Clinical trials · California
Soft Tissue Sarcoma clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 16 recruiting soft tissue sarcoma studies with a site in California — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT07156565RecruitingPhase 1
Study of actinium therapy for advanced soft tissue sarcoma
This trial is testing a new type of radiation therapy for advanced soft tissue sarcoma that has not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if this therapy can shrink tumors and help control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06422806RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus chemo for aggressive sarcoma
This trial compares a combination of immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) plus chemotherapy (doxorubicin) versus chemotherapy alone for people with aggressive, poorly differentiated sarcomas that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if adding immunotherapy helps shrink tumors or slow their growth better than chemotherapy alone.
Dublin, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06263231RecruitingPhase 3
Study of INT230-6 injection for soft tissue sarcoma
This study tests an experimental drug, INT230-6, injected directly into tumors, compared to the usual treatments for soft tissue sarcoma. It aims to see if the injection is safe and works better for people whose cancer has not responded to earlier treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05876715RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing 3 immunotherapy drugs for hard-to-remove soft tissue cancer
This Phase 1/2 study tests lurbinectedin plus two immune checkpoint medicines (ipilimumab and nivolumab) for soft tissue sarcoma that is hard to remove or has spread. It aims to see how well the combination works and how safe it is, especially for people with limited treatment options.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT05333458RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab plus selinexor for advanced alveolar soft tissue sarcoma
This Phase 2 trial tests whether combining atezolizumab with selinexor can slow or shrink advanced alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) in people age 12 and older. It may help by improving the immune system’s ability to fight the cancer and stopping cancer cell growth signals.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT03016819RecruitingPhase 3
Test drugs anlotinib and catequentinib for advanced sarcoma
This Phase 3 study tests two anti-cancer medicines (anlotinib and catequentinib) for people with certain advanced soft-tissue sarcomas, including alveolar soft part sarcoma, synovial sarcoma, and leiomyosarcoma. It is designed for tumors that cannot be removed and that have either grown despite treatment or no longer respond to standard options.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04535271RecruitingPhase 2
Trabectedin, gemcitabine, and dacarbazine for advanced leiomyosarcoma
This Phase 2 study tests a combination of three anti-cancer medicines to shrink or control leiomyosarcoma that cannot be fully removed by surgery or has spread. It may help people whose cancer has grown after prior treatment.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04901702RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Onivyde plus talazoparib or temozolomide for resistant solid tumors
This trial tests whether adding Onivyde to either talazoparib or temozolomide can shrink or control hard-to-treat (refractory or recurring) cancers in children and young adults. It aims to find safer dosing first, then look at how well the treatment works—especially for Ewing sarcoma.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1–30 - NCT06087861RecruitingPhase 2
Short course radiation before sarcoma surgery
This trial tests a shorter course of radiation (just 5 days) before surgery for soft tissue sarcoma. The goal is to see if a brief, high-dose radiation schedule works as well as or better than the usual longer course—and may be more convenient for you.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02701153Recruiting
Short pre-surgery radiation for soft-tissue sarcoma
This trial tests a short course of radiation before surgery to shrink a soft-tissue sarcoma and make it easier to remove. It may help by improving how well the tumor can be removed, while studying safety and effectiveness for this cancer type.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03138161RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing three medicines for previously treated soft-tissue sarcoma
This trial tests trabectedin plus ipilimumab and nivolumab in people with advanced soft-tissue sarcoma that has already been treated. It aims to see how well this combination works and how safely it can be given.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07628634RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing a Low-Methionine Diet in Solid Tumor Patients
This early-stage study explores whether eating a diet low in methionine (a natural amino acid found in protein) might help people with advanced solid tumors. Researchers will track how this dietary change affects blood levels and may improve treatment outcomes alongside standard cancer care.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03244020Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Aspirin or low-dose blood thinner after bone or leg surgery
This trial compares aspirin versus a low-dose injectable blood thinner (LMWH) to prevent blood clots after certain orthopedic cancer surgeries. It may help lower the risk of dangerous clotting while balancing bleeding and side effects.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05634369RecruitingTeam says not enrollingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cell and chemotherapy trial for relapsed soft tissue sarcoma
This early-phase trial studies a type of immune cell treatment (NK cells) made from donor cells, given with chemotherapy drugs gemcitabine and docetaxel. It’s for children and young adults whose bone or soft tissue sarcoma has come back or hasn’t responded to prior treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 2–40 - NCT06943521RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MT-4561 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called MT-4561 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07064018RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
SPEDOX-6 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new form of the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin, called SPEDOX-6, for people with certain advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to at least two prior treatments. The drug is designed to deliver doxorubicin directly to cancer cells while possibly reducing side effects.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Soft Tissue Sarcoma trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting soft tissue sarcoma studies listed above.
- Sarcoma Oncology Center · 4 studies
- Stanford University · 3 studies
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) · 3 studies
- USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center · 3 studies
- Keck Medicine of USC · 2 studies
- Los Angeles General Medical Center · 2 studies
- University of California, Irvine Medical Center / UC Irvine Health · 2 studies
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
What taking part in a soft tissue sarcoma study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Soft Tissue Sarcoma trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there soft tissue sarcoma clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 16 recruiting soft tissue sarcoma studies with a site in California, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a soft tissue sarcoma study in California?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a soft tissue sarcoma trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New soft tissue sarcoma studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.