Clinical trials
Radiation clinical trials
Below are recruiting radiation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,030 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT01985984Recruiting
Predicting outcomes after head and neck radiotherapy
This study looks at how outcomes may be predicted for people with head and neck cancer who receive radiotherapy. It may help doctors better estimate results and tailor follow-up care.
MaastrichtAges 18 years+ - NCT06072586RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of BDTX-1535 for brain tumors with EGFR changes
This trial tests a new drug, BDTX-1535, for people with a type of brain tumor called high-grade glioma that has a specific change in the EGFR gene. The study looks at how the drug works in the body and how safe it is for both newly diagnosed and recurrent tumors.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT03253536Recruiting
Quality of life study after precise liver radiation
This study follows people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) to see how their quality of life changes after a focused form of radiation called stereotactic ablative radiation therapy. It does not appear to test a new drug—rather, it measures patient-reported well-being after treatment.
Munich, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT03249519Recruiting
Radiation plus heat for advanced cervical cancer
This trial studies whether adding controlled heat (“hyperthermia”) to radiation therapy (or radiation with chemotherapy) can improve outcomes in advanced cervical cancer. It focuses on people who can safely receive intensive pelvic radiation and heat treatment.
ErlangenAges 18 years+ - NCT03392233RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted radiation for spinal metastases causing significant pain
This trial tests a focused form of radiation (stereotactic body radiation) to treat cancer spread to the spine, especially when it causes substantial pain. It may help shrink or control the spinal spots while limiting damage to surrounding tissues.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT03686709Recruiting
Extra scan and blood testing with Y90 radioembolization
This study looks at how well Y90 “radioembolization” treatment delivers radiation and how much radiation reaches your body. If you can safely get extra PET/CT scans and blood tests around your treatment, you may be invited to participate.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT03731130Recruiting
Study on quality of life after rectal cancer treatment and surgery
This observational study follows people with rectal cancer who get radiation (with or without chemotherapy) before surgery. It aims to understand how these treatments affect quality of life after surgery.
Munich, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT05032768Recruiting
Study links between skin bacteria and radiation skin reactions
This study looks at how changes in the skin’s normal bacteria (microbiome) relate to getting redness, irritation, or rash after breast radiation. It may help doctors predict who is more likely to have skin side effects after reconstruction and radiation.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04947280RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Radiation split into small doses for breast cancer bone spread
This trial studies a type of focused radiation given in smaller parts to treat bone metastases from breast cancer. It may help shrink tumors and improve control of pain or growth when standard treatments haven’t worked or surgery isn’t possible.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT05059379RecruitingPhase 3
Different radiation fields after breast cancer surgery
This trial compares two ways of giving radiation to lymph node areas near the collarbone after surgery for invasive breast cancer. It aims to see which radiation approach works better and is safer for preventing cancer returning in these lymph nodes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04306432Recruiting
Check how cognitive tests change after brain tumor radiation
This trial studies how radiation therapy affects thinking and memory in adults with certain brain tumors. It may help doctors understand which patients are more likely to have cognitive side effects and how to measure them over time.
Copenhagen, Capital RegionAges 18–100 - NCT04894188Recruiting
Hormone plus radiation before prostate surgery for high-risk cancer
This trial studies giving hormone treatment and radiation before prostate surgery to treat high-risk, locally advanced prostate cancer. It aims to improve cancer control by shrinking or controlling the tumor before removing it.
Douliu City/Huwei Township, Yunlin CountyAges 20–75 - NCT05245591RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Pentosan for bladder irritation after pelvic radiation
This trial studies whether pentosan polysulfate sodium can reduce bladder bleeding (hematuria) and urinary symptoms caused by radiation cystitis after pelvic cancer radiation. It may help people who are still having these bladder problems more than 6 months after radiation.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT04985032Recruiting
Radiation after lumpectomy for selected breast tumors
This trial tests a shorter, focused type of radiation (APBI using SBRT) after lumpectomy for certain early breast cancers. It may help by targeting only the part of the breast where the tumor was, rather than treating the whole breast, while keeping safety and cancer control in mind.
Stuart, FloridaAges 50–100 - NCT04831970Recruiting
Ablative radiation after prostate surgery for early recurrence
This trial studies a targeted, high-intensity radiation approach given after prostate removal surgery when prostate cancer seems to be coming back locally. It may help control the disease in the pelvis while avoiding treatment that could cause more side effects.
Rozzano, MIAges 18–90 - NCT05665920Recruiting
Shorter radiation after breast surgery for certain node-positive cancer
This trial compares a shorter, more concentrated radiation schedule versus a standard shorter schedule after breast-conserving surgery. It looks at whether the treatment works well and is safe, especially for women whose lymph nodes also need radiation.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT04006561Recruiting
Brain lymphoma study using targeted whole-brain radiation
This trial studies how newly diagnosed primary central nervous system (brain) non-Hodgkin lymphoma responds to a specific type of radiation to the whole brain, and it also looks at changes in thinking, mood, and behavior. It may help doctors understand how this treatment affects day-to-day brain function.
TaoyuanAges 18–80 - NCT06039631RecruitingPhase 2
Immuno-chemo before surgery and organ-sparing treatment for throat cancer
This trial tests whether adding immunotherapy before surgery, followed by either radiation or organ-preserving surgery, can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancer. It may help avoid complete removal of the voice box.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04560803Recruiting
Skin grafts to help radiation wounds heal faster
This study tests a small skin graft approach to help wounds caused by prior radiation heal better. If you have a radiation-related skin wound that usually heals slowly on its own, this may speed healing and improve comfort.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT05406856Recruiting
Adaptive proton therapy for cervical cancer with chemo
This trial tests whether an “adaptive” type of radiation planning using proton therapy and MRI-guided brachytherapy can improve treatment for people with cervical cancer. It aims to deliver curative treatment more precisely while still combining it with chemotherapy (cisplatin) when appropriate.
LeidenAges 18 years+ - NCT07863011Recruiting
Low-dose brain radiation for mild Alzheimer's disease
This study tests a low dose of radiation to the whole brain combined with an experimental drug to see if it can slow down the effects of mild Alzheimer's disease. It aims to help people with mild dementia think more clearly and keep their daily abilities for as long as possible.
Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-doAges 60–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for radiation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,030 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.