Oncology
Cancer clinical trials
Studies of cancers and tumors of every type and site, from prevention to treatment. We’re tracking 20,320 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,604
- Phase 24,428
- Phase 12,683
- Phase 1/Phase 21,650
- Phase 31,400
- Phase 2/Phase 3287
- Phase 4268
Top conditions
- Breast Cancer1,207
- Prostate Cancer646
- Cancer638
- Colorectal Cancer479
- Lung Cancer421
- Ovarian Cancer342
- Multiple Myeloma329
- Pancreatic Cancer288
- Gastric Cancer285
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia283
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma257
- Solid Tumor246
- Advanced Solid Tumor232
- Head and Neck Cancer228
- Cervical Cancer226
- Endometrial Cancer214
- Advanced Solid Tumors207
- Esophageal Cancer192
Leading sponsors
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center455
- Fudan University305
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)294
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center290
- Sun Yat-sen University275
- Mayo Clinic237
- City of Hope Medical Center146
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences145
- AstraZeneca132
- Ruijin Hospital128
Where studies are running
- California1,397
- Texas632
- Arizona508
- Florida436
- Alabama430
- New York405
- Massachusetts340
- Maryland331
- New Jersey275
- Pennsylvania235
Recruiting studies20,320 total
- NCT06835972RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Abemaciclib and cabozantinib for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two oral drugs (abemaciclib and cabozantinib) for people with advanced kidney cancer (clear cell type) who have already tried at least two other treatments, including an immunotherapy and a targeted therapy, but their cancer kept growing. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06844344Recruiting
Testing cryo biopsies for lung lesions
This trial compares a new method called cryo biopsy to standard forceps biopsy for diagnosing lung lesions. It may help get better tissue samples with fewer procedures.
Næstved, Region SjællandAges 18 years+ - NCT06838910RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab and anlotinib for thymus cancer after first treatment
This study tests a combination of two drugs (tislelizumab and anlotinib) as a second treatment option for people with thymoma or thymic carcinoma whose cancer has worsened after first-line therapy. It aims to see if this combination can control the tumor and improve outcomes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06836869Recruiting
Modified surgery for early cervical cancer
This study compares a modified, less-invasive tumor removal approach with standard surgery for people with early stage (IB2) cervical cancer. It aims to see if this technique reduces the risk of cancer coming back while helping you heal faster.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–65 - NCT06838832RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new treatment made from your own immune cells (gamma-delta T cells) that are engineered to find and kill CD19-positive lymphoma cells. It is for people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma whose cancer has not responded to or has returned after at least two standard treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06845319RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo-immunotherapy before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy that avoids a class of drugs called anthracyclines, which can be hard on the heart. The goal is to shrink tumors before surgery for people with triple-negative or low-hormone-receptor breast cancer.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06843629Recruiting
PET scan test for MSLN in cancer patients
This study uses a special PET scan to look for a protein called MSLN in certain cancers like pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancer. It aims to see if this imaging method can help doctors understand your tumor better.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–65 - NCT06846450RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing radiation types for nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial compares two types of radiation therapy (IMRT or IMPT plus CIRT) to see which works better for patients with nasopharyngeal cancer that hasn't spread. It's for people who have not had radiation to the head or neck before.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06840834RecruitingPhase 2
New drug for mesothelioma that has returned after prior treatment
This trial tests a drug called ivonescimab for people with pleural mesothelioma (a cancer of the lung lining) that has grown back after earlier immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The drug may help by blocking a protein that tumors use to hide from the immune system, possibly slowing or shrinking the cancer.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT06842303Recruiting
Using new MRI scans to measure pancreatic tumor response
This study tests whether new MRI techniques can better show how pancreatic cancer responds to treatment. It compares standard CT scans with advanced MRI sequences for patients whose cancer has not spread.
Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06840821RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing MB0151 for cancers with somatostatin receptors
This trial tests a new drug, MB0151, for adults with advanced solid tumors that have somatostatin receptors and have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if MB0151 is safe and can shrink tumors.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT06843720Recruiting
Easier cervical cancer screening study in Texas
This study tests if offering self-sampling for HPV testing makes it easier for people to get screened for cervical cancer. It is designed for patients at partner clinics in Texas who are due for screening.
Houston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06838676RecruitingPhase 2
ACT001 for Newly or Previously Treated Brain Stem Glioma
This trial tests the drug ACT001 in people with a type of brain tumor called DIPG or other related high-grade gliomas. It aims to see if the drug can help control the tumor and improve outcomes.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 1–39 - NCT06837480Recruiting
Light therapy for long-term swelling after head and neck cancer
This study tests a light-based treatment called photobiomodulation (PBMT) to help reduce chronic swelling after head and neck cancer therapy. It is for people whose swelling hasn’t improved with standard treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06842615Recruiting
Testing a new blood test for cancer detection
This study checks if a new blood test (PanTum Detect) can find cancer or pre-cancer. It compares results in people who may have cancer and in healthy people, using a PET/CT scan as a reference. This could lead to a simpler way to detect cancer early.
BratislavaAges 18–88 - NCT06838208RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo and radiation for first-line extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This study tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) plus chemotherapy followed by targeted chest radiation as the first treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if adding radiation after chemo-immunotherapy works better than standard treatment alone.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06837831Recruiting
Mepilex Lite Dressing for radiation skin damage on anal area
This trial tests a special wound dressing (Mepilex Lite) to treat skin burns from radiation therapy in patients with rectal cancer. It may help heal the skin around the anal canal more comfortably.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT05427058Recruiting
Nerve blocks to treat hard-to-control cancer pelvic pain
This trial tests two types of pain-relieving nerve blocks for people with severe cancer pain in the pelvis or perineum that has not improved enough with standard stepwise pain medicines. It may help reduce pain and lessen bothersome side effects from pain pills.
Malang, East JavaAges 18 years+ - NCT05810402Recruiting
Testing immunotherapy for advanced liver cancer using blood tests
This study looks at how well immune-checkpoint therapy (a PD-1 or PD-L1 immunotherapy) works for advanced liver cancer, using “liquid biopsy” blood testing to guide or monitor care. It may help your team better track your cancer and response without needing repeated tissue biopsies.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT06287749Recruiting
Liquid biopsy for monitoring pancreatic cancer after surgery
This trial is testing a blood test (liquid biopsy) to look for tiny traces of cancer DNA after surgery for pancreatic cancer. It may help doctors understand if the cancer is likely to come back.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT06379087RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation, immunotherapy and targeted therapy for early-stage lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation therapy before surgery, followed by the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab and the targeted therapy drug anlotinib after surgery, for people with stage II to IIIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes for patients whose tumors can be removed surgically.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06615349Recruiting
Digital monitoring for palliative care patients
This trial tests whether using a smartphone app to track your symptoms and health data can improve care and quality of life for people with serious illnesses who are receiving palliative care.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06687876RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin before chemoradiation for esophageal cancer
This trial tests if taking metformin (a diabetes pill) before standard chemoradiation can make esophageal cancer respond better. You take metformin for 2 weeks before starting standard treatment, and doctors will check your tumor with two endoscopies to see how it changes.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06835218Recruiting
Prostate cancer real-world evidence registry
This study collects information from men with prostate cancer to better understand how different treatments work in real life. It follows patients when they start a new treatment and can help improve future care.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many cancer clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 20,320 recruiting oncology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 31,393 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.