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
- NCT05185245Recruiting
Liver transplant for colorectal cancer spread to the liver
This study looks at whether a liver transplant can help people whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver but cannot be removed by surgery. It also checks whether certain cancer features, treatment history, and blood/health status make transplant safer or more effective.
BolognaAges 18–73 - NCT05185505RecruitingPhase 4
Atezolizumab and bevacizumab before liver transplant for liver cancer
This trial tests giving atezolizumab plus bevacizumab before liver transplant in people with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) that is too advanced to be listed within the “Milan criteria,” but still transplant-eligible. The goal is to control the cancer outside the transplant period and improve transplant outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05186116Recruiting
Liver transplant for colon cancer that cannot be removed
This trial studies whether liver transplant (rather than removing the liver tumors) can help some people with colon or rectal cancer spread to the liver. It’s meant for people whose cancer has responded or stayed controlled on standard treatments and who have no cancer outside the liver.
Modena, MOAges 18–77 - NCT05185739RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab and lenvatinib before liver surgery for resectable cancer
This trial tests whether giving pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) and lenvatinib (a targeted pill) before planned liver surgery can improve outcomes for people with certain types of operable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It’s meant for tumors that can be removed with curative intent, but still carry a risk of coming back.
BirminghamAges 18 years+ - NCT05186493Recruiting
Robot-assisted surgery for advanced pelvic cancer
This study looks at a robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery approach for people with advanced pelvic cancer that needs a pelvic exenteration operation. It may help some patients have surgery with smaller cuts, depending on whether they are good candidates for this type of procedure.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT05187312Recruiting
Registry for advanced endoscopy procedures
This study is a registry that collects information about people who need an endoscopy procedure. It may help doctors learn which approaches work best and improve care over time.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT05187182RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new cancer drug with FOLFOX and immune therapy
This Phase 1 study tests CA-4948 given with standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX) and an immune therapy (an immune checkpoint inhibitor, similar to PD-1). It’s for people with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer that can’t be removed by surgery, to see how well the treatment works and whether it’s safe.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT05187091RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation plan that tries to protect swallowing organs
This Phase 3 study compares a standard radiation approach versus a modified approach designed to spare key swallowing and aspiration (choking) related areas and one salivary gland. It may help reduce treatment side effects that affect swallowing and quality of life for certain head and neck cancer patients.
Jhajjar, HaryanaAges 18–70 - NCT05187338RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drugs that target immune checkpoints for solid tumors
This early-phase study tests a combination of three immune “checkpoint” medicines in people with advanced solid cancers. It aims to see how well they work and what side effects occur, including when given through a specific liver-focused treatment in eligible patients.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT05187832RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer in postmenopausal women
This Phase 1 trial tests AND019, a new study drug, in postmenopausal women with advanced or metastatic ER-positive and HER2-negative breast cancer. It aims to see if the drug is safe and can control the cancer when other standard treatments have stopped working.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05188508RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab, olaparib, and temozolomide for recurrent glioma
This trial studies whether combining three medicines can slow or shrink recurrent glioma (a type of brain tumor). It is for adults whose tumor has come back after standard treatment, with certain genetic tumor markers that may help guide whether you can join.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05188313RecruitingPhase 3
HER2 medicines before surgery for resectable esophageal cancer
This trial tests two targeted medicines, trastuzumab and pertuzumab (HER2-blocking drugs), given before surgery for HER2-positive esophageal or stomach-esophagus junction cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve how well surgery works and outcomes after treatment.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT05188859RecruitingPhase 2
Testing sintilimab, anlotinib, and chemo for pleural mesothelioma
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding three medicines—sintilimab, anlotinib, and standard platinum chemo—can control malignant pleural mesothelioma that cannot be removed by surgery. It may help shrink tumors and slow disease progression, but you must meet specific health and prior-treatment requirements.
Taiyuan, ShanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT05189054Recruiting
Radiation retreatment for very central chest tumors
This trial tests a focused form of radiation (SBRT) to treat tumors in the very center of the chest that have already been treated with radiation before. It aims to check safety and whether the tumor can be controlled without causing unacceptable side effects.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT05189496Recruiting
Hyperbaric oxygen to help prevent radiation-related lung injury
This trial tests whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen) can prevent lung inflammation caused by breast cancer radiation. It may help reduce the risk of radiation pneumonitis in certain breast cancer survivors.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT05189314Recruiting
Study of life quality changes with benign thyroid nodules
This study looks at how benign (non-cancer) thyroid nodules affect people’s day-to-day life and health outcomes. It may help doctors better understand what changes matter most to patients.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05190471RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for adults with AML that did not respond or returned
This Phase 1 study tests BP1002 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that is refractory (not responding) or relapsed (coming back). It’s early-stage, aiming to find a safe dose and see if the treatment can help people with limited options.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05190172Recruiting
Proton versus photon radiation for IDH-mutated brain tumors
This trial compares two types of radiation—proton therapy versus photon (standard) therapy—for adults with an IDH-mutated grade 2 or 3 brain tumor. The goal is to see which approach works better and/or causes fewer side effects while treating the tumor.
OsloAges 18–65 - NCT05192655Recruiting
AI PET imaging to guide treatment for head and neck cancer
This study uses an AI computer method to analyze FDG PET scan images to help tailor (individualize) treatment for people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to improve how doctors plan curative treatment based on your scan.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT05190978Recruiting
Test mesh use for breast reconstruction above the muscle
This study tests whether using surgical mesh can be done safely and works well in breast reconstruction done right away, in front of the chest muscle (pre-pectoral) using tissue expanders. It may help improve how the reconstructed area holds up, but you’d need to meet specific surgical and health requirements.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 22–75 - NCT05190653Recruiting
Support during stem cell or CAR T cancer treatment
This study tests whether starting palliative and supportive care early (alongside cancer treatment) can improve comfort and support for people having stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy. It may also help family caregivers by offering support during a difficult treatment period.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT05191485Recruiting
Helping lung cancer patients decide about genetic testing
This study tests a shared decision-making approach to help people with lung adenocarcinoma decide whether to get molecular (genetic) testing. It aims to improve understanding and support better choices about testing and possible targeted treatments.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT05192122RecruitingPhase 1
Stop maintenance medicine in multiple myeloma with low remaining disease
This early-phase study looks at whether it’s safe to stop the usual “maintenance” medicine after a strong response in multiple myeloma. It aims to see if stopping treatment for people with very low remaining disease reduces drug exposure without allowing relapse too soon.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05191940Recruiting
Radiation for advanced pancreatic cancer you can’t remove by surgery
This trial studies how well radiation therapy works for pancreatic cancer that is locally advanced (near important blood vessels) and cannot be removed with surgery. It may help shrink or control the cancer when surgery isn’t an option.
Wiener Neustadt, Lower AustriaAges 18 years+
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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- Genetic & congenital
- Bones, joints & muscles
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- 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.