There are currently 23 clinical trials in Merced, California looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center and Mercy Cancer Center. Whether you're a healthy volunteer looking to participate in paid medical research or seeking trials related to a specific condition, the city provides a diverse range of opportunities near you.
Testing Immunotherapy Versus Observation in Patients With HPV Throat Cancer
Recruiting
This phase III trials studies whether maintenance immunotherapy (nivolumab) following definitive treatment with radiation and chemotherapy (cisplatin) result in significant improvement in overall survival (time being alive) and progression-free survival (time being alive without cancer) for patients with intermediate risk human papillomavirus (HPV) positive oropharynx cancer (throat cancer) that has spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes. Drugs used in chemotherapy such as cisplatin work in diff... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/15/2024
Locations: Mercy Cancer Center, Merced, California
Conditions: Clinical Stage II HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Pathologic Stage II HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Pathologic Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8
Genetic Testing in Screening Patients With Stage IB-IIIA Non-small Cell Lung Cancer That Has Been or Will Be Removed by Surgery (The ALCHEMIST Screening Trial)
Recruiting
This ALCHEMIST trial studies genetic testing in screening patients with stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer that has been or will be removed by surgery. Studying the genes in a patient's tumor cells may help doctors select the best treatment for patients that have certain genetic changes.
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/15/2024
Locations: Mercy Cancer Center, Merced, California
Conditions: Stage IIA Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIA Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IB Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma AJCC v7, Stage II Lung Non-Small Cell Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IIIA Lung Non-Small Cell Cancer AJCC v7
A Study of Imlunestrant Versus Standard Endocrine Therapy in Participants With Early Breast Cancer
Recruiting
The main purpose of this study is to measure how well imlunestrant works compared to standard hormone therapy in participants with early breast cancer that is estrogen receptor positive (ER+) and human epidermal receptor 2 negative (HER2-). Participants must have already taken endocrine therapy for two to five years and must have a higher-than-average risk for their cancer to return. Study participation could last up to 10 years.
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/14/2024
Locations: Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center, Merced, California
Conditions: Breast Neoplasms
Cognitive Training for Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Survivors
Recruiting
This Phase III trial will examine the efficacy of computerized cognitive training methods on perceived cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors.
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
05/09/2024
Locations: Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center, Merced, California
Conditions: Breast Cancer, Cognitive Impairments
A Study of LY3537982 Plus Immunotherapy With or Without Chemotherapy in Participants With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With a Change in a Gene Called KRAS G12C
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to assess if adding LY3537982 in combination with standard of care anti-cancer drugs is more effective than standard of care in participants with untreated advanced NSCLC. NSCLC must have a change in a gene called KRAS G12C. Study participation, including follow-up, could last up to 3 years, depending on how you and your lung cancer are doing.
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/03/2024
Locations: Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center, Merced, California
Conditions: Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Neoplasm Metastasis
Comparing Combinations of Drugs to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM) When a Stem Cell Transplant is Not a Medically Suitable Treatment
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares three-drug induction regimens followed by double-or single-drug maintenance therapy for the treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma in patients who are not receiving a stem cell transplant and are considered frail or intermediate-fit based on age, comorbidities, and functional status. Treatment for multiple myeloma includes initial treatment (induction) which is the first treatment a patient receives for cancer followed by ongoing treatment (maintenance) which... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
05/03/2024
Locations: Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center, Merced, California
Conditions: Plasma Cell Myeloma
Treating Prostate Cancer That Has Come Back After Surgery With Apalutamide and Targeted Radiation Based on PET Imaging
Recruiting
This phase III trial tests two questions by two separate comparisons of therapies. The first question is whether enhanced therapy (apalutamide in combination with abiraterone + prednisone) added to standard of care (prostate radiation therapy and short term androgen deprivation) is more effective compared to standard of care alone in patients with prostate cancer who experience biochemical recurrence (a rise in the blood level of prostate specific antigen [PSA] after surgical removal of the pros... Read More
Gender:
Male
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/02/2024
Locations: Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center, Merced, California
Conditions: Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Carcinoma, Prostate Adenocarcinoma, Metastatic Prostate Carcinoma, Stage IVB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8
Letrozole With or Without Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Treating Patients With Stage II-IV Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Recruiting
This phase III trial studies how well letrozole with or without paclitaxel and carboplatin works in treating patients with stage II-IV low-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary, fallopian tube, or peritoneum. Letrozole is an enzyme inhibitor that lowers the amount of estrogen made by the body which in turn may stop the growth of tumor cells that need estrogen to grow. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by... Read More
Gender:
Female
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/01/2024
Locations: Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center, Merced, California
Conditions: Primary Peritoneal Low Grade Serous Adenocarcinoma, Stage II Ovarian Cancer AJCC v8, Stage III Ovarian Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IV Ovarian Cancer AJCC v8, Low Grade Fallopian Tube Serous Adenocarcinoma, Stage II Fallopian Tube Cancer AJCC v8, Stage II Primary Peritoneal Cancer AJCC v8, Stage III Fallopian Tube Cancer AJCC v8, Stage III Primary Peritoneal Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IV Fallopian Tube Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IV Primary Peritoneal Cancer AJCC v8, Ovarian Low Grade Serous Adenocarcinoma
The Vallania Study: A Case Control Study for the Development of Multiomics Blood Tests for Cancer Screening
Recruiting
This protocol is a case-control, multicenter, diagnostic study to collect blood samples to support the development of blood-based screening tests for multiple cancers.
Gender:
All
Ages:
30 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/26/2024
Locations: Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center (CommonSpirit), Merced, California
Conditions: Cancer
A Study of Milvexian Versus Apixaban in Participants With Atrial Fibrillation
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if milvexian is at least as effective as apixaban for reducing the risk of the composite stroke and non-central nervous system (CNS) systemic embolism.
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/23/2024
Locations: Merced Vein and Vascular Center, Merced, California
Conditions: Atrial Fibrillation
To Evaluate if Green Tea Can be Effective in Reducing the Progression of Prostate Cancer in Men on Close Monitoring
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies how well green tea catechins work in preventing progression of prostate cancer from a low risk stage to higher risk stages in men who are on active surveillance. Green tea catechins may stabilize prostate cancer and lower the chance of prostate growing.
Gender:
All
Ages:
21 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/16/2024
Locations: Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center, Merced, California
Conditions: Prostate Carcinoma
Improving Adolescent and Young Adult Self-Reported Data in ECOG-ACRIN Trials
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate feasibility and acceptability of completing PROs among AYAs randomized to Choice PRO vs Fixed PRO.
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 39 years
Trial Updated:
04/16/2024
Locations: Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center, Merced, California
Conditions: Breast Cancer, NOS, CNS Primary Tumor, NOS, Cervical Cancer, NOS, Colorectal Cancer, NOS, Leukemia, NOS, Lymphoma, NOS, Miscellaneous Neoplasm, NOS, Non-Rhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissue Sarcoma, NOS, Testicular Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumor, NOS, Thyroid Cancer, NOS, Melanoma, Bone Cancer, NOS