Expanding Your Treatment Options
More than 200 active clinical trials give eligible patients access to the latest advances in cancer treatment.
Adult Clinical Trials
View all active adult clinical trials available through the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network.
Pediatric Clinical Trials
Learn about pediatric clinical trials, where research is conducted, and find a doctor.
Physician Referrals
Visit MCW Physician ACCESS (All Cancer Center Enrolling Studies) to locate a potential match for adult and pediatric patients.
Nationally Recognized for Clinical Trials Excellence
The MCW Cancer Center is among a select group of institutions recognized by the National Cancer Institute for scientific leadership and innovation in clinical research. As a designated Lead Academic Participating Site in the National Clinical Trials Network, our investigators help develop and conduct national studies that advance new treatments and set new standards of cancer care.
Dedicated Translational Research Units
The Froedtert & MCW Cancer Network is one of only a few in the nation with two dedicated cancer translational research units, including Wisconsin’s only inpatient unit. These specialized facilities are designed to safely conduct early-phase clinical trials, providing highly specialized care in a setting that supports patients throughout their treatment.
How Clinical Trials Advance Cancer Care
Clinical trials are an essential step in turning promising discoveries into better cancer care. They help researchers evaluate new approaches, improve existing treatments, and find better ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer. For eligible patients, participating in a clinical trial may provide access to new approaches while helping advance care for others.
Participation is always voluntary. Your care team will explain the study, answer your questions, and help you decide whether a clinical trial is right for you.
Beyond the Beam: How MCW Innovators are Transforming Radiation Therapy with Sonoptima
The first-of-its-kind wearable device uses AI and ultrasound to monitor bladder fullness in real time, helping patients with pelvic cancers know exactly when to start radiation treatment.
Every Day Counts Study Improves Life for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer
The 16-week lifestyle intervention aims to understand what happens when women with breast cancer make small, manageable changes to how they eat, move, and manage their health.
PROTECT-PANC Trial Evaluates Precision Medicine Strategies in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
The fast-track trial bolsters MCW’s dedication to advancing precision medicine strategies across a spectrum of cancer types.