Clinical trials
Thoracic clinical trials
Below are recruiting thoracic clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 308 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05906134RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pain control plan after minimally invasive esophagus surgery
This trial tests a pain-control method (using an epidural/nerve pain-block through the back, called neuraxial anesthesia) for people having minimally invasive esophagus removal surgery. It may help reduce pain after surgery and improve comfort during recovery.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06769126RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized treatment study for extensive stage small cell lung cancer
This study uses biomarker tests on your tumor to find a personalized treatment after initial chemotherapy. You will be assigned to one of four treatment groups based on your biomarker results.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06771518RecruitingPhase 2
Study combining chest radiation and immunotherapy for lung cancer
This study tests whether adding radiation to the chest area can improve the effectiveness of maintenance immunotherapy (atezolizumab) in patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have responded well to initial treatment.
Rome, RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT06758700RecruitingPhase 2
Teniposide for advanced small cell lung cancer with c-Myc
This trial tests a chemotherapy drug called teniposide for people with a specific type of advanced small cell lung cancer that has gotten worse after prior treatment. The goal is to see if teniposide helps shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06732193Recruiting
Fissios App for recovery after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether using a smartphone app (Fissios) after lung cancer surgery helps you recover with fewer complications. If you are scheduled for lung surgery for non-small cell lung cancer and have a smartphone, you may be eligible.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT06734338Recruiting
Testing a new chest injury score for blunt trauma
This study is testing a new way to check how serious chest injuries from blunt force (like car crashes) are in the emergency room. It may help doctors quickly decide what care you need.
BaghdadAges 18 years+ - NCT06732726Recruiting
Preventing blood clots after chest surgery
This study looks at how well a simple scoring system (Padua score) predicts blood clots after chest surgery. It may help find patients who need extra protection.
Baghdad, KadhimiyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06681233Recruiting
Cone-beam CT for guiding radiation therapy in cancer patients
This study tests whether a special X-ray called cone-beam CT (CBCT) can help guide radiation therapy more precisely for different types of cancer. If you are already scheduled for radiation and use CBCT as part of your care, you may be able to join.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06671639Recruiting
Stanford program to speed up robotic surgery for children
This trial tests a faster, robotic-assisted surgery for children ages 6 to 21. It aims to see if completing part of the operation using a robot can be as safe and effective as traditional open surgery, possibly leading to quicker recovery and less pain.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 6–21 - NCT06680050RecruitingPhase 2
Study of radiation plus two drugs for advanced lung cancer after prior treatment
This trial tests whether adding two drugs, durvalumab and ceralasertib, after radiotherapy can help patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer whose cancer has come back in the chest or spread to a few other spots after previous treatment with durvalumab. It aims to improve outcomes by boosting the immune system's ability to fight the cancer.
BresciaAges 18 years+ - NCT05406167Recruiting
Tracking quality of life during radiotherapy with a new system
This study collects information about how you feel and how treatment is delivered while you receive radiotherapy using the RefleXion Medical radiotherapy system. It may help doctors improve care and better understand what affects quality of life during treatment.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT06646471RecruitingPhase 4
Study of cancer drugs for older adults with lung cancer
This trial tests approved cancer drugs in people aged 70 and older with non-small-cell lung cancer who haven't had systemic treatment before. The goal is to see how well these drugs work in this older population.
Aix-en-ProvenceAges 70 years+ - NCT06633224Recruiting
Fatigue and biology in cancer patients getting chemoradiation
This study looks at why some people feel very tired during cancer treatment. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples to study how the body responds to chemotherapy and radiation.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06630702Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for freezing gait in advanced Parkinson's
This trial tests if a small device placed near your spine (spinal cord stimulation) can help improve freezing of gait in people with advanced Parkinson's whose medicines aren't enough. It also aims to reduce leg pain if you have it.
Hsinchu, Hsinchu CityAges 40–85 - NCT06621472Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for liver surgery pain
This study compares two types of pain-relieving injections (nerve blocks) used during liver surgery. One is a retrolaminar block and the other is a subcostal transversus abdominis plane block. The goal is to see which one provides better pain control after surgery.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT06603987Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug combination for recurrent solid tumors
This early-phase trial tests a new combination of drugs (CICS-1 and SPM-011) along with a special imaging scan to see if they can help people with hard-to-treat cancers that have come back. It may be an option if standard treatments are no longer working.
Osaka, OsakaAges 18–85 - NCT06596954Recruiting
Lymphocyte-sparing radiation for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a special type of radiation therapy that aims to spare your immune cells (lymphocytes) while treating esophageal cancer. It may help patients with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who are in good overall health.
Shanghai, ChinaAges 18–80 - NCT06566053Enrolling by invitation
Predicting risks in thoracic surgery
This study is creating a tool to better predict risks and guide care during and after thoracic surgery. If you are having an operation in the thoracic surgery department, this research may help improve your safety and recovery.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05227547Recruiting
Study of lung cell changes in smokers and lung disease
This study looks at specific lung cells (called alveolar cells) to understand how smoking and chronic lung disease may change them. You may be invited if you are having lung surgery and can safely take part.
CréteilAges 18 years+ - NCT06516198Recruiting
Ear acupressure before lung surgery
This study tests whether ear acupressure can help people get stronger before major lung surgery. You'll wear small seeds on your ears and do exercise prehabilitation.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50 years+ - NCT04389463Recruiting
Study of heart surgery outcomes during COVID-19
This study looks at how people do after heart or chest surgery when they test positive for COVID-19. It may help doctors understand risks and outcomes for surgical patients during the pandemic.
NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT06262321RecruitingPhase 2
Chest Radiation for Advanced Lung Cancer at High Risk of Symptoms
This study tests whether giving radiation to tumors in the chest soon after starting systemic therapy can help prevent symptoms like pain, trouble breathing, or bleeding. It is for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that does not have certain gene changes and has high-risk tumors in the chest.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06481813Recruiting
Lung Cancer Biobank Study for Newly Diagnosed Patients
This trial collects blood and tissue samples from people newly diagnosed with lung cancer (NSCLC or CPC) to study the disease over time. It helps researchers understand how different treatments affect the cancer and the body.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06359652Recruiting
Get Fit for Function: Exercise before lung surgery
This study tests a program to help you get stronger before lung surgery. It may improve your recovery after the operation.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for thoracic?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 308 recruiting thoracic 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 thoracic 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 thoracic 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.
Related conditions
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.