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How do I find a cancer clinical trial in Orange County?
Search ClinicalTrials.gov by your cancer type, stage, and the ZIP code 92660. Then ask your oncologist whether you qualify and which local center is enrolling. Keck Medicine USC's Newport Beach location offers access to NCI-designated USC Norris trials in OC.
Last updated: 2026-07-10 · Reviewed by Cancer Answers OC Care Coordination Team
ClinicalTrials.gov is the federal registry — every NIH and most industry trials are listed there.
Eligibility depends on cancer type, stage, prior treatments, genetic markers, and overall health. Your oncologist screens this for you.
Phase I trials test safety, Phase II tests early effectiveness, and Phase III compares the new treatment to current standard care.
Care coordinators on this site can help match you to trials at Keck Medicine USC and other NCI-designated centers.