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
- NCT03093909RecruitingPhase 1
Breathing treatment with gemcitabine for lung cancer spread
This early-stage trial studies an inhaled (aerosol) form of gemcitabine to treat solid tumors that have spread to the lungs. It aims to see whether this lung-focused treatment is safe and how well it might work when standard curative options are not available.
Houston, TexasAges 12–50 - NCT03114462RecruitingPhase 1
Study of focused radiation for laryngeal cancer
This Phase 1 study tests a precise type of radiation treatment for people with certain stages of laryngeal (voice box) squamous cell cancer. The goal is to see how safe the treatment is and how well it may work in shrinking or controlling the cancer while aiming to preserve the larynx.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03094026Recruiting
Practice cognitive training after a transplant
This study tests whether a structured cognitive training program can help people think and remember better after an allogeneic stem cell transplant. It may also explore how people feel about genetics and genetic testing.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 21 years+ - NCT03099356RecruitingPhase 2
Cyclophosphamide and sirolimus for thyroid cancer that won’t respond to iodine
This trial tests whether the combination of cyclophosphamide and sirolimus can slow or shrink metastatic thyroid cancer that does not respond to iodine-131. It may help people whose cancer can’t be cured with surgery or other standard options and is still growing.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT03101813Recruiting
Share DIPG/DMG tumor information for an international registry
This trial builds an international registry (a secure collection of patient records) for people who have been diagnosed with DIPG/DMG, including children and adults. Sharing information can help researchers better understand these tumors and plan future studies.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Any age - NCT03101995RecruitingPhase 2
Gemcitabine with radiation for locally advanced cervical cancer
This trial studies whether adding gemcitabine (a chemotherapy medicine) to standard radiation can better treat locally advanced cervical cancer. It also focuses on whether this treatment is safe and effective for people with reduced kidney function.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–70 - NCT03104491RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Inotuzumab after transplant for CD22-positive leukemia
This trial studies inotuzumab ozogamicin, a leukemia-targeting medicine, given after an allogeneic stem cell transplant. It’s for people with CD22-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) to help prevent relapse and improve outcomes after transplant.
Westwood, KansasAges 16–75 - NCT03110822RecruitingPhase 1
Ruxolitinib, steroids, and lenalidomide for hard-to-treat myeloma
This Phase 1 trial tests a combination of ruxolitinib plus steroids and lenalidomide in people with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. It’s designed for patients who have had at least two prior treatment options and whose myeloma is getting worse or not responding.
Alhambra, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03108196Recruiting
Tested neobladder type after bladder cancer surgery
This trial compares two ways surgeons rebuild a new bladder using either sigmoid colon tissue or ileum (small intestine) tissue. It aims to see which option is safer and works better for people having bladder cancer surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–100 - NCT03113643RecruitingPhase 1
SL-401 with standard drugs for hard-to-treat blood cancers
This Phase 1 study tests SL-401, given with azacitidine and sometimes venetoclax, to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). It aims to find a safe dose and see whether the combination can improve blood cancer control.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03116412Recruiting
Imaging check-ups after melanoma surgery trial
This trial studies whether adding or adjusting imaging scans during follow-up after melanoma surgery can help detect recurrence earlier. It compares different follow-up imaging schedules for people at higher risk after surgery.
BoråsAges 18 years+ - NCT03122197RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Letrozole for recurrent high-grade brain tumors
This early-phase study tests letrozole, a hormone-blocking medicine, in adults with recurrent high-grade gliomas. The goal is to see if it can help control the tumor and is safe enough to study further.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT03124212Recruiting
Genetic testing guidance for inherited breast, ovarian, or colon cancer risk
This study helps people in Switzerland who already have a known inherited cancer gene change understand what it means for them and their family. It focuses on people with specific known mutations related to hereditary breast/ovarian cancer and Lynch syndrome.
Fribourg, Canton of FribourgAges 18 years+ - NCT03120481Recruiting
Check how respiratory health changes in people without lung problems
This trial enrolls adults who recently had a chest X-ray as part of routine health screening and did not show major abnormal findings, and who do not have significant breathing symptoms. It may help researchers understand changes in respiratory health over time and improve how respiratory disease risk is monitored.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–90 - NCT03117036Recruiting
Study follows people with Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma
This study enrolls adults with Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma who plan to receive chemotherapy aimed at cure. It may help doctors better understand outcomes and how lymphoma care is managed over time.
SeoulAges 20–90 - NCT03125343Recruiting
Watch-and-wait after rectal cancer treatment for select patients
This study looks at whether some people with rectal cancer can safely avoid immediate surgery after (chemo)radiation, instead closely monitoring their response. It may help some patients reduce treatment burden if the cancer fully responds.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT03127761Recruiting
Transplant study for Medicare patients with advanced myeloma
This study looks at outcomes of an allogeneic transplant (a donor-based transplant) in people with stage II–III multiple myeloma or primary plasma cell leukemia who have Medicare. It may help doctors better understand which patients benefit and what to expect before and after transplant.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT03128034RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Astatine-211 treatment before stem cell transplant for high-risk blood cancers
This trial tests a targeted radiation drug (Astatine-211) given before a donor stem cell transplant for people with high-risk leukemia or certain bone-marrow cancers. The goal is to better control the cancer before the transplant.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–75 - NCT03131531Recruiting
Lymphoid cancer registry for lymphoma and myeloma patients
This study is a cancer registry that collects information from people with lymphoma, Hodgkin disease, or myeloma. It helps researchers understand these cancers better by using real-world patient data.
BergamoAges 18 years+ - NCT03136146RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo for return or non-responsive blood cancers
This Phase 2 study tests a combination chemotherapy plan for certain leukemia and lymphoma types that have come back or did not respond. It may help shrink or control disease when standard treatment is no longer working.
Houston, TexasAges 15 years+ - NCT03141021Recruiting
Registry for people diagnosed with malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors
This study is a registry, meaning it collects information from people diagnosed with malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST). It may help doctors learn about the condition better and improve future care.
Tampa, FloridaAges Any age - NCT03145077Recruiting
MRI test to diagnose jaw bone damage after head and neck radiation
This study uses special MRI scans with contrast to better detect osteoradionecrosis (jaw bone injury) after radiation for head and neck cancer. If you qualify, the scans may help your team diagnose problems earlier and choose the right next treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03144167Recruiting
Blood and scan markers to predict benefit from bevacizumab
This study looks for blood test markers that may predict who survives at 6 months after starting bevacizumab for glioblastoma that has come back. It does not aim to cure the cancer by itself, but to improve doctors’ ability to choose the most helpful treatment plan.
Amiens, PicardieAges 18 years+ - NCT03150576RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Before-surgery treatment for triple-negative or BRCA breast cancer
This trial tests an “at-the-source” medicine given before surgery to shrink triple-negative and/or BRCA-related breast cancer. It may help doctors see whether it improves tumor response and reduces cancer spread at surgery time.
Cambridge, CambridgeshireAges 16–70
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
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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.