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
- NCT04306458Recruiting
Testing robot-assisted vs standard surgery for resectable esophageal cancer
This trial compares a robot-assisted approach to a standard minimally invasive approach for surgery in people with certain types of esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer that can be removed. It aims to see which surgery method works better and is safer for these patients.
MainzAges 18–90 - NCT04135586Recruiting
Exercise program during chemotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial looks at whether a structured physical exercise program during neoadjuvant chemotherapy can help women with triple-negative breast cancer. You may qualify if you are treated at the specific hospital in Madrid and your tumor matches the required type and size.
MadridAges 25–75 - NCT04109131Recruiting
Study platform for brain metastases in solid cancers
This trial studies people with solid tumors that have spread to the brain (including the brain lining) to help researchers learn what works and how best to treat it. You may be asked for blood/tissue samples and a procedure to collect spinal fluid when brain metastases are diagnosed.
AnderlechtAges 18 years+ - NCT04052048Recruiting
Active surveillance prostate cancer test registry study
This study enrolls men with low-risk prostate cancer who are either staying on active surveillance or planning surgery soon. It uses a new “SNEP assay” test to help monitor prostate cancer over time and may improve how doctors track risk.
Royal Oak, MichiganAges 40–80 - NCT04480203Recruiting
Digital coping tools after new breast cancer diagnosis
This trial tests two online programs designed to help people cope after being diagnosed with breast cancer. It may help you manage stress and emotions during treatment or recovery.
OsloAges 20–69 - NCT04661020RecruitingPhase 2
CD19 CAR-T for newly diagnosed high-risk large B-cell lymphoma
This study tests a customized cancer treatment called CD19 CAR-T for people newly diagnosed with certain high-risk large B-cell lymphoma. It aims to see whether this treatment can help control the lymphoma, especially in higher-risk cases.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT04627753RecruitingPhase 2
Lenalidomide plus rituximab to prevent brain lymphoma return
This trial studies whether lenalidomide and rituximab can help keep primary CNS lymphoma from coming back after initial chemotherapy. It may be an option if you cannot do a transplant and you can take pills.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT04611087Recruiting
Weight-loss program participants: self-monitoring focus group
This trial is looking to learn from people who finished a specific weight-loss program recently and ask them to share their experiences. The goal is to improve how weight-loss support and tracking work for participants.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT04520737Recruiting
Exercise coaching during chemotherapy for liver metastases
This trial studies whether a “prehab” program—structured exercise and preparation—can help people keep up function while they are on chemotherapy for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. If you can safely exercise, the program may help you tolerate treatment and stay active.
TarragonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04610372Recruiting
Targeted radiation plus hormone therapy for prostate cancer spread
This study compares different ways of giving radiation (SABR or brachytherapy) along with long-term hormone therapy for men whose prostate cancer has spread to a limited number of spots in the body. It aims to see which radiation approach controls the cancer as well as possible while keeping quality of life in mind.
Kelowna, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT04115761RecruitingPhase 2
ADCv01 added to standard care for newly diagnosed glioblastoma
This Phase 2 study tests ADCV01, given “on top of” other standard treatment, for newly diagnosed glioblastoma (grade 4 brain tumor). The goal is to see whether it helps patients live longer and safely manage tumor growth.
Taichung, Non-USAges 20–75 - NCT04260269Enrolling by invitation
Testing a switch to a different chemotherapy type after heart side effects
This study looks at whether people with solid tumors who develop heart-related side effects during a fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy can safely switch to a different fluoropyrimidine. It aims to see if the new option is feasible to use again when the first one caused cardiotoxicity.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT04166409RecruitingPhase 3
Selumetinib versus chemo for low-grade brain tumor in children
This trial studies whether the targeted drug selumetinib works better than standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and vincristine) for children and young adults with a specific type of low-grade glioma (grade 1 or 2). It may help shrink tumors and slow growth while comparing side effects between the two treatment approaches.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 2–21 - NCT05755087RecruitingPhase 1
Tegavivint for relapsed or hard-to-treat lymphoma patients
This Phase 1 trial tests tegavivint, a new investigational medicine, for certain types of aggressive B-cell lymphoma that have come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help shrink the lymphoma and learn how safe and effective the drug is in this setting.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05645276RecruitingPhase 1
Study of AK129 for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests AK129 in people with advanced cancers that have spread. It looks for a safe dose and early signs the treatment may work, especially for tumors with measurable disease and needed prior treatment options.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04661501Recruiting
Trial of special breast skin graft in implant reconstruction
This trial studies whether a lab-made skin graft (called ADM) used with tissue expanders can improve breast reconstruction after mastectomy. It may help people who are planning a specific two-step implant reconstruction approach.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 21–65 - NCT03851445RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Lung cancer screening trial using tumor and blood test results
This trial helps sort people with previously treated lung cancer into the best next treatment options by using new tumor tissue (and sometimes blood) test results. It may help you get matched to therapies based on features like PD-L1 and other biomarkers.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04157569Recruiting
Study blood DNA markers after chemotherapy in older acute leukemia
This trial checks a blood test called “ctDNA” (tiny pieces of leukemia DNA in blood) after chemotherapy. It may help doctors understand how well treatment is working in older adults with acute leukemia.
BeijingAges 60–100 - NCT06823479RecruitingPhase 2
Ultra-short immunotherapy before surgery for skin cancer
This trial tests a very short course of immunotherapy (nivolumab) before standard surgery for patients with certain types of advanced or hard-to-treat skin cancer (cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma). The goal is to see if this approach can reduce the need for extensive or disfiguring surgery.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06821997RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy Before Surgery for Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer
This trial is testing a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (NALIRIFOX) given before surgery to shrink borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. The goal is to help make surgery more successful and improve outcomes.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06945523RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for CEA-positive advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a treatment using your own immune cells, modified to target a protein called CEA on lung cancer cells. It's for people with advanced lung cancer that has gotten worse after at least one prior treatment.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06825091RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing new SBRT to standard radiation for prostate cancer
This trial compares a newer, more precise type of radiation (adaptive SBRT) with standard image-guided radiation for prostate cancer. It aims to see if the newer approach is better at targeting the tumor while reducing side effects.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03364530RecruitingPhase 2
Liver artery chemotherapy for non-surgical bile duct cancer
This trial tests delivering two chemotherapy medicines directly into the liver’s artery in people with bile duct cancer inside the liver that cannot be removed with curative surgery. It aims to control the cancer after first-line treatment and see how well this targeted approach works.
AmiensAges 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.