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
- NCT04918186RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy for platinum-resistant ovarian, with tumor testing
This Phase 2 study tests an immunotherapy approach for women whose high-grade serous ovarian cancer came back within 6 months of platinum chemotherapy. It may help shrink tumors and improve control of the disease, but you’ll need tumor biopsies and lab/heart/lung checks to join.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07703735Enrolling by invitation
Survival after ABO-mismatch living donor liver transplant for liver cancer
This trial looks at how well patients with liver cancer do after receiving a living donor liver transplant that is not the same blood type. It compares survival and cancer return for these patients.
Ages 18 years+ - NCT07027748RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a longer treatment of three drugs for neuroblastoma
This trial tests giving a combination of naxitamab, irinotecan, and temozolomide for a longer period to people whose neuroblastoma has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1–30 - NCT05371808Recruiting
Early vs delayed treatment for high-risk CLL: cost study
This study compares early treatment versus delaying treatment in newly diagnosed people with high-risk CLL/SLL who feel well. It mainly looks at the overall “costs and value” of each approach and asks patients to complete short health and quality-of-life questionnaires.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07564232RecruitingPhase 1
LNK001 for Advanced Kidney Cancer After Prior Treatments
This Phase 1 trial tests a new cell therapy called LNK001 in patients with advanced clear-cell kidney cancer that has progressed despite prior immunotherapy and targeted drugs. The therapy is designed to recognize and attack cancer cells by targeting a protein called CAIX.
Houston, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT04006951Recruiting
Registry study for people with rectal cancer in Montpellier
This is a hospital-based study that builds a clinical and biological database for people treated for rectal cancer at the Montpellier Cancer Institute. It helps researchers organize health information to better understand rectal cancer and improve future care.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT04011982Recruiting
Study of tissue analysis after pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial studies and analyzes tissue samples from people who had surgery for exocrine pancreatic (pancreatic duct-type) cancer. It may help researchers better understand the disease biology and improve future care.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT04008407Recruiting
Monitoring outcomes after removing certain colon growths
This study follows patients who are having surgery to remove a specific type of flat colon growth. It aims to see how safe and effective a “selective” approach is, based on what the growth looks like and your situation.
Westmead, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT04008563Recruiting
Weight-loss surgery to protect fertility in early womb cancer
This study tests whether bariatric (weight-loss) surgery can help treat certain early, low-grade womb changes while preserving fertility. It’s mainly for people with a higher BMI who want to have children and have an early stage diagnosis confirmed by scans.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–41 - NCT04009265RecruitingPhase 3
Compare chemotherapy, chemoradiation, or surgery alone after esophageal surgery
This Phase 3 trial looks at the best next step after surgery for thoracic esophageal squamous cell cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes. It compares adding chemotherapy, adding chemoradiation (chemotherapy plus radiation), or not adding additional treatment right away, to see which approach works best and is safest.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT04014374Recruiting
Safety study for stem cell transplant after mogamulizumab
This study tracks safety in adults who had a stem cell transplant after taking mogamulizumab. It looks at outcomes and side effects over time, helping doctors understand risks for future patients.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT04014530RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing pembrolizumab plus ataluren for metastatic dMMR or pMMR cancer
This early-phase trial tests pembrolizumab combined with ataluren for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has either dMMR or pMMR, and for metastatic dMMR endometrial cancer. The goal is to see whether this combination can shrink tumors or improve outcomes for cancers with specific mismatch repair (MMR) features.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT04016389Recruiting
Neoadjuvant chemo then fertility-sparing surgery for cervical cancer
This study looks at whether giving chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy) can shrink certain cervical cancers enough to allow fertility-sparing surgery. It may help some people avoid removing the uterus, while still treating the cancer effectively.
Houston, TexasAges 18–40 - NCT04019548RecruitingPhase 3
Test swallowing and quality of life during chemo-radiation for throat cancer
This study looks at how well people swallow and how their quality of life changes during standard chemo-radiation for newly diagnosed throat (oropharyngeal) cancer. The goal is to better understand swallowing side effects so care can improve.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT04018872RecruitingPhase 2
Itraconazole trial for esophageal cancer response
This Phase 2 trial tests whether itraconazole (an antifungal medicine) can help people with localized esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer achieve a better “pathologic complete response,” meaning no remaining cancer found after treatment. You may be considered if your cancer is in a localized/locoregional stage and you meet key safety checks.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04019678Recruiting
Breast cancer study after chemotherapy with small underarm node spread
This study looks at whether it’s safe and effective to avoid removing many underarm lymph nodes in some people who, after chemotherapy, still seem to have only tiny (“micro”) cancer deposits in the sentinel lymph node. It may help reduce treatment side effects while keeping cancer control.
Rozzano, MIAges 18–75 - NCT04020575RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cells made from your blood for advanced breast cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests CAR T cells made from your own immune cells to target advanced breast cancer. The cells are designed to recognize a specific cancer marker (called MUC1*), with the goal of shrinking tumors or keeping them under control.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04024761RecruitingPhase 1
NK cell therapy for leukemia relapse after transplant
This Phase 1 study tests whether an infusion of special immune cells (NK cells) from a donor can help control leukemia or related blood cancers that come back or do not fully go away after a stem cell transplant. It also uses short chemotherapy to “make space” for the NK cells to work, and IL-2 to help them function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - NCT04022616Recruiting
Study immune cells in breast cancer patients
This study looks at how certain immune cells behave in people with breast cancer. It may help researchers understand the disease and how the immune system affects it.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04022109Recruiting
Check gastric cancer using breath chemical signals
This study looks at chemical signals in your breath to help screen for or understand gastric (stomach) cancer. It may help doctors improve earlier detection, or better sort out who may need further tests.
São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT04024917Recruiting
Cardiac coherence training to reduce anxiety before abdominal surgery
This trial tests whether “cardiac coherence” breathing/relaxation practice can lower anxiety in people with peritoneal cancer who are scheduled for a major surgery. It may help by calming stress before and around the operation.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT04025164Recruiting
Shorter vs standard breast radiation after lumpectomy
This study compares a shorter course of radiation to a standard longer course after breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). It’s meant to see which schedule works just as well while focusing on safety and cancer control.
Guiyang, GuizhouAges 18–70 - NCT04025541Recruiting
Blood tests to study tumor markers
This trial looks at blood samples to measure substances that may reflect cancer (tumor markers). It may help doctors understand cancer better and improve future monitoring, as long as you can safely and regularly take part.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT04025450RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tested stronger combo for high-risk myeloma patients
This early-phase study compares two drug combinations—chidamide plus VRD versus VRD alone—to see which works better for primary high-risk multiple myeloma. The goal is to improve response while closely monitoring side effects and heart/lung safety.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–80
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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- Injuries & trauma
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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.