Clinical trials
Radiation clinical trials
Below are recruiting radiation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,052 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06065449RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two radiation therapies for painful bone metastases
This trial compares two types of radiation therapy to relieve pain from cancer that has spread to the bones. It aims to see whether a more targeted, high-dose approach (SBRT) works better than standard palliative radiation.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07538024Recruiting
Reduced-dose radiation for spine cancer spread
This trial tests whether lower radiation doses work well for treating cancer that has spread to the spine. If you have a few spine tumors that are stable or causing symptoms, this study might help doctors find safer, faster treatment options.
Negrar, VeronaAges 18 years+ - NCT07528144Recruiting
Exoskeleton vs. Lead Apron for Surgeon Protection During Aortic Repair
This study compares a new exoskeleton device (a wearable support system) to standard lead aprons for protecting surgeons from radiation during endovascular aortic repair procedures—a minimally invasive surgery to fix problems in the main artery in the abdomen. The trial tests whether the exoskeleton provides better protection and comfort.
Szczecin, West Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 35 years+ - NCT06846450RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing radiation types for nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial compares two types of radiation therapy (IMRT or IMPT plus CIRT) to see which works better for patients with nasopharyngeal cancer that hasn't spread. It's for people who have not had radiation to the head or neck before.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06812052RecruitingPhase 1
Short course radiation before surgery for retroperitoneal sarcoma
This study tests whether a short course of radiation before surgery can treat retroperitoneal sarcoma (a rare cancer in the back of the belly). It is for people whose tumor is removable and who have not had previous radiation in the same area.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT02333110Recruiting
Grid radiation therapy for advanced, painful tumors
This trial tests a way of giving palliative radiation using a “grid” to treat advanced tumors that are large, resistant to standard radiation, or already needed more than one palliative radiation session. It may help better control symptoms when a cure is not the goal.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06014827RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted radiation and osimertinib for lung cancer with EGFR mutation
This trial tests a new approach for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific EGFR mutation (Ex19del or L858R) and has started to grow again after at least six months on osimertinib. It combines two types of focused radiation with continued osimertinib to treat only the progressing spots while keeping the rest of the disease under control.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06991101RecruitingPhase 2
Ruxolitinib with radiation and chemo for new glioblastoma
This trial tests adding ruxolitinib, a targeted drug, to the standard radiation and chemotherapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma. It aims to see if this combination helps people live longer without their cancer growing.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06814496RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Radiation and immunotherapy combo for DLL3-positive cancers
This trial combines radiation with an immunotherapy drug called tarlatamab to treat cancers that make a protein called DLL3. The goal is to see if this combination works better than either treatment alone for people with certain types of lung cancer and other tumors that have not responded to prior therapy.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–99 - NCT03706027Recruiting
Compare two radiation timing plans for early lung cancer
This trial tests whether two different schedules (timing) of radiation have different side effects in people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. It may help reduce or better understand treatment toxicity while still treating the cancer.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06368817RecruitingPhase 2
Lower radiation dose for children with CNS germinoma
This trial will see if giving a lower dose of radiation therapy can still effectively treat children and young adults with a type of brain tumor called germinoma. The goal is to reduce side effects while keeping the cancer under control.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 3–29 - NCT03180268RecruitingPhase 3
Watch or radiate after surgery for grade II meningioma
This trial studies whether people with a grade II meningioma that has been completely removed by surgery should be monitored only or treated with radiation. It may help reduce the risk of the tumor coming back while balancing radiation side effects.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT03422302Recruiting
CPAP or breath-holding to reduce lung tumor motion
This study looks at whether using a CPAP breathing device or deep breath-holding can keep lung tumors from moving during targeted radiation. The goal is to improve safety and accuracy of stereotactic body radiation for lung cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03889899Recruiting
Device treatment for certain skin, mouth, or surface soft tissue cancers
This trial studies a radiation-emitting device (DaRT) to treat certain cancers on the skin, in the mouth, or in superficial soft tissues. You may qualify if you have a confirmed malignant tumor, enough body strength for treatment, and blood tests and pregnancy status that meet safety limits.
HaifaAges 18 years+ - NCT03920033Recruiting
Radiation schedule for prostate cancer PSA relapse after surgery
This trial compares two different radiation schedules to treat prostate cancer that returned based on rising PSA blood tests after prostatectomy (prostate removal). If you qualify, it may help you and your team choose a radiation approach with the goal of controlling PSA relapse.
SeoulAges 20 years+ - NCT04068649RecruitingPhase 2
Single high-dose radiation vs standard palliative radiation
This Phase 2 study compares a one-time, high-dose radiation treatment (SBRT) with the usual, shorter-course palliative radiation. The goal is to see which approach better relieves symptoms from metastatic (spread) cancer.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04075305Recruiting
Study measuring radiation treatment outcomes with an MR-Linac
This study follows what happens when radiation treatment is guided using an MR-Linac (a special machine that combines MRI imaging with radiation). It may help improve how radiation therapy is planned and assessed, especially for people who can safely have MRI scans.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04278118Recruiting
Proton radiation study for non-cancer brain tumor types
This trial tests a radiation plan that gives treatment in fewer, larger “fractions” using proton beams (or sometimes photon beams) for certain non-cancer brain tumor types. It aims to see how well this approach works while keeping side effects manageable.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04291378Recruiting
Proton versus standard radiation for early breast cancer
This trial compares two types of radiation—proton therapy and standard photon therapy—for early breast cancer after surgery. It’s mainly for people whose usual radiation plan would put a higher dose to the heart and/or lungs, aiming to reduce that exposure.
AalborgAges 18 years+ - NCT04485286RecruitingPhase 2
PET scan tracer to find lung or pancreas radiation injury
This Phase 2 study tests a special PET scan tracer to help doctors spot tissue damage after radiation treatment in people with certain lung or pancreatic cancers. The goal is to improve detection and planning around chemoradiation and surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT04527445Recruiting
Test to use less X-ray during sacral nerve lead placement
This trial studies whether doctors can place a sacral neuromodulation lead using fewer X-rays. If you’re getting this procedure for overactive bladder, it may help reduce radiation exposure while still guiding correct lead placement.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18–89 - NCT04534127Recruiting
DaRT radiation device for skin and mouth or superficial tumors
This trial tests a targeted radiation device (DaRT seeds) to treat certain cancers on the skin, in the mouth, or in superficial soft tissue. It may help when standard treatment (like surgery or regular radiation/chemo) hasn’t worked, isn’t safe, or isn’t wanted.
JerusalemAges 18 years+ - NCT04671667RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab vs chemo-radiation after surgery for recurrent head/neck cancer
This trial tests whether pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) works better than the usual chemo plus radiation after surgery for cancer that has come back in the head and neck area. It may help reduce cancer returning or spreading by using your immune system, but eligibility depends on how the cancer came back and your prior treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–79 - NCT04676828Recruiting
SPECT-guided radiation to avoid healthy lung in lung cancer
This study tests a special imaging-guided radiation plan that aims to treat lung cancer while reducing radiation to healthy lung tissue. It may help lower lung side effects while keeping the cancer treatment focused on tumor areas.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for radiation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,052 recruiting radiation 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 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 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.