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
- NCT04695782RecruitingPhase 2
Proton radiation for recurrent rectal cancer in the pelvis
This trial studies “pencil beam” proton radiation for rectal cancer that has come back in the pelvis after you already had radiation. It aims to control the recurrence while trying to limit harm to nearby organs.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT04666103Recruiting
Study of neck anatomy in thyroid surgery
This study looks at how the structures in the neck affect thyroid surgery outcomes. You may be asked about your diagnosis and pre-surgery neck imaging to better understand surgical safety for people with certain thyroid conditions.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT04227015RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of a CD19 CAR T-cell treatment for relapsed leukemia
This early-phase trial tests an injected “CAR T” cell therapy made to attack CD19-positive blood cancers that have come back or did not respond. If you qualify, the study checks whether the treatment can help control the cancer and is safe enough to study further.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 3–70 - NCT04045691Recruiting
Real-world targeted treatment for BRAF-mutant melanoma
This trial studies how doctors use encorafenib plus binimetinib for real-world care in people with BRAF V600–mutated melanoma that can’t be removed by surgery or has spread. It may help improve understanding of which patients benefit and what happens in everyday clinical practice.
GrazAges 18 years+ - NCT04675918Recruiting
Registry for children’s in-hospital cardiac arrest
This study collects information about children (from 1 month to 18 years) who have a cardiac arrest while in the hospital. The goal is to better understand what happens during these emergencies and improve care in the future.
MadridAges 1 month–18 years - NCT04601116RecruitingPhase 3
Atorvastatin for hormone-positive breast cancer to prevent recurrence
This Phase 3 study tests whether taking atorvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering medicine) can improve outcomes for women with estrogen-receptor–positive breast cancer. It may help by affecting cancer-related pathways and reducing risk of recurrence or progression.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT04710797Recruiting
Lymph node surgery for early-stage ovarian cancer
This trial studies whether removing (dissecting) lymph nodes during surgery can improve care for people with early-stage ovarian cancer that still needs chemotherapy. You may be eligible if you have certain ovarian cancer types and your scans and surgery do not show clearly suspicious lymph nodes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT03920033Recruiting
Radiation schedule for prostate cancer PSA relapse after surgery
This trial compares two different radiation schedules to treat prostate cancer that returned based on rising PSA blood tests after prostatectomy (prostate removal). If you qualify, it may help you and your team choose a radiation approach with the goal of controlling PSA relapse.
SeoulAges 20 years+ - NCT04217018Recruiting
AI uses MRI to predict glioma’s molecular changes
This study uses brain MRI images and tumor tissue to predict the tumor’s molecular (cell-level) features in people with glioma. It may help doctors better understand glioma biology and plan care based on noninvasive imaging plus lab testing.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 1–95 - NCT04483076RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo before stomach surgery with different cycles
This trial studies whether giving oxaliplatin plus S-1 (SOX) chemotherapy before stomach surgery works best when given for different cycle lengths. It may help shrink stage III gastric cancer before a standard D2 gastrectomy and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04714957Recruiting
Personalized study for cancer spread in the belly lining
This trial studies people whose cancer has spread to the lining of the abdomen (the “belly lining”), including cancers from the digestive tract or ovaries. You may be asked to join because the study aims to learn how to better match care to different patterns of this belly lining cancer spread.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT04733820RecruitingPhase 3
Extra chemo after surgery for advanced cervical cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding chemotherapy after surgery helps people with locally advanced cervical cancer, especially when prior treatment didn’t fully match standard guidelines. It looks at whether this “adjuvant” chemotherapy improves outcomes after neoadjuvant chemotherapy and an extensive hysterectomy.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT04215224Recruiting
AI prediction of outcomes for glioma after tumor surgery
This trial uses AI to look at tumor tissue images to predict survival in people with glioma. If you qualify, your surgery tissue and imaging help train tools that may better estimate outcomes and guide care.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 1–90 - NCT04215211Recruiting
AI tool to predict survival in people with glioma
This trial uses brain scan images (MRI) and tumor tissue tests to predict how long people with primary glioma may live. The goal is to see if the AI prediction can improve planning and care after surgery.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 1–90 - NCT04217044Recruiting
AI helps predict glioma molecular changes from tumor images
This trial uses an AI computer program to predict the molecular features of a primary brain tumor (glioma) by looking at tumor tissue images. Your results could help researchers better match glioma subtypes to more tailored care, using information obtained from the surgery sample.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 1–95 - NCT02537769Recruiting
Surgery to fix a leaky tricuspid valve in LVAD patients
This study looks at whether fixing a mildly leaky tricuspid valve during LVAD surgery improves outcomes for people with advanced heart failure. It’s mainly aimed at patients who are already scheduled to receive an implantable LVAD.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT04778956RecruitingPhase 3
Toripalimab plus surgery vs surgery alone for recurring throat cancer
This trial tests whether adding toripalimab (an immune therapy) to surgery helps people with recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer live longer or control the cancer better than surgery alone. You may qualify if your recurrence can be fully removed by surgery and it came back after a certain amount of time.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT03025477RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two first-treatment options for advanced ovarian cancer
This Phase 2 trial compares two different treatment strategies as the first chemotherapy after surgery for advanced epithelial ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian-tube cancer. It may help doctors find a more effective or better-tolerated approach for people in your situation.
DijonAges 18–75 - NCT04771507RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing intermittent ibrutinib for advanced chronic lymphocytic leukemia
This trial studies whether taking ibrutinib in a less continuous (“intermittent”) schedule can keep your chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) under control. It’s for people who have already received ibrutinib for at least 6 months and had a good early response, aiming to reduce treatment intensity while tracking safety and cancer control.
TrondheimAges 18 years+ - NCT04822077Recruiting
Proton beam treatment for thymus tumors
This trial studies proton radiotherapy (a type of radiation) for cancers of the thymus, like thymoma or thymic carcinoma. It may help improve tumor control while limiting radiation exposure to nearby organs.
Umeå, NorrlandAges 18 years+ - NCT04783805Recruiting
Watch-and-wait treatment for abnormal cervix cells before future pregnancy
This trial studies a “conservative” (less immediate) approach to a specific abnormal cervix finding to see if it can be managed safely for people who want future pregnancies. It uses close follow-up visits instead of immediate procedures for certain results.
BarcelonaAges Any age - NCT04777942Recruiting
New liver cancer treatment plan for high-risk early-stage patients
This trial studies a treatment approach (a combination given through the liver) for people with early liver cancer that can be surgically removed but has a high chance of coming back. It may help reduce the risk of recurrence after treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT04782557Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided blood sampling to track cancer DNA
This study uses an ultrasound-guided procedure to collect blood and check for cancer DNA (small bits of tumor material in the bloodstream). It aims to see whether this method can better track how gastric, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer responds to treatment.
Hong KongAges Any age - NCT04669873Recruiting
Partial breast radiation vs whole breast radiation after lumpectomy
This trial studies whether treating only part of the breast with radiation works as well as treating the whole breast in people with early breast cancer after lumpectomy. It may help reduce radiation exposure to healthy tissue, while still controlling the cancer.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 50–90
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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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.