Clinical trials
Staging clinical trials
Below are recruiting staging clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,854 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04135664RecruitingPhase 3
Compare surgery vs chemoradiation for early throat cancer
This study compares two ways to treat a type of esophagus cancer: surgical removal (esophagectomy) versus chemoradiation (chemo plus radiation). It is for people with early-stage findings where scans suggest no lymph node spread.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–75 - NCT04286841Recruiting
Immunotherapy before lung surgery for early lung cancer
This trial looks at giving immunotherapy before surgery for certain early-stage lung cancers to help shrink the tumor and improve outcomes. It is mainly for people whose lung cancer can be removed by surgery and who don’t have specific gene changes like EGFR or ALK.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT04453904Recruiting
Testing best added chemo and radiation after stage III uterine cancer
This study compares different ways of giving radiation and chemotherapy after surgery for stage III endometrial (uterine) cancer. It aims to find which approach works best to reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT04504006Recruiting
Tracking surgery choices for lymph node spread in endometrial cancer
This is an observational study that follows people with endometrial cancer who have had surgery to check and remove pelvic (and sometimes paraaortic) lymph nodes. It looks at how different surgical approaches and any added treatment affect local control (keeping cancer from coming back in the pelvis/nearby areas).
Essen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT04448522RecruitingPhase 3
Lower-dose radiotherapy for EBV-responsive nasopharyngeal cancer
This Phase 3 study tests whether giving a reduced amount of radiotherapy can work as well as the standard dose for certain people with stage II–III nasopharyngeal cancer who respond well after initial chemotherapy. It’s designed for patients whose cancer markers improve after 3 chemotherapy cycles, to potentially reduce treatment side effects while keeping cancer control.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT04637711Recruiting
Surgery for stubborn granulomatous breast inflammation
This study looks at surgical treatment for granulomatous lobular mastitis that has not been improving with non-surgical care. It may help people with more widespread or complicated breast inflammation, especially when there are abscesses or skin breakdown.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–60 - NCT04595929Recruiting
Tested aerosol chemotherapy inside the abdomen for stomach cancer
This trial looks at a way to give chemotherapy into the abdomen (through a small tube during laparoscopy) for certain stomach cancers. It aims to see whether this approach improves cancer control and surgical outcomes for people whose tumors can potentially be removed.
Saint PetersburgAges 18–65 - NCT04777942Recruiting
New liver cancer treatment plan for high-risk early-stage patients
This trial studies a treatment approach (a combination given through the liver) for people with early liver cancer that can be surgically removed but has a high chance of coming back. It may help reduce the risk of recurrence after treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT04126876RecruitingPhase 2
IMO-2125 skin injection for thick, early-stage melanoma
This trial tests whether an injection given into the skin (IMO-2125) can improve outcomes for people with thicker primary melanoma that has not spread to lymph nodes or other organs. Participants also have planned surgery to remove the tumor and check a sentinel lymph node.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT04331093RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery treatment for stage III–IV melanoma with two medicines
This trial tests two medicines given before surgery to shrink stage III–IV acral melanoma (a melanoma type on the hands/feet) and improve outcomes. If the tumors respond, surgery can happen afterward as planned.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–75 - NCT04191681RecruitingPhase 4
Testing ARNI in people with implanted LVAD devices
This trial studies whether a heart medicine called ARNI (sacubitril-valsartan) is safe and works well for people who have a durable LVAD and moderate-to-severe heart pumping weakness. It may help improve symptoms and outcomes, while carefully checking side effects in this higher-risk group.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT03967808Recruiting
Registry for people with kidney failure on dialysis or similar treatment
This study is a kidney disease registry that collects information from people with end-stage kidney failure who are receiving ongoing kidney replacement treatment. It may help doctors better understand kidney disease over time and improve care planning.
NancyAges Any age - NCT05148767RecruitingPhase 4
UGT1A1-guided irinotecan for locally advanced rectal cancer
This trial studies whether adjusting irinotecan treatment based on a person’s UGT1A1 gene test can improve outcomes for locally advanced rectal cancer. It focuses on people who are about to start (or continue) chemoradiation and do not have cancer spread to distant organs.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT04845828Recruiting
Sentinel node biopsy versus full node removal in early uterine cancer
This study compares two ways to check lymph nodes during surgery for early-stage endometrial (uterine) cancer: sentinel node biopsy versus removing more lymph nodes. It may help find whether the less extensive approach can stage the cancer accurately with fewer side effects.
SeoulAges 20–80 - NCT04007783Recruiting
Test of a new plan for jaw reconstruction and implants
This study checks whether the “O-bridge protocol” helps people who need jaw surgery—either for osteonecrosis of the jaw or for oral/jaw tumors—followed by dental implant placement to support fixed teeth (not removable dentures). The goal is to improve your ability to eat, speak, and get a stable tooth replacement plan after surgery.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT04446676Recruiting
Stabilization method after staged knee revision for infection risk
This study compares two ways of stabilizing a knee implant after a two-step (staged) knee revision to see which better prevents reinfection. It may help people trying to avoid another infection after treatment of a previously infected knee implant.
Otwock, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18–90 - NCT05284318Recruiting
Antibiotic plans and outcomes after two-stage joint revision
This study looks at how antibiotic treatment (especially the course length and approach) relates to infection control and results after a two-step surgery for joint infections. If you’ve had a spacer placed, finished at least 6 weeks of antibiotics, and then had the second surgery, the research team may want to follow your outcomes over time.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT05367206RecruitingPhase 3
Tested chemotherapy before chemoradiation for advanced cervical cancer
This trial compares two treatment plans for stage IIIC cervical cancer: giving chemotherapy first, then chemoradiation, versus going straight to chemoradiation. It may help doctors see which approach works better for shrinking the cancer before and during radiation.
Guangzhou, GuangdoneAges 18–70 - NCT04951635RecruitingPhase 3
Almonertinib after chemoradiation for stage III lung cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests whether almonertinib given after standard chemoradiation can help people with stage III, non-surgical lung cancer live longer and/or control the cancer. It is for tumors with specific EGFR mutations linked to sensitivity to EGFR-targeted medicines.
Ji'nan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT03789253Recruiting
Tracking genetic changes as low-risk prostate cancer becomes riskier
This study looks for genes and biological pathways that may explain why some men’s prostate cancer grows from low risk to higher risk. You may be followed using planned prostate biopsies after an initial low-risk diagnosis managed with active surveillance.
TaipeiAges 40–100 - NCT04486495Recruiting
Minimally invasive lymph node treatment after chemo for node-positive breast cancer
This study looks at a less invasive way to check and treat lymph nodes in the armpit after you receive chemotherapy (and sometimes immunotherapy) before breast surgery. It may help people with cancer that has already spread to armpit lymph nodes by improving how staging and treatment are done.
's-HertogenboschAges 18 years+ - NCT05527795Recruiting
Study features that predict benefit from extra immunotherapy in melanoma
This study looks for lab and tumor features that may help predict who benefits from follow-up (adjuvant) immunotherapy after surgery for melanoma. Your past treatment and tumor samples may be used to improve future treatment decisions.
Pierre-BéniteAges 18 years+ - NCT05228951RecruitingPhase 2
Testing four breast cancer medicines for stage II–III ER+/PR+/HER2+ cancer
This trial studies a combination of anti-cancer medicines (including trastuzumab and hormone therapy) for women with stage II–III breast cancer that is ER-, PR-, and HER2-positive. It aims to improve outcomes by attacking the cancer in different ways.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT05263570Recruiting
Real-world treatment planning for stage II–III HR+ HER2+ breast cancer
This trial looks at how well a standard “neoadjuvant” treatment plan works in real-world patients. It is for people newly diagnosed with stage II–III HR+ breast cancer and aims to see whether treatment gives expected outcomes in everyday care.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for staging?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,854 recruiting staging 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 staging 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 staging 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.