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
- NCT04468061RecruitingPhase 2
Study chemo drug plus immunotherapy for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests sacituzumab govitecan (an antibody-drug medicine) with or without pembrolizumab (an immune-system therapy) in people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. It may help by shrinking tumors and improving immune control, especially for patients with specific tumor marker results.
Stamford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06102902RecruitingPhase 1
New drug added to chemotherapy for BRAF-mutated colorectal cancer
This trial combines a new drug called ZEN003694 with two standard chemotherapy drugs (cetuximab and encorafenib) to see if it can help people with a specific type of colorectal cancer that has the BRAF V600E mutation. This mutation makes the cancer grow, and the new drug targets it, potentially making the treatment more effective.
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07422779Recruiting
Immunotherapy for advanced melanoma study
This study tests how well immunotherapy drugs like pembrolizumab and nivolumab work for people with advanced melanoma that has spread. It aims to find markers that predict treatment response.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT05910827RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a HER3 antibody with cetuximab and possibly docetaxel
This Phase 1/2 trial tests whether an antibody that targets HER3 (with cetuximab, and possibly docetaxel) can help treat advanced squamous cell cancers that have already been treated or cannot use standard options. It mainly looks at safety first, and also whether the treatment can shrink tumors.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07383649RecruitingPhase 2
Anti-CMV therapy for breast cancer with brain metastases
This trial tests a treatment targeting a common virus (CMV) in breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if anti-CMV therapy can shrink or slow these brain tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05825456Recruiting
Study of surgery for broken bones from metastatic cancer
This trial looks at outcomes after surgery to stabilize a broken bone caused by cancer that has spread (metastatic cancer). It may help by improving how doctors plan and measure results after specific types of bone stabilization surgery.
Ankara, altindagAges Any age - NCT05535413RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
UTD1 plus capecitabine for HER2-negative breast cancer brain mets
This trial tests whether adding a study drug called UTD1 to capecitabine can shrink or control breast cancer that has spread to the brain. It’s for people with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer who have brain metastases and meet specific safety and lab requirements.
ChangshaAges 18–70 - NCT05570825RecruitingPhase 2
Study drug SX-682 with pembrolizumab for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests SX-682 plus pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) to treat metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It aims to see how well the combination works and whether it can shrink or control the cancer in people whose tumors have enough PD-L1.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07478900Recruiting
Tattoo marking breast tumors before chemo
This trial tests a simple method: marking the tumor with a small tattoo before chemotherapy. The tattoo helps surgeons find the exact spot for lumpectomy after the tumor shrinks, so you can keep more of your breast.
Bhubaneswar, OdishaAges 18–75 - NCT07333066RecruitingPhase 3
Adding chemotherapy when first treatment response is limited
This trial tests whether adding a chemotherapy drug (docetaxel) to your current treatment (apalutamide) can help control prostate cancer that has spread and hasn't responded as well as hoped to apalutamide alone.
BayonneAges 18 years+ - NCT06236269RecruitingPhase 2
Sacituzumab Govitecan for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a drug called Sacituzumab Govitecan for people with HR+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer that has stopped responding to a CDK4/6 inhibitor. It looks at whether the drug can slow down the cancer and requires you to have a tumor biopsy.
Badalona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07772895RecruitingPhase 1
Glowing dye to help surgeons see lung cancer during surgery
This trial tests a dye that makes lung cancer cells glow during surgery, helping surgeons remove more of the tumor. It's for people who are already scheduled for lung cancer surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05435248RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for advanced lung cancer with a specific EGFR change
This Phase 1/2 trial tests HS-10375, a study drug, in people with advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose cancer has a specific EGFR mutation (C797S). It may help by targeting that mutation when standard treatments are not an option.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07452224RecruitingPhase 2
Combination treatment for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, ILKN421H, combined with pembrolizumab (a type of immunotherapy) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has not responded to standard treatments or has not been treated before. It aims to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07354711RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of 3H-10000 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called 3H-10000 for people with solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The goal is to see if it is safe and works against cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06863857Recruiting
CT Scan to Check Response to First Kidney Cancer Treatment
This study uses a special CT scan to see how well your first treatment for kidney cancer that has spread is working. It looks at people with clear cell renal cell carcinoma who are starting immunotherapy combined with a targeted drug or two immunotherapy drugs.
Bologna, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT06846437RecruitingPhase 3
New drug JSKN003 vs. Kadcyla for HER2-positive advanced breast cancer
This trial compares a new targeted therapy (JSKN003) against Kadcyla (T-DM1) for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has advanced or spread. Both drugs work by attaching a chemotherapy directly to HER2-positive cancer cells, and the study aims to see if the new drug works better or has fewer side effects.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07129993RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of datopotamab deruxtecan with chemo for advanced bladder cancer
This trial is testing a new drug combination for advanced bladder cancer that has grown despite previous treatment. It pairs a targeted therapy (datopotamab deruxtecan) with chemotherapy, and the goal is to see if it can slow down or stop the cancer better than standard chemo alone.
Fullerton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06996782RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lung cancer study testing new combination treatments
This study tests a new drug (rilvegostomig) alone or with chemotherapy or another drug (ramucirumab) for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. It aims to see if these combinations work better than standard treatments.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06446401Recruiting
Triple vs double therapy for widespread prostate cancer
This trial compares two treatment approaches for men whose prostate cancer has spread widely and is still responding to hormone therapy. It tests whether using three drugs together (triple therapy) works better than two drugs (double therapy) to control the cancer longer.
Uppsala, Region UppsalaAges 18 years+ - NCT06306612Recruiting
Surgery plus hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests whether removing the prostate (surgery) plus standard hormone therapy and chemotherapy can help men whose prostate cancer has spread to many places in the body. It is for men who have not yet had treatment for their cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT06042894RecruitingPhase 2
Study of two drugs for advanced HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial tests two experimental drugs, SI-B003 and BL-B01D1 plus SI-B003, for people with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It is for those who have tried standard treatments or cannot have them.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04946370RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pembrolizumab plus prostate cancer drug, with or without radiation
This early-phase trial tests pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) plus an androgen-receptor–blocking prostate cancer drug, and possibly a targeted radiation treatment. It’s for men with prostate cancer that has spread and keeps worsening despite standard hormone therapy, aiming to shrink tumors and improve control of the disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04886986RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a targeted radiation pill for advanced prostate cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests a small-molecule treatment that carries radioactive material to help treat prostate cancer that has spread and keeps growing despite standard hormone-blocking treatment. It’s mainly looking to find a safe dose and see how well the approach works in people with limited treatment options.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–99
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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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