Oncology
Cancer clinical trials
Studies of cancers and tumors of every type and site, from prevention to treatment. We’re tracking 20,689 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,836
- Phase 24,475
- Phase 12,738
- Phase 1/Phase 21,689
- Phase 31,406
- Phase 2/Phase 3282
- Phase 4263
Top conditions
- Breast Cancer1,231
- Prostate Cancer659
- Cancer658
- Colorectal Cancer495
- Lung Cancer430
- Ovarian Cancer338
- Multiple Myeloma330
- Gastric Cancer300
- Pancreatic Cancer298
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia293
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma286
- Solid Tumor258
- Advanced Solid Tumor256
- Cervical Cancer233
- Head and Neck Cancer229
- Endometrial Cancer205
- Advanced Solid Tumors196
- Esophageal Cancer195
Leading sponsors
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center452
- Fudan University312
- Sun Yat-sen University290
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center289
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)288
- Mayo Clinic236
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences151
- City of Hope Medical Center144
- AstraZeneca132
- University Health Network, Toronto126
Where studies are running
- California1,427
- Texas642
- Arizona513
- Florida443
- Alabama421
- New York412
- Massachusetts340
- Maryland328
- New Jersey268
- Pennsylvania240
Recruiting studies20,689 total
- NCT05914389RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy before surgery for colon cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies giving chemotherapy plus immune therapy before surgery for certain colon cancers that do not have mismatch repair defects (MSS/pMMR). The goal is to shrink and control the tumor and improve outcomes compared with standard approaches.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05914662RecruitingPhase 2
Zanubrutinib plus BR for newly diagnosed symptomatic WM
This Phase 2 trial studies zanubrutinib combined with BR (bendamustine and rituximab) in adults newly diagnosed with Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) who have symptoms. It may help shrink the abnormal disease and improve symptoms like high blood stickiness, nerve problems, anemia, and other lymphoma-related issues.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05914766Recruiting
Support program for newly diagnosed rectal cancer patients
This trial tests an informational and supportive care program for people with newly diagnosed, locally advanced rectal cancer. It may help by providing education and practical support around next steps in treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05914987Recruiting
Personalized treatment approach for pancreatic cancer patients
This trial studies how doctors choose individualized cancer treatment for people with pancreatic cancer. It may help them learn which treatment choices work best for different patients.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT05915208Recruiting
Follow-up study for people with histiocytic disorders
This study is checking in over time with people who have a histiocytic disorder. It may help doctors better understand how these conditions behave and what follow-up care works best.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges birth–89 years - NCT05916040Recruiting
MRI-guided treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer
This trial studies a total “before-surgery” treatment plan for locally advanced rectal cancer, using MRI (a detailed scan) to help guide radiation. It may help patients by aiming to shrink the tumor and improve the chance of successful surgery.
Jette, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT05916196RecruitingPhase 2
FES PET/CT scan for uterine cancer spread
This Phase 2 study tests how well a special PET/CT scan (called FES PET/CT) can find uterine cancer and its spread. It may help doctors see where cancer is active, which can guide future treatment decisions.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05916755Recruiting
Testing tumor clues that predict response to immunotherapy
This study looks for “biomarkers,” or tumor clues, that may help predict who benefits from checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer. It may help doctors choose the right treatment approach in the future, especially when chemotherapy is planned.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05917145RecruitingPhase 1
Drug WSD0628 plus radiation for recurrent brain tumor
This Phase 1 trial tests a new cancer drug (WSD0628) given with radiation for people whose high-grade glioma has returned after prior treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and see how well the treatment works in this situation.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05917106Recruiting
Testifying methylomics blood test for new kidney cancer monitoring
This study follows people with newly diagnosed kidney cancer who have not started treatment. It tests whether a special blood test can monitor the cancer over time, alongside standard follow-up after planned surgery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges Any age - NCT05917158RecruitingPhase 2
HER2-targeted drug study after kidney/ureter tumor surgery
This Phase 2 trial studies a HER2-targeted medicine (RC48-ADC) plus another drug (JS001) to help prevent cancer from coming back after surgery for upper urinary tract urothelial cancer. It may be an option if your tumor has higher HER2 levels and you have no spread to distant organs.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT05917301Recruiting
Pre-surgery proton radiation for soft tissue sarcoma
This trial studies a shorter-course proton radiation plan given before surgery for certain soft tissue sarcomas. The goal is to treat the tumor locally while helping surgery be safer or more effective.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05917405RecruitingPhase 2
Clofarabine vs fludarabine for AML before stem cell transplant
This Phase 2 study compares two chemotherapy medicines—clofarabine and fludarabine—given at a reduced intensity before an allogeneic stem cell transplant. It aims to see which regimen works better and is safer for people with AML who are eligible for this transplant approach.
Nantes, Loire AtlantiqueAges 18–99 - NCT05918094RecruitingPhase 3
Testing new chemo plan plus immunotherapy for stomach cancer
This phase 3 study compares two versions of a first-time treatment for HER2-negative advanced stomach or gastroesophageal cancer, both including immunotherapy (sintilimab). It looks for a safer or more effective way to slow cancer growth or improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05918302RecruitingPhase 3
Compare radiotherapy versus everolimus for lung and thymus tumors
This study compares two treatment options for somatostatin receptor–positive neuroendocrine tumors from the lung or thymus: radiotherapy versus everolimus. It aims to see which treatment works better and how safe each option is for people whose disease has progressed within the last year.
Edegem, EdegemAges 18 years+ - NCT05918328RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two medicines before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial compares nab-PH plus pyrrolitinib versus TCbHP as treatment given before breast surgery. It aims to see which option works better and is safe for people with HER2-positive invasive breast cancer.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–65 - NCT05918445RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PM8002 for advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding
This Phase 1/2 study tests PM8002 in people with advanced solid cancers to see if it can work and is safe. It may help if your cancer has measurable disease and you have not fully recovered from side effects of prior treatment.
BaojiAges 18–75 - NCT05918510Recruiting
Blood and tumor study for virus markers in throat cancer
This study looks at virus-related markers and tiny gene regulators (microRNAs) in tumor tissue from people with certain throat cancers caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). It’s observational, meaning it does not change your treatment, but results may help doctors better understand these cancers and how they behave.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT05919030RecruitingPhase 3
Tislelizumab with chemoradiation for advanced esophagus cancer
This trial tests whether adding tislelizumab to chemoradiation as the first treatment helps people with advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer. It aims to improve how well the cancer responds when it cannot be cured with surgery or full-dose curative treatment.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05919290Recruiting
Study MRI imaging markers in head and neck cancer
This study uses repeat MRI scans to look for imaging “markers” that may help doctors better understand head and neck squamous cell cancer. It may be most relevant if you are planning curative surgery and/or (chemo)radiotherapy and can safely undergo MRI more than once.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05919758Recruiting
Looking at surgery for high-risk appendix tumors in children
This trial studies outcomes after removing the right side of the colon (right-sided hemicolectomy) in children who had a high-risk neuroendocrine tumor of the appendix. It aims to understand whether this more extensive surgery is valuable compared with other approaches.
Amsterdam-ZuidoostAges Up to 17 years - NCT05920343RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Preventing blood clots in genitourinary cancer with rivaroxaban
This trial tests whether rivaroxaban, a blood thinner pill, can help prevent dangerous blood clots in people with certain genitourinary cancers who are starting cancer treatment. It may lower clot risk, but it also has bleeding-risk tradeoffs that the study will monitor closely.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05920863RecruitingPhase 2
Lenvatinib, immunotherapy, plus liver artery treatment before surgery
This Phase 2 trial tests whether giving lenvatinib and immunotherapy along with TACE (a liver artery treatment) before surgery can lower the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma coming back after surgery. It targets people with certain higher-risk early-stage liver tumors (CNLC IB/IIA).
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05921253RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Check a brain-heart device to reduce chemo heart risk
This early-phase study tests a “neuromodulation” device (stimulating nerves that may affect the heart and blood vessels) to help lower cardiovascular risks after certain cancer chemotherapy. It may be most relevant if you recently had an anthracycline-based treatment and also have other heart-risk factors.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18–99
Common questions
- How many cancer clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 20,689 recruiting oncology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 31,955 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.