Oncology
Cancer clinical trials
Studies of cancers and tumors of every type and site, from prevention to treatment. We’re tracking 20,641 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,805
- Phase 24,457
- Phase 12,745
- Phase 1/Phase 21,689
- Phase 31,401
- Phase 2/Phase 3280
- Phase 4264
Top conditions
- Breast Cancer1,227
- Cancer661
- Prostate Cancer657
- Colorectal Cancer492
- Lung Cancer426
- Ovarian Cancer341
- Multiple Myeloma330
- Gastric Cancer297
- Pancreatic Cancer292
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia291
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma284
- Solid Tumor258
- Advanced Solid Tumor256
- Cervical Cancer232
- Head and Neck Cancer228
- Endometrial Cancer206
- Advanced Solid Tumors193
- Esophageal Cancer191
Leading sponsors
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center453
- Fudan University314
- Sun Yat-sen University291
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center288
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)285
- Mayo Clinic240
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences151
- City of Hope Medical Center145
- AstraZeneca135
- University Health Network, Toronto125
Where studies are running
- California1,428
- Texas641
- Arizona511
- Florida449
- Alabama417
- New York409
- Massachusetts340
- Maryland329
- New Jersey269
- Pennsylvania240
Recruiting studies20,641 total
- NCT03932279Recruiting
Study skin microbiome in certain skin diseases
This study looks at the bacteria (microbiome) living on the skin in people with specific skin conditions, and in healthy volunteers. The results may help researchers understand what skin microbes have to do with these diseases.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–89 - NCT03933670RecruitingPhase 2
MRI scan with special sugar to monitor prostate cancer on surveillance
This study uses a special MRI scan using “hyperpolarized” labeled pyruvate (a sugar-like substance) to see how prostate cancer may be behaving in people who are on active surveillance. It may help researchers monitor cancer without immediate treatment, by spotting changes earlier.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03941080Recruiting
Study gut bacteria changes in advanced colorectal cancer
This study looks at how gut bacteria (the microbiome) change during treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. Researchers hope the findings may help improve understanding of how treatment works and how to tailor care.
AssenAges 18 years+ - NCT03934957Recruiting
Study of health in people living in Hamburg
This study follows adults living in Hamburg to better understand health and health-related factors over time. You may help researchers learn what influences health in this age group.
HamburgAges 45–74 - NCT03936153RecruitingPhase 2
Oral abexinostat for relapsed lymphoma after two prior treatments
This Phase 2 study tests how well and how safely an oral medicine called abexinostat works for people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has come back or did not respond to the last treatment. It may help by shrinking lymphoma and controlling the disease using a medication taken by mouth.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT03937453Recruiting
Pancreatic cancer screening for people with new or worsening diabetes
This study checks whether regular imaging can find pancreatic cancer earlier in people who recently developed diabetes or whose diabetes is getting worse. It may help detect pancreatic problems sooner when treatment options are likely better.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 50 years+ - NCT03936478RecruitingPhase 2
MRI-guided partial breast radiation in three short treatments
This study tests a faster, targeted type of radiation for early breast cancer, using real-time MRI to help plan and guide treatment. It may help deliver the same cancer-fighting effect while limiting radiation to the rest of the breast.
Madison, WisconsinAges 40 years+ - NCT03937544RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of your own CAR-T cells for hard-to-treat B-ALL
This trial tests a treatment made from your own immune cells (CAR-T cells) to help control relapsed or refractory B-ALL. It is designed for people whose disease has come back or not responded to prior therapy, and who have specific brain/spinal fluid and organ health requirements.
Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala LumpurAges 13–65 - NCT03938987RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T-cell therapy for CD19-positive aggressive lymphoma or ALL
This trial tests a lab-made immune therapy (CAR T-cells) that targets CD19, a marker found on certain lymphoma and leukemia cells. It’s for people whose lymphoma or ALL came back or did not respond to standard treatments, with the goal of getting the treatment to attack the cancer.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 2–70 - NCT03941561RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter versus longer chemotherapy for stage II stomach cancer
This trial compares two lengths of an oral chemotherapy medicine (9 months vs 1 year) after surgery for stage II stomach cancer. It aims to see which schedule works better and is easier to complete, while checking safety for people without major health problems.
AnqingAges 18–75 - NCT03941756Recruiting
Lymph bypass before underarm node surgery to prevent swelling
This study looks at whether adding a lymph “bypass” procedure before underarm lymph node surgery can lower the chance of arm or chest swelling (lymphedema) after cancer treatment. It compares people having lymph node surgery for breast cancer with plans for radiation, and a melanoma comparison group.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03943004RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug DFP-14927 for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 trial tests DFP-14927, a new study drug, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It’s designed to see if the drug is safe and to learn how it works in people with limited treatment options.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03943316Recruiting
Testing new cancer treatments on cells from ovarian cancer fluid
This laboratory study uses ovarian cancer fluid collected during surgery to test possible new treatments on cancer and immune cells. It may help researchers find better treatment options in ovarian cancer.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18 years+ - NCT03945162RecruitingPhase 2
Bladder cancer trial using light therapy in the bladder
This Phase 2 study tests a treatment called photodynamic therapy (PDT) placed directly into the bladder. It may help people whose non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer did not respond to BCG treatment or could not tolerate it.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT03948100Recruiting
Yoga coaching for lung or esophageal cancer during radiation
This study tests whether a guided yoga program helps people with lung or esophageal cancer improve strength, daily functioning, and quality of life while they receive radiation therapy. It also involves a family caregiver, to support the patient during treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03947385RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
First drug test for metastatic uveal melanoma with specific gene changes
This Phase 1/2 trial studies IDE196 in adults with metastatic uveal melanoma that has certain gene mutations or fusions. It’s mainly testing safety and correct dosing, and may help shrink tumors in patients matched to the tumor’s genetic changes.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03949231RecruitingPhase 3
Infusion immunotherapy through the liver artery for liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of immune “brakes” medicines (PD-1/PD-L1/CTLA-4) delivered through the liver’s artery, to help treat advanced liver cancer. It may help the immune system attack the cancer more effectively, especially if other local liver treatments aren’t possible or have stopped working.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT03952065RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Neck artery immune-therapy vs IV for head and neck cancer
This trial compares giving immune therapy into the neck artery versus giving it through a vein (IV) for people with head and neck cancers. It aims to see which method works better and is safer by helping the immune system attack the cancer.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT03954431Recruiting
Lower-dose breast CT for clearer breast imaging
This study looks at a special breast CT scan done with a lower radiation dose to help produce clear breast images. You may be able to join if you are getting breast imaging or a biopsy for a possible breast issue and meet the safety and comfort requirements.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 40 years+ - NCT03953144RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
3D lung surgery planning with a dye to find tumors
This trial tests a new way to plan and guide lung cancer surgery using a special dye that shows the tumor area during the operation. It may help surgeons remove the cancer more accurately while targeting only a small section of lung for certain early-stage patients.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03954171Recruiting
Study for ovarian cancer showing resistance to platinum chemotherapy
This study looks at ovarian cancer patients who are planned to receive platinum-based chemotherapy and who may have resistance issues. It may help doctors learn better ways to treat ovarian cancer when platinum drugs don’t work well.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT03957902RecruitingPhase 2
Aspirin blood markers to guide prevention after colon cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies how aspirin affects specific “biomarkers” (measurable body signals) in people newly diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer. The goal is to see whether aspirin-related changes can help design more personalized prevention treatment plans.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 18–79 - NCT03958240Recruiting
Study how cancers trigger the immune system
This study looks at what makes some cancers more “noticeable” to the immune system. It may help researchers design better future immunotherapy by collecting information (often including blood samples) from people with different cancers.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT03958565Recruiting
Study how targeted drugs affect bone tumors in lung cancer
This trial studies how tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) medicines work against non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the bone. It’s for people with specific “actionable” gene changes, to see how well these treatments reduce or change bone metastases.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–100
Common questions
- How many cancer clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 20,641 recruiting oncology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 31,485 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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- 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.