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Pheochromocytoma clinical trials

Every US clinical trial registered for Pheochromocytoma — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.

15 US clinical trials · 8 currently recruiting

The research picture

Pheochromocytoma has 15 registered US clinical trials, 8 of them open to new participants right now — about 53% of the total.

8
recruiting participants now
53%
of trials open to enrollment
0
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
4
top sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING Phase 1 3,000 participants

Diagnosis of Pheochromocytoma

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

NCT00004847

RECRUITING 2,000 participants

Genetic Analysis of Pheochromocytomas, Paragangliomas and Associated Conditions

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

NCT03160274

RECRUITING NA 1,000 participants

Using the EHR to Advance Genomic Medicine Across a Diverse Health System

University of Pennsylvania

NCT06377033

RECRUITING Phase 1 260 participants

Targeted Alpha-Particle Therapy for Advanced Somatostatin Receptor Type 2 (SSTR2) Positive Neuroendocrine Tumors

Perspective Therapeutics

NCT05636618

RECRUITING Phase 2 200 participants

Iodine I 131 Metaiodobenzylguanidine in Treating Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Neuroblastoma or Malignant Pheochromocytoma or Paraganglioma

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

NCT00107289

RECRUITING Phase 2 130 participants

Lu-177-DOTATATE (Lutathera) in Therapy of Inoperable Pheochromocytoma/ Paraganglioma

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT03206060

RECRUITING Phase 1 66 participants

Somatostatin-Receptors (SSTR)-Agonist [212Pb]VMT-alpha-NET in Metastatic or Inoperable SSTR+ Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumor and Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma Previously Treated With Systemic Targeted Radioligand Therapy

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT06427798

RECRUITING Early Phase 1 30 participants

In Vivo PARP-1 Expression With 18F-FluorThanatrace PET/CT in Patients With Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

Heather Wachtel

NCT05636540

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Early Phase 1 13 participants

18F-Fluorodopamine PET Studies of Neuroblastoma and Pheochromocytoma

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

NCT03541720

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 11 participants

Study to Evaluate Safety and Dosimetry of Lutathera in Adolescent Patients With GEP-NETs and PPGLs

Advanced Accelerator Applications

NCT04711135

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 10 participants

LAnreotide in Metastatic Pheochromocytoma / PARAganglioma (LAMPARA)

Antonio Fojo

NCT03946527

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 6 participants

Study of Axitinib (AG-013736) With Evaluation of the VEGF-pathway in Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma

Columbia University

NCT03839498

COMPLETED 500 participants

Blood Sampling for Neurochemical and Genetic Testing

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

NCT00001147

COMPLETED Phase 2 37 participants

A Broad Multi-histology Phase II Study of the Multi-Kinase Inhibitor R935788 (Fostamatinib Disodium) in Advanced Colorectal, Non-small Cell Lung, Head and Neck Hepatocellular and Renal Cell Carcinomas, and Pheochromocytoma and Thyroid Tumors (Multi-H...

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT00923481

COMPLETED Phase 2 14 participants

Phase II Study of Axitinib (AG-013736) With Evaluation of the VEGF-pathway in Metastatic, Recurrent or Primary Unresectable Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT01967576

Reading the Pheochromocytoma Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 15 US studies indexed under Pheochromocytoma, and 8 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 53% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Pheochromocytoma shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 12 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Pheochromocytoma is led by National Cancer Institute (NCI) with 4 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 15 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Pheochromocytoma?

PlainTrial tracks 15 US clinical trials for Pheochromocytoma, of which 8 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Pheochromocytoma?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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