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
- NCT04374175Recruiting
Blood sample bank for pancreatic cancer patients and controls
This study collects and stores blood samples (“serum bank”) from people with pancreatic cancer and from comparison participants. The goal is to help researchers study the disease and improve future diagnosis or treatment planning.
Saint-EtienneAges 18 years+ - NCT04375384RecruitingPhase 2
Cetuximab after immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial studies whether giving cetuximab after prior immunotherapy can help people with head and neck squamous cell cancer shrink tumors or slow their growth. You may be eligible if you’ve already had a PD-1–based immunotherapy treatment, and you meet health and safety requirements.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04375631RecruitingPhase 1
Study of chemo plus donor stem cell transplant for blood cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests a specific chemotherapy plan followed by a reduced-intensity donor stem cell transplant for people with relapsed or treatment-resistant acute myeloid leukemia (AML), certain myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). It may help by using donor stem cells to rebuild the bone marrow after intensive cancer treatment, in people who are not responding well to standard therapies.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT04375904RecruitingPhase 2
Stereotactic radiation for central lung tumors
This trial tests a precise, high-dose radiation treatment aimed at central lung tumors. It may help people who cannot have lung surgery and whose tumors can be safely targeted near sensitive organs.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT04376229Recruiting
Proton radiation registry for people treated at the center
This study keeps a record of patients who receive proton radiation therapy at a specific center. It may help doctors learn how this treatment is used and how patients do over time.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–100 - NCT04376866RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy for repeat nasopharyngeal cancer after it returns
This trial studies toripalimab (an immunotherapy that helps your immune system attack cancer) for nasopharyngeal cancer that has come back locally. It may help shrink or control the returning tumor and improve outcomes for people who meet the safety and lab requirements.
Nanning, GuangxiAges 18–65 - NCT04378647RecruitingPhase 2
Brentuximab before transplant for relapsed CD30 Hodgkin lymphoma
This trial studies whether brentuximab vedotin given in the “second-line” setting can help people with relapsed or hard-to-treat classic Hodgkin lymphoma get ready for an autologous (your own cells) stem cell transplant. It’s specifically for tumors that test positive for CD30, and it checks safety and how well treatment works before transplant.
Barcelona, BarceolnaAges 18–65 - NCT04380545RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Nivolumab plus chemo and immune drug for unresectable liver cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests whether nivolumab combined with fluorouracil and interferon alpha can treat fibrolamellar liver cancer that cannot be safely removed with surgery. It aims to shrink or control the cancer and to see how safe the combination is.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT04383119RecruitingPhase 2
Study for advanced leiomyosarcoma after prior chemo
This Phase 2 trial studies how well gemcitabine or trabectedin works for people with leiomyosarcoma that cannot be fully removed or has spread. It’s for tumors that have grown or worsened despite prior standard chemotherapy.
Bologna, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT04385290RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing midostaurin plus gemtuzumab for newly diagnosed AML
This trial studies whether combining two medicines—midostaurin and gemtuzumab (with standard chemotherapy)—can improve outcomes for newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It is testing a first-line treatment plan tailored to specific genetic changes in the leukemia.
München, BavariaAges 18–75 - NCT04389086RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy before surgery for recurring rectal cancer
This trial tests an “induction chemotherapy” treatment before surgery for people whose rectal cancer has come back in the local area. The goal is to shrink/control the cancer early and improve outcomes after treatment.
GhentAges 18 years+ - NCT04389281RecruitingPhase 1
X-ray light-activated therapy for hard-to-treat skin tumors
This early-phase study tests an X-ray–activated medicine that is delivered directly into selected tumors to help control cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. If the injected area can be treated safely, it may shrink or slow the tumor and improve local control.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04390737RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug HH2853 for hard-to-treat lymphoma and solid cancers
This Phase 1/2 trial tests the safety and early effectiveness of HH2853 in people whose cancer has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help shrink tumors and guide future treatment for specific cancer types and genetic changes.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04394052Recruiting
Imaging tests for suspected bone or soft-tissue tumors
This trial studies new imaging methods to better identify and stage (find how far it has spread) suspected bone or soft-tissue tumors. It may help your care team choose the most accurate next steps based on your scans.
Nancy, LorraineAges 18 years+ - NCT04395495Recruiting
RASopathy disorder study biobank for kids and families
This study collects and stores health samples and information from people with RASopathy conditions (like Noonan or Costello syndromes) and from family members who may not have the condition. It helps researchers understand these disorders and supports future studies that could lead to better care.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Any age - NCT04397978Recruiting
Radiation for 4–10 brain metastases with a few tumor limits
This trial tests a local treatment approach (focused radiation) for people with multiple brain metastases. It may help by targeting several spots in the brain while keeping treatment within certain size and safety limits.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT04400539RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab plus 5-ALA light treatment for pleural mesothelioma
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding nivolumab (an immunotherapy) to a one-time “light-based” treatment during a lung procedure can control malignant pleural mesothelioma that can’t be surgically removed. You may be eligible if your cancer has come back or progressed after prior platinum chemotherapy, and if your tumor is reachable for the light treatment during thoracoscopy.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT04402151RecruitingPhase 2
PSMA scan–guided targeted radiation for higher-risk prostate cancer
This trial uses a special PET/MR scan to help doctors aim stereotactic radiation more precisely for certain higher-risk or unfavorable intermediate prostate cancers. It studies whether this targeted approach can safely treat the prostate (and specific areas needing extra treatment) without spreading to the body.
New York, New YorkAges 21–90 - NCT04403867Recruiting
Study of tiny cancer spread found in sentinel lymph nodes
This trial studies whether very small deposits of cancer (called micrometastasis or isolated tumor cells) are found in sentinel lymph nodes in early endometrial or cervical cancer. The goal is to better understand what these findings may mean for cancer spread and treatment planning.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT04406662Recruiting
Study for people living with incurable cancer
This study enrolls adults with advanced, incurable cancer to better understand care and outcomes in everyday settings. It may help by guiding improvements for people receiving treatment for symptom relief (palliative care).
EdinburghAges 18 years+ - NCT04406831Recruiting
Testing microRNA for pancreatic cancer diagnosis and treatment response
This study looks at tiny molecules in your body (microRNA) to help doctors better diagnose pancreatic cancer, predict how it may progress, and understand how it responds to treatment. It may help guide more personalized care in the future.
Norwalk, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT04407780Recruiting
Cardio-oncology patient registry
This is a registry (a research database) for people who are being followed in cardio-oncology, which means care for heart problems related to cancer or cancer treatments. It may help doctors better understand these conditions and improve future care.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT04409860Recruiting
Adjuvant chemo after chemoradiation for advanced cervical cancer
This trial looks at whether adding chemotherapy after standard chemoradiation helps people with locally advanced cervical cancer. You may be eligible if your MRI after treatment still shows leftover tumor areas and your health and blood tests are within required limits.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04410796RecruitingPhase 2
Osimertinib alone or with chemo for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests whether osimertinib alone is as good as osimertinib plus chemotherapy for lung cancers that have a specific EGFR mutation. It may help by improving how well the cancer responds and slows growth in people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 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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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.