Gastroenterology
Digestive system clinical trials
Conditions of the stomach, intestines, liver, and the rest of the digestive tract. We’re tracking 7,903 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,926
- Phase 21,187
- Phase 1582
- Phase 3466
- Phase 1/Phase 2395
- Phase 4236
- Phase 2/Phase 3111
Top conditions
- Colorectal Cancer493
- Gastric Cancer297
- Pancreatic Cancer292
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma284
- Esophageal Cancer191
- Rectal Cancer176
- Breast Cancer147
- Crohn Disease144
- Ulcerative Colitis141
- Colon Cancer115
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases108
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)106
- Liver Cancer101
- Lung Cancer98
- Pancreas Cancer94
- Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma88
- Ovarian Cancer88
- Cystic Fibrosis78
Leading sponsors
- Fudan University104
- Sun Yat-sen University91
- Mayo Clinic74
- 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
- California462
- Arizona177
- Texas149
- Florida135
- Massachusetts127
- New York123
- Alabama122
- Maryland86
- Ohio80
- Pennsylvania72
Recruiting studies7,903 total
- NCT07066995RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Dual-target CAR-T cell therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy (CAR-T) that targets two markers on pancreatic cancer cells. It's for people with advanced pancreatic cancer who have already tried standard chemotherapy.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 21–90 - NCT07067385RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized mRNA vaccine for advanced GI cancers
This trial tests a personalized mRNA vaccine designed to teach your immune system to attack your specific tumor. It is for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers who have exhausted other options.
Shanghai, SHAges 18 years+ - NCT07067983Recruiting
Gastric cancer screening study with the GRAPE model
This trial is testing a new model called GRAPE to see if it can help find gastric cancer earlier using routine CT scans. If you are between 18 and 80 and having a chest and abdomen CT, you might be able to join.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT07068191Recruiting
Gepaktiv vs other drugs for fatty liver with enlarged liver
This study tests a new drug, Gepaktiv, compared to two other treatments (UDCA and ademetionine) for people with metabolic fatty liver disease who also have an enlarged liver. You may be able to join if you meet specific test results showing moderate liver fat and scarring.
Tyumen, Tyumen OblastAges 18–65 - NCT07068529Recruiting
Metabolic biomarkers for early diagnosis and recurrence of colorectal cancer
This study looks at metabolic biomarkers in blood and tumor tissue to help detect colorectal cancer earlier, predict outcomes, and monitor for recurrence. It includes both people newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer and healthy volunteers for comparison.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07068607RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two treatments for H. pylori infection
This study tests whether a new stomach acid medicine called vonoprazan, combined with different antibiotics, works better than standard treatments to clear an H. pylori infection. It is for people who have never been treated for H. pylori and want to try a shorter, simpler treatment course.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–70 - NCT07068763RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation plus drugs for early rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of short-course radiation, chemotherapy (capecitabine), and two immunotherapy drugs (PD-1 and CTLA-4 inhibitors) for people with early-stage rectal cancer who want to avoid surgery and keep their anus. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor enough to avoid major surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT07069127Recruiting
Home treatment for tooth sensitivity in celiac disease
This study tests a special toothpaste-like treatment for adults with celiac disease who have sensitive teeth and enamel problems. You apply it at home, and it may help reduce tooth pain and protect your teeth.
Pavia, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT07069556Recruiting
ColoSense stool test study before colonoscopy
This study is testing a new stool-based screening test for colorectal cancer. You provide a stool sample before having a colonoscopy, and researchers compare the test results with what the colonoscopy finds.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07069673Recruiting
Abbott Cephea mitral valve disease registry
This study tracks people with mitral valve disease who receive the Cephea valve through a tube in an artery rather than open-heart surgery. It looks at how well the valve works over time.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07069842Recruiting
Gastric cancer immunotherapy prediction model
This study looks at markers in your tumor to predict how well immunotherapy might work for you. It aims to create a model that helps doctors choose the best treatment for advanced gastric cancer.
Changzhi, ShanxiAges 18–75 - NCT07070076Recruiting
Y-90 therapy vs chemo infusion for liver cancer
This study compares two liver-directed treatments—radioactive Yttrium-90 beads (SIRT) and a type of chemo infusion directly into the liver (HAIC)—for people whose liver cancer is advanced enough to need treatment but might still be removable with surgery. The goal is to see which approach can shrink the tumor best before surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07070518RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GV20-0251 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new study drug, GV20-0251, for people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard therapies. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07070622RecruitingPhase 3
Organ preservation for low rectal cancer after chemo
This trial tests whether chemotherapy alone can help avoid surgery for low rectal cancer. It is for people with tumors close to the anus that haven't spread far, and who haven't had prior cancer treatment.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT07070596Recruiting
Studying celiac disease and related gut conditions
This study collects information from people being checked for celiac disease to better understand the condition and improve diagnosis and treatment.
Terrassa, BarcelonaAges Any age - NCT07071103RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation and immunotherapy for resistant solid tumors
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation to the intestines and immunotherapy for people whose cancer has stopped responding to standard treatments including immunotherapy. It may offer a new option when other therapies have failed.
Shantou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07071324Recruiting
CF Wellness Program for Fatigue
This wellness program tests if coaching sessions can help people with cystic fibrosis who feel tired. It is a remote program you can join using your phone or computer, as long as you get CF care at a participating center.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07071441Recruiting
Indomethacin vs Diclofenac before ERCP to prevent pancreatitis
This study compares two common NSAID medications (indomethacin and diclofenac) given before an ERCP procedure to see if one is better at preventing pancreatitis, a common complication. If you are having an ERCP and meet the health criteria, you may be able to join.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT07071987Recruiting
Acupuncture for bowel recovery after colon cancer surgery
This trial tests if thread embedding acupuncture can help your bowels start working again faster after surgery for colorectal cancer. It may reduce discomfort and speed up recovery.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT07072143Recruiting
Study on children with rare tumors
This study is looking at children and teens with very rare tumors to learn more about these conditions and improve future care. It aims to gather information from patients treated at participating centers.
Padova, ItalyAges birth–18 years - NCT07072728RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin therapy for anxiety in cancer patients
This trial tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic drug given with talk therapy) can help people with cancer who have adjustment disorder—a condition where a cancer diagnosis causes severe anxiety or stress. It focuses on reducing anxiety and improving emotional well-being.
Abbotsford, VictoriaAges 18–80 - NCT07073079Recruiting
Study of upadacitinib and risankizumab for Crohn's after first therapy
This study tests two oral/ injectable medicines (upadacitinib and risankizumab) in adults with moderate-to-severe Crohn's who have already tried a TNF-blocker. It aims to see how well these treatments work in everyday practice.
Castellana Grotte, BariAges 18 years+ - NCT07075120RecruitingPhase 1
Immunotherapy and radiation for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) plus targeted radiation (SBRT) for people with liver cancer that is advanced but has not spread outside the liver. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and make them easier to remove with surgery.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 18 years+ - NCT07076524Recruiting
Muscle wasting and swallowing in critically ill patients
This study looks at muscle loss and swallowing problems in very ill patients on breathing machines in the intensive care unit. It aims to understand these issues better, which could help improve care for future patients.
LondonAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many digestive system clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,903 recruiting gastroenterology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,451 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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- 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.