Oncology
Cancer clinical trials
Studies of cancers and tumors of every type and site, from prevention to treatment. We’re tracking 20,632 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,799
- Phase 24,458
- Phase 12,742
- Phase 1/Phase 21,690
- Phase 31,400
- Phase 2/Phase 3279
- Phase 4264
Top conditions
- Breast Cancer1,226
- Cancer659
- Prostate Cancer656
- Colorectal Cancer493
- Lung Cancer426
- Ovarian Cancer341
- Multiple Myeloma331
- Gastric Cancer297
- Pancreatic Cancer292
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia290
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma284
- Solid Tumor258
- Advanced Solid Tumor256
- Cervical Cancer232
- Head and Neck Cancer228
- Endometrial Cancer207
- Advanced Solid Tumors193
- Esophageal Cancer191
Leading sponsors
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center453
- Fudan University313
- Sun Yat-sen University291
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center288
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)284
- Mayo Clinic240
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences151
- City of Hope Medical Center148
- AstraZeneca135
- University Health Network, Toronto125
Where studies are running
- California1,431
- Texas641
- Arizona511
- Florida449
- Alabama417
- New York410
- Massachusetts340
- Maryland329
- New Jersey269
- Pennsylvania240
Recruiting studies20,632 total
- NCT07216456Recruiting
Vaginal dilator therapy after pelvic radiation
This trial tests a program to help women use vaginal dilators after finishing pelvic radiation for cancers like cervical or anal cancer. It aims to improve vaginal health and quality of life.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07104604RecruitingPhase 2
New combo before surgery for low rectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of treatments (radiation, immunotherapy, and two chemotherapy drugs) given before surgery for people with a specific type of locally advanced rectal cancer that is close to the anus. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Shantou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07702292RecruitingPhase 2
68Ga-BED003 PET scan for certain cancers
This trial tests a new PET imaging agent that targets a protein called FAP, which appears in many solid tumors. The goal is to see if this scan can better find and measure cancer in the body.
Bergamo, LombardyAges 18–79 - NCT05799144RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus investigational HPV drugs for throat cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) combined with investigational treatment(s) pBI-11 and TA-HPV for advanced or recurrent oropharyngeal cancer that is HPV-positive and has certain immune marker levels (PD-L1 CPS ≥ 1). It may help your immune system better attack cancer.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT02956031Recruiting
Cervical screening study for prevention in South African women
This study checks cervical “pre-cancer” and cancer early using cervical screening tests. You may benefit by getting recommended results and next steps, like treatment if something concerning is found.
Pretoria, GautengAges 25–75 - NCT02958462Recruiting
Clinic study for early blood or bone marrow warning signs
This study follows people who may have early, unclear blood count problems or certain genetic/immune patterns that can later lead to bone marrow failure or blood cancers. It may help doctors better understand risks over time and guide earlier care.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT02959086Recruiting
Study of cancer in Shanghai children and teens
This is an observational study that looks at children and teens (up to age 19) diagnosed with cancer in Shanghai. It aims to understand cancer patterns over time, which can help improve future care.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges birth–19 years - NCT02964858Recruiting
Testing the best radiation dose after R-CHOP for lymphoma
This trial studies how to choose the safest and most effective radiation dose for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma) after standard chemotherapy. It may help improve disease control while aiming to limit side effects from radiation.
Mumbai, MaharashtraAges 18–65 - NCT02971358Recruiting
Surgery for very high-risk or limited-spread prostate cancer
This trial looks at how safe and how well early prostate surgery works for men with newly diagnosed very high-risk prostate cancer or a limited number of metastases (cancer spread). It may help some people live longer and control the cancer, but eligibility is very specific.
ViennaAges 18–75 - NCT02966483Recruiting
Transanal or laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer
This trial compares two surgical approaches to remove rectal cancer tissue while aiming to preserve cure chances. It may help you see which approach fits your tumor location and health situation best.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT02971085Recruiting
Registry for prostate cancer on active surveillance
This study follows men with low-risk prostate cancer who choose active surveillance (watching closely instead of immediate treatment). It aims to better track which monitoring results stay reassuring over time, and when treatment might be needed.
SeoulAges 40–80 - NCT02972372Recruiting
Compare chemoradiation with surgery for esophageal cancer
This study compares two treatment approaches for certain locally advanced esophageal cancers: chemoradiation (chemo plus radiation) versus esophagus surgery. It may help find which option works better to control the cancer and improve outcomes.
Anyang, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT02972801Recruiting
Freezing testicle tissue to protect future fertility
This study helps collect and freeze testicle tissue for people who must have surgery, chemotherapy, medicines, or radiation that could permanently harm fertility. You may join if you’re newly diagnosed or need planned treatment that threatens testicular function, and you agree to long-term follow-up.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT02973828Recruiting
Daily MRI scans to guide cancer radiotherapy
This trial tests whether doing daily MRI scans during planned radiotherapy can help guide treatment. It may benefit people by improving how accurately the team sees the target area each day.
Sutton, SurreyAges 3 years+ - NCT02984761Recruiting
Surgery vs focused radiation for early lung cancer
This trial compares two ways to treat early-stage lung cancer: surgery or a precise type of radiation called stereotactic radiotherapy. It aims to find out which approach works best for people whose cancer is small and has not spread.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02986048Recruiting
Proton Therapy Patient Registry
This registry collects information from people who receive proton beam treatment at the UH Proton Therapy Center. It helps the center learn from past and current patients, and may improve care planning in the future.
Cleveland, OhioAges Any age - NCT02993900Recruiting
Brachytherapy guided by imaging for gynecologic cancers
This study tests image-guided internal radiation (brachytherapy) for certain gynecologic cancers. It may help deliver radiation more precisely by using scans done close to enrollment.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT02990572Recruiting
Join an Amish and Mennonite research participant registry
This study builds a contact registry of Amish and Mennonite people so researchers can reach you about future studies. It may help you get notified about research opportunities that fit your community.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT02992574Recruiting
Radiation after mastectomy for certain node-negative breast cancers
This trial studies whether giving radiotherapy after a mastectomy helps prevent breast cancer coming back in women whose lymph nodes are not involved (or only very tiny spread). It may help reduce recurrence risk, especially for patients with higher-risk features despite node-negative early cancer.
Chandigarh, ChandigarhAges 18–80 - NCT02997293Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery care program
This study looks at whether a structured “enhanced recovery” plan around the time of colorectal surgery improves outcomes. Because it focuses on a specific group of surgeries done at a specific hospital during certain dates, it may be mainly for people whose surgeries match those records.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT02997709Recruiting
Collecting prostate cancer body marker samples during treatment
This study collects and measures “biomarkers” (measurable signs in the body) from people with prostate cancer who are about to have surgery or radiation. The goal is to understand how prostate cancer behaves during treatment, which may help improve care in the future.
Miami, FloridaAges 30 years+ - NCT03001362Recruiting
Wait-and-see treatment for people with rectal cancer
This study tests a “wait-and-see” approach instead of immediate surgery for certain rectal cancers, aiming to avoid unnecessary operations. It may help people who are medically able to stay under close monitoring and only have surgery if needed.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–90 - NCT03005132Recruiting
Study for people with newly diagnosed brain cancer (GBM)
This trial looks at people with glioblastoma (GBM), a fast-growing brain tumor, to better understand it and how treatments might work. You may be able to join if you’re in a good general health range and have not had prior cancer chemotherapy.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03016819RecruitingPhase 3
Test drugs anlotinib and catequentinib for advanced sarcoma
This Phase 3 study tests two anti-cancer medicines (anlotinib and catequentinib) for people with certain advanced soft-tissue sarcomas, including alveolar soft part sarcoma, synovial sarcoma, and leiomyosarcoma. It is designed for tumors that cannot be removed and that have either grown despite treatment or no longer respond to standard options.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many cancer clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 20,632 recruiting oncology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 31,414 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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- Women’s health & pregnancy
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- Blood & lymphatic
- Kidney & urinary
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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.