Oncology
Cancer clinical trials
Studies of cancers and tumors of every type and site, from prevention to treatment. We’re tracking 20,663 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,825
- Phase 24,462
- Phase 12,741
- Phase 1/Phase 21,689
- Phase 31,402
- Phase 2/Phase 3281
- Phase 4263
Top conditions
- Breast Cancer1,228
- Cancer660
- Prostate Cancer657
- Colorectal Cancer496
- Lung Cancer428
- Ovarian Cancer337
- Multiple Myeloma329
- Gastric Cancer300
- Pancreatic Cancer295
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia293
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma284
- Solid Tumor258
- Advanced Solid Tumor256
- Cervical Cancer231
- Head and Neck Cancer229
- Endometrial Cancer204
- Advanced Solid Tumors195
- Esophageal Cancer193
Leading sponsors
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center451
- Fudan University313
- Sun Yat-sen University290
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center289
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)288
- Mayo Clinic238
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences151
- City of Hope Medical Center144
- AstraZeneca133
- University Health Network, Toronto125
Where studies are running
- California1,428
- Texas640
- Arizona513
- Florida446
- Alabama420
- New York411
- Massachusetts339
- Maryland329
- New Jersey268
- Pennsylvania242
Recruiting studies20,663 total
- NCT05011045Recruiting
Brain radiation study tracking thinking and memory changes
This study looks at how whole-brain radiation affects thinking, memory, and other brain function in people with blood cancers that involve the brain. It may help doctors understand what to expect and which supportive treatments or monitoring could be useful.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05011487RecruitingPhase 2
Before-surgery osimertinib plus chemotherapy for EGFR lung cancer
This study tests whether giving osimertinib together with chemotherapy before surgery can shrink and control EGFR-mutant, stage III lung cancer so it can be fully removed. If it works, it may improve the chances that the cancer does not come back after surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05013216RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine trial for people at high risk of pancreatic cancer
This early-phase trial studies a long-peptide vaccine designed for people with certain genetic changes that raise the risk of pancreatic cancer. The goal is to help your immune system recognize and respond to cancer-related changes before cancer develops.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 40 years+ - NCT05013892RecruitingPhase 2
Whole-brain radiation with a targeted drug plan for brain mets
This Phase 2 study tests a treatment plan that combines whole-brain radiation therapy with an additional approach to help people with brain metastases. It aims to improve outcomes while also tracking brain function and memory over time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05014165Recruiting
Cord blood study for leukemia with stored birth samples
This study looks at leukemia “genetic clues” using special stored samples, including cord blood saved at birth. It may help researchers better understand leukemia biology and how common mutations may show up early.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Up to 25 years - NCT05013944Recruiting
Join a patient registry to support future research
This trial is a “patient registry,” which collects health information over time to help researchers plan and run future studies. It may help by contributing your experience so new treatments can be tested more effectively.
Arlington Heights, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05014464RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ALK-targeted pills for ALK-positive advanced squamous cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether ALK-targeted drugs can shrink or control advanced squamous cell cancer that has spread. You may be eligible if your tumor has an ALK gene rearrangement and you have not had prior cancer medicines for this stage.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05017142Recruiting
Pediatric brain inflammation registry for Swiss patients
This study is a registry that collects health information from children and teens in Switzerland diagnosed with certain inflammatory brain and spinal cord conditions. It helps researchers understand these illnesses better over time and may guide future treatments.
Aarau, Canton of AargauAges Up to 36 years - NCT05018520RecruitingPhase 3
Two chemotherapy schedules for newly diagnosed low-risk DLBCL
This trial compares two different shortened treatment schedules of R-CHOP to see which one is safer and works better for people with low-risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). It aims to reduce risk from treatment while maintaining strong cancer control after an initial response.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 14–75 - NCT05019703RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab plus cabozantinib for teen osteosarcoma
This trial studies a combination of two medicines—atezolizumab and cabozantinib—for teenagers and young adults with osteosarcoma that has come back or spread. It aims to slow or shrink the cancer and help control disease that can’t be fully removed with surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - NCT05019846RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation alone versus radiation plus hormone therapy for prostate cancer
This Phase 3 trial compares two treatment approaches: stereotactic radiation therapy by itself versus the same radiation plus hormone therapy (ADT). It aims to see which plan works better for men with higher-risk prostate cancer without spread to lymph nodes or distant sites.
Brescia, BSAges 18–80 - NCT05020574RecruitingPhase 2
Study how the microbiome may affect breast implant infections
This Phase 2 study looks at whether changes in the body’s “microbiome” (the normal germs in and on the body) are linked to infections after breast surgery with implants. It may help doctors better predict and prevent implant infections in people undergoing mastectomy with immediate implant placement.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05020860RecruitingPhase 2
Study how early breast cancer responds on imaging and under a microscope
This Phase 2 study looks at how well early breast cancer shrinks with treatment and how that matches with what doctors find after surgery under the microscope. The goal is to learn better ways to predict and assess treatment success.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05022446Recruiting
Survey study on how COVID-19 affected lung procedures
This study is a survey sent to U.S. lung doctors to understand how COVID-19 changed the way certain lung procedures are done. Your answers could help improve future care and planning during respiratory outbreaks.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT05022914Recruiting
PSMA PET/CT scan for PSA relapse after prostate surgery
This trial looks at using a PSMA PET/CT scan to better re-check cancer activity in men whose PSA has started rising after prostate removal. If you qualify, the scan may help doctors choose the next best treatment step.
FlorenceAges 18 years+ - NCT05023265Recruiting
Study quality of life after SBRT for kidney cancer
This trial studies how well people do—especially their quality of life—after SBRT radiation for primary kidney cancer that can’t be removed with surgery. It may help doctors understand which patients benefit most and what side effects to expect.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05023785Recruiting
Lifestyle program for cancer survivors with early heart strain
This trial tests a structured lifestyle and exercise change program for young people who finished cancer treatment and have signs of early heart weakness. The goal is to improve heart health and lower the chance of heart failure later.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–45 - NCT05023564Recruiting
Dementia care study following people with a steady caregiver
This study follows people diagnosed with dementia over time, with the help of a consistent caregiver, to better understand how dementia changes. It may help by adding new information that could improve future care and planning for families.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT05023434Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for hand strength in brain tumor patients
This study uses brain stimulation during surgery to see how it affects hand strength and hand function. It may help doctors understand which brain areas are important for hand movement in people with certain brain tumors.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18–75 - NCT05023772Recruiting
Laser and targeted radiation for spine metastases
This trial tests a combination treatment that uses a laser and focused radiation to shrink tumors in the spine and help stabilize the area near the spinal cord. It’s meant for adults with certain types of solid cancers that have limited spread in the spine and who are not good candidates for surgery.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05024097RecruitingPhase 2
New medicines with chemotherapy after short radiation for rectal cancer
This trial tests two new immune-related medicines (an anti–PD-1 drug and an adenosine blocker) added to standard chemotherapy after a short course of radiation for rectal cancer. It aims to improve cancer control while checking safety.
New York, New YorkAges 18–90 - NCT05024162Recruiting
MRI and biopsy study of how prostate tumors grow
This study looks at whether special MRI details can help predict how invasive your prostate cancer tumor is. It combines MRI images with your biopsy results to see if MRI patterns can match how aggressive the cancer may be.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges Any age - NCT05024214RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test of envafolimab plus lenvatinib for advanced solid tumors
This trial studies whether combining envafolimab (an anti-immune cancer medicine) with lenvatinib (a targeted pill) can shrink or control advanced cancers that have stopped responding to standard care. It may help people whose tumors are not curable with usual treatments, by testing a new combo and finding safe doses.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT05024929Recruiting
Test targeted drugs to help radioactive iodine reach thyroid cancer
This study looks at whether certain cancer “targeted therapy” medicines can make radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy work better for thyroid cancer that has spread to the lungs. It also involves taking special whole-body scans to measure how much radioactive iodine gets taken up by the cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges birth+
Common questions
- How many cancer clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 20,663 recruiting oncology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 31,727 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.