Oncology
Cancer clinical trials
Studies of cancers and tumors of every type and site, from prevention to treatment. We’re tracking 20,114 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,488
- Phase 24,389
- Phase 12,659
- Phase 1/Phase 21,647
- Phase 31,391
- Phase 2/Phase 3280
- Phase 4260
Top conditions
- Breast Cancer1,191
- Prostate Cancer644
- Cancer633
- Colorectal Cancer479
- Lung Cancer415
- Ovarian Cancer335
- Multiple Myeloma327
- Pancreatic Cancer287
- Gastric Cancer283
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia280
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma256
- Solid Tumor245
- Advanced Solid Tumor236
- Head and Neck Cancer225
- Cervical Cancer222
- Endometrial Cancer205
- Advanced Solid Tumors198
- Esophageal Cancer189
Leading sponsors
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center452
- Fudan University302
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)293
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center291
- Sun Yat-sen University273
- Mayo Clinic237
- City of Hope Medical Center141
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences140
- AstraZeneca134
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine128
Where studies are running
- California1,411
- Texas635
- Arizona513
- Florida429
- Alabama426
- New York407
- Massachusetts339
- Maryland332
- New Jersey269
- Pennsylvania235
Recruiting studies20,114 total
- NCT05263570Recruiting
Real-world treatment planning for stage II–III HR+ HER2+ breast cancer
This trial looks at how well a standard “neoadjuvant” treatment plan works in real-world patients. It is for people newly diagnosed with stage II–III HR+ breast cancer and aims to see whether treatment gives expected outcomes in everyday care.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT05541601Recruiting
Study to detect liver cancer early in people with cirrhosis
This study follows people with cirrhosis to see how best to detect liver cancer early. If you qualify, you may receive regular monitoring that could help find liver cancer sooner, when treatment is more likely to work.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18–100 - NCT05537129Recruiting
Laparoscopic vs open stomach surgery for stomach cancer
This trial compares two ways surgeons remove the entire stomach (total gastrectomy): laparoscopic (small keyhole cuts) versus open surgery (one larger cut). It’s testing which approach is safer and works better for people with certain stages of stomach cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 20–80 - NCT05541367Recruiting
ER PET/CT scan test for breast cancer
This trial studies how well an ER PET/CT scan can image breast cancer. It may help doctors see whether a cancer has estrogen receptor (ER) activity, which can guide treatment planning.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05536505RecruitingPhase 2
After-surgery targeted pill to prevent relapse in EGFR lung cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether an EGFR-targeted pill, given after surgery, can reduce the chance of lung cancer coming back. It specifically looks at people whose tumors have certain EGFR changes and where “minimal residual disease” (tiny leftover cancer) is being used to guide treatment.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT05528783Recruiting
Testing FIT-DNA to guide follow-up after colon cancer surgery
This trial checks a stool test called FIT-DNA after colorectal (colon) cancer surgery. It aims to see whether this test can help doctors monitor for recurrence during follow-up and decide how closely to watch.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT05408897Recruiting
Blood test to predict risk after surgery for high-risk GIST
This study uses a “liquid biopsy” blood test to look for leftover cancer signals after surgery. It aims to predict how well treatment will work and how likely the cancer is to come back in people with high-risk GIST.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT03492528Recruiting
Heart care study for people starting cancer treatment
This study follows adults who are referred to a heart (cardio-oncology) specialist before starting cancer treatment. It may help doctors better understand heart outcomes in people with cancer and improve how heart risks are managed early.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT05587777Recruiting
Tracking chronic conditions during standard breast cancer treatment
This study monitors health problems that can happen over time in people with breast cancer while they receive usual treatments like hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and/or radiation. It may help researchers understand which extra symptoms or complications show up and when, to improve care and follow-up.
StavangerAges 19–80 - NCT05552937RecruitingPhase 2
Tafasitamab plus lenalidomide for relapsed large B-cell lymphoma
This trial studies whether the combination of tafasitamab and lenalidomide can work better and be safe for people whose large B-cell lymphoma has returned or did not respond. It may help by targeting lymphoma cells and supporting immune activity, while monitoring side effects closely.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT05551208RecruitingPhase 2
Fluzoparib with bevacizumab for ovarian cancer after prior PARP therapy
This trial tests whether adding fluzoparib to bevacizumab can help control ovarian cancer that has returned after earlier PARP inhibitor (PARPi) treatment. It may help shrink tumors or slow the cancer from growing again.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05584761RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cord blood stem cells plus azacitidine for advanced blood cancers
This trial tests whether adding donated cord blood stem cells to azacitidine can improve outcomes for people with advanced MDS, CMML-2, or a certain type of AML. It may help by giving the treatment a stronger chance to control abnormal blood-forming cells.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT05549167RecruitingPhase 3
Sirolimus for children with juvenile nasal blood tumors
This trial tests whether sirolimus can shrink or control juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma in children and teens, and checks its safety. It may help families who cannot rely only on surgery, especially for larger or hard-to-treat tumors.
MoscowAges 7–18 - NCT05547529RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo and radiation before surgery versus chemo alone for esophageal cancer
This trial studies whether adding radiation to chemotherapy before surgery works better for people with operable (resectable) squamous cell esophageal cancer. It aims to improve outcomes by comparing two different treatment plans before the operation.
MoscowAges 18–70 - NCT05512351RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus low-dose Avastin for recurrent oligodendroglioma
This Phase 2 trial tests an immune treatment (sintilimab, an anti–PD-1 antibody) together with low-dose bevacizumab (Avastin) to treat oligodendroglioma that has come back, including cases detected by tumor DNA in body fluid. It aims to slow or control tumor growth and help reduce symptoms by targeting both the tumor and its blood supply.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT05557604RecruitingPhase 2
Tested a targeted prostate cancer radiation plan for higher-risk patients
This Phase 2 trial studies whether a specific radiation approach (including detailed targeting and tracking) can work better for men with intermediate-risk to high-risk prostate cancer. You may be eligible if your scans show no spread beyond the prostate area and you can safely complete the required imaging and treatments.
Rome, LazioAges 18–90 - NCT04673955Recruiting
Real-world treatment study for metastatic bowel cancer with BRAF mutation
This real-world study looks at how doctors’ standard treatment works for metastatic colorectal cancer that has a specific BRAF mutation (BRAF V600E). It focuses on patients who are already starting—or will soon start—encorafenib plus cetuximab, using routine care rather than extra trial treatment.
Braunau am Inn, Upper AustriaAges 18 years+ - NCT03747588Recruiting
Laparoscopic versus open surgery for pancreas cancer
This study compares two ways of doing pancreaticoduodenectomy (a major surgery to remove parts of the pancreas and nearby tissue): minimally invasive (often smaller incisions) versus open surgery. It may help clarify which approach works best when the cancer looks potentially removable.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04263298RecruitingPhase 3
Fulvestrant or capecitabine after chemo for metastatic breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial compares two medicines—fulvestrant versus capecitabine—as “maintenance” treatment after your first chemo helps control metastatic breast cancer. It aims to see which one helps people live longer with better disease control.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05563922RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a plan to preserve the anus after rectal chemo-radiation
This Phase 2 study tests a “total neoadjuvant” (chemo plus radiation before the main treatment) plan to see if some people with low rectal cancer can keep their anus. It may help you avoid permanent colostomy if your cancer responds well and you meet the study rules.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05563012RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation plus chemo and PD-1 immunotherapy for stomach cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether giving a short course of radiation before surgery, along with chemotherapy and a PD-1 immunotherapy drug, can improve treatment outcomes for locally advanced stomach cancer. It may help shrink the tumor before surgery and strengthen the immune system’s attack on cancer.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT03280511RecruitingPhase 2
After surgery chemo sprayed into the abdomen for high-risk colon cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether spraying chemotherapy into the abdomen (through a small procedure) after colon cancer surgery can lower the chance the cancer comes back. It is meant for people with high-risk tumor features but who have had surgery and have no proven relapse yet.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT04280822RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus chemo versus chemo alone before surgery
This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy before surgery works better than chemotherapy alone for resectable esophageal cancer. The goal is to improve outcomes after tumor shrinkage before the operation.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT05566249Recruiting
Safety study of ArtiSential during rectal cancer surgery
This trial checks whether a tool called ArtiSential can be used safely and practically during planned rectal cancer operations. It may help the surgical team prepare and perform the operation more smoothly, but the main goal is safety and feasibility.
SeoulAges 18–80
Common questions
- How many cancer clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 20,114 recruiting oncology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 29,668 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.