Clinical trials
Recurrent Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting recurrent cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 690 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06903325Recruiting
Monitoring DNA markers in blood to predict colorectal cancer return after surgery
This study tests if a simple blood test can detect early signs of colorectal cancer coming back after surgery to remove cancer spread in the abdomen. It may help patients avoid unnecessary treatments and catch recurrence sooner.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05408845RecruitingPhase 2
Study drug vs standard care for HER2 salivary gland cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests how well ado-trastuzumab emtansine (and compares to two standard treatment options) works for salivary gland cancers that are HER2-positive or HER2-low. It aims to see whether the study drug can control cancer better and with acceptable side effects.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06362616Recruiting
Pre-surgery partial breast radiation for recurrent breast cancer
This trial tests a shorter course of radiation to just part of the breast before surgery for women who have had breast cancer return in the same breast. It's for those who have already had radiation to that breast and have a specific type of cancer (ER+, HER2-).
AmsterdamAges 51 years+ - NCT05847348RecruitingPhase 3
PET scan for rising PSA after prostate cancer treatment
This Phase 3 trial tests whether a special PET scan using 68Ga-PSMA-11 can detect prostate cancer that has returned after surgery or radiation, measured by rising PSA. If the scan works well, it may help doctors find where the cancer is coming back.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06443996Enrolling by invitation
Sleep, mood, and colorectal cancer recovery study
This study looks at how your sleep quality and emotional well-being before surgery might affect your recovery from colorectal cancer. By filling out questionnaires, you help doctors learn whether these factors play a role in the cancer coming back.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT07589543RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK Cell Therapy for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) designed to target and fight ovarian cancer that has returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. The therapy uses cells from your own body that have been modified in the lab to recognize and attack cancer cells.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07753499Recruiting
PET scan for recurrent or metastatic thyroid cancer
This study tests a new type of PET scan to find thyroid cancer that has come back or spread. It compares two tracers to see which one better shows the cancer, which may help doctors choose the right treatment.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18–90 - NCT07518173RecruitingPhase 3
BL-M07D1 plus Pertuzumab for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial tests whether a new cancer drug called BL-M07D1, combined with pertuzumab, works better or as well as standard chemotherapy for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread or come back. HER2-positive means the cancer cells have high levels of a protein called HER2, which makes them grow faster.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05879926RecruitingPhase 3
Testing chemo after hormone therapy in premenopausal early breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial checks whether adding chemotherapy after standard hormone-blocking treatment works better for some premenopausal women with early-stage, ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. It targets patients with limited lymph node spread and a lower-to-intermediate tumor “recurrence” risk score.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–60 - NCT06128837RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new drug for recurrent small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a drug called LY01610 for people with small cell lung cancer that has returned after initial chemotherapy. It may offer a new treatment option for those whose cancer progressed within 6 months of their last treatment.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06869473RecruitingPhase 2
Cetuximab, chemo, and avelumab for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of targeted therapy (cetuximab) and immunotherapy (avelumab) plus chemotherapy as a first treatment for people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The goal is to see if adding these medicines helps control the cancer longer.
Cagliari, CAGLIARIAges 18 years+ - NCT06524245Recruiting
Predicting Colorectal Cancer Recurrence with Portal Vein Blood
This study looks at blood from a special vein near your liver (portal vein) to find markers that might predict if colorectal cancer will come back. The goal is to create a better way to identify patients who may need closer monitoring after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04857502RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Tracking prostate cancer spread before lymph node surgery
This early study uses a special imaging tracer to show where prostate cancer has spread in the pelvic lymph nodes. It may help doctors better understand how well certain scans guide surgical removal of affected lymph nodes.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT03646955Recruiting
Partial breast radiation versus no radiation after lumpectomy
This trial compares giving radiation only to part of the breast versus not giving radiation at all after breast-conserving surgery. It’s meant for women with early, hormone-driven breast cancer to see if skipping radiation can be safe and reduce treatment burden.
SantiagoAges 60 years+ - NCT05049538Recruiting
Liquid blood tests to predict endometrial cancer return
This trial studies whether blood “liquid biopsies” and tumor genetic testing can help predict whether endometrial cancer will come back after treatment. Results may help doctors plan follow-up and additional care based on a person’s recurrence risk.
Houston, TexasAges 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+ - NCT03658785RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors using patient tumor cells
This trial tests an immunotherapy made from your own tumor-fighting immune cells (TIL). It may help people with advanced solid cancers that cannot be cured with surgery or radiation.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT05260671RecruitingPhase 2
Penpulimab plus cetuximab for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial studies penpulimab (an immune medicine) combined with cetuximab (an antibody drug) for recurrent or metastatic squamous cell head and neck cancer that cannot be treated with surgery or radiation. It aims to shrink tumors and improve survival in people whose tumor shows a specific immune marker (PD-L1).
Changchun, JilinAges 18–80 - NCT06359275RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for locally advanced or recurrent pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (PD-1), chemotherapy, and a special type of radiation called PULSAR for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer or cancer that has come back only in the pancreas area. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors or keep them from growing.
ShanhaiAges 18–75 - NCT06982469Recruiting
High-dose radiation for prostate cancer return after surgery
This trial tests a high-dose radiation treatment (brachytherapy) that places tiny radioactive seeds directly into the area where your prostate was. It is for men whose prostate cancer has returned only in that area after having their prostate removed.
Pamplona, Foral Community of NavarreAges 18–80 - NCT06469281RecruitingPhase 1
A new immune cell therapy for recurring ovarian cancer
This early-phase trial tests a new immune cell therapy called 27T51, which targets a protein called MUC16 found on ovarian cancer cells. The study is for people with recurrent or treatment-resistant ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer to see if the therapy is safe and works when given alone or with other treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04434040RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab and sacituzumab to prevent breast cancer return
This trial tests two medicines after surgery and chemotherapy to help lower the risk that triple-negative breast cancer comes back. It’s for people whose cancer still showed “residual” invasive disease after neoadjuvant (before-surgery) chemotherapy, and whose blood test shows traces of tumor DNA.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03238378Recruiting
Radiation boost plus warming for recurrent head and neck tumors
This trial tests a “salvage” treatment that combines targeted radiation (brachytherapy) with controlled body warming (hyperthermia) for head and neck cancer that has come back. It may help by better shrinking tumors while fitting the treatment to the tumor’s exact location.
ErlangenAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for recurrent cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 690 recruiting recurrent 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 recurrent 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 recurrent 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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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.