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 3,362 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04068155Recruiting
Radiation device for certain skin cancers you can treat locally
This trial tests a radiation-emitting device placed near the tumor to treat certain malignant skin cancers that can be fully covered. It may help shrink or control the cancer at the skin site where the device is applied.
GrenobleAges 18 years+ - NCT04081701RecruitingPhase 4
Ga-68 DOTATATE PET/MRI for somatostatin-receptor brain tumors
This trial tests how well a special scan (Ga-68 DOTATATE PET combined with MRI) helps diagnose and guide treatment for certain brain tumors that have somatostatin receptors. It may help doctors better find tumor recurrence or remaining tumor after treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18–100 - NCT04204850RecruitingPhase 2
Cabozantinib for liver cancer that returns after liver transplant
This trial studies cabozantinib, a cancer medicine, for liver cancer that has come back after a liver transplant. It’s for people whose cancer can’t be cured with more surgery or local procedures, to see if the treatment can help control the disease.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04239157RecruitingPhase 2
Canakinumab shot for lower-risk MDS and related blood disorders
This trial tests canakinumab, a medication that blocks inflammation, given as a skin (subcutaneous) injection. It is for adults with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or a related condition (chronic myelomonocytic leukemia or CCUS) to see if it can improve blood counts and reduce problems like anemia or transfusion needs.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04263298RecruitingPhase 3
Fulvestrant or capecitabine after chemo for metastatic breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial compares two medicines—fulvestrant versus capecitabine—as “maintenance” treatment after your first chemo helps control metastatic breast cancer. It aims to see which one helps people live longer with better disease control.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT04288999RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery plus chemo versus chemo-radiation then surgery for recurrent rectal cancer
This study compares two treatment plans for locally recurrent rectal cancer: (1) surgery plus chemo, or (2) chemo plus radiation first, then surgery, followed by chemo. It aims to see which approach works better in controlling the cancer and helping patients recover.
ChibaAges 20–80 - NCT04376866RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy for repeat nasopharyngeal cancer after it returns
This trial studies toripalimab (an immunotherapy that helps your immune system attack cancer) for nasopharyngeal cancer that has come back locally. It may help shrink or control the returning tumor and improve outcomes for people who meet the safety and lab requirements.
Nanning, GuangxiAges 18–65 - NCT04425265Recruiting
Low-temperature plasma treatment vs high-frequency cautery for recurring cancer
This trial compares two ways of surgically treating localized, recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer: a low-temperature plasma radiofrequency method versus a standard high-frequency cautery method. You might be eligible if your recurrence is limited and can be surgically removed, and you are within the allowed health and age ranges.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT04501705Recruiting
Apatinib for adults with recurring atypical or malignant meningioma
This trial tests whether apatinib can shrink or control recurring atypical/malignant meningioma that has come back after surgery and radiation. It focuses on adults with measurable regrowth on MRI and good overall health to safely take an oral medicine.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04501718RecruitingPhase 2
Study of apatinib plus chemotherapy for recurrent childhood medulloblastoma
This trial tests whether adding apatinib to temozolomide and etoposide helps children whose medulloblastoma has come back. It aims to slow the tumor and improve outcomes after standard treatments.
BeijingAges 2–21 - NCT04540107RecruitingPhase 1
MRI scan study to characterize lower-grade brain tumors
This Phase 1 study uses special MRI scans (including a form of MR spectroscopy) to better understand lower-grade gliomas. It is designed to test how well the imaging can “characterize” the tumor and to improve understanding for treatment planning.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04547166RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New targeted immune drug plus bevacizumab and chemo for colon cancer
This trial studies serplulimab (an immune-related drug) together with bevacizumab and chemotherapy to treat metastatic colorectal (colon) cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. It aims to see whether this combination improves outcomes and is safe.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT04559230RecruitingPhase 2
Treating recurrent glioblastoma with sacituzumab govitecan
This Phase 2 study tests sacituzumab govitecan in adults whose glioblastoma has come back after standard treatment (radiation plus temozolomide). It may help shrink the tumor in people whose tumor has a specific target (Trop-2).
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04590664RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Verteporfin for recurrent EGFR-mutant glioblastoma
This trial tests verteporfin (Visudyne), given through a vein, for recurrent glioblastoma that has an EGFR mutation or increased EGFR. It aims to shrink or slow the tumor after standard treatment has already been tried.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04647097Recruiting
Quit smoking and alcohol to prevent pancreatitis coming back
This trial is studying whether stopping alcohol and quitting smoking can help keep acute pancreatitis from returning. It’s for people whose pancreatitis happened because of alcohol, and who smoke every day.
PécsAges 18–80 - NCT04686305RecruitingPhase 1
Test drug T-DXd plus immunotherapy, with or without chemotherapy for HER2+ lung cancer
This Phase 1 study tests the safety (and early effectiveness) of T-DXd combined with immunotherapy, sometimes also with chemotherapy, in people with advanced lung cancer that is HER2-positive. It may help if standard options have been limited or your tumor does not have certain genetic changes that already have targeted treatments.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04729114RecruitingPhase 1
Safety and dose test of PRL-02 shot for advanced prostate cancer
This Phase 1 study tests how safe PRL-02 depot (an injection) is and finds the best dose for men with advanced prostate cancer. It may help determine a new treatment option for cancers that have spread or are getting worse despite standard care.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04757337RecruitingPhase 3
Oral chemotherapy comparison for older advanced soft-tissue cancer
This trial compares two chemotherapy medicines—oral cyclophosphamide versus doxorubicin—in people age 65 and older with advanced soft-tissue sarcoma that can’t be cured with surgery or radiation. It aims to see which treatment works better and is more tolerable for this age group.
ToulouseAges 65 years+ - NCT04807894RecruitingPhase 4
Vaginal testosterone to prevent repeat UTIs in postmenopausal women
This study tests whether putting testosterone in the vagina can help prevent future bladder infections (UTIs) compared with a dummy treatment. It’s for older postmenopausal women who keep getting UTIs, especially those who can’t or don’t want to use vaginal estrogen.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 60–90 - NCT04846803Recruiting
Prevent repeat UTIs using bacterial interference treatments
This trial studies a new way to help stop urinary tract infections (UTIs) from coming back by using “bacterial interference” (changing the bacteria in the urinary system). It may help people who have had UTIs keep returning despite past treatments.
Aarhus NAges 18–90 - NCT04848064RecruitingPhase 1
Natural killer cells plus mogamulizumab for skin lymphoma
This early-phase study tests a combination of “natural killer” immune cells and a medicine called mogamulizumab to treat certain skin lymphomas that have come back or did not respond. It may help your immune system better find and attack cancer cells.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04858009RecruitingPhase 2
Warm chemotherapy placed in the belly for pancreatic cancer spread
This Phase 2 study tests a treatment that warms chemotherapy and delivers it directly into the abdomen to treat pancreatic cancer that has spread to the lining of the belly (peritoneum). You may be eligible if you completed earlier chemotherapy and your body shows signs the cancer is responding, with limited spread in the abdomen.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–80 - NCT04878029RecruitingPhase 1
Cabozantinib plus enfortumab for advanced bladder cancer after immunotherapy
This Phase 1 study tests whether cabozantinib combined with enfortumab vedotin can help people with advanced urothelial (bladder) cancer that has already been treated with immunotherapy (PD-1/PD-L1) and usually chemotherapy. It aims to find a safer dose and see if the combo can shrink tumors or control the disease.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04894370RecruitingPhase 2
Trial tests immunotherapy plus chemotherapy and radiation for anal cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies a combination of immunotherapy (spartalizumab), chemotherapy (mDCF includes docetaxel), and radiation to treat metastatic or returning anal squamous cell cancer. It may help shrink tumors and improve outcomes compared with standard approaches, but eligibility is strict to keep participants safe.
BesançonAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for recurrent or metastatic solid tumors?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,362 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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