Clinical trials
Recurrent or Metastatic Solid Tumors clinical trials
Below are recruiting recurrent or metastatic solid tumors clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,361 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04318730RecruitingPhase 2
Study of immunotherapy plus targeted drug for adrenal cancer
This trial tests whether combining camrelizumab (an immune treatment) with apatinib (a targeted drug) can shrink recurrent or metastatic adrenal cancer after standard treatment didn’t work. It may help some people control tumor growth when other treatments have already been tried.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT04375384RecruitingPhase 2
Cetuximab after immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial studies whether giving cetuximab after prior immunotherapy can help people with head and neck squamous cell cancer shrink tumors or slow their growth. You may be eligible if you’ve already had a PD-1–based immunotherapy treatment, and you meet health and safety requirements.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04389281RecruitingPhase 1
X-ray light-activated therapy for hard-to-treat skin tumors
This early-phase study tests an X-ray–activated medicine that is delivered directly into selected tumors to help control cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. If the injected area can be treated safely, it may shrink or slow the tumor and improve local control.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04390737RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug HH2853 for hard-to-treat lymphoma and solid cancers
This Phase 1/2 trial tests the safety and early effectiveness of HH2853 in people whose cancer has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help shrink tumors and guide future treatment for specific cancer types and genetic changes.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04429542RecruitingPhase 1
Test of an EGFR-targeting drug for advanced solid cancers
This Phase 1 study tests the safety of BCA101 (an EGFR-targeting treatment) alone or combined with pembrolizumab. It may help people with certain EGFR-driven advanced cancers, depending on the tumor type, prior treatments, and required biopsy testing.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 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+ - NCT04499833Recruiting
Test an AI score to guide liver transplant decisions
This study looks at a prediction tool that estimates outcomes for people with liver cancer and cirrhosis, to help decide whether a liver transplant is a good option. It may help doctors choose the right timing and patients who could benefit most from transplantation.
LisbonAges 18–70 - NCT04513444RecruitingPhase 2
Medical hypnosis to reduce anxiety during cancer radiotherapy
This Phase 2 study tests whether medical hypnosis can help people feel less anxious while they receive radiation treatment for cancer. It targets adults who have moderate to very high anxiety right after treatment planning.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT04516447RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced ovarian cancer
This Phase 1 trial studies how well and how safely azenosertib (ZN-c3) works in people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. It may help by offering a new treatment option for cancers that don’t respond well to platinum chemotherapy (platinum-resistant).
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT04519151RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib for ovarian cancer that returned
This Phase 2 trial tests whether pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib can shrink ovarian cancer that has come back after platinum chemotherapy. You may be eligible if your cancer returned after a certain “time off” from prior treatment and you meet key health and safety requirements.
Ramat GanAges 18 years+ - NCT04534205RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing BNT113 plus pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab alone
This trial studies whether adding BNT113 to pembrolizumab works better and is safe for people with HPV16-positive head and neck cancer that can’t be cured with local treatments. It also compares outcomes to pembrolizumab alone, specifically for tumors that show PD-L1 in testing.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04665388Recruiting
Mapping immune responses in people with certain virus-related cancers
This study collects blood and/or tumor-related samples to map how your immune system recognizes cancer. It aims to better understand immune targets and immune cell types, which may help guide future cancer treatments for certain virus-related cancers.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04723810RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test a glowing scan to help surgeons find tumor tissue
This early-stage study tests an intraoperative imaging approach called “TumorGlow” to help surgeons better identify tumor tissue during surgery. It may help improve the completeness of tumor removal and reduce the chance of recurrence in certain patients.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04741737Recruiting
Repeat lymph node biopsy for recurrent breast cancer
This study tests whether repeating a specific lymph node biopsy (sentinel lymph node biopsy) is safe and useful in people whose breast cancer has come back in the same breast. It may help doctors better understand whether lymph nodes are involved and guide next steps after surgery.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT04764357Recruiting
Scalp cooling to help prevent chemotherapy-related hair loss in kids
This study looks at whether “cold cap” scalp cooling can help prevent or reduce hair loss in children getting chemotherapy. It’s aimed at kids treated with certain chemotherapy medicines and who may be at risk for losing their hair.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 7 years+ - NCT04895709RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new cancer drug for advanced solid tumors
This early-phase trial tests how well a new drug (BMS-986340) works alone and combined with other treatments in people with advanced solid tumors that have progressed despite standard care. It also studies tumor samples to look for biomarkers that may predict who benefits.
Clovis, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07498725RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of LRK-4189 for solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed
This trial tests a new drug called LRK-4189, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have worsened despite prior therapy. The goal is to see if it is safe, tolerable, and helpful against the cancer.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT07302347RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of pembrolizumab for different cancers in Japan
This trial tests a drug called pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to see if it helps people with several types of cancer, including relapsed or refractory lymphoma, melanoma, MSI-high or TMB-high solid tumors, and Merkel cell carcinoma. The goal is to understand if this immunotherapy can shrink or control the cancer.
Nagoya, Aichi-kenAges 6 months+ - NCT04954599RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CP-506 for hard-to-treat cancers with DNA repair defects
This Phase 1/2 study tests CP-506 in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair problems (homologous recombination or Fanconi anemia-related defects). It may be used alone or combined with carboplatin or an immune therapy, aiming to shrink tumors or improve control when standard options are limited.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT04969315RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Drug TT-10 and TT-4 for advanced solid tumors
This early-phase trial tests two investigational drugs—TT-10 and TT-4—alone and together in people with advanced solid cancers. The study is designed to find safe doses and see if the treatment can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04969835RecruitingPhase 1
Safety and early response study of AVA6000 for solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests AVA6000 in people with certain solid tumor cancers, mainly to check safety and how the body processes the drug. It also looks for early signs of tumor response to see if it might help further in later studies.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05005403RecruitingPhase 1
Testing azirkitug for lung, head/neck, and other solid cancers
This Phase 1 study tests how a new medicine (azirkitug) behaves in the body and how safe it is, given by IV infusion alone or with other cancer drugs. It may help people with several advanced solid tumor cancers, especially after standard treatments have stopped working.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05045066RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Vitamin D treatment study for Black men with prostate cancer
This early-phase study looks at how vitamin D replacement affects the immune system in Black/African American men with prostate cancer. It’s testing whether bringing vitamin D levels into a healthier range changes immune signals that may matter for cancer health.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05047094Recruiting
DaRT radiation plus pembrolizumab for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether a targeted internal radiation treatment (DaRT) combined with pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) can shrink recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell cancer that cannot be fully removed with surgery. It may help by making cancer more visible to the immune system while delivering localized radiation to a tumor area.
JerusalemAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for recurrent or metastatic solid tumors?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,361 recruiting recurrent or metastatic solid tumors 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 or metastatic solid tumors 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 or metastatic solid tumors 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.