Clinical trials
Tumor clinical trials
Below are recruiting tumor clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,403 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT01915225Recruiting
Collecting solid tumor samples during cancer biopsy or surgery
This trial collects tissue (samples) from people who are already scheduled for biopsy or surgery for certain solid cancers. It aims to improve future testing and research while checking that taking the sample is safe and doesn’t add extra risk.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2 years+ - NCT01891318RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study radiosurgery plus surgery for brain metastases
This trial tests giving focused radiation (radiosurgery) before surgery for certain resectable brain metastases. It may help shrink or control tumors in the brain before they are surgically removed.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT01000259Recruiting
Using stored tumor tissue after surgery for advanced ovarian cancer
This study looks at archived tumor tissue samples from people with advanced (stage III or IV) ovarian epithelial cancer who had surgery and standard “platinum/taxol” chemotherapy trials. It may help researchers understand the cancer better and improve future treatments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT01005654Recruiting
Molecular testing for endocrine tumor diagnoses
This study collects and analyzes molecular (cell/DNA-level) information from endocrine tumors or pre-cancer conditions. It may help doctors better understand these tumors and improve diagnosis and treatment planning when you need surgery or a biopsy.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4 years+ - NCT01034033Recruiting
Blood and tumor genetic study for BRCA and related risks
This study collects blood (and possibly tumor tissue) to learn how certain inherited gene changes relate to breast and ovarian cancer risk. It may help researchers understand which people are most likely to develop these cancers and how tumors differ in high-risk patients.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT01166009Recruiting
CIBMTR research database for transplant and bone marrow injury patients
This study collects health and treatment information in a large research database. It may help researchers better understand outcomes after blood stem cell transplants or bone marrow injury from treatment like radiation.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT01766297RecruitingPhase 2
Proton radiation after lumpectomy for early breast cancer
This trial studies a type of radiation made with protons to treat only part of the breast after surgery (lumpectomy) for early-stage breast cancer. It may help control the cancer while aiming to reduce radiation to surrounding tissues.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 50 years+ - NCT01365169Recruiting
How activity level and daily function relate to cancer survival
This study looks at how physical activity (movement during the day) and a clinician-rated “day-to-day function” score relate to overall survival in people with certain cancers. It may help doctors understand who benefits most from activity-focused care and better monitoring.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02250352Recruiting
Biopsy study to collect breast tumor tissue samples
This study takes small tissue samples (core biopsies) from people with known or suspected breast cancer and stores them for research. It may help scientists better understand breast tumors, especially when the cancer has spread.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02417324Recruiting
Registering new brain tumor patients to build better care
This study collects medical information (and sometimes tumor tissue) from people diagnosed with certain brain tumors after January 1, 2012. It aims to improve understanding of these tumors worldwide so future care can be better.
AachenAges Any age - NCT02582697RecruitingPhase 3
Faster vs standard chemotherapy for spreading germ cell tumors
This Phase 3 trial compares a faster chemotherapy approach versus the standard schedule for people with intermediate- or poor-risk metastatic germ cell tumors. The goal is to see which schedule works better and is safer enough to use as initial treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 11–50 - NCT02174549RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a drug with liver artery treatment for liver-spread neuroendocrine cancer
This early-stage study tests a cancer drug called tirapazamine, given along with a liver artery procedure (embolization) to treat liver-dominant metastatic neuroendocrine tumors. It aims to find a safe dose and see whether the combination can better control tumor growth in the liver.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 20–99 - NCT02534649Recruiting
Drug-matching trial for adults with cancer DNA changes
This trial looks for the specific DNA or tumor changes in your cancer and then matches you to a targeted drug plan. It’s meant for people with early cancer that has not already been treated in this study.
BayonneAges 18 years+ - NCT02639325Recruiting
Seizure treatment study for people with brain tumors
This study looks at how a brain tumor-related seizure condition is handled in children and adults. It may be a good option if your seizures started soon after your brain tumor was found or is in the same brain area as your seizure symptoms.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–99 - NCT02310399Recruiting
Auditory brainstem implant for children without cochleae or hearing nerves
This study looks at whether an auditory brainstem implant (ABI) can help children hear sounds and develop listening/communication skills when the usual inner-ear hearing structures or hearing nerves are missing or not working. It may help some children who cannot benefit from a cochlear implant, but spoken language may not be the main outcome.
New York, New YorkAges 1.5 years–21 years - NCT02185443RecruitingPhase 2
SBRT radiation for liver metastases that can’t be surgically removed
This trial studies stereotactic body radiation therapy (high-precision radiation given in a few sessions) for liver metastases when surgery isn’t possible. It may help shrink or control tumors in the liver and delay progression in people whose cancer has not spread outside the liver (or only to areas treated with a curative plan).
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT02910895Recruiting
Test of lab-grown sarcoma samples to guide treatment research
This study uses tumor samples from soft tissue sarcoma to create lab models that researchers can test. It may help scientists better understand sarcoma and find more personalized treatment ideas for people like you.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT02754544Recruiting
Brain mapping during tumor surgery while you are awake
This study uses special recording sensors during brain tumor surgery to map the brain areas that control movement and speech. It may help the surgical team protect these key functions while removing the tumor.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02457962Recruiting
Registry study of outcomes from Mayo radiation treatments
This study collects information about how patients do after radiation treatment and stores some biological samples for future research. It includes people treated at Mayo Clinic Rochester for a cancer-focused (curative) course of radiation.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT02838836Recruiting
Checking for cancer DNA and tumor cells in bodily samples
This study looks for cancer-related material in blood, urine, and sometimes bone marrow. It may help researchers understand how to detect cancer activity and track it over time using less invasive tests.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT02677961Recruiting
Build a bone and soft tissue tumor health record registry
This registry collects health information from people with bone or soft tissue tumors to help researchers understand these cancers better. You may be able to join if you (or your legal decision-maker) can consent to participate.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT02803970Recruiting
Borderline ovarian tumor patient registry in Korea
This is a registry, meaning researchers collect and organize past medical information from people diagnosed with borderline ovarian tumors in Korea. It helps doctors better understand treatment patterns and outcomes over time, which may improve future care.
ChangwonAges Any age - NCT02429687RecruitingPhase 3
Testing two chemo regimens for ovarian germ cell tumors
This Phase 3 trial compares two different chemotherapy approaches for women with ovarian sex cord–stromal germ cell tumors. It aims to see which treatment works better and is safer for newly diagnosed stage IIA to IVB disease after surgery.
Jinan, ShandongAges 14–65 - NCT02638701RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Infliximab for hard-to-treat brain blood vessel aneurysms
This Phase 1/2 trial tests infliximab, a medicine that calms inflammation, for dolichoectactic aneurysms in the vertebral/basilar brain blood vessels that usually cannot be treated with standard surgery or procedures. The goal is to see if it can improve safety and how the aneurysm behaves over time.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tumor?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,403 recruiting tumor 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 tumor 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 tumor 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.