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
- NCT04028531Recruiting
Understanding chronic lymphocytic leukemia in clinic patients
This study aims to learn more about chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and closely related conditions. It may help researchers better understand who gets CLL and how it behaves over time, which can improve future care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04033497Recruiting
MRI study to tell tumor from dead tissue after brain radiation
This study uses MRI scans to figure out whether an enlarging spot in the brain after stereotactic (focused) radiation is still living tumor or dead tissue. It may help doctors better understand what’s happening after radiation and guide next treatment decisions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04037007Recruiting
Fistulotomy during ERCP to open the bile duct entrance
This trial looks at whether a specific small procedure during ERCP helps doctors reach and drain the bile duct when gallstones or bile duct narrowing are suspected. It may help people avoid getting stuck during the procedure and improve how successfully the bile duct can be reached.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–90 - NCT04035642Recruiting
Single high-dose MRI-guided radiation for intermediate prostate cancer
This trial tests whether a single, image-guided radiation treatment can treat intermediate-risk prostate cancer while better protecting the urethra (the urine tube). It may help patients get effective cancer control with potentially fewer urinary side effects, depending on the results.
LisbonAges 18 years+ - NCT04038619RecruitingPhase 1
Fecal transplant for immune-therapy diarrhea or bowel inflammation
This early-phase study tests whether stool/fecal microbiota transplant (a fecal transplant) can help people who develop significant diarrhea or colitis after immune-checkpoint therapy. It aims to reduce bowel inflammation and improve symptoms, while carefully checking for infections.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04038502RecruitingPhase 2
Testing carboplatin or olaparib for gene-linked prostate cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether carboplatin or olaparib can help people with prostate cancer that has certain DNA repair gene changes. It’s designed for advanced (metastatic) prostate cancer that is growing despite standard hormone-blocking treatment.
West Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04040205RecruitingPhase 2
Abemaciclib for sarcoma with specific cell-growth gene changes
This trial tests abemaciclib (a cancer medicine) in adults with advanced, unresectable bone or soft-tissue sarcoma that has certain gene changes in the “CDK pathway.” It aims to shrink tumors or slow growth in people whose tumors match the study’s biomarker and lab requirements.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04043494RecruitingPhase 3
Study of new treatment plans for childhood lymphoblastic lymphoma
This trial studies a treatment approach for children and teens newly diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma. It may help doctors choose therapies based on genetic risk information from lab testing done on tumor samples.
GrazAges Up to 18 years - NCT04045691Recruiting
Real-world targeted treatment for BRAF-mutant melanoma
This trial studies how doctors use encorafenib plus binimetinib for real-world care in people with BRAF V600–mutated melanoma that can’t be removed by surgery or has spread. It may help improve understanding of which patients benefit and what happens in everyday clinical practice.
GrazAges 18 years+ - NCT04047641RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Quizartinib with chemotherapy for new or returning leukemia
This trial tests a combination of anti-leukemia drugs (including quizartinib) together with chemotherapy for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rare mixed-type leukemia, or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). It may help by trying to better control cancer in people whose disease is newly diagnosed or has returned/not responded to prior treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04048278RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Lidocaine IV infusion for pancreatic cancer treatment
This early-phase study tests whether giving lidocaine through an IV infusion can help treat pancreatic cancer. It will enroll people with confirmed pancreatic cancer that can be measured on scans, including some cases discovered to have spread during surgery.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04047953Recruiting
Chemo for stomach cancer to make tumors easier to remove
This trial tests a combination chemotherapy plan—paclitaxel (albumin-bound), oxaliplatin, and S-1 given before surgery—to try to shrink stomach cancer and improve the chance of successful tumor removal. It is for people whose cancer is locally advanced or has spread, but might still be resectable (removable) in certain cases.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04049214Recruiting
Mindfulness program during breast cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a structured mindfulness program before and after breast cancer surgery can reduce stress and improve how patients feel and cope. You may be offered mindfulness materials to use around the time of your operation.
Newport Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04050345Recruiting
Blood test to spot DNA changes after early colon cancer surgery
This study checks a “cell-free tumor DNA” blood test to see if cancer mutations can predict relapse after surgery for early colorectal cancer. If results look risky, they may help guide closer follow-up and future treatment decisions.
Milton Keynes, BuckinghamshireAges 18 years+ - NCT04050423Recruiting
Ultrasound scans to better study breast lumps
This study tests whether special ultrasound pictures and “spectroscopy” measurements can help characterize breast masses that may be cancer. It may help doctors tell more about what a lump is and guide next steps.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT04050228Recruiting
Ultrasound test to tailor chemotherapy for breast cancer
This trial tests whether a special ultrasound measurement can help doctors choose the right chemotherapy plan during treatment for breast cancer. It may help avoid under- or over-treatment by adjusting care based on the ultrasound results.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04052893Recruiting
Surgery comparison for extensive breast duct cancer after mastectomy
This trial studies whether two different surgery approaches after modified radical mastectomy improve long-term disease control and quality of life for people with extensive breast duct cancer. It may help you understand which surgery plan could lead to better outcomes and recovery.
Benxi, LiaoningAges 45–75 - NCT04055649RecruitingPhase 2
Test of ONC201 and weekly paclitaxel for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether ONC201 given with weekly paclitaxel can control platinum-resistant ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. It may help by shrinking tumors or slowing growth in people whose cancer has progressed after platinum chemotherapy.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT04053439Recruiting
Testing blood-clone risk to prevent chemotherapy complications
This study looks at a specific genetic/production change in blood-forming cells (“clonal hematopoiesis”) to understand who is more likely to have complications from lymphoma chemotherapy. It may help doctors predict risk and possibly reduce harmful side effects.
Toronto, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT04053855Recruiting
Check urine for kidney cancer signals before or after surgery
This study looks for tiny substances in urine (called exosomes) to see if they can help identify clear cell kidney cancer. It compares urine samples from people having planned kidney surgery with people having surgery without a scheduled plan.
Saint-EtienneAges 18 years+ - NCT04055220Recruiting
Regorafenib to keep bone cancer from coming back
This trial studies whether regorafenib given after first treatment helps patients with bone sarcoma stay in remission longer. It focuses on safety and whether the medicine can prevent the cancer from growing or returning.
BesançonAges 12 years+ - NCT04057209Recruiting
Voice outcomes after laser surgery vs radiation for early vocal cord cancer
This trial compares two treatments—CO2 laser surgery through the mouth versus one-vocal-cord irradiation—for early-stage larynx (voice box) cancer. It aims to see which option better preserves voice quality after treatment.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT04057924Recruiting
Watchful waiting for certain abnormal cells in the cervix
This trial checks whether “therapy abstention” (not treating right away) and close monitoring is safe for certain high-grade cervical cell changes. It may help some people avoid immediate procedures while still catching any progression early.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT04060706Recruiting
Testing new computer tools for radiation treatment planning
This study tests how well new computer methods (called algorithms and machine learning) can support radiation therapy decisions. You might benefit by helping improve how radiation is planned and checked, especially for cancers treated with curative-intent therapy.
Cambridge, CambridgeshireAges 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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- 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.