Clinical trials
Radiation Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting radiation therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 675 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05388773RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery then lower-dose radiation for p16+ throat cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether removing the tumor through the mouth, followed by a reduced course of radiation, can control HPV-related (p16+) oropharynx throat cancer. It may help reduce treatment intensity after surgery, while still aiming to keep the cancer from coming back.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05384496RecruitingPhase 2
Axitinib and nivolumab for advanced mucosal melanoma
This trial studies how well two medicines—axitinib and nivolumab—work for people with advanced melanoma that starts in moist “mucosal” areas (like the mouth, nose, throat, or bowel). It may help shrink tumors and control the disease by boosting the immune system and targeting tumor growth.
Harrison, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05346848RecruitingPhase 2
Darolutamide plus radiation for intermediate-risk prostate cancer
This trial tests whether adding darolutamide to standard radiation can better control intermediate-risk prostate cancer. It includes men whose cancer has spread nowhere else and who are newly diagnosed with “unfavorable intermediate risk” or progress to that risk group.
AvignonAges 18 years+ - NCT05304585RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo for children with early, low-risk fusion-negative rhabdomyosarcoma
This Phase 3 study tests a chemotherapy plan for children and teens with newly diagnosed, very low-risk or low-risk rhabdomyosarcoma that does not have certain gene fusions (FOXO1 fusion negative). The goal is to see if this treatment can work well while limiting side effects by matching therapy to early-stage risk.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 21 years - NCT05268614RecruitingPhase 2
Risk-based reduced chemo and radiation for HPV throat cancer
This trial tests whether using a lower intensity (reduced) chemo-radiation plan can work for some people with HPV-related oropharyngeal (throat) cancer without losing effectiveness. It may help reduce side effects while still controlling the cancer.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05307939RecruitingPhase 2
Using tumor DNA tests to time treatment for HPV throat cancer
This study checks a blood test that looks for HPV tumor DNA to help doctors decide when to start routine treatment after surgery. It may help some people avoid starting treatment too early or too late based on how the test changes after the operation.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05207098Recruiting
Brain testing and questionnaires during head and neck radiation
This study checks how people’s thinking and brain functioning change while they are getting radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. It uses simple computer tests and questionnaires to better understand who may be at risk for trouble thinking during treatment.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18–89 - NCT05254327RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus or minus BMX-001 for advanced rectal cancer
This Phase 2 study tests two different ways of giving radiation before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer, with or without an added study drug called BMX-001. It aims to see whether the shorter/longer radiation plans and BMX-001 improve cancer control and are safe.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05155046RecruitingPhase 2
Scan to check prostate cancer response after focused radiation
This study tests whether a special PET scan tracer (18F-DCFPyL) can show how well focused radiation (SBRT) is working for localized prostate cancer. It may help doctors spot treatment response earlier and tailor follow-up care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT05172245RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug added to chemoradiation for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether adding a new targeted drug called ipatasertib to standard chemoradiation can improve treatment for people with locally advanced head and neck cancer. Ipatasertib may help block a protein that helps cancer grow, possibly making the standard therapy more effective.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05169177Recruiting
Tracking liver tumor medicine on CT during radiation
This study checks whether a special “contrast” medicine used in liver cancer can be clearly seen on CT images while you receive radiation. The goal is to better track where the medicine is during treatment, which may improve how radiation is guided.
Waratah, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT05178472Recruiting
Spine radiation plus cement procedure for spine metastasis
This study looks at whether treating certain spine tumors with a cement procedure (vertebroplasty) plus focused radiation can control the cancer and improve quality of life. It is for adults with spine metastases that are not clearly defined and meet specific stability and imaging needs.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05096715RecruitingPhase 1
Testing atezolizumab plus bevacizumab with SBRT for advanced liver cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests how well a combination treatment works for liver cancer that cannot be removed with surgery or other local treatments. It combines two immune/targeted medicines with a focused type of radiation (SBRT) to control the tumors.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05085496RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation plus atezolizumab for advanced skin cancer
This Phase 1 trial studies adding atezolizumab (an immune therapy) to radiation for people with hard-to-remove or borderline-resectable cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). The goal is to see whether this combination can better control the cancer and whether the treatment is safe.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05102747Recruiting
Surgery-like brain radiation for up to 5 metastases
This trial compares two ways of giving focused radiation to the brain for people with a limited number of brain metastases. It aims to see which schedule works best (and is likely best for costs and quality of life).
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT05013892RecruitingPhase 2
Whole-brain radiation with a targeted drug plan for brain mets
This Phase 2 study tests a treatment plan that combines whole-brain radiation therapy with an additional approach to help people with brain metastases. It aims to improve outcomes while also tracking brain function and memory over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05011045Recruiting
Brain radiation study tracking thinking and memory changes
This study looks at how whole-brain radiation affects thinking, memory, and other brain function in people with blood cancers that involve the brain. It may help doctors understand what to expect and which supportive treatments or monitoring could be useful.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05045950RecruitingPhase 2
Whole brain radiation that aims to protect thinking skills
This Phase 2 trial tests a modified form of whole brain radiation to see if it can better protect thinking and memory in adults with brain metastases. You may join even if you’ve had other cancer treatments before, as long as your situation fits the study rules.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT02986516Recruiting
Surgery or definitive radiation for primary sacral chordoma
This trial compares two standard treatment approaches—surgery versus definitive radiation—for people with a primary sacral chordoma (a bone tumor at the lower spine/pelvis area). It aims to find which approach works best for controlling the tumor while considering treatment side effects.
GrazAges 18–80 - NCT04959474Recruiting
Pre-surgery radiation study with or without calorie restriction
This trial looks at whether a planned calorie-reduction diet before surgery can change how early breast cancer responds to a short course of radiation. It may help people understand if diet could improve outcomes alongside standard pre-surgery treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 40 years+ - NCT04945642Recruiting
Radiation combination therapy for intermediate to high-risk prostate cancer
This trial studies a combination of two radiation types—high-dose-rate brachytherapy and stereotactic body radiotherapy—to treat certain intermediate- to high-risk prostate cancers. It may help by aiming radiation closely at the prostate while also targeting the cancer from outside the body.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04996914Recruiting
Radiation after chemo-embolization for liver cancer patients
This trial studies giving targeted radiation after a liver procedure called trans-arterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It may help control the cancer in people who cannot have surgery or transplant.
Aachen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–80 - NCT04892173RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation plus a tumor injection, with or without cetuximab
This trial studies whether adding a special drug given directly into a head-and-neck tumor during radiation can improve outcomes. It also looks at whether cetuximab (an antibody medicine) should be added for people who cannot or should not have certain standard chemotherapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 60 years+ - NCT04684368RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment for children and young adults with a brain tumor
This trial tests a new treatment approach for a rare brain tumor called NGGCT. It aims to see if a different way of treating the tumor can be effective and safe for children and young adults.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 3–29
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for radiation therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 675 recruiting radiation therapy 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 radiation therapy 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 radiation therapy 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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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.