Clinical trials
Metastatic Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting metastatic cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,883 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04151940Recruiting
PET/CT scan changes during chemo with immune therapy
This study looks at how PET/CT scan results change while you receive chemo plus an immune therapy (a PD-1/PD-L1 medicine) for stage IV lung cancer. The goal is to better understand what the scans mean during treatment, which may help guide care in the future.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06783348RecruitingPhase 2
Radioactive treatment for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests a radioactive treatment (called radiopharmaceutical) that targets a protein called PSMA on kidney cancer cells. It is for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has already been treated with immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
CaenAges 18–100 - NCT06580574RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy to save the stomach or colon from surgery
This trial tests whether using immune checkpoint inhibitors alone (like checkpoint blockade drugs) can help people with certain gastric or colon cancers avoid surgery. It's for patients whose tumors have a specific genetic feature called dMMR/MSI-H and haven't spread to other parts of the body.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06508138Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
HPV vaccine study for healthy relatives of patients
This trial tests two experimental vaccines to boost the immune system against HPV 16. Healthy relatives of patients with HPV 16 cancer receive the vaccines, then donate blood cells for research.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–70 - NCT05734430Recruiting
Study of genetics in appendix cancer families
This study looks at genetic (inherited) and other biological factors in people with appendix cancer and, in some cases, their biological parents. The goal is to learn what may contribute to appendix cancer and help researchers better understand risk.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT04428554RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation to control bladder cancer spread after no growth
This trial tests whether giving focused radiation (SBRT) to a few remaining metastatic spots can stop bladder cancer from progressing after initial chemotherapy or immunotherapy has worked. It may help patients who still have up to three remaining distant lesions but are not getting worse.
AlbiAges 18 years+ - NCT04205968RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ramucirumab with chemo for advanced small bowel cancer
This trial studies whether adding ramucirumab to chemotherapy (either paclitaxel or FOLFIRI) works better for advanced small bowel adenocarcinoma that has already been treated with certain prior medicines. It may help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in people whose cancer has progressed.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07658196RecruitingPhase 1
TLR9 immunotherapy for stomach or appendix cancer spreading in the abdomen
This trial tests an experimental immunotherapy that targets a protein called TLR9 to help your immune system fight cancer cells that have spread into the lining of your abdomen (peritoneal carcinomatosis). It's for people with colorectal or appendix cancer that has spread this way and may also have some limited spread to the liver or lungs.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07354594RecruitingPhase 2
Combining radiation therapies for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests the combination of two radiation treatments for prostate cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if adding a targeted external beam can improve outcomes for patients who are already receiving a specific radioactive drug therapy (177Lu-PSMA).
Montreal, QuebecAges Any age - 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.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06862219RecruitingPhase 4
Enfortumab Vedotin safety study for advanced urothelial cancer
This study tests a new drug called enfortumab vedotin for people whose advanced urothelial cancer (bladder or urinary tract cancer) has not responded to prior immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors) and platinum chemotherapy. The goal is to see how safe and effective this treatment is for Indian adults.
Patna, BiharAges 18 years+ - NCT06859801Recruiting
Bone pain study combining ablation and radiation
This study looks at combining two treatments for painful bone tumors that have spread from other cancers. It tests if using both treatments together provides better pain relief than either alone.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT07550088RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for colorectal cancer with liver tumors
This study tests a combination of three drugs for patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help patients live longer.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07406633RecruitingPhase 2
KQB198 plus imatinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests a new drug called KQB198 combined with imatinib for people with advanced or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) that has a specific KIT or PDGFRA mutation. The goal is to see if this combination works better than imatinib alone as a first treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06832774RecruitingPhase 2
Hormone therapy plus local treatment for advanced prostate cancer
This study tests adding a targeted local treatment (like radiation or surgery) to standard hormone therapy for men with advanced prostate cancer that still shows up on a special scan. The goal is to see if this combination helps control the cancer better.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06750484RecruitingPhase 2
Testing trastuzumab deruxtecan in HER2-zero breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan (a targeted antibody-drug combination) for people with advanced breast cancer that never showed any HER2 protein (HER2-zero). The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for those who have already had standard treatments.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06083870RecruitingPhase 1
Oba01 for advanced lung cancer that has progressed
This trial tests a new drug called Oba01 for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has gotten worse after other treatments. It targets a protein called DR5 found on cancer cells.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT05248581Recruiting
Living donor liver transplant for unresectable colon cancer spread
This trial looks at using a living donor liver transplant for people whose colon or rectal cancer has spread to the liver in a way that can’t be removed with standard surgery. It may help if you might otherwise have limited options because your liver surgery would be too risky.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04428671RecruitingPhase 1
Cemiplimab before and after surgery for high-risk skin cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests the drug cemiplimab given before and after surgery to reduce the chance that high-risk cutaneous squamous cell cancer comes back. You may be a candidate if your cancer is high-risk on pathology or imaging and is planned for surgical removal.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT03488953Recruiting
Two-step liver surgery using a living donor transplant
This study looks at a specialized liver transplant approach using a living donor, for people with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed by standard surgery. It’s meant for cases where chemotherapy has helped stop or shrink the tumors, to improve the chance of successful treatment.
JenaAges 18 years+ - NCT06408688RecruitingPhase 4
Mistletoe extract added to immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests whether adding mistletoe extract (Iscador) to standard immunotherapy can make the treatment safer and boost the immune system's response against advanced solid tumors (excluding skin cancer). If you are already receiving or about to start a checkpoint inhibitor, this study may help understand if the combination works better.
BadenAges 18 years+ - NCT06706570Recruiting
PIK3CA gene testing for breast cancer
This trial tests for a specific gene change (PIK3CA mutation) in your breast cancer cells. The results will help doctors decide if a targeted treatment is right for you. It's for people with hormone-receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread and not yet been treated in that setting.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT07586215Recruiting
HER2-targeted PET imaging to predict treatment response in advanced breast cancer
This trial tests whether a special type of PET scan can predict how well a targeted cancer drug (T-DXd) will work for patients with advanced breast cancer that has specific HER2 markers. The goal is to help doctors personalize treatment decisions based on imaging results.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06682390Recruiting
Race and diet study for men on hormone therapy
This study explores how race affects nutrition for men receiving hormone therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer. It may help researchers understand if different dietary approaches are needed based on race.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metastatic cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,883 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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