Oncology
Cancer clinical trials
Studies of cancers and tumors of every type and site, from prevention to treatment. We’re tracking 20,103 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,481
- Phase 24,388
- Phase 12,656
- Phase 1/Phase 21,646
- Phase 31,390
- Phase 2/Phase 3282
- Phase 4260
Top conditions
- Breast Cancer1,192
- Prostate Cancer645
- Cancer633
- Colorectal Cancer480
- Lung Cancer415
- Ovarian Cancer336
- Multiple Myeloma327
- Pancreatic Cancer289
- Gastric Cancer283
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia281
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma256
- Solid Tumor245
- Advanced Solid Tumor236
- Head and Neck Cancer224
- Cervical Cancer223
- Endometrial Cancer206
- Advanced Solid Tumors198
- Esophageal Cancer189
Leading sponsors
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center452
- Fudan University302
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)293
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center291
- Sun Yat-sen University273
- Mayo Clinic237
- City of Hope Medical Center141
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences140
- AstraZeneca134
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine128
Where studies are running
- California1,412
- Texas636
- Arizona514
- Florida429
- Alabama426
- New York407
- Massachusetts341
- Maryland332
- New Jersey269
- Pennsylvania234
Recruiting studies20,103 total
- NCT04371042Recruiting
Study of liver disease and genes in people with fatty liver
This study collects information about metabolic and unexplained (cryptogenic) liver disease and looks at “omics” tests, which are lab tests that measure patterns in blood or tissue to learn what drives the disease. It may help researchers better understand fatty liver and related serious complications, like liver scarring and liver cancer.
Roma, Rome/lazio/italyAges 18 years+ - NCT04158843Recruiting
Local surgery vs comfort treatment for limited breast cancer spread
This trial compares a more direct local treatment (targeting a small, limited spot) versus a comfort-focused palliative approach for breast cancer that has spread only to one side of the upper arm bone or breastbone area. It aims to see which approach works better while keeping side effects manageable.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT04281641Recruiting
Testing marker-guided treatment before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial studies how well a HER2-focused treatment plan works before surgery (“neoadjuvant” therapy) for operable HER2-positive breast cancer. It also uses tumor tissue tests to find markers that may predict who benefits most.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04365751Recruiting
Microwave ablation versus surgery for liver cancer
This trial compares two ways to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (a type of liver cancer): microwave ablation and laparoscopic hepatectomy (keyhole liver surgery). It may help find which option works better for tumor control and recovery in people with limited, non-spread cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04307901Recruiting
Test a capsule that checks the colon when colonoscopy isn’t finished
This trial tests whether a swallowable camera capsule can safely check the colon and find possible tumor-related issues when a standard colonoscopy can’t be completed. It may help people who can’t or don’t want another colonoscopy right away.
SvendborgAges 18 years+ - NCT03294889RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Single-dose SBRT for early prostate cancer
This trial tests a very short, one-time form of radiation (SBRT) to treat prostate cancer. It aims to see whether treating the prostate in one shot is safe and effective for carefully selected patients.
GenevaAges 18–85 - NCT04407780Recruiting
Cardio-oncology patient registry
This is a registry (a research database) for people who are being followed in cardio-oncology, which means care for heart problems related to cancer or cancer treatments. It may help doctors better understand these conditions and improve future care.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT04288999RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery plus chemo versus chemo-radiation then surgery for recurrent rectal cancer
This study compares two treatment plans for locally recurrent rectal cancer: (1) surgery plus chemo, or (2) chemo plus radiation first, then surgery, followed by chemo. It aims to see which approach works better in controlling the cancer and helping patients recover.
ChibaAges 20–80 - NCT04167696RecruitingPhase 1
Dose-finding drug study for AML or MDS after standard options fail
This Phase 1 trial tests CYAD-02 to find the safest and recommended dose for people with AML or MDS that has returned or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help if you have limited treatment options, but participation also requires meeting specific heart, lung, and lab safety requirements.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04432714RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lenalidomide plus R-DA-EPOCH for MYC-rearranged lymphoma
This early-phase study tests whether lenalidomide combined with R-DA-EPOCH can treat untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) that has a MYC rearrangement. It may help control the lymphoma, but it’s also designed to find the safest and most effective dosing.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–60 - NCT04437160RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo after surgery for triple-negative breast cancer with leftover tumor
This Phase 2 study tests chemotherapy given after surgery for people with triple-negative breast cancer who still have cancer left after initial (neoadjuvant) chemo. It may help lower the chance the cancer comes back in people at higher risk based on leftover tumor and lymph node findings.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03344016Recruiting
Study of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma in patients
This study looks at people who have been newly diagnosed with pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma (PPGL), those with a past history of PPGL, or those with genetic risk for it. It may help doctors better evaluate and understand PPGL using specific tests.
ZurichAges 5 years+ - NCT04453904Recruiting
Testing best added chemo and radiation after stage III uterine cancer
This study compares different ways of giving radiation and chemotherapy after surgery for stage III endometrial (uterine) cancer. It aims to find which approach works best to reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT04150744RecruitingPhase 2
New immune drug plus immunotherapy for liver cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a new drug (RFA) to an immunotherapy medicine (carrizumab) works better than carrizumab alone for hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer. It may help people whose tumors cannot be removed or transplanted and who have not started whole-body (systemic) cancer treatment yet.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT04072653Recruiting
Sentinel node biopsy versus watchful waiting after PET
This trial studies whether taking a sample from the sentinel lymph node (a first lymph node that can be involved) improves care compared with observation, after a breast cancer PET scan of the armpit area. It may help people with certain early breast cancers avoid unnecessary procedures if the lymph nodes look negative on scans.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04453826RecruitingPhase 3
Test PD-1 plus chemo-radiation for high-risk nasopharyngeal cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding a PD-1 immunotherapy (given with chemotherapy and radiation, and also after) can improve outcomes for people with high-risk nasopharyngeal cancer. It may help by strengthening the immune system’s attack on the cancer alongside standard treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT04477967Recruiting
Creating a liver transplant biobank for children
This trial sets up a long-term collection of medical information and samples from children who have had a liver transplant. It helps doctors study outcomes over time and improve care for future patients.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 1 month–18 years - NCT04481763RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Camrelizumab plus radiation for early triple-negative breast cancer
This trial studies whether adding camrelizumab (an immunotherapy drug) to radiation can improve outcomes and be safe for people with early triple-negative breast cancer. It is designed for specific early-stage cases after breast surgery, using tumor and blood tests to match the cancer’s features.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–75 - NCT04493723Recruiting
Biopsies and blood tests for advanced melanoma
This study looks at serial (repeated) tumour biopsies and blood samples in people with advanced melanoma. The goal is to understand biomarkers and disease changes over time, which may help improve future treatment decisions.
ManchesterAges 16 years+ - NCT04481932RecruitingPhase 2
Trastuzumab with chemo for HER2-positive breast cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding trastuzumab (a targeted antibody) given with chemo and extra drugs can better treat certain HER2-positive, locally advanced or inflammatory breast cancers. It may help by improving cancer control in people who have not had prior anti-cancer treatment for their breast cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04484064Recruiting
Targeted cancer treatment program optimization
This study looks at how to improve targeted cancer treatments—therapies designed to attack specific features of a cancer. If your doctor has already prescribed a targeted therapy for you, the trial may be looking at how to use it more effectively.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18 years+ - NCT04522687Recruiting
Blood lymphocyte changes studied during radiation and chemotherapy for lung cancers
This study looks at how a type of white blood cell in your blood changes while you receive radiation and chemotherapy. The goal is to see whether these blood changes relate to treatment, especially in certain chest (thoracic) cancers.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04394052Recruiting
Imaging tests for suspected bone or soft-tissue tumors
This trial studies new imaging methods to better identify and stage (find how far it has spread) suspected bone or soft-tissue tumors. It may help your care team choose the most accurate next steps based on your scans.
Nancy, LorraineAges 18 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
Common questions
- How many cancer clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 20,103 recruiting oncology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 29,584 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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- Brain & nervous system
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- Hormones & metabolism
- Mental health
- Digestive system
- Lungs & breathing
- Immune system & allergy
- Women’s health & pregnancy
- Skin
- Blood & lymphatic
- Kidney & urinary
- Infections
- 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.