Oncology
Cancer clinical trials
Studies of cancers and tumors of every type and site, from prevention to treatment. We’re tracking 20,587 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,776
- Phase 24,446
- Phase 12,737
- Phase 1/Phase 21,691
- Phase 31,394
- Phase 2/Phase 3280
- Phase 4263
Top conditions
- Breast Cancer1,226
- Cancer660
- Prostate Cancer651
- Colorectal Cancer494
- Lung Cancer425
- Ovarian Cancer340
- Multiple Myeloma332
- Gastric Cancer298
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia292
- Pancreatic Cancer292
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma283
- Solid Tumor256
- Advanced Solid Tumor255
- Cervical Cancer232
- Head and Neck Cancer226
- Endometrial Cancer206
- Advanced Solid Tumors192
- Bladder Cancer192
Leading sponsors
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center451
- Fudan University312
- Sun Yat-sen University291
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center289
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)287
- Mayo Clinic242
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences151
- City of Hope Medical Center148
- AstraZeneca133
- University Health Network, Toronto125
Where studies are running
- California1,428
- Texas638
- Arizona513
- Florida448
- Alabama421
- New York407
- Massachusetts342
- Maryland329
- New Jersey267
- Pennsylvania245
Recruiting studies20,587 total
- NCT07672314Recruiting
Psychosocial support study for cancer survivors
This study tests a program to help cancer survivors manage emotional and social challenges after treatment. You may be able to join if you have completed your main cancer treatment and are now in routine follow-up care.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT06998407RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AVZO-023 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, AVZO-023, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapy. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07754864Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality education for first-time radiation therapy
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) before your first radiation therapy session can help reduce anxiety and improve your overall experience. You'll use a VR headset to see what treatment will be like, which may help you feel more prepared and at ease.
Muscat, Muḩāfaz̧at MasqaţAges 18 years+ - NCT07416552RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CEA-PRIT 2.0 for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called CEA-PRIT 2.0 in people whose colorectal cancer has spread and is no longer responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07100106RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GDC-4198 alone or with giredestrant for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new treatment (GDC-4198) alone or with another drug (giredestrant) compared to a standard combination (abemaciclib and giredestrant) for people with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has progressed after previous treatments.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07545811RecruitingPhase 1
JANX014 for Advanced Prostate Cancer
This study tests a new immunotherapy drug called JANX014 in men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone treatments. The trial aims to find the right dose and see if this drug can help slow or stop cancer growth.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06623422RecruitingPhase 3
Vaccine plus Keytruda for lung cancer after surgery
This trial tests combining a cancer vaccine (V940) with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with non-small cell lung cancer that was treated with chemo and Keytruda before surgery but wasn't completely removed. The goal is to see if adding the vaccine helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06666881Recruiting
Exercise training for head and neck cancer patients
This trial studies if exercise training can improve outcomes for people with head and neck squamous cell cancer who need chemotherapy and radiation. It uses body scans to see if muscle changes from exercise are linked to better prognosis.
New Taipei CityAges 20–80 - NCT06847555RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Taurine cream to prevent skin burns from radiation in breast cancer
This trial tests if a taurine cream applied to the skin can prevent or reduce the painful skin reactions caused by radiation therapy for breast cancer. It may offer a simple way to protect your skin during treatment.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT06809140RecruitingPhase 2
Bladder-sparing treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, to treat bladder cancer that has grown into the muscle of the bladder. The goal is to shrink or eliminate the cancer so that surgery to remove the bladder may not be needed.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06798298Recruiting
Long-term safety study of gene modified T cell treatment
This study is a long-term safety check for people who have already received a gene modified T cell treatment in a previous study sponsored by 2seventy bio or Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. The goal is to monitor your health for years after that treatment to see how well it works and if any side effects appear over time.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06767449Recruiting
Zolbetuximab for Claudin18.2 positive stomach cancer
This trial is for people with advanced stomach cancer that has a specific protein called Claudin18.2 and is HER2-negative. It tests whether continuing zolbetuximab—a drug that targets this protein—can help control the cancer.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06761287Recruiting
Choosing surgery after chemo for advanced rectal cancer
This study looks at patients with advanced rectal cancer who had treatment (chemotherapy or radiation) before surgery. They want to see if it's safe to avoid surgery in those who had a good response to initial treatment.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT06760806Recruiting
Side effects of palliative radiotherapy study
This study looks at side effects in patients receiving palliative radiotherapy (radiation to relieve symptoms from cancer). It may help doctors better understand how to manage these side effects.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06718621RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called BL-M08D1 for people with solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery and have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06670222RecruitingPhase 1
Arsenic for low-risk MDS
This study tests an oral form of arsenic in people with low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who need regular red blood cell transfusions and haven't gotten enough benefit from standard treatments. It aims to see if this drug can help reduce transfusion needs.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT04405115Recruiting
Help for older adults to get better cancer aftercare
This study aims to improve “survivorship care plans,” which are follow-up instructions after chemotherapy, to help older adults feel supported after cancer treatment. You may be able to participate if you’re 65+ and recently finished chemotherapy with the goal of cure and have a plan scheduled with an oncology navigator.
Clovis, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT06486051RecruitingPhase 2
CAR T-cell therapy for adults with relapsed large B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new treatment called atlacabtagene autoleucel, which uses your own immune cells to fight the lymphoma. It's designed for people whose lymphoma has come back or not responded to initial treatments.
Auckland, AucklandAges 18–75 - NCT07751783Recruiting
Exercise program for cancer survivors
This trial helps people who have finished cancer treatment start a supervised exercise routine to improve their health. It tests whether a structured program with professional guidance is safe and helpful.
Kaohsiung, TaiwanAges 18–80 - NCT07753499Recruiting
PET scan for recurrent or metastatic thyroid cancer
This study tests a new type of PET scan to find thyroid cancer that has come back or spread. It compares two tracers to see which one better shows the cancer, which may help doctors choose the right treatment.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18–90 - NCT07162714RecruitingPhase 2
Short-course radiation plus AK112 for mismatch repair-proficient rectal cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (AK112) given after a short course of radiation. It is for people with a specific type of mid-low rectal cancer that has not spread and has not been treated before.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT03429036Recruiting
Collecting head and neck tissue samples for research
This study collects tissue and fluid samples from people with head and neck disorders to help researchers learn more about these conditions. By donating leftover samples from your regular medical care, you can help advance research without extra procedures.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 3–120 - NCT06514898RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized cell therapy for recurrent medulloblastoma
This trial tests a combination of personalized immune cells, vaccines, stem cells, and an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) for children and young adults whose medulloblastoma has come back or grown. The goal is to help the immune system fight the cancer more effectively.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 4–30 - NCT07751991RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for relapsed AML with specific genetic changes
This trial tests a new drug for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or hasn't responded to standard therapies, and whose leukemia has certain genetic markers. The drug may target these specific changes to help stop the cancer.
Grand Rapids, MichiganAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many cancer clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 20,587 recruiting oncology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 31,171 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.