Clinical Trials at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
As of August 2026, 110 paid clinical trials are recruiting at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center in Richmond, Virginia. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Heart Failure, Obesity and Breast Cancer. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits — most studies also offer study-related medical care at no cost to participants.
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110 clinical trials at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
·Clear filters·A Study of Amivantamab and mFOLFOX6 or FOLFIRI Versus Cetuximab and mFOLFOX6 or FOLFIRI as First-line Treatment in Participants With KRAS/NRAS and BRAF Wild-type Unresectable or Metastatic Left-sided Colorectal Cancer
EXActDNA-003 / NSABP B-64: Study of Molecular Residual Disease Detection in Breast Cancer (MRD)
PAS 1ml Magtrace® for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Breast Cancer Patients
Studying the PAGODA Algorithm for Chemotherapy Dose Changes to Prevent Unplanned Treatment Delays
Testing the Addition of an Antiangiogenic Drug (Bevacizumab) to Chemotherapy (Carboplatin and Paclitaxel) Combined With Immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) for pMMR, TP53 Mutated Endometrial Cancer
Testing the Addition of a Type of Drug Called Immunotherapy to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, an ALCHEMIST Treatment Trial (Chemo-IO [ACCIO])
Evaluating the Addition of Adjuvant Chemotherapy to Ovarian Function Suppression Plus Endocrine Therapy in Premenopausal Patients With pN0-1, ER-Positive/HER2-Negative Breast Cancer and an Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 25
Colon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Based on Evaluation of Residual Disease
Pembrolizumab vs. Observation in People With Triple-negative Breast Cancer Who Had a Pathologic Complete Response After Chemotherapy Plus Pembrolizumab
Radiation Therapy With or Without Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Stage III-IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Who Have Undergone Surgery
Vismodegib, FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098, Capivasertib, and Abemaciclib in Treating Patients With Progressive Meningiomas
mFOLFIRINOX Versus mFOLFOX With or Without Nivolumab for the Treatment of Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic HER2 Negative Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Gastric Adenocarcinoma
ShortStop-HER2: 12 Months vs. 6 Months of HER2-targeted Medications for People With HER2+ Breast Cancer Who Had a Pathologic Complete Response After Chemotherapy Plus Trastuzumab
Testing Early Treatment for Patients With High-Risk Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) or Small Lymphocytic Leukemia (SLL), EVOLVE CLL/SLL Study
Testing an Enhanced Digital Delivery Model for Inherited Cancer Genetic Testing in Young Adults With Cancer
Testing Olaparib for One or Two Years, With or Without Bevacizumab, to Treat Ovarian Cancer
Collection of Research Data and Samples From Patients Who Experience Immunotherapy Side Effects
Adding an Immunotherapy Drug, MEDI4736 (Durvalumab), to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment (Paclitaxel, Cyclophosphamide, and Doxorubicin) for Stage II-III Breast Cancer
Induction Pembrolizumab and Chemotherapy Followed by Pembrolizumab Before Chemoradiation and Pembrolizumab Maintenance Compared to Standard Chemoradiation With Pembrolizumab Followed by Pembrolizumab Maintenance in High-Risk Cervical Cancer
Five or Ten Year Colonoscopy for 1-2 Non-Advanced Adenomatous Polyps
Active Surveillance, Bleomycin, Etoposide, Carboplatin or Cisplatin in Treating Pediatric and Adult Patients With Germ Cell Tumors
Inotuzumab Ozogamicin and Frontline Chemotherapy in Treating Young Adults With Newly Diagnosed B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Testing the Role of DNA Released From Tumor Cells Into the Blood in Guiding the Use of Immunotherapy After Surgical Removal of the Bladder, Kidney, Ureter, and Urethra for Urothelial Cancer Treatment, MODERN Study
Treating Prostate Cancer That Has Come Back After Surgery With Apalutamide and Targeted Radiation Based on PET Imaging
Testing the Addition of the Anti-Cancer Drug Tivozanib to Immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) After Surgery to Remove All Known Sites of Kidney Cancer
A Study to Compare Two Surgical Procedures in Individuals With BRCA1 Mutations to Assess Reduced Risk of Ovarian Cancer
E-Mindfulness Approaches for Living After Breast Cancer
Targeted Therapy Directed by Genetic Testing in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Advanced Solid Tumors, The ComboMATCH Screening Trial
Adding Nivolumab to Usual Treatment for People With Advanced Stomach or Esophageal Cancer, PARAMUNE Trial
MYELOMATCH: A Screening Study to Assign People With Myeloid Cancer to a Treatment Study or Standard of Care Treatment Within myeloMATCH (MyeloMATCH Screening Trial)
Testing Continuous Versus Intermittent Treatment With the Study Drug Zanubrutinib for Older Patients With Previously Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma
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
A Study to Compare Standard Therapy to Treat Hodgkin Lymphoma to the Use of Two Drugs, Brentuximab Vedotin and Nivolumab
Chemotherapy Combined With Immunotherapy Versus Immunotherapy Alone for Older Adults With Stage IIIB-IV Lung Cancer, The ACHIEVE Trial
Comparing Rituximab and Mosunetuzumab Drug Treatments for People With Low Tumor Burden Follicular Lymphoma
Testing Whether High Dose Chemotherapy and Infusion of the Patients' Own Stem Cells Improves Survival in Patients With Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma Who Achieved a Complete Response at the End of the Initial Chemotherapy
Combining Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy to Help Patients Avoid Bladder Removal After Treatment Shrinks Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, BRIGHT Trial
Venetoclax and HMA Treatment of Older and Unfit Adults With FLT3 Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) (A MyeloMATCH Treatment Trial)
Reaching Rural Cancer Survivors Who Smoke Using Text-Based Program
Common conditions studied in Richmond
- Heart Failure (12 active studies)
- Obesity (11 active studies)
- Breast Cancer (10 active studies)
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (9 active studies)
- Malignant Solid Neoplasm (7 active studies)
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (6 active studies)
Leading research sponsors in Richmond
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- NRG Oncology
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Richmond?
There are approximately 582 recruiting clinical trials in Richmond, Virginia listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Richmond pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Richmond compensate participants for their time, travel, and study visits. Compensation varies by sponsor, study phase, and visit requirements — the exact amount is disclosed by the study team during the informed consent process.
Who can participate in a clinical trial in Richmond?
Eligibility depends on the specific study. Each trial defines its own inclusion criteria (age, diagnosis, medical history, prior treatments) and exclusion criteria. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify, depending on the study design.
What conditions are most commonly studied in Richmond?
The most common conditions under active study in Richmond include Heart Failure (12), Obesity (11), Breast Cancer (10), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (9), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Richmond?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Richmond on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.
How do I enroll in a clinical trial in Richmond?
Click any study title above to see the full study record, including eligibility criteria, visit schedule, and the study team's contact information. Reach out to the central contact or recruiting site directly — they will guide you through screening and informed consent.
Where can I take part in paid clinical trials in Richmond?
Recruiting research sites in Richmond include Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, VCU Massey Cancer Center at Stony Point, among others. Each site lists its open studies and contact information on the study record above — call or email the site coordinator to ask about screening for a specific protocol.
What kinds of studies are recruiting in Richmond right now?
The largest active categories in Richmond are Cancer & tumors (211), Cardiovascular (45), Diabetes & metabolic (24). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.