer has stopped responding to irinotecan. The goal is to see if adding a liposome form of irinotecan to other drugs can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07040228RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of regorafenib, toripalimab, and chemo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (regorafenib, toripalimab, and albumin-bound paclitaxel) as a third-line treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer that has progressed after two prior therapies. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07008703RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of sss40 for cancer bone pain
This trial tests a new injection called sss40 to treat moderate-to-severe pain caused by cancer that has spread to the bones. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective for people whose pain is not being controlled by current treatments.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT07003009Recruiting
Immunotherapy washout study for invasive ductal breast cancer
This study looks at how long it takes for a type of immunotherapy drug to clear out of your body in women with invasive ductal breast cancer who are about to start treatment before surgery. It may help doctors decide the best timing for future treatments.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06764680RecruitingPhase 2
Oral drugs and radiation for advanced colorectal cancer after standard therapy
This trial tests a combination of oral chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, with or without radiation, for people with advanced colorectal cancer that hasn't responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06732336RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PET scan for HER2-low breast cancer
This trial uses a special PET scan to see if your breast cancer has low levels of a protein called HER2. This could help doctors choose the right treatment for you.
Sherbrooke, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06666439Recruiting
Tracking lobular breast cancer with a blood test
This study is testing a new blood test that looks for cancer DNA to track how lobular breast cancer responds to treatment. It is for people whose cancer has spread and who have not yet started treatment for the spread.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06547710Recruiting
Surgery for lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the lung
This trial tests if removing the main lung tumor can help patients whose cancer has spread to the lining of the lung (M1a stage) but not to other organs. It is for people who have not had any prior treatment for lung cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metastatic cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,866 recruiting metastatic cancer 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 metastatic cancer 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 metastatic cancer 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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