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
- NCT04746209RecruitingPhase 2
Blinatumomab after transplant for high-risk B-ALL patients
This trial tests blinatumomab, an immune therapy, in young people with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) after their transplant or when they are getting ready for transplant. The goal is to lower the chance of the leukemia coming back by targeting remaining leukemia cells.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges Up to 25 years - NCT04747912RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy-free early treatment for Ph+ ALL using inotuzumab
This Phase 2 trial tests a treatment strategy for newly diagnosed Ph+ B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that avoids traditional chemotherapy during the early “induction” phase, using inotuzumab ozogamicin instead. If it works, it could help control the leukemia while reducing exposure to chemotherapy early on.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04750928RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Abemaciclib for NF1 tumors using pills and body scans
This trial studies whether the medicine abemaciclib can shrink or slow the growth of “atypical neurofibromas” in people with NF1. Participants take pills and undergo regular check-ups, including MRI scans to measure the tumor.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 12 years+ - NCT04751448Recruiting
Study tracking care in colon cancer patients
This study follows people with colon cancer over time to learn how treatments and health changes relate to outcomes. You may be invited if your care plan includes FOLFOX and you meet certain genetic and medical history requirements.
Temple, TexasAges 18–79 - NCT04751396Recruiting
Melanoma education for people with autoimmune conditions
This trial tests an educational tool to help people with melanoma and pre-existing autoimmune disease understand immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment. It aims to support you and your care team with information that can help you make decisions and feel more prepared.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04752137RecruitingPhase 2
ICG dye imaging during surgery to check tumor edges
This trial tests whether a special dye (ICG) seen during your surgery can help doctors better identify the edges of a tumor in bone or soft tissue. It may help ensure as much of the tumor is removed as safely as possible.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04752280Recruiting
Radiation for glioblastoma with photon or proton beams
This trial compares two ways of giving radiation—standard photon radiotherapy (IMRT) versus proton beam therapy—for people with glioblastoma. It may help find a safer or more effective radiation approach for shrinking tumors and improving outcomes.
HeidelbergAges 18 years+ - NCT04752826RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing BI-1808 plus Keytruda for advanced cancers
This trial tests a new cancer medicine (BI-1808) either alone or together with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in people with advanced cancers. It may help by strengthening the immune system’s attack on cancer, especially if standard treatments are no longer working or aren’t suitable.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04753996Recruiting
Testing bile-based “mini-liver” samples in PSC and non-PSC groups
This study collects bile and uses it to grow small lab models (organoids) from people with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and from people without PSC. Researchers want to better understand how PSC changes bile cells, which could improve future diagnosis or treatments.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–85 - NCT04754672Recruiting
Exercise training to improve outcomes in advanced colon cancer
This trial studies whether supervised exercise—either aerobic fitness training or muscle-strength training—can improve outcomes for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. It compares which approach is most helpful and checks whether it’s safe during first-line chemotherapy.
's-HertogenboschAges 18 years+ - NCT04755205Recruiting
Natural history study of olfactory neuroblastoma
This study follows people with olfactory neuroblastoma over time to better understand how the disease behaves and changes. It may help future patients by improving doctors’ knowledge, even if it does not test a new treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–120 - NCT04758325Recruiting
Sarcoma biology and outcomes registry
This trial is a health registry that collects information about people with soft-tissue or bone sarcoma. It helps researchers understand how the disease behaves and what outcomes different treatments lead to.
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges 12 years+ - NCT04757337RecruitingPhase 3
Oral chemotherapy comparison for older advanced soft-tissue cancer
This trial compares two chemotherapy medicines—oral cyclophosphamide versus doxorubicin—in people age 65 and older with advanced soft-tissue sarcoma that can’t be cured with surgery or radiation. It aims to see which treatment works better and is more tolerable for this age group.
ToulouseAges 65 years+ - NCT04758000RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin after bone cancer treatment to prevent relapse
This Phase 2 study tests whether taking metformin after surgery and chemotherapy can reduce the risk of bone cancer coming back in people at high risk of relapse. You may be eligible if you have osteosarcoma or Ewing sarcoma that is not currently spread and you meet specific lab and health criteria.
BolognaAges 14 years+ - NCT04758975RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax plus rituximab plus ibrutinib for early CLL
This Phase 2 trial tests a combination of three medicines to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that has not been treated before and where the goal is to achieve very low remaining disease. It may help some people stay in remission longer, but eligibility depends on your age, organ function, and prior treatments.
Milan, MIAges 18–65 - NCT04763317Recruiting
Precision medicine for prostate cancer care decisions
This study tries to personalize prostate cancer care by matching treatment decisions to a person’s specific risk profile. You might be able to join if you have certain types of prostate cancer or a strong family history and meet health-function requirements.
Sutton, EnglandAges 30–70 - NCT04762199RecruitingPhase 1
MRX-2843 with osimertinib for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This Phase 1 study tests whether combining MRX-2843 with osimertinib can help control advanced lung cancer that has specific EGFR gene changes. It is designed to find the safest dose and check early signs of tumor response.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04763109Recruiting
MRI scan with AI to spot early changes in NF1 children
This study uses special MRI scans plus computer (AI) analysis to look for early, possibly cancer-related skin or tissue changes in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). If it works, it could help doctors detect concerning changes earlier and plan care sooner.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 5–17 - NCT04763980Recruiting
Health coaching to help Black men get prostate germline genetic testing
This study tests a community health coach to help Black men with prostate cancer understand and access genetic testing that looks for inherited cancer risk. It may help you talk with your care team about testing and reduce barriers to getting results.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04765514RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo with radiation versus chemo alone for older brain tumor patients
This trial compares two standard treatments for newly diagnosed glioblastoma (a serious brain cancer) in older and frail patients: chemo plus radiation versus chemo alone. It may help determine which approach works best and is safest for people in your age and health group.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 65 years+ - NCT04765098RecruitingPhase 2
Tamoxifen or Etoposide for recurring brain tumor after prior treatment
This trial tests whether tamoxifen works as well as etoposide in people whose glioblastoma has come back after standard chemotherapy and radiation with temozolomide. It aims to find a better medication option for controlling the tumor after the first return.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–65 - NCT04766515Recruiting
Study of immune checkpoint cancer treatment in real life
This is an observational study that follows adults with solid cancer who are receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor treatments. It aims to learn how these medicines are used and what outcomes may look like in everyday care.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT04767048RecruitingPhase 2
Robot or laser tongue scraping plus tonsil removal to assess lymph nodes
This trial looks at whether a more precise procedure—removing a small area of tongue lining using a robot or laser, along with tonsil removal—can find the likely source of stubborn swollen neck lymph nodes. It’s designed for people with signs of head-and-neck cancer in lymph nodes, but no clear primary tumor found yet.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT04767568Recruiting
Testing a blood test to guide colorectal cancer screening care
This study looks at whether a simple blood test can help guide the care of people being evaluated for colorectal cancer. It may support earlier or clearer decision-making alongside existing screening or colonoscopy results.
BesançonAges 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.