There are currently 1882 clinical trials in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Fox Chase Cancer Center and Thomas Jefferson University. 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 the Addition of MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) to Chemotherapy Before Surgery for Patients With High-Grade Upper Urinary Tract Cancer
NCT04628767
Recruiting
This phase II/III trial compares the effect of adding durvalumab to chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone before surgery in treating patients with upper urinary tract 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. Chemotherapy drugs, such as methotrexate, vinblastine, doxorubicin, cisplatin, and gemcitabine work in different ways to stop the growth of... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/05/2025
Locations: University of Pennsylvania/Abramson Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania +1 locations
Conditions: Renal Pelvis and Ureter Urothelial Carcinoma
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APOLLO: A Randomized Phase II Double-Blind Study of Olaparib Versus Placebo Following Curative Intent Therapy in Patients With Resected Pancreatic Cancer and a Pathogenic BRCA1, BRCA2 or PALB2 Mutation
NCT04858334
Recruiting
This phase II trial investigates how well the addition of olaparib following completion of surgery and chemotherapy works in treating patients with pancreatic cancer that has been surgically removed (resected) and has a pathogenic mutation in BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2. Olaparib is an inhibitor of PARP, an enzyme that helps repair deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) when it becomes damaged. Blocking PARP may help keep tumor cells from repairing their damaged DNA, causing them to die. PARP inhibitors are a t... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/05/2025
Locations: University of Pennsylvania/Abramson Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania +1 locations
Conditions: Pancreatic Acinar Cell Carcinoma, Pancreatic Adenosquamous Carcinoma, Pancreatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Resectable Pancreatic Acinar Cell Carcinoma, Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Resectable Pancreatic Adenosquamous Carcinoma, Resectable Pancreatic Carcinoma
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BiCaZO: A Study Combining Two Immunotherapies (Cabozantinib and Nivolumab) to Treat Patients With Advanced Melanoma or Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancer, an immunoMATCH Pilot Study
NCT05136196
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies the good and bad effects of the combination of drugs called cabozantinib and nivolumab in treating patients with melanoma or squamous cell head and neck cancer that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced). Cabozantinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's immune... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/05/2025
Locations: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania +1 locations
Conditions: Clinical Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Stage III Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Stage III Laryngeal Cancer AJCC v8, Stage III Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8, Stage III Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8, 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, Clinical Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v8, Locally Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Locally Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Locally Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Locally Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Locally Recurrent Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Melanoma, Metastatic Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Melanoma, Unresectable Melanoma
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A Study With Tovorafenib (DAY101) as a Treatment Option for Progressive, Relapsed, or Refractory Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
NCT05828069
Recruiting
This phase II trial tests the safety, side effects, best dose and activity of tovorafenib (DAY101) in treating patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis that is growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive), has come back (relapsed) after previous treatment, or does not respond to therapy (refractory). Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a type of disease that occurs when the body makes too many immature Langerhans cells (a type of white blood cell). When these cells build up, they can form... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 180 days and 22 years
Trial Updated:
08/05/2025
Locations: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania +1 locations
Conditions: Recurrent Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Refractory Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
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Testing the Effects of Novel Therapeutics for Newly Diagnosed, Untreated Patients With High-Risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia (A MyeloMATCH Treatment Trial)
NCT05554406
Recruiting
This phase II MyeloMATCH treatment trial tests whether the standard approach of cytarabine and daunorubicin in comparison to the following experimental regimens works to shrink cancer in patients with high risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML): 1) daunorubicin and cytarabine liposome alone; 2) cytarabine and daunorubicin with venetoclax; 3) azacitidine and venetoclax; 4) daunorubicin and cytarabine liposome and venetoclax. "High-risk" refers to traits that have been known to make the AML harder to t... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 59 years
Trial Updated:
08/05/2025
Locations: University of Pennsylvania/Abramson Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania +1 locations
Conditions: Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia Arising From Previous Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, Acute Myeloid Leukemia Post Cytotoxic Therapy, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplasia-Related
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A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Belimumab in Adults With Systemic Sclerosis Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
NCT05878717
Recruiting
This study investigates the efficacy and safety of belimumab compared to placebo, in addition to standard therapy, for the treatment of participants with systemic sclerosis associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). The study will evaluate the effect of belimumab treatment on lung function as well as on extra-pulmonary disease manifestations, including skin thickening and general symptoms, such as fatigue, that impact quality of life (QoL).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/05/2025
Locations: GSK Investigational Site, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania +1 locations
Conditions: Systemic Sclerosis Associated Interstitial Lung Disease, Scleroderma, Systemic
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A Study to Test Vicadrostat (BI 690517) Taken Together With Empagliflozin in People With Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease
NCT07064473
Recruiting
This study is open to adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. People can join the study if they have these conditions and do not have a history of heart failure. The purpose of this study is to find out if a medicine called vicadrostat, when taken with empagliflozin, helps reduce cardiovascular risk in people with these conditions. The study will compare this combination to a placebo version of vicadrostat with empagliflozin. Participants are put into 2 gro... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/05/2025
Locations: Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania +1 locations
Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases
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Testing Early Treatment for Patients With High-Risk Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) or Small Lymphocytic Leukemia (SLL), EVOLVE CLL/SLL Study
NCT04269902
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares early treatment with venetoclax and obinutuzumab versus delayed treatment with venetoclax and obinutuzumab in patients with newly diagnosed high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking Bcl-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as obinutuzumab, may help t... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/05/2025
Locations: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania +1 locations
Conditions: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
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Testing What Happens When an Immunotherapy Drug (Pembrolizumab) is Given by Itself Compared to the Usual Treatment of Chemotherapy With Radiation After Surgery for Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
NCT04671667
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies the effect of pembrolizumab alone compared to the usual approach (chemotherapy \[cisplatin and carboplatin\] plus radiation therapy) after surgery in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back (recurrent) or patients with a second head and neck cancer that is not from metastasis (primary). Radiation therapy uses high energy radiation or protons to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Cisplatin is in a class of medications known as p... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 79 years
Trial Updated:
08/05/2025
Locations: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania +3 locations
Conditions: Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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TAPUR: Testing the Use of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approved Drugs That Target a Specific Abnormality in a Tumor Gene in People With Advanced Stage Cancer
NCT02693535
Recruiting
The purpose of the study is to learn from the real world practice of prescribing targeted therapies to patients with advanced cancer whose tumor harbors a genomic variant known to be a drug target or to predict sensitivity to a drug. NOTE: Due to character limits, the arms section does NOT include all TAPUR Study relevant biomarkers. For additional information, contact TAPUR@asco.org, or if a patient, your nearest participating TAPUR site (see participating centers). \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/05/2025
Locations: Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin, Multiple Myeloma, Advanced Solid Tumors
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Osimertinib With or Without Bevacizumab as Initial Treatment for Patients With EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer
NCT04181060
Recruiting
This phase III trial compares the effect of bevacizumab and osimertinib combination vs. osimertinib alone for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer that has spread outside of the lungs (stage IIIB-IV) and has a change (mutation) in a gene called EGFR. The EGFR protein is involved in cell signaling pathways that control cell division and survival. Sometimes, mutations in the EGFR gene cause EGFR proteins to be made in higher than normal amounts on some types of cancer cells. This causes can... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/05/2025
Locations: Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Advanced Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Lung Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8
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MYELOMATCH: A Screening Study to Assign People With Myeloid Cancer to a Treatment Study or Standard of Care Treatment Within myeloMATCH (MyeloMATCH Screening Trial)
NCT05564390
Recruiting
This MyeloMATCH Master Screening and Reassessment Protocol (MSRP) evaluates the use of a screening tool and specific laboratory tests to help improve participants' ability to register to clinical trials throughout the course of their myeloid cancer (acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome) treatment. This study involves testing patients' bone marrow and blood for certain biomarkers. A biomarker (sometimes called a marker) is any molecule in the body that can be measured. Doctors look... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/05/2025
Locations: University of Pennsylvania/Abramson Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania +1 locations
Conditions: Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome
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