Oncology
Cancer clinical trials
Studies of cancers and tumors of every type and site, from prevention to treatment. We’re tracking 20,591 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,784
- Phase 24,449
- Phase 12,735
- Phase 1/Phase 21,686
- Phase 31,394
- Phase 2/Phase 3280
- Phase 4263
Top conditions
- Breast Cancer1,225
- Cancer661
- Prostate Cancer653
- Colorectal Cancer491
- Lung Cancer424
- Ovarian Cancer338
- Multiple Myeloma332
- Gastric Cancer296
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia292
- Pancreatic Cancer289
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma283
- Solid Tumor256
- Advanced Solid Tumor255
- Cervical Cancer232
- Head and Neck Cancer227
- Endometrial Cancer206
- Advanced Solid Tumors193
- Esophageal Cancer191
Leading sponsors
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center450
- Fudan University312
- Sun Yat-sen University291
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center288
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)286
- Mayo Clinic240
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences151
- City of Hope Medical Center147
- AstraZeneca134
- University Health Network, Toronto125
Where studies are running
- California1,425
- Texas638
- Arizona512
- Florida448
- Alabama420
- New York408
- Massachusetts343
- Maryland330
- New Jersey269
- Pennsylvania242
Recruiting studies20,591 total
- NCT03850418RecruitingPhase 2
Azacitidine for blood chimerism changes after transplant
This Phase 2 study tests whether azacitidine can improve outcomes when donor blood “chimerism” starts dropping after an allogeneic stem cell transplant. It’s for people with AML, MDS, MPN, or CMML who are experiencing early warning signs in their blood counts after transplant but without clear relapse in the bone marrow.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–75 - NCT04575363Recruiting
Testing a blood marker to predict pancreatic cancer outcomes
This study looks at a test called RPSA to see if it can help predict how pancreatic cancer may turn out. It includes people being treated at Reims University Hospital for pancreatic tumors that can be removed (or may become removable).
ReimsAges 18 years+ - NCT04174079Recruiting
Chemotherapy after esophagus surgery for lymph node spread
This trial studies whether adding chemotherapy after surgery for esophageal squamous cell cancer can reduce the chance the cancer returns. It focuses on people whose surgery removed cancerous lymph nodes and who are healthy enough to tolerate chemotherapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT04276857Recruiting
Chemo plus a local treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This study looks at how well combining standard chemo with a targeted local treatment works for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. It may help control the cancer in the area of origin and improve outcomes compared with chemo alone.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges Any age - NCT04547309Recruiting
Imaging test using a HER2-targeting tracer
This trial studies an imaging tracer that targets HER2, a protein that can be found in certain cancers. It may help doctors see where HER2-positive tumors are in the body using scans.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04628416Recruiting
Negative-pressure dressing test for fibula flap donor skin graft
This trial studies whether a special suction dressing (negative pressure) helps healing at the skin-graft donor site for people getting a fibula free flap. It may reduce complications and improve how the graft takes, compared with standard care.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT04517838Recruiting
Testing immune responses to anti-HER2 breast cancer treatments
This study looks at how your immune system reacts to anti-HER2 treatments in people with HER2-positive breast cancer. It may help doctors understand who responds best by studying immune signals in blood (and sometimes tissue) during or after treatment.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04037956Recruiting
No-tube surgery versus usual laparoscopy for rectosigmoid cancer
This trial compares two surgical approaches to remove rectosigmoid cancer: a “tubeless” method versus standard laparoscopic surgery. It aims to see which approach works better and is easier or safer for recovery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT03869814Recruiting
Blood test to study cancer signals without invasive procedures
This study looks at a non-invasive blood test to detect cancer-related “signal patterns” and see how well they match different types of cancer. It may help researchers learn better ways to find or understand cancer using less invasive testing.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 21–80 - NCT04161664RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo for metastatic vulvar cancer with carboplatin and paclitaxel
This trial studies how well carboplatin plus paclitaxel chemotherapy works for vulvar squamous cell cancer that has spread. It may help shrink tumors and control cancer growth in people who are not able to be fully treated with local surgery.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT04661072Recruiting
Study genes and cancer risk in uterine birth differences
This study looks at how genetic factors and environment may relate to cancer risk in people with uterine birth differences. It also aims to improve clinical care by learning what patterns show up in real-world patients.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 13 years+ - NCT04283006RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR T-cell treatment for hard-to-treat B-cell blood cancers
This early-phase trial tests a special kind of immune cell treatment (CAR T cells) that targets CD20 and CD22 in people with relapsed or refractory B-cell cancers. It may help by attacking cancer cells that survived prior treatments, but it is still being studied for safety and early effectiveness.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 3–70 - NCT04224636RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab and bevacizumab with optional repeat chemo liver procedure
This Phase 2 trial tests whether starting with atezolizumab plus bevacizumab, then using an on-demand TACE (a targeted liver artery chemo treatment) can control hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer). It also compares this approach to giving both medicines together with an initial TACE right away, aiming to improve tumor control and outcomes.
BonnAges 18 years+ - NCT04332588RecruitingPhase 1
Testing PET/MRI monitoring for HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery
This early-phase study looks at how well PET/MRI scans can monitor treatment response in people with HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery. You may be asked to undergo specific scans during “neoadjuvant” therapy (treatment given before the main operation).
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04237623RecruitingPhase 2
GM-CSF after transplant using a matched related donor
This Phase 2 study tests whether giving a medicine called GM-CSF after an allogeneic transplant (using a matched related donor) can improve outcomes. Participants must meet health and donor-matching requirements and be eligible to safely receive the treatment and consent to the study.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–78 - NCT04248569RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine plus immunotherapy for a specific liver cancer gene change
This Phase 1 trial tests a personalized peptide vaccine (targeting the DNAJB1-PRKACA fusion) combined with immunotherapy drugs to treat fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (FLC) or other eligible non-FLC cancers with the same gene fusion. It aims to see whether this immune-based treatment can shrink tumors and improve outcomes safely.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12 years+ - NCT04192253RecruitingPhase 2
Carboplatin and paclitaxel before surgery for vulvar cancer
This trial tests giving chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) before surgery for certain cases of squamous cell vulvar cancer. It may help shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT03903835RecruitingPhase 3
Biomarker-guided treatment for metastatic prostate cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests a prostate cancer treatment plan chosen using your tumor’s biomarker results. It aims to improve outcomes for men with metastatic prostate cancer starting first systemic treatment.
AalstAges 18 years+ - NCT04087629Recruiting
StrataCTX device to reduce steroid use in CTCL itch
This trial studies StrataCTX®, a device used with skin treatment, to help people with CTCL (a type of skin lymphoma) who have hard-to-control itch, steroid dependence, or skin reactions. It may help reduce the need for steroid creams or pills while improving symptoms.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04143516RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Test tissue testing right after liver tumor ablation
This study looks at liver metastases treated with a procedure that destroys tumors (ablation) and then checks tumor tissue right away. The team wants to see whether the tissue results can guide immediate retreatment to better control cancer in the liver.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT03810339RecruitingPhase 2
Check a POLE/POLD cancer drug for non–MSI-high tumors
This Phase 2 trial studies toripalimab (JS001), given alone, in people whose tumors have specific POLE or POLD gene mutations but do not have MSI-H/dMMR. If it works, it may help shrink or control advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT04318717RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus radiation for resected mucosal melanoma
This trial studies whether giving pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) together with a targeted form of radiation can help after surgery for mucosal melanoma. It aims to lower the chance of the cancer coming back and improve outcomes in people whose tumor was removed.
St Louis, MissouriAges 16 years+ - NCT04495296RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
TST001 for advanced or metastatic solid tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests TST001, and sometimes a combination with other cancer medicines, to see how safe it is and how well it may work in advanced or metastatic solid tumors. You might be eligible if you have certain tumor types and lab/health requirements, and if your tumor tissue shows specific marker results (depending on the study part).
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT04643002RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Isatuximab added to other drugs for relapsed myeloma
This early-phase study tests isatuximab (an anti-cancer antibody) combined with other study medicines in people whose multiple myeloma has come back or not responded. It aims to improve control of the disease after you’ve already had multiple prior treatments.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many cancer clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 20,591 recruiting oncology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 31,235 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Cancer” cover here?
- Studies of cancers and tumors of every type and site, from prevention to treatment. We group each study into cancer based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a cancer trial near me?
- Use the search to filter cancer studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.