Gastroenterology
Digestive system clinical trials
Conditions of the stomach, intestines, liver, and the rest of the digestive tract. We’re tracking 7,890 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,918
- Phase 21,185
- Phase 1582
- Phase 3465
- Phase 1/Phase 2393
- Phase 4236
- Phase 2/Phase 3111
Top conditions
- Colorectal Cancer491
- Gastric Cancer296
- Pancreatic Cancer290
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma283
- Esophageal Cancer191
- Rectal Cancer176
- Breast Cancer146
- Crohn Disease144
- Ulcerative Colitis141
- Colon Cancer115
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases108
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)106
- Liver Cancer100
- Lung Cancer97
- Pancreas Cancer94
- Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma88
- Ovarian Cancer88
- Cystic Fibrosis78
Leading sponsors
- Fudan University104
- Sun Yat-sen University90
- Mayo Clinic75
- Chinese University of Hong Kong60
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center58
- Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University57
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris55
- Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University50
- National Taiwan University Hospital49
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences48
Where studies are running
- California461
- Arizona177
- Texas149
- Florida133
- Massachusetts128
- New York123
- Alabama122
- Maryland86
- Ohio80
- Pennsylvania72
Recruiting studies7,890 total
- NCT06369753Recruiting
Study on visible belly swelling after meals
This study looks at people whose belly visibly swells after eating. The goal is to understand this condition and track symptoms over time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06370143Recruiting
Health information study to understand and prevent stomach cancer
This study collects health information from people at different stages of stomach cancer risk, including those with precancerous changes, healthy individuals, and those with early stomach cancer. The goal is to better understand and prevent stomach cancer.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06371157RecruitingPhase 3
Testing AK104 and Lenvatinib with TACE for liver cancer
This trial tests if adding a new combination of drugs (AK104 and lenvatinib) to a standard liver cancer procedure called TACE is more effective than TACE alone. It is for people whose liver cancer has not spread and cannot be removed by surgery, but who are well enough to receive these treatments.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06370962Recruiting
Sleep study for children with cystic fibrosis on Kaftrio-Kalydeco
This study looks at sleep and daily activity rhythms in children with cystic fibrosis who are taking a medication called Kaftrio-Kalydeco. It aims to understand if the medication affects sleep patterns and how to improve them.
BronAges 2–17 - NCT06371586RecruitingPhase 2
Neo-Sequence 2: New drug combo for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a new treatment plan for advanced stomach cancer using chemotherapy, anti-angiogenesis therapy (to cut off tumor blood supply), and immunotherapy (to help your immune system fight cancer). The goal is to see if this combination works better before surgery.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06371768Recruiting
Helping Young Cancer Survivors Manage Symptoms & Transition to Care
This study is designed to help adolescent and young adult cancer survivors manage symptoms and smoothly transition to post-treatment care. If you finished treatment for certain cancers within the past 1 to 5 years, you may be able to join.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–39 - NCT06372015Recruiting
Diet program vs bariatric surgery for liver health
This study compares two ways to help people with obesity and liver problems: a special diet program or weight-loss surgery. Researchers will look at changes in fats, immune system, and genetic markers to see which approach works better.
Castellana Grotte, BariAges 18 years+ - NCT06372132Recruiting
G-POEM vs PEG-J for gastroparesis treatment
This trial compares two treatments for gastroparesis: a procedure called G-POEM (which opens the stomach's outlet valve) and a feeding tube (PEG-J) that bypasses the stomach. It aims to see which is better at helping food move through the stomach.
Maastricht, Zuid-LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06374173RecruitingPhase 1
Study of TGI-6 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called TGI-6 in people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer and other cancers that have a specific marker (B7-H6). The goal is to see if it is safe and effective for those who have run out of standard treatment options.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06375187RecruitingPhase 1
GC203 TIL for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental TIL therapy (GC203) for people with advanced solid tumors who have no more standard options. Doctors will take a piece of your tumor, make it into a personalized cell treatment, and give it back to try to fight the cancer.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06375473Recruiting
Study of irinotecan liposome for pancreatic cancer
This study looks at how well a specific type of chemotherapy called irinotecan hydrochloride liposome works in people with pancreatic cancer. Researchers want to understand its effects in real-world settings, which may help doctors choose the best treatment for patients.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–100 - NCT06375486RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab and HAIC for Unresectable Liver Cancer
This trial tests a combination of a targeted immunotherapy drug (ivonescimab) and a liver-directed chemotherapy infusion (HAIC) for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It may be an option if you have not had prior systemic treatment for your liver cancer.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06376565Recruiting
Improving colonoscopy follow-up for high-risk polyps
This study aims to understand why some people return for a follow-up colonoscopy after having high-risk colon polyps and to find ways to improve the process. It involves interviews and testing new approaches to ensure patients get the right follow-up care.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06379256Recruiting
Liver cancer radiation and immune response study
This trial studies how radiation therapy affects the immune system and outcomes in people with liver cancer. It may help doctors understand better ways to treat the disease.
Taoyuan City, TaiwanAges 18 years+ - NCT06380101Recruiting
Special diet with standard therapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests a special medical food that limits certain amino acids (building blocks of protein) during standard treatment for rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this diet helps the treatment work better while reducing side effects.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT06380816RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of UCB4594 for advanced cancers with HLA-G marker
This trial tests an experimental drug called UCB4594 for people with certain advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective against tumors that have a specific marker called HLA-G.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06380842Recruiting
Organ function after necrosectomy for pancreatitis with sepsis
This study looks at how a surgery to remove dead tissue from the pancreas (called open necrosectomy) affects organ function in patients with acute pancreatitis and sepsis. It may help doctors understand how to better treat this serious condition.
Chengdu, ChinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06381219Recruiting
Heating milk or egg for kids with EoE
This study tests whether heating cow's milk or hen's egg (like baking them) can help children with EoE stay in remission. It's for children whose EoE is triggered by these foods and who are currently doing well (no active EoE).
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 1–18 - NCT06381453RecruitingPhase 2
Belimumab for autoimmune hepatitis
This trial tests a drug called belimumab for people with autoimmune hepatitis that is not well controlled. It aims to see if adding belimumab to your current treatment can help reduce liver inflammation.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–80 - NCT06381921Recruiting
IBS pain measurement study
This study tests a new way to measure belly pain in people with IBS using special sensors. It may help doctors better understand and treat your pain.
Storrs, ConnecticutAges 18–50 - NCT06382103Recruiting
Liver cancer study after surgery or pre-surgery therapy
This study looks at genetic markers in the blood of people with liver cancer who are having surgery, either right away or after some treatment first. It aims to find out why some patients do better, which could help personalize care.
ShanghaiAges Any age - NCT06382519Recruiting
Thalidomide for Very Early-Onset IBD in Kids
This study tests whether the drug thalidomide can help children with very early-onset inflammatory bowel disease (VEOIBD) when their symptoms are moderate to severe. It aims to see if thalidomide can calm the inflammation and improve quality of life.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 4 weeks–6 years - NCT06383520RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PET imaging for GPC3 in liver cancer
This study tests a new PET imaging method that targets GPC3, a protein often found in liver cancer cells. It may help doctors see and understand liver cancer better, especially in people with newly diagnosed or recurrent disease.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–65 - NCT06383559RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced AFP-positive gastric cancer
This trial tests a new combination of chemotherapy (XELOX) plus two immunotherapy/targeted drugs (Sintilimab and Lenvatinib) in people with advanced stomach cancer that produces a high level of a protein called AFP. It aims to see if this combination is safe and can shrink tumors when given as the first treatment.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many digestive system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,890 recruiting gastroenterology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,399 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Digestive system” cover here?
- Conditions of the stomach, intestines, liver, and the rest of the digestive tract. We group each study into digestive system 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 digestive system trial near me?
- Use the search to filter digestive system 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.
Other specialties
- Cancer
- Brain & nervous system
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- Hormones & metabolism
- Mental health
- Lungs & breathing
- Immune system & allergy
- Women’s health & pregnancy
- Skin
- Blood & lymphatic
- Kidney & urinary
- Infections
- 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.