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
- NCT04892433Recruiting
Tissue study for people getting CAR-T cell therapy
This study looks at tissue samples from adults who are receiving CAR-T cell therapy for blood-related conditions. It aims to learn more about how CAR-T works and what changes happen in the body, which may help improve future care.
Bologna, ItalyAges 18–70 - NCT04811560RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a targeted medicine for certain relapsed leukemia
This Phase 1/2 trial tests bleximenib, a targeted medicine, for people whose acute leukemia has specific gene changes and has come back or does not respond to treatment. It may help by attacking these leukemia-specific targets when other treatment options have run out.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 2 years+ - NCT04649125Recruiting
Single-shot versus multi-day palliative radiation for metastatic cancer
This trial compares a single treatment session (one-fraction radiation) versus the usual multiple sessions (multi-fraction radiation) to help relieve symptoms from metastatic cancer. It may help your care team find the most effective and practical schedule for symptom control.
Saint Leonards, New South WalesAges Any age - NCT04615013RecruitingPhase 1
NBTXR3 with chemoradiation for esophageal cancer treatment
This early-phase study tests adding NBTXR3 (a special treatment given into the tumor) to standard chemotherapy and radiation for esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if it can improve cancer control and to learn about safety and dosing.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04293796Recruiting
Skipping breast surgery after complete response
This trial looks at whether some people with breast cancer can safely avoid breast surgery after they respond completely to treatment before surgery. If you have no remaining cancer in the tissue and lymph node tests, this study checks whether the “watch-and-wait” approach is feasible and safe.
Saint PetersburgAges 18–70 - NCT04219137Recruiting
MOCHA study of blood and biopsy features in stomach tumors
This study looks at the “molecular” features (biologic characteristics) of gastroesophageal cancer from tissue samples. It may help doctors better understand which cancers are best matched to treatment plans and future therapies.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04055571Recruiting
Review of pancreatic disease treatments since 2005
This study looks back at people diagnosed with pancreatic disease and how their treatment outcomes turned out. It may help doctors improve care for both non-cancerous and cancerous pancreatic problems.
Richardson, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03723928Recruiting
Blood test–guided monitoring for metastatic breast cancer treatment
This study checks whether specific blood “tumor marker” levels can help monitor how hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer responds to first-line therapy. It uses regular blood tests (and sometimes scans) to see if this marker-based monitoring is useful and reliable.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT03721783Recruiting
Study of freezing treatment for children when doctors choose cryoablation
This trial enrolls children whose doctors decide they need a freezing procedure called cryoablation. The study looks at how this treatment is used in infants and children, including situations where it may be difficult or not possible at some point.
LondonAges Up to 18 years - NCT03064646Recruiting
Preserving tissue in near-complete rectal cancer response
This trial studies whether it’s safe to preserve the rectum (instead of removing it right away) for people with locally advanced rectal cancer who respond very well after pre-treatment radiation and/or chemotherapy. It may help some patients avoid major surgery, but eligibility depends on response seen on exam, scope, and MRI, and on having no spread to distant organs.
Elche, AlicanteAges 18 years+ - NCT02555735Enrolling by invitation
Study of exceptional responders with solid tumors on chemotherapy
This study looks at people with solid tumor cancer (like many common carcinomas) to understand who responds exceptionally well to chemotherapy. You might be eligible if you are newly diagnosed or already receiving chemotherapy and can follow the study plan.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07749365RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for newly diagnosed brain lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of radiation, immune-boosting drugs, and a targeted antibody for people newly diagnosed with primary central nervous system diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (a type of brain lymphoma). The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT05232916RecruitingPhase 3
Vaccine for HER2-positive breast cancer after standard treatment
This trial tests a vaccine (GLSI-100) that may help prevent the return of HER2-positive breast cancer. It is given to patients who still had cancer cells after initial treatment with trastuzumab, or who had stage III disease and achieved a complete response.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 18–100 - NCT06880991Recruiting
Study on visible tumors in neurofibromatosis type 1
This study talks with people who have NF1 (and caregivers of children with NF1) about how visible tumors affect them. The goal is to create questionnaires that measure these concerns, which could lead to better support and treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5–120 - NCT07749586RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ARV-6723 alone or with pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called ARV-6723, alone or with another drug called pembrolizumab, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if these combinations can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07751042RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of STX-003 with and without pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This study tests an experimental drug called STX-1, given alone or with another drug that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is for people with advanced solid tumors, especially certain types of lung cancer or melanoma, who have already tried standard treatments.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06304168Recruiting
Blood, tissue, and urine tests to detect cancer early
This study is testing whether simple blood, tissue, and urine samples can help find cancer earlier and identify where it started. Participating could help improve future cancer detection for everyone.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07750457Recruiting
Proton versus standard radiation for slow-growing brain tumors
This trial compares two types of radiation therapy (proton beams vs. standard photon x-rays) for people with certain slow-growing brain tumors (gliomas) that have a specific gene change. The goal is to see which type better preserves thinking skills and quality of life while treating the tumor.
EssenAges 18 years+ - NCT07750886Recruiting
Collecting samples for lymphoma research
This study collects blood and tumor tissue samples from people newly diagnosed with aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma who will receive standard chemotherapy. The goal is to improve future tests for detecting minimal residual disease (tiny amounts of cancer left after treatment).
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07745881Recruiting
Pain relief after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a nerve block that may reduce pain after surgery for lung cancer. It's a technique that numbs a specific area in the back to help you feel more comfortable during recovery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT07463807RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Comparing two drug combinations for multiple myeloma that returned quickly
This study tests a new combination of two drugs, teclistamab and pomalidomide, against the usual treatment of three drugs for multiple myeloma that has come back shortly after a standard treatment. The goal is to see if the new combination works better or is safer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07483970RecruitingPhase 1
JL19001 alone or with BCG for high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug called JL19001, given alone or with BCG (a standard bladder cancer treatment), for people with high-risk bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the bladder muscle. The goal is to see if it can help prevent the cancer from coming back or getting worse.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07248228RecruitingPhase 2
Memory-sparing vs standard whole brain radiation for brain metastases
This trial compares two types of whole brain radiation for people with many brain tumors. One method tries to protect parts of the brain important for memory, while the other does not. It aims to see which approach helps maintain thinking and memory better.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05879211Enrolling by invitation
Care learning lab for Duke Health patients
This trial is a “learning laboratory” that studies how best to provide goal-focused care. It may help improve care experiences for Duke Health patients, based on what the study learns.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 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.