California is currently home to 5617 active clinical trials, seeking participants for engagement in research studies. These trials take place at a variety of cities in the state, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento. Whether you're a healthy volunteer interested in paid medical research or someone seeking trials related to a specific condition, the state offers a diverse array of opportunities in your vicinity.
Testing the Addition of Anti-Cancer Drug, Cetuximab, to Standard of Care Treatment (Pembrolizumab) for Returning or Spreading Head and Neck Cancer After Previous Treatment
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding cetuximab to pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab alone in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent) and/or that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic). Cetuximab is in a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies. It binds to a protein called EGFR, which is found on some types of tumor cells. This... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/30/2025
Locations: Fremont - Rideout Cancer Center, Marysville, California
Conditions: Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Refractory Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Refractory Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Refractory Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Refractory Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Refractory Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage IV Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Stage IV Laryngeal Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IV Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IV Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8, Stage IV Head and Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8
A Study to Evaluate Axatilimab and Corticosteroids as Initial Treatment for Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Recruiting
This study will be conducted to compare the efficacy of axatilimab versus placebo in combination with corticosteroids as initial treatment for moderate or severe chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/30/2025
Locations: University of California San Diego Medical Center, Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla, California
Conditions: Chronic Graft-versus-host-disease
A Randomized, Phase 2/3 Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of RP2 in Combination With Nivolumab in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Naïve Adult Patients With Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to measure the clinical benefits of the combination of RP2 and nivolumab as compared with the combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab in patients with metastatic uveal melanoma who have not been treated with immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
07/30/2025
Locations: UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla, California
Conditions: Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
Quizartinib or Placebo Plus Chemotherapy in Newly Diagnosed Patients With FLT3-ITD Negative AML
Recruiting
This study will compare the effects of Quizartinib versus placebo in combination with chemotherapy in participants with newly diagnosed FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3)-internal tandem duplication (ITD) negative acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
07/30/2025
Locations: Ucsf - School of Medicine, San Francisco, California
Conditions: Leukemia
A Study to Test if TEV-56286 is Effective in Relieving Multiple System Atrophy (MSA): A Safety and Efficacy Study
Recruiting
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of TEV-56286 administered orally for the treatment of adult participants with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). A secondary objective of the study is to evaluate specific efficacy parameters of TEV-56286. Another secondary objective is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of TEV-56286. The planned study period per participant is 56 weeks including a screening period (up to 4 weeks), a 48-week double-blind treatment period, and a f... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
30 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/30/2025
Locations: Teva Investigational Site 15554, La Jolla, California
Conditions: Multiple System Atrophy
Testing the Addition of an Immunotherapy Drug, Cemiplimab (REGN2810), Plus Surgery to the Usual Surgery Alone for Treating Advanced Skin Cancer
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding cemiplimab to standard therapy (surgery with or without radiation) versus standard therapy alone in treating patients with stage III/IV squamous cell skin cancer that is able to be removed by surgery (resectable) and that may have come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). The usual treatment for patients with resectable squamous cell skin cancer is the removal of the cancerous tissue (surgery) with or without radiation, which uses hig... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/30/2025
Locations: Tower Cancer Research Foundation, Beverly Hills, California
Conditions: Recurrent Skin Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Resectable Skin Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Head and Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Resectable Head and Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage III Head and Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8, Stage IV Head and Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8
Study of Targeted Therapies for the Treatment of Adult Participants With Moderate to Severe Crohn's Disease
Recruiting
Crohn's disease (CD) is a long-lasting disease that causes severe inflammation (redness, swelling), in the digestive tract, most frequently affecting the bowels. It can cause many different symptoms including belly pain, diarrhea, tiredness, and weight loss. Treatments are available but do not work the same for all patients or may stop working over time. This study will evaluate the effectiveness and adverse events of targeted therapies (TaTs) for adult participants with moderate to severe CD.... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
07/30/2025
Locations: Southern California Res. Ctr /ID# 265549, Coronado, California
Conditions: Crohn's Disease
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ruxolitinib Cream in Pediatric Participants With Nonsegmental Vitiligo
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ruxolitinib cream in pediatric participants with nonsegmental vitiligo.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 years and 11 years
Trial Updated:
07/30/2025
Locations: Dermatology Associates, Encinitas, California
Conditions: NonSegmental Vitiligo
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety Study of Povorcitinib in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis (STOP-PN2)
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate effect of povorcitinib on itch and skin lesions in participants with prurigo nodularis.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
07/30/2025
Locations: First Oc Dermatology Research Inc, Fountain Valley, California
Conditions: Prurigo Nodularis
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety Study of Povorcitinib in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis (STOP-PN1)
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate effect of povorcitinib on itch and skin lesions in participants with prurigo nodularis.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
07/30/2025
Locations: Dermatology Research Associates, Los Angeles, California
Conditions: Prurigo Nodularis
Immunotherapy After Surgery for People Who Have No Remaining Cancer Cells After Standard Treatment for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, INSIGHT Trial
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares durvalumab to the usual approach (patient observation) after surgery for the treatment of patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as durvalumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. The usual approach for patients who are not in a study is to closely watch a patient's condition after surgery and to have regular visits wit... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/30/2025
Locations: University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Sacramento, California
Conditions: Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIA Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8
Small Cell Lung Cancer Community Engagement to Eliminate Research Discepancies
Recruiting
This study will evaluate if a direct-to-patient, de-centralized, remote approach will improve clinical research outreach and engagement for patients with SCLC, in the context of a bio-specimen collection study. The study will also assess self-reported preferences and needs of patients with SCLC, regarding choosing and accessing novel therapies in research or standard clinical care settings and supportive gaps in this area, through an initial and 3 month follow up survey.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/30/2025
Locations: Https://Alcmi.Org/Clinical-Trials/Current-Studies/Succeed-Study.Html, Multiple Locations, California
Conditions: Small-cell Lung Cancer