Oncology
Cancer clinical trials
Studies of cancers and tumors of every type and site, from prevention to treatment. We’re tracking 20,743 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable9,868
- Phase 24,491
- Phase 12,735
- Phase 1/Phase 21,687
- Phase 31,413
- Phase 2/Phase 3284
- Phase 4265
Top conditions
- Breast Cancer1,244
- Prostate Cancer661
- Cancer657
- Colorectal Cancer499
- Lung Cancer431
- Ovarian Cancer342
- Multiple Myeloma331
- Gastric Cancer302
- Pancreatic Cancer295
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia290
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma286
- Solid Tumor254
- Advanced Solid Tumor251
- Cervical Cancer233
- Head and Neck Cancer229
- Endometrial Cancer208
- Esophageal Cancer197
- Advanced Solid Tumors196
Leading sponsors
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center452
- Fudan University321
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)292
- Sun Yat-sen University290
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center289
- Mayo Clinic237
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences151
- City of Hope Medical Center147
- AstraZeneca131
- University Health Network, Toronto125
Where studies are running
- California1,433
- Texas644
- Arizona513
- Florida434
- Alabama418
- New York410
- Massachusetts341
- Maryland330
- New Jersey266
- Pennsylvania238
Recruiting studies20,743 total
- NCT06935708RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing morphine to epidural pain relief for colon surgery
This study compares two pain relief methods—morphine given through a spinal needle versus pain medicine delivered through a tiny tube in the back—after colorectal cancer surgery. It aims to see which approach works better for controlling pain.
SplitAges 18–80 - NCT06935864Recruiting
Study of KLF4 and KLF7 in bone tumors
This study looks at two proteins, KLF4 and KLF7, in bone tumor samples. It aims to understand their role in osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma, which may help develop better treatments.
CairoAges 1 month–39 years - NCT06936046RecruitingPhase 2
Enhanced treatment for newly diagnosed GBM with partial resection or early progression
This trial tests a stronger combination of treatments given after surgery for people with glioblastoma (GBM) that was only partially removed or that starts growing again quickly. It aims to see if this approach can help control the tumor better. You may be eligible if you are newly diagnosed, over 18, have good organ function, and do not have other serious health issues.
HangzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT06936735RecruitingPhase 1
HS-20108 for advanced solid tumors (phase 1)
This phase 1 study tests an investigational drug called HS-20108 in people with advanced solid tumors. It aims to find a safe dose and see how well the drug works against cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06936748RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus immunotherapy for large relapsed solid tumors
This trial tests a new combination of radiation therapy and two immunotherapy drugs (Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab) for people whose solid tumors have returned or spread and are too large for standard surgery. The goal is to shrink the tumor and control the cancer.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–75 - NCT06936774RecruitingPhase 3
Intensive follow-up after rectal cancer surgery to improve recovery
This study tests whether a more intensive follow-up program after rectal cancer surgery can improve your recovery, daily function, and overall quality of life. If you've had a temporary ileostomy and are waiting for reversal, this extra support may help you feel better faster.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT06936878Recruiting
BOLSTER: Learning skills to thrive with advanced cancer
This study tests a program called BOLSTER to help you learn new skills to thrive while managing advanced cancer and a complex care need. You and a family caregiver will participate together.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06936969Recruiting
Sugar vs. blood patch for air leak after lung surgery
This study compares two treatments for a stubborn air leak that continues more than 5 days after lung surgery. One treatment uses a concentrated sugar solution, the other uses your own blood to patch the leak. The goal is to see which works better to stop the leak and help you heal.
Poznan, WielkopolskaAges 18 years+ - NCT06937112Recruiting
A new scan for early detection of certain cancers
This trial tests a new imaging agent (18F-FAPI) to see if it can help find tumors early in people with lung, thyroid, pancreatic, melanoma, or neuroendocrine cancers.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06937567RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CDH17 car-t therapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new treatment called CDH17 CAR-T for people with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, stomach, pancreatic, or bile duct cancer. It is for patients who have tried other treatments without success. The therapy uses your own immune cells, modified to target a protein called CDH17 found on some cancer cells.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT06937866RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Zanzalintinib and etoposide after high-dose chemo for germ cell tumors
This trial tests a maintenance therapy combining zanzalintinib and etoposide after you've completed high-dose chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant for germ cell cancer. The goal is to see if this drug combination helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06937905RecruitingPhase 3
Tarlatamab vs chemo for advanced NEC after one prior treatment
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called tarlatamab, which targets the DLL3 protein on cancer cells, versus standard chemotherapy for people with advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC). You may qualify if your NEC has gotten worse after just one prior platinum chemotherapy and your tumor has DLL3.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06938009Recruiting
Dutch registry of child cardiac arrest
This trial is a registry study that records information about children under 18 who have had a cardiac arrest in the Netherlands. It aims to collect data to better understand and improve care for children in this situation.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 1 day–18 years - NCT06938321RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combo for advanced bile duct and gallbladder cancer
This trial tests two new drugs, AK130 and AK112, for people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that has stopped responding to standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06938373Recruiting
A test for breast cancer patients with possible depression
This study tests a new detection method for depression in people with breast cancer. It uses samples like blood, stool, and saliva to find a link between breast cancer and depression.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–80 - NCT06938360Recruiting
Breast-conserving surgery for central breast cancer study
This trial compares breast-conserving surgery (removing only the tumor and nearby tissue) to total mastectomy (removing the whole breast) for women with breast cancer in the central area of the breast. The goal is to see if the less extensive surgery works just as well.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–70 - NCT06938581Recruiting
ERAS Recovery Steps for Breast-Conserving Surgery
This study tests a set of recovery steps called ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) for people having breast-conserving surgery. The goal is to help you heal faster, feel more comfortable, and get back to your normal life sooner.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - NCT06938555Recruiting
Can extending nightly fasting improve sleep and thinking in breast cancer survivors?
This study tests whether eating all your meals within a shorter window each day (prolonged nightly fasting) can help improve sleep and thinking skills in breast cancer survivors who have memory or concentration problems.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06938971Recruiting
Exercise for quality of life in metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether a combination of resistance and aerobic exercise can improve quality of life for people starting their first round of chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer. If you are newly diagnosed and not already exercising regularly, this study may help you feel better during treatment.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06938945Recruiting
Symptom Tracking App for Liver Cancer Immunotherapy
This trial tests whether using a smartphone app to regularly report your symptoms can help you and your doctor manage side effects better during immunotherapy treatment for liver cancer. It is a study where you would be randomly assigned to either use the app or receive usual care.
Haidian, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06939023Recruiting
Robot vs. keyhole surgery for left-side pancreas growths
This trial compares robot-assisted surgery with standard keyhole surgery to remove growths on the left side of the pancreas. It may help doctors determine which method is safer and more effective for non-cancerous or pre-cancerous conditions.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06939127RecruitingPhase 2
Cold therapy, immunotherapy, and chemo before and after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a treatment that uses extreme cold (cryoablation) along with immunotherapy (tislelizumab) and chemotherapy before and after surgery for people with early-stage lung cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this combination helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
TianjinAges 18–75 - NCT06939166RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Immune cell therapy for relapsed neurological autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR T-cells) that targets CD19 and BCMA proteins on B cells. It is for people with certain neurological autoimmune diseases that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this therapy can help control the disease.
TianjinAges 18 years+ - NCT06939322Recruiting
Long-term monitoring app for childhood cancer survivors
This trial tests whether a special software (LOG-AFTER) helps people who had cancer before age 25 keep up with long-term screenings. It aims to make follow-up care easier and more consistent.
Angers, Maine Et LoireAges 15 years+
Common questions
- How many cancer clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 20,743 recruiting oncology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 32,463 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
- Pain
- 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.