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
- NCT04778839RecruitingPhase 1
Paclitaxel drug in tiny “micelles” for advanced solid cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests a chemotherapy drug called paclitaxel in a special “micelle” form in people with advanced solid tumors. It’s mainly designed to check safety and dosing, and it may help shrink tumors in people who don’t have good standard treatment options.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT04778956RecruitingPhase 3
Toripalimab plus surgery vs surgery alone for recurring throat cancer
This trial tests whether adding toripalimab (an immune therapy) to surgery helps people with recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer live longer or control the cancer better than surgery alone. You may qualify if your recurrence can be fully removed by surgery and it came back after a certain amount of time.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT04779554RecruitingPhase 2
Flat-dose versus weight-based chemotherapy for CRS/HIPEC
This Phase 2 study compares two ways of dosing chemotherapy—one fixed (flat) dose versus dosing based on your weight—during CRS/HIPEC, a surgery-based treatment for certain cancers in the belly. It looks to see whether the dosing approach affects safety and effectiveness for people with peritoneal cancer spread.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT04780009Recruiting
Imaging tool during brain tumor surgery
This trial tests a special camera system used during surgery to help doctors see brain tumor tissue using fluorescent light. It may help the surgeon remove more tumor while protecting healthy brain areas.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–90 - NCT04783168Recruiting
Using a step-tracking device to improve recovery after lung surgery
This study tests whether tracking daily steps with a wearable and app can help people recover better after lung surgery (especially a lobectomy). You may be asked to wear a device and follow a recovery plan while your activity is monitored.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04782557Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided blood sampling to track cancer DNA
This study uses an ultrasound-guided procedure to collect blood and check for cancer DNA (small bits of tumor material in the bloodstream). It aims to see whether this method can better track how gastric, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer responds to treatment.
Hong KongAges Any age - NCT04787354RecruitingPhase 3
Choosing the best length of oxaliplatin after stomach surgery
This trial tests whether giving oxaliplatin for a shorter or longer time works best after curative surgery for stage II–III stomach (or stomach–esophagus junction) cancer. It aims to improve outcomes while balancing side effects from chemotherapy.
Gyeonggi-doAges 19 years+ - NCT04785196RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an MDM2 drug plus an immune therapy for advanced tumors
This trial tests APG-115 together with a PD-1 immune therapy in people with advanced liposarcoma or other advanced solid tumors. It may help by blocking tumor growth through a mix of direct tumor targeting and immune system activation.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT04783805Recruiting
Watch-and-wait treatment for abnormal cervix cells before future pregnancy
This trial studies a “conservative” (less immediate) approach to a specific abnormal cervix finding to see if it can be managed safely for people who want future pregnancies. It uses close follow-up visits instead of immediate procedures for certain results.
BarcelonaAges Any age - NCT04785989Recruiting
Blood and marrow testing to study metabolism in CLL
This study measures how your body’s metabolism works in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). It uses blood tests, and for some people, a bone marrow sample, to better understand what’s happening and potentially guide future treatments.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT04787042RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Safety and early benefits of ST-067 for advanced solid tumors
This early-stage trial tests ST-067 to see if it is safe and whether it may shrink advanced cancers. It also looks at how the drug moves through the body and affects the immune system.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04787289RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two bevacizumab doses with chemotherapy for ovarian cancer
This Phase 2 trial compares two standard doses of bevacizumab (a medicine that targets blood supply to tumors) added to chemotherapy in people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. It’s for ovarian cancers that have returned or grown again soon after prior platinum chemotherapy, with the goal of improving control of the disease.
Abbotsford British Columbia, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04787744RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Test standard prostate cancer treatment with or without targeted spot radiation
This study tests whether adding targeted local treatment (like radiation to a few spots seen on scans) improves outcomes for some people with limited (oligometastatic) prostate cancer. It compares standard systemic therapy alone versus standard therapy plus PET-scan–guided spot treatment.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04789486RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
MR-guided radiation plus nanoparticles for central lung or pancreatic tumors
This early-phase study tests a new way to deliver focused radiation using MRI guidance and tiny particles, aiming to treat certain central lung tumors or locally advanced pancreatic cancer. It’s designed to see how safe it is and how well it can control these tumors.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04789681RecruitingPhase 2
Canakinumab to prevent lung cancer from persistent lung nodules
This trial tests canakinumab to lower the risk of lung cancer growing from persistent lung nodules seen on CT scans. It may help people at higher risk who have either never had lung cancer or had early lung cancer treated in the past.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04789694RecruitingPhase 3
Prehab program for gynecologic cancer before treatment
This trial tests whether a structured “prehab” program (before major cancer treatment) can improve how well people tolerate therapy and recover. It focuses on people with certain ovarian or early endometrial cancers who need additional treatment planning, including timing of surgery or chemotherapy.
PragueAges 18–85 - NCT04790253Recruiting
Check brain radiation timing or frequent MRI scans for SCLC
This study compares two ways to follow and treat small-cell lung cancer in the brain: preventive brain radiation versus close monitoring with MRI scans and treatment only if needed. It may help people avoid unnecessary brain treatment or choose the safer timing strategy.
GrazAges 18 years+ - NCT04790305RecruitingPhase 4
Huaier granules with standard therapy for early triple-negative breast cancer
This trial looks at whether adding Huaier granules to usual after-surgery treatment can improve outcomes for people with high-risk early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. It focuses on whether the added supplement is safe and helpful after standard care.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–70 - NCT04792463Recruiting
BAP1 gene cancer-risk study and family cancer patterns
This study looks at how the BAP1 gene affects cancer risk and what cancers people develop, including within families. You may be able to join if you have a known BAP1-related mutation, a strong family cancer history, or a concerning cancer pattern linked to BAP1.
Columbus, OhioAges Any age - NCT04792502RecruitingPhase 2
Mosunetuzumab plus lenalidomide for untreated follicular or marginal lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests whether mosunetuzumab, added to lenalidomide, can treat people who have not yet received lymphoma medicines. It’s for follicular lymphoma or marginal zone lymphoma and may help shrink tumors and improve control of the disease.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT04792892Recruiting
Study of quality of life after new anal cancer diagnosis
This study looks at how people’s day-to-day functioning and quality of life change after an anal cancer diagnosis. It mainly enrolls adults recently diagnosed to understand outcomes early on.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT04792684Recruiting
Collecting colon samples from adults with colon findings
This study collects body samples to help evaluate tests for people with suspected or newly diagnosed colorectal conditions, often around the time of colonoscopy or surgery. Depending on the arm, you may be asked to have a colonoscopy soon or to provide samples before planned surgery.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 45–84 - NCT04793737Recruiting
Targeted radiation for melanoma that won’t respond to immunotherapy
This study tests a very focused form of radiation for melanoma that has spread and has stopped responding to PD-1 (and sometimes CTLA-4) immunotherapy. It may help by shrinking progressing spots while keeping the immune treatment going.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT04794296Recruiting
Care plan for children newly diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
This trial uses a standard treatment plan for children who have just been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It aims to guide the best initial treatment for certain cell types of ALL and help improve outcomes while avoiding specific higher-risk subtypes.
AbidjanAges Up to 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.