Oncology
Cancer clinical trials
Studies of cancers and tumors of every type and site, from prevention to treatment. We’re tracking 20,602 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,790
- Phase 24,449
- Phase 12,736
- Phase 1/Phase 21,687
- Phase 31,397
- Phase 2/Phase 3280
- Phase 4263
Top conditions
- Breast Cancer1,227
- Cancer661
- Prostate Cancer654
- Colorectal Cancer491
- Lung Cancer424
- Ovarian Cancer338
- Multiple Myeloma332
- Gastric Cancer296
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia292
- Pancreatic Cancer290
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma283
- Solid Tumor257
- Advanced Solid Tumor255
- Cervical Cancer232
- Head and Neck Cancer227
- Endometrial Cancer206
- Advanced Solid Tumors193
- Esophageal Cancer191
Leading sponsors
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center450
- Fudan University313
- Sun Yat-sen University290
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center288
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)285
- 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
- California1,424
- Texas638
- Arizona513
- Florida448
- Alabama420
- New York409
- Massachusetts343
- Maryland329
- New Jersey269
- Pennsylvania241
Recruiting studies20,602 total
- NCT06420219Recruiting
New head and neck cancer study for untreated patients
This study is looking at newly diagnosed head and neck cancer before any treatment begins. It will analyze your cancer's genes and other markers to understand how it develops and grows, which may help improve future care.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05786599RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Low-dose methadone for chemotherapy nerve pain
This trial studies whether methadone can reduce painful nerve damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs. It is for adults who have ongoing nerve pain for months after chemotherapy ended and may help by lowering neuropathic (nerve) pain.
Nanaimo, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06676982RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new treatment called CNCT19, which uses your own immune cells to fight liver cancer. It's for people with advanced liver cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments or can't be treated with surgery or local procedures.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06070740RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab Plus Chemo for Advanced Gastrointestinal NEC
This trial tests a combination of durvalumab (an immunotherapy drug) plus a chemotherapy called XELOX as the first treatment for advanced gastrointestinal neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC). It aims to see if the combination works better than chemo alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06074536Recruiting
Training doctors to share decisions in colorectal cancer screening
This study tests whether training doctors to better involve patients in decisions about colorectal cancer screening improves shared decision-making. If you are between 50 and 74 and due for screening, your GP might invite you to join.
Soisy-sous-MontmorencyAges 50–74 - NCT04891016RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with chemotherapy for locally advanced stomach cancer
This trial studies toripalimab (an immune system medicine) plus FLOT chemotherapy in people with stomach cancer that has grown locally but hasn’t spread to distant organs. It aims to improve control of the cancer and help more people have their tumors fully treated.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT06749964Recruiting
Personalized internet CBT for cancer-related pain
This trial tests a personalized internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to help people with cancer-related chronic pain. It aims to improve how you cope with pain and daily life challenges.
LundAges 18 years+ - NCT06072781RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Avutometinib + Defactinib for recurrent low-grade ovarian cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral targeted drugs for people with recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer. It aims to see if this therapy works better than standard hormone therapy or chemotherapy options.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06776458Recruiting
Aromatase inhibitor effects on heart and brain health in breast cancer
This study looks at how aromatase inhibitors (a type of hormone therapy for breast cancer) affect your heart and brain health over time. It compares women with breast cancer who have taken these drugs to healthy women of similar age.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT06071871RecruitingPhase 2
A trial of 3 drugs before or after CAR-T for lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (polatuzumab vedotin, obinutuzumab, and glofitamab) for people with a type of large B-cell lymphoma. It is given either as a bridge treatment before CAR-T cell therapy or to those who did not fully respond to CAR-T.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06504368RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug DCR-PDL1 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called DCR-PDL1 for people with advanced solid tumors or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that has not responded to, progressed on, or could not tolerate standard treatments, or for which no standard treatment exists. The goal is to see if it is safe and how the body processes it.
Irving, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06679244Recruiting
New surgery for upper stomach cancer
This trial tests a new surgical technique for patients with cancer in the upper part of the stomach or where the stomach meets the esophagus. It aims to see if the new approach is safe and effective for removing the tumor and nearby lymph nodes.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT07136428RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Asciminib for HER2+ breast cancer that has spread to the brain
This trial tests the drug asciminib for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to the brain and is growing. It may be an option if you have already tried standard treatments like T-DXd and tucatinib.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06285500Recruiting
Single patient cancer treatment study
This study creates a unique treatment plan based on the genetic changes found in your tumor. A team of experts will review your cancer's molecular profile to decide the best next therapy for you, even if standard options are not clear.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07322783RecruitingPhase 2
Osimertinib plus savolitinib for resistant lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (osimertinib and savolitinib) for people with a specific type of advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. It may help patients whose cancer has a low number of MET gene copies.
QingdaoAges 18–80 - NCT06079346RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New drug with chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug called OT-101 combined with a standard chemotherapy regimen (mFOLFIRINOX) for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if the combination can help shrink or control the cancer better than chemotherapy alone.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06100263Recruiting
Breast cancer resilience exercise program for Black women
This study tests a personalized exercise program designed to help Black women build strength and resilience after breast cancer treatment. It aims to see if guided exercise can improve physical and emotional well-being.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07584239Recruiting
Physical therapy and relaxation before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether physical therapy exercises and relaxation techniques done before surgery can help adults with lung cancer feel stronger, recover better, and have better surgical outcomes. You'll work with specialists to prepare your body and mind for the operation.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06410209RecruitingPhase 2
Walking Juntos: Smartphone program to help Hispanic cancer survivors be active
This study will test if a smartphone program and social media group can help Hispanic/Latino teens and young adults who had childhood cancer become more physically active. You would wear a Fitbit and use a phone app with culturally tailored tips and support.
Mesa, ArizonaAges 15–20 - NCT07009886Recruiting
Decision aid for advanced cancer patients considering more treatment
This study is testing a tool called TA-DA to help patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers make decisions about further treatment after at least two prior therapies. It aims to improve shared decision-making.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07318818RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Revised cell therapy for recurrent brain cancer
This trial tests a new cell therapy (P134 cells) for people whose glioblastoma has come back after standard treatments like radiation or chemotherapy. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells (PBMCs) to target cancer cells that have specific markers (CD44 or CD133). It also requires a small procedure to place a reservoir under the scalp for drug delivery.
BeijingAges 18–70 - NCT06429696RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance therapy for extensive stage small cell lung cancer
This study tests if a combination of an immunotherapy drug (PD-L1 inhibitor) and a targeted therapy pill (apatinib) can help keep extensive stage small cell lung cancer from growing after initial treatment. It is for people whose cancer was controlled with first-line chemo-immunotherapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06430437RecruitingPhase 3
Study of SHR-A1811 for first-line treatment of advanced lung cancer with HER2 mutations
This trial tests a new drug called SHR-A1811 for people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has a change (mutation) in the HER2 gene. You cannot have had any previous treatment for advanced lung cancer, and the cancer must be measurable outside the brain.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07591090RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combination study for advanced HER2-negative breast cancer
This study tests whether combining two new drugs (AK146D1 and AK112) can help people with advanced breast cancer that is HER2-negative (a type that doesn't have too much of a specific growth protein). The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and improve survival.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75
Common questions
- How many cancer clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 20,602 recruiting oncology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 31,289 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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- Genetic & congenital
- Bones, joints & muscles
- Pain
- Injuries & trauma
- Mouth & dental
- Eyes & vision
- Ear, nose & throat
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.