Oncology
Cancer clinical trials
Studies of cancers and tumors of every type and site, from prevention to treatment. We’re tracking 20,648 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,813
- Phase 24,456
- Phase 12,744
- Phase 1/Phase 21,689
- Phase 31,402
- Phase 2/Phase 3281
- Phase 4263
Top conditions
- Breast Cancer1,229
- Cancer660
- Prostate Cancer656
- Colorectal Cancer493
- Lung Cancer426
- Ovarian Cancer341
- Multiple Myeloma330
- Gastric Cancer298
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia293
- Pancreatic Cancer292
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma284
- Solid Tumor258
- Advanced Solid Tumor257
- Cervical Cancer232
- Head and Neck Cancer227
- Endometrial Cancer206
- Advanced Solid Tumors195
- Esophageal Cancer191
Leading sponsors
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center452
- Fudan University315
- Sun Yat-sen University291
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center288
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)287
- Mayo Clinic240
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences151
- City of Hope Medical Center144
- AstraZeneca133
- University Health Network, Toronto125
Where studies are running
- California1,426
- Texas641
- Arizona510
- Florida450
- Alabama420
- New York410
- Massachusetts339
- Maryland330
- New Jersey269
- Pennsylvania240
Recruiting studies20,648 total
- 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+ - NCT03978078Recruiting
Database study for metastatic GI cancer care
This study collects clinical and lab information to better understand metastatic cancers of the digestive system and how patients respond to treatment. It may help improve future care, but it is mainly focused on collecting data rather than testing a new drug.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT03980002RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment for CLL using alternating two drug types
This trial studies an approach for people with newly diagnosed CLL/SLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia or related disease) who need treatment. It tests whether alternating two types of chemotherapy with ibrutinib (a targeted pill) can control the disease better and safely.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03983226RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery plus niraparib for returning ovarian cancer
This trial tests whether adding niraparib (a pill treatment that targets cancer cell DNA repair) after surgery can help people with ovarian cancer that has come back. It focuses on “platinum-sensitive” cases and tries to remove all visible tumor when possible.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03981497Recruiting
Microwave treatment for small, hard-to-remove liver and kidney tumors
This trial tests using a “microwave ablation” procedure to destroy small liver or kidney tumors when surgery isn’t an option or can’t remove everything. It may help patients avoid major surgery by targeting tumors directly with heat.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT03984253Recruiting
Swiss Severe Asthma Register for adults and children
This study set up a long-term asthma registry to better understand people with severe asthma and what treatments they use. If you fit the asthma severity requirements, you may be asked for consent and basic health information so the team can follow your asthma over time.
Liestal, Basel-LandschaftAges 1 year+ - NCT03987633Recruiting
Study links health records and samples to understand health gaps
This study asks people affected by a specific illness (or their family member) to share saliva (and sometimes blood) and answer health and quality-of-life questions. The goal is to better understand and reduce health inequality by matching new information with medical records.
Wolverhampton, West MidlandsAges 6 years+ - NCT03990896RecruitingPhase 2
Talazoparib for metastatic breast cancer with BRCA body DNA changes
This Phase 2 trial tests talazoparib, a targeted cancer medicine, in people with metastatic breast cancer that has a harmful BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation found in tumor DNA circulating in the blood. If you qualify, the goal is to see how well this treatment works when the mutation is detected this specific way.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03989323Recruiting
Register to track cancer immune therapy and side effects
This study sets up a real-world patient database to follow people starting cancer immunotherapy and record immune-related side effects. You may help doctors better understand who gets these side effects and how they change over time.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT03997110Recruiting
Palliative radiation to relieve pain in advanced cervical cancer
This trial looks at giving radiation to shrink or control advanced cervical cancer to help with symptoms, especially pain. It is for people who are not good candidates for full curative treatment and are expected to have limited time, so the goal is comfort rather than cure.
Mumbai, MaharashtraAges 18–75 - NCT03997643RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plan trial to help protect swallowing after mouth cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether changing the “radiation volume” (how much area is treated) can better preserve swallowing after surgery for oral cavity squamous cell cancer. It may help reduce swallowing problems while still treating the cancer safely.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT03998202Recruiting
Study of chemotherapy side effects in older colorectal cancer patients
This study looks at how chemotherapy and immunotherapy affect the body in older adults with colorectal cancer, especially early side effects. It may help researchers understand why some people lose strength and how to better predict and manage treatment toxicity.
Millville, DelawareAges 60 years+ - NCT03999723RecruitingPhase 2
Test azacitidine with vitamin C to improve DNA changes
This Phase 2 study tests whether combining azacitidine (a standard blood cancer medicine) with vitamin C helps improve disease control by changing DNA activity in high-risk blood cancers. It may be an option if you have certain types of higher-risk MDS, CMML, or low-blast AML and can meet safety requirements.
AalborgAges 18 years+ - NCT04002947RecruitingPhase 2
Acalabrutinib with chemo for untreated aggressive B-cell lymphoma
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding acalabrutinib to intensive chemo (DA-EPOCH-R or R-CHOP) works better for people newly diagnosed with aggressive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) or related high-grade B-cell lymphomas. It may help shrink cancer and control the disease by targeting lymphoma in two different ways.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04003038Recruiting
Negative pressure wound dressings after breast reconstruction in obesity
This trial tests whether a special “suction” dressing (negative pressure wound therapy) helps wounds heal better after breast reconstruction using tissue from the belly, especially in people with higher body weight. You may be more likely to benefit if you’re at higher risk for wound problems after abdominal flap surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04003051RecruitingPhase 2
Online program to help throat cancer patients swallow and cope
This trial tests a web-based program meant to help people with throat (head and neck) cancer follow swallowing exercises and use coping strategies during curative radiation treatment. It may help improve comfort and how well you can keep up with exercises while you’re getting treatment.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04004312Recruiting
Short-course radiation slices for localized prostate cancer
This trial tests a radiation approach that delivers treatment in a small number of larger “fractions” (short-course SBRT) for prostate cancer. It may help by targeting the prostate while shortening the overall number of visits.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many cancer clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 20,648 recruiting oncology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 31,565 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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- Brain & nervous system
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- Hormones & metabolism
- 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.