Oncology
Cancer clinical trials
Studies of cancers and tumors of every type and site, from prevention to treatment. We’re tracking 20,116 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,488
- Phase 24,391
- Phase 12,658
- Phase 1/Phase 21,647
- Phase 31,391
- Phase 2/Phase 3281
- Phase 4260
Top conditions
- Breast Cancer1,192
- Prostate Cancer644
- Cancer632
- Colorectal Cancer478
- Lung Cancer415
- Ovarian Cancer336
- Multiple Myeloma328
- Pancreatic Cancer287
- Gastric Cancer283
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia279
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma256
- Solid Tumor245
- Advanced Solid Tumor235
- Head and Neck Cancer225
- Cervical Cancer223
- Endometrial Cancer206
- Advanced Solid Tumors199
- Esophageal Cancer189
Leading sponsors
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center453
- Fudan University303
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)292
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center290
- Sun Yat-sen University273
- Mayo Clinic237
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences140
- City of Hope Medical Center140
- AstraZeneca134
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine128
Where studies are running
- California1,404
- Texas636
- Arizona513
- Florida431
- Alabama424
- New York407
- Massachusetts340
- Maryland332
- New Jersey269
- Pennsylvania234
Recruiting studies20,116 total
- NCT05245474RecruitingPhase 2
Before-surgery chemoradiation plus PD-1 for locally advanced rectal cancer
This trial studies giving long-course radiation and chemotherapy before surgery, plus an immunotherapy medicine (PD-1) to help the tumor shrink more. It’s for people with stage II or III rectal cancer that has not spread to distant organs.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06162559RecruitingPhase 1
Targeted therapy before surgery for HER2+ breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of three targeted drugs (trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and tucatinib) without chemotherapy before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors effectively while avoiding chemotherapy side effects.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07871110RecruitingPhase 2
New pill combined with hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This study tests a new pill (TT00420) taken with standard hormone therapy for prostate cancer that has spread and is no longer responding to initial hormone treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can help slow the cancer's growth and is safe.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07864207RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of IDP-121 for small cell lung cancer that stopped responding to platinum
This trial tests a new drug, IDP-121, alone or with another chemo drug, for people with small cell lung cancer that came back after initial treatment. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and help people live longer.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06084416RecruitingPhase 1
Pill study for advanced ovarian cancer that resists chemo
This trial tests an experimental drug called sovilnesib (taken as a pill) for people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemo. The goal is to see if this drug can shrink or slow the cancer.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06204484Recruiting
MRD-guided Chemo Timing for Early Colon Cancer
This trial is for people with early-stage colon cancer (stage II high-risk or stage III low-risk) that is not MSI-H. It uses a blood test (MRD) to see if you can safely delay or skip extra chemotherapy after surgery, based on whether the test finds any leftover cancer cells.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06201065RecruitingPhase 3
Targeted therapy and immunotherapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (lenvatinib and toripalimab, a type of immunotherapy) plus a special chemotherapy infusion directly into the liver artery for people with advanced liver cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if adding the immunotherapy helps shrink tumors better than the standard combination.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06203496Recruiting
Monitoring brain tumors with blood tests
This trial studies whether a blood test can track the progress of a type of brain tumor called a grade 4 diffuse glioma. It may offer a less invasive way to monitor these tumors after surgery.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT06204406Recruiting
Kidney-sparing treatment for upper tract urothelial cancer
This study looks at how well patients do when they have kidney-sparing treatment (instead of complete kidney removal) for upper tract urothelial carcinoma. It helps doctors understand which patients can safely avoid losing their kidney.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT06203314Recruiting
Epstein-Barr virus and cancer risk study
This study looks at how Epstein-Barr virus (a common virus) may be linked to cancer risk. If you live in Zhongshan or Wuzhou City and are generally healthy, you may be able to join and help researchers learn more.
Zhongshan, GuangdongAges 30–69 - NCT06190665Recruiting
Bead type comparison for liver cancer TACE
This trial compares two types of tiny beads used in a liver cancer treatment called TACE to see which works better. If you have liver cancer that needs TACE and your liver is still working fairly well, you may be able to join.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06203652Recruiting
Study of lymphoma causes and outlook
This study looks at why lymphoma happens and what factors affect how well people do. It collects information from patients diagnosed between 2007 and 2027 to better understand the disease.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06198868Recruiting
MRD blood test to guide treatment in lung cancer
This trial uses a blood test (ctDNA and CTC) to check for minimal residual disease (MRD) after treatment for stage IIA-IIIC non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if MRD can help predict whether the cancer will come back and guide decisions on extra treatment to prevent recurrence.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT05872685RecruitingPhase 2
Perioperative chemo plus serplulimab for specific stomach cancers
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding serplulimab (an immune medicine) to standard chemotherapy before and/or around surgery can improve outcomes for people with certain locally advanced stomach cancer. You may get serplulimab or a placebo, and researchers will compare results to see if the immune add-on helps.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT07871656Recruiting
Detecting lung cancer in non-smokers through urine
This study uses a simple urine test to help detect lung cancer in people who have never smoked but have a lung spot (nodule) on their CT scan. It may lead to a new, non-invasive way to check for cancer without needing a biopsy.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07863466Recruiting
Tracking outcomes for chronic blood cancers
This study follows people with certain chronic blood cancers to understand how the diseases progress and how treatments affect outcomes over time. It may help improve care for future patients.
MilanAges 16 years+ - NCT07874100Recruiting
Personalized treatment for acute myeloid leukemia
This study looks for markers in your blood to help doctors choose the most effective treatment, especially a drug called venetoclax. By understanding your leukemia at a very detailed level, they hope to improve outcomes for you and others.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06205472RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation after liver cancer surgery with narrow margins
This trial tests whether adding a type of radiation (SIB radiotherapy) after liver cancer surgery can improve outcomes for patients whose tumors were removed with very narrow clear margins (less than 1 cm). It may help reduce the chance of cancer coming back in the remaining liver.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06123494RecruitingPhase 3
A trial of SHR-A1811 for HER2-positive gastric cancer
This trial tests a new drug, SHR-A1811, for people with HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. It aims to see if this drug can help when standard anti-HER2 therapy stops working.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05265169Recruiting
Tested microwave ablation to treat liver metastases from colon cancer
This study tests whether a specific heating treatment (microwave ablation) can completely destroy small colon cancer spots in the liver. It may help patients who have limited liver tumors and need a precise, minimally invasive option.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06208917RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two ways to give ondansetron for chemo nausea in kids
This trial compares two forms of ondansetron (a nausea medicine) — a dissolving film you put in the mouth versus a needle injection — to see which works better in preventing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in children with solid tumors.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 6 months–18 years - NCT01281735Recruiting
Study for children with Philadelphia-positive chronic leukemia
This trial is for children under 18 who have chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) with specific lab findings (Philadelphia-positive and/or BCR-ABL positive). It aims to test a treatment approach in pediatric patients with this form of CML.
North Adelaide, South AustraliaAges Up to 18 years - NCT02735057RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing chemo and radiation for older esophagus cancer patients
This trial studies how well chemotherapy plus radiation works for people age 75 and older with esophagus cancer. It’s testing whether this treatment approach is safe and effective in an older age group.
BesançonAges 75–100
Common questions
- How many cancer clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 20,116 recruiting oncology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 29,780 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.