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
- NCT03961776Recruiting
MRI to monitor treatment response in rectal cancer
This trial tests whether an MRI scan done during chemoradiation can help doctors track how rectal cancer treatment is working. It may improve how they measure response early so treatment planning can be better tailored.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03961945Recruiting
Testing a new way to diagnose Barrett’s esophagus
This study tests minimally invasive, sample-based tests during an endoscopy to find Barrett’s esophagus and help sort it from esophageal cancer risk. It may help doctors spot changes earlier and more accurately using less invasive methods than standard tissue testing alone.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–90 - NCT03964480Recruiting
Registry for newly diagnosed peripheral T-cell lymphoma patients
This is an observational registry that collects real-world information about people newly diagnosed with peripheral T-cell or certain NK-cell lymphomas. It does not test a new drug, but it helps researchers understand patterns of disease and care, which can guide future studies.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03964506RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Hyperbaric oxygen plus donor stem cell transplant for blood cancers
This early-phase trial studies whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, along with a donor stem cell transplant, can improve outcomes for certain blood cancers. It may help by supporting the body during transplant and recovery, but it is still being tested for safety and effectiveness.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT03964753RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo before surgery for middle-lower esophageal cancer
This trial tests a chemotherapy combination (nab-paclitaxel plus cisplatin) given before surgery for locally advanced, operable esophageal squamous cell cancer. It aims to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes by treating cancer earlier while it’s still in one region.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18–75 - NCT03966443Recruiting
Fluciclovine PET/CT scan for people with multiple myeloma
This trial studies how a special PET/CT scan (using fluciclovine) may help doctors evaluate multiple myeloma. You might be eligible if you’re a candidate for stem cell transplant (ASCT).
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT03968406RecruitingPhase 1
Talazoparib plus radiation for recurrent gynecologic cancers
This Phase 1 study tests whether the cancer drug talazoparib, combined with radiation, can better control recurrent gynecologic cancers in the pelvis/abdomen. It focuses on patients whose cancer has come back locally enough that radiation can be given, while other disease is not rapidly worsening.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03967834Recruiting
Study of immune features in rare soft tissue sarcoma
This study looks at immune system “fingerprints” using tumor tissue from people with rare soft tissue sarcoma. It may help researchers understand what drives these cancers and guide future treatments.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT03970096RecruitingPhase 2
Reduce graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplant
This Phase 2 study tests ways to lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious complication after an allogeneic stem cell transplant from a matched donor. It is for people with acute leukemia or MDS who are going to receive intensive conditioning therapy, aiming to improve safety while keeping the transplant effective.
Tampa, FloridaAges 1–60 - NCT03971045RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus low-dose oral chemo for chest wall breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) plus low-dose oral cyclophosphamide in people with chest wall breast cancer that has spread locally and may have distant metastases. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors and control cancer longer, especially in tumors with certain immune markers.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT03970447RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing several treatment options for new or returning glioblastoma
This trial studies different treatment regimens for people with glioblastoma that is either newly diagnosed or has come back. It aims to find which treatment approach works best for controlling the tumor and improving outcomes.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT03975231RecruitingPhase 1
Targeted drugs and radiation for BRAF-mutated thyroid cancer
This Phase 1 trial studies whether targeted medicines (dabrafenib and trametinib) plus radiation can control an aggressive thyroid cancer with a specific BRAF gene change. It may help by attacking cancer cells that have this mutation and using focused radiation to improve tumor control.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03972956Recruiting
Collecting samples during cancer or surgery visits
This trial looks at collecting (taking) medical samples from people who need surgery for colorectal cancer, stomach (gastric) cancer, or a non-cancer condition. It may help researchers better understand these diseases and improve how treatment is planned.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80 - NCT03973671Recruiting
Collecting blood and tissue samples during bladder cancer surgery
This study collects clinical and tissue samples from people who are having surgery for bladder cancer and related urinary-tract tumors. It aims to improve understanding of cancer and may help future care by building a large research dataset.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 18–90 - NCT03975179Recruiting
Frozen biopsy vs no frozen biopsy during breast-conserving surgery
This study compares two approaches during breast-conserving surgery: doing a quick “frozen section” biopsy during the operation versus deciding later without it. It aims to see which approach better guides treatment decisions about whether the cancer is close to the removed tissue edges (margins).
Goyang-siAges 19–70 - NCT03978377Recruiting
Checks heart and lung effects after chest radiation
This study looks at how chest radiation treatment affects the heart and lungs in people with certain lung or esophagus cancers. It may help doctors better predict and prevent these side effects during curative (aimed at cure) radiotherapy.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT03975322Recruiting
Predict which oral white patches may turn cancerous
This study looks at oral leukoplakia (persistent white patches in the mouth) to better predict which ones may develop into cancer. It uses a test based on specific immune and cancer-related markers to help estimate each person’s risk.
ErlangenAges 18–80 - NCT03976960Recruiting
Database study for colon cancer surgery patients
This study collects clinical and lab information from people who have surgery for colon cancer (or certain precancer growths) and related spread to organs. It may help researchers better understand colon cancer and improve future care, but it is not a new medication trial.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT03976999Recruiting
Database study for ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancers
This is a study that collects information and samples from people diagnosed with epithelial ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer. It helps doctors better understand these cancers by building a clinical and biological database, which may improve care planning in the future.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT03977402Recruiting
Care plan partnership for people with or at risk of cancer
This trial studies a long-term partnership approach where patients work with the care team to manage cancer care over time. It may help you feel more supported and organized if you have cancer or think you might have cancer.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18 years+ - NCT03977233RecruitingPhase 2
Biopsies and FOLFIRINOX for non-metastatic pancreatic cancer
This Phase 2 study looks at different types (subtypes) of pancreatic tumors in people treated with FOLFIRINOX, a chemotherapy. It requires tumor biopsies before and after treatment to see how the tumor changes, which may help doctors better match treatments in the future.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - NCT03977571Recruiting
Surgery plus cancer drugs for kidney cancer that spread
This trial studies whether removing the kidney tumor with “deferred cytoreductive nephrectomy” (surgery at a later time) works best for people whose metastatic kidney cancer is already present. It compares a standard treatment approach using either immunotherapy (nivolumab/ipilimumab) or a targeted pill plus immunotherapy (TKI/IO), with planned surgery afterward.
Aarhus, Central Region of DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT03978039Recruiting
Sarcoma patient registry for people treated in France
This trial builds a national database of people diagnosed with sarcoma in French cancer centers. It may help researchers better understand sarcoma types and care patterns, which can improve future treatment decisions.
BordeauxAges Any age - NCT03979170Recruiting
Test lung cancer drug response using patient tumor mini-organs
This trial grows “organoids” (mini tumor models) from your lung cancer tissue to see which drug responses are most likely. It may help match future treatments to how your tumor behaves in the lab.
GenevaAges 18 years+
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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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.