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
- NCT06475417RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab plus chemo before stomach cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (DOS) plus an immunotherapy drug (Adebrelimab) given before surgery for people with locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The goal is to see if the treatment shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Xi'an, ShannxiAges 18–75 - NCT06475560Recruiting
Camera capsule endoscopy for colorectal disease diagnosis
This trial tests a camera pill (capsule endoscopy) as an alternative to a regular colonoscopy for people with colon or rectum symptoms. It's a simpler way to look inside your large intestine without a tube.
Odense CAges 18 years+ - NCT06476054Recruiting
Timing of gallbladder removal after drainage for severe inflammation
This study looks at the best time to remove the gallbladder after a drainage procedure for severe gallbladder inflammation. It helps doctors decide when surgery is safest and most effective for you.
LleidaAges 18 years+ - NCT06476678Recruiting
Testing a new ablation knife for esophageal growths
This study tests a new tool that uses radiofrequency energy to remove precancerous growths from the esophagus. It may be an option if you have a surface-level polyp in your esophagus that hasn't been treated before.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06477159RecruitingPhase 4
Enzyme replacement for acute pancreatitis recovery
This trial tests whether a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) can help people who still have digestive problems after a recent episode of acute pancreatitis. The goal is to see if it improves symptoms like stomach pain, bloating, or diarrhea.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06477146RecruitingPhase 2
Milk thistle for fatty liver in children and young adults
This trial tests whether milk thistle can help children and young adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition where fat builds up in the liver unrelated to alcohol use. It aims to see if the supplement can lower liver enzymes and improve liver health.
Cleveland, OhioAges 9–22 - NCT06478030Recruiting
Combined screening for stomach and bowel cancer
This study is testing a combined screening method for finding cancer in the stomach and intestines at an early stage. It is for people in Zhejiang Province who are willing to be screened and followed over time.
Jinhua, ZhejiangAges 40–74 - NCT06478225Recruiting
Cell therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new cell therapy (BGT007H) for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has not responded to earlier treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help shrink or control the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06478108RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Software-guided multi-immunotherapy for solid tumors
This trial tests a new software-guided approach to deliver multiple immunotherapy drugs directly into the liver for people with solid tumors. It aims to see if this method can shrink tumors and improve survival.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06478693RecruitingPhase 1
Study of MT-303 for advanced liver cancer
This study tests a new drug called MT-303 for people with advanced liver cancer (HCC) or other cancers that produce a protein called GPC3. The drug is designed to target and attack the cancer cells. The trial is in an early phase, so it is looking at safety and how well the drug works.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06479239RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immune cell therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new immune cell therapy (EGFRBi armed PBMC) for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that can't be removed by surgery. It aims to see if this treatment can help control the cancer after you've already tried at least one type of chemotherapy and your disease is stable or better.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06478927Recruiting
Palbociclib for advanced liver cancer after other treatments
This trial tests a drug called palbociclib for people with advanced liver cancer who have already tried at least two other treatments. The goal is to see if palbociclib can help shrink the cancer or slow its growth.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06481449Recruiting
Radiation therapy for upper esophageal cancer real-world study
This trial is studying standard radiation therapy for people with esophageal cancer in the neck or upper chest (cervical and upper thoracic). It includes those who cannot or choose not to have surgery, and it aims to gather real-world results to improve treatment.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06482801RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy combo for newly treated liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy drugs given directly into the liver’s blood supply as a first treatment for liver cancer. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for people with relatively preserved liver function.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT06483737Recruiting
Albumin for cirrhosis patients with hepatic encephalopathy
This trial tests whether giving human albumin through a vein can help people with liver cirrhosis who have confusion or drowsiness from a condition called hepatic encephalopathy. It is for patients with low albumin levels.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT06483555RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Drug combo for basal-like pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (gemcitabine, erlotinib, and nab-paclitaxel) for people with a specific type of pancreatic cancer called 'basal-like' PDAC. It aims to see if this targeted approach works better than standard treatment.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06483373RecruitingEarly Phase 1
SPH7854 granules in healthy volunteers
This early-phase trial tests a new drug called SPH7854 granules in healthy people to check how the body processes it and if it's safe. You would take the drug and have regular check-ups.
ChengduAges 18–45 - NCT06484699Recruiting
Open vs. Laparoscopic Repair for Perforated Stomach Ulcer
This trial compares two types of surgery for repairing a hole in the stomach or upper intestine (perforated peptic ulcer): traditional open surgery (one larger cut) and laparoscopic surgery (several small cuts with a camera). The goal is to see which approach works better.
SohagAges Any age - NCT06485271Recruiting
Camrelizumab for advanced gastric cancer
This trial tests a drug called camrelizumab, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced stomach cancer that has worsened or returned. It aims to see how well this treatment works in real-world patients.
Changzhi, ShanxiAges 18–75 - NCT06485713RecruitingPhase 2
Third-line therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral cancer drugs, trifluridine/tipiracil and fufuquitinib, as a third-line treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer. It may be an option if prior treatments have stopped working.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06485609Recruiting
Dye-guided surgery for right colon cancer
This trial tests whether adding a special dye (indocyanine green) during surgery to remove right-sided colon cancer helps the surgeon see and remove more lymph nodes. The goal is to improve cancer removal without adding extra risks.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT06149481RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
STAR15 immunotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of four drugs (SX-682, TriAdeno vaccine, retifanlimab, and N-803) to see if they can help people with colorectal cancer that has spread. It may be an option if you have already tried at least two standard treatments or cannot take them.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT07692165RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing INT-210 capsules for active ulcerative colitis
This trial tests an experimental capsule called INT-210 for people with active ulcerative colitis (UC) who haven't improved enough with standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug can help control symptoms and improve the condition.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06282809Recruiting
Sound wave therapy for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new device that uses sound waves (histotripsy) to break apart pancreatic tumors without surgery. It is for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed and who have already had chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this treatment can help control the tumor.
BarcelonaAges 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.
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- Injuries & trauma
- Mouth & dental
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- 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.