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
- NCT03838042RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing nivolumab plus entinostat for high-risk childhood cancers
This trial studies whether nivolumab (an immune therapy) plus entinostat (an epigenetic medicine) can help children and teens with high-risk cancers that have come back, worsened, or did not respond to prior treatment. It also looks at specific tumor “biomarkers” to group patients and guide how the study is run.
Randwick, New South WalesAges 2–21 - NCT03838926RecruitingPhase 1
Testing how safe and tolerable a new drug is for blood cancers
This Phase 1 study tests how safe and tolerable trichostatin A is in adults whose blood cancers have come back or did not respond to standard treatments. It may help researchers find an effective dose while monitoring side effects closely.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT03841617RecruitingPhase 2
Measure radiation in thyroid cancer using a special PET-CT scan
This trial tests how much radiation a specialized whole-body PET/CT scan delivers in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer. It may help doctors better plan treatment for cancer that persists, returns, or has spread—especially when radioactive iodine (RAI) may or may not work.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–90 - NCT03838718Recruiting
Registry study for adults after retroperitoneal sarcoma surgery
This study follows adults who have had surgery for a retroperitoneal sarcoma. It collects clinical and imaging information after treatment to better understand outcomes and guide future care.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03841799Recruiting
Study of gut bacteria and immune changes in colon tissue
This study looks at how gut bacteria and immune activity differ in normal, pre-cancer, and cancer colon tissue. It may help researchers understand what changes in the body are linked to colon growth and how they could be targeted in the future.
Lyon, LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT03841981Recruiting
Body fat and female hormone function study
This study looks at how body fat and exercise relate to how your ovaries work and how your hormones function. It may help explain why some women have irregular ovulation or hormone problems, and how lifestyle factors affect them.
Madrid, MadridAges 18–40 - NCT03842085RecruitingPhase 1
MBS301 drug study for HER2-positive advanced cancers
This Phase 1 study tests MBS301, a new treatment, for people with HER2-positive advanced solid tumors. It mainly looks at safety and how the drug works, especially for cancers that have returned or spread.
ZhengzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT03842943RecruitingPhase 2
Before-surgery immunotherapy for stage III melanoma
This trial tests immunotherapy given before surgery to help shrink or control stage III melanoma that has spread to nearby areas (lymph nodes/region). If it works, it may improve outcomes after the melanoma is removed.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT03844360RecruitingPhase 4
Personalized dosing of cancer or infection medicines in children
This trial looks at how to adjust the dose of cancer medicines and/or anti-infection medicines in children who have blood-related cancers. The goal is to make dosing fit each child’s needs while they receive standard treatment.
Xuzhou, JiangsuAges 1 day–18 years - NCT03844256RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Bladder-sparing chemo-radiation plus immunotherapy for bladder cancer
This study tests whether adding immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab alone or nivolumab plus ipilimumab) to standard chemo-radiation can control muscle-invasive bladder cancer while helping people keep their bladder. It aims to find a safer, effective curative treatment for people who want to avoid bladder removal (cystectomy).
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT03844399Recruiting
3D ultrasound imaging during liver or kidney procedures
This study uses a new 3D ultrasound scan while you get standard care for a liver or kidney biopsy or ablation. The goal is to see whether the imaging is clear and useful during these procedures.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03849430Recruiting
Quality-of-life study for adults with glioma
This study looks at how your quality of life changes over time after being diagnosed with a brain tumor called glioma. It may help doctors better understand what support or treatments improve day-to-day well-being.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT03848962Recruiting
Share leftover or collected samples for research
This study helps collect and share human samples (like blood or other specimens) so researchers can do new studies. It’s mainly about providing samples for research use, not testing a treatment on you.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 1 month–89 years - NCT03848052Recruiting
Study of lung cancer care in France since 2015
This trial tracks how lung cancer is treated in France, looking at what therapies were used and how care has evolved since 2015. It may help doctors improve future treatment choices by understanding real-world care patterns.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT03850366RecruitingPhase 2
Haploidentical stem cell transplant with two post-transplant medicines
This trial tests a way to treat certain blood cancers using a stem cell transplant from a partially matched (haploidentical) donor. It aims to make the transplant safer and reduce the chance of the immune reaction that can follow transplant, using post-transplant cyclophosphamide and bortezomib.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–65 - NCT03850574RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tuspetinib for relapsed or hard-to-treat AML
This early-phase study tests tuspetinib in people with AML that has come back or did not respond to treatment. The goal is to learn whether it is safe and tolerable, how the drug behaves in the body, and whether it shows signs of benefit.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT03853733Recruiting
Shorter radiation plan for non-surgery rectal cancer
This trial looks at a shorter radiation schedule for people with advanced rectal (or nearby sigmoid) cancer who cannot have surgery. The goal is to control the cancer while keeping treatment simpler, especially for those who cannot safely undergo an operation.
Terrassa, CataloniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03853915Recruiting
PET scan and HPV testing during chemoradiation for cervical cancer
This study looks at whether a PET scan (FDG-PET/CT) and blood HPV testing can help track cervical cancer responses during and after standard chemo-radiation. It may help doctors better understand who is responding and who may need different care.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03852407RecruitingPhase 2
Two kinds of conditioning before matched stem cell transplant
This trial compares two reduced-intensity conditioning regimens before you receive stem cells from a donor who matches your HLA type. It aims to find which approach works better and is safer for certain blood cancers.
AntwerpAges 18–75 - NCT03855592Recruiting
Cancer patients with blood clots: thrombosis and cancer registry
This study is a registry that collects information about blood clot events in people with cancer. The goal is to better understand how often clots happen and what patterns they follow, which can help improve care.
Alcoy, AlicanteAges 18 years+ - NCT03858205Recruiting
Low-dose radiation to relieve pain from bone tumors
This trial studies whether low-dose radiation can reduce pain from a specific bone lesion caused by multiple myeloma. It may help people whose main problem is painful bone metastasis, with targeted treatment to the painful spot.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03855800Recruiting
Test to detect risky changes in pancreatic cysts
This study looks for molecular (lab) signals that may show advanced or higher-risk changes in certain pancreatic cysts. It may help doctors better sort which cysts are more concerning and may need closer attention.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–120 - NCT03857373Recruiting
Study testing a computer tool to detect kidney cancer after surgery
This trial is for people with renal (kidney) cancer who have already had surgery. The study is testing whether a computer method can use medical information from you to improve kidney-cancer detection.
RoskildeAges Any age - NCT03861507Recruiting
Power ultrasound helps locate prostate treatment needles
This trial studies whether a special ultrasound method (power Doppler ultrasound) can better guide where needles go during high-dose-rate radiation treatment for prostate cancer. The goal is to improve targeting during the procedure while you receive standard treatment.
London, OntarioAges 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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- 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.