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Oncology Clinical Trials Market Size, Share, Trends, & Industry Analysis Report By Cancer Type (Lung cancer, Breast cancer, Thyroid cancer), By Phase, By Study Design, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

Published Oct 01, 2025
SKU # PLRS20566136

Description

The oncology clinical trials market size is expected to reach USD 23.50 Billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Oncology Clinical Trials Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Cancer Type (Lung cancer, Breast cancer, Thyroid cancer), By Phase, By Study Design, and By Region; Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The oncology clinical trials market provides integrated solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and research sectors. The market includes clinical trials across cancer types, phases, and study designs supporting drug development, drug delivery, regulatory approvals, and patient access to innovative therapies.

Market growth is driven by rising global cancer prevalence, increasing investment in oncology drug development, and advancements in targeted and immunotherapy treatments.

Oncology Clinical Trials Market Report Highlights

Based on cancer type, the lung cancer segment dominated in 2024, driven by high prevalence and strong adoption of targeted and immunotherapy trials.

In terms of phase, the phase I segment dominated in 2024, fueled by early-stage safety and dosage studies for new oncology therapies.

Based on study design, the interventional segment dominated in 2024 due to high adoption of experimental and controlled trials for novel therapies.

North America dominated the global market in 2024, supported by advanced clinical research infrastructure and high cancer incidence.

Asia Pacific is projected to record the fastest growth, driven by rising cancer prevalence and expanding healthcare access in emerging markets.

Key players in the global market include Pfizer Inc., Novartis AG, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Merck & Co., Inc., Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca plc, Eli Lilly and Company, Amgen Inc., AbbVie Inc., Gilead Sciences, Inc., and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report based on cancer type, phase, study design, and region:

By Cancer Type (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Lung cancer

Breast cancer

Thyroid cancer

Leukemia

Liver cancer

Skin cancer

Lymphoma

Pancreatic cancer

Prostate cancer

Colon & rectal cancer

Urinary system cancer

Other cancer

By Phase (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III

Phase IV

By Study Design (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Interventional

Observational

Expanded Access

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market Insights
4.1. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Market Snapshot
4.2. Oncology Clinical Trials Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Increasing global incidence of cancer cases
4.2.1.2. Rising investment in oncology drug development
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. High Costs and Complex Regulatory Requirements
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Oncology Clinical Trials Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Lung cancer
5.3.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Lung cancer, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Breast cancer
5.4.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Breast cancer, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Thyroid cancer
5.5.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Thyroid cancer, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.6. Leukemia
5.6.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Leukemia, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.7. Liver cancer
5.7.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Liver cancer, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.8. Skin cancer
5.8.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Skin cancer, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.9. Lymphoma
5.9.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Lymphoma, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.10. Pancreatic cancer
5.10.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Pancreatic cancer, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.11. Prostate cancer
5.11.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Prostate cancer, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.12. Colon & rectal cancer
5.12.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Colon & rectal cancer, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.13. Urinary system cancer
5.13.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Urinary system cancer, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.14. Other cancer
5.14.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Other cancer, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Phase I
6.3.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase I, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Phase II
6.4.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase II, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Phase III
6.5.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase III, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.6. Phase IV
6.6.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase IV, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Interventional
7.3.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Interventional, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Observational
7.4.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Observational, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Expanded Access
7.5.1. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Expanded Access, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. Global Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Geography
8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Oncology Clinical Trials Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – North America
8.3.1. North America: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.2. North America: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.3. North America: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.4. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – U.S.
8.3.4.1. U.S.: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.4.2. U.S.: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.4.3. U.S.: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.5. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Canada
8.3.5.1. Canada: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.5.2. Canada: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.5.3. Canada: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Europe
8.4.1. Europe: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.2. Europe: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.3. Europe: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.4. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – UK
8.4.4.1. UK: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.4.2. UK: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.4.3. UK: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.5. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – France
8.4.5.1. France: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.5.2. France: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.5.3. France: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.6. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Germany
8.4.6.1. Germany: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.6.2. Germany: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.6.3. Germany: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.7. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Italy
8.4.7.1. Italy: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.7.2. Italy: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.7.3. Italy: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.8. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Spain
8.4.8.1. Spain: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.8.2. Spain: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.8.3. Spain: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.9. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Netherlands
8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.10. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Russia
8.4.10.1. Russia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.10.2. Russia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.10.3. Russia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.11. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Rest of Europe
8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Asia Pacific
8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.4. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – China
8.5.4.1. China: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.4.2. China: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.4.3. China: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.5. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – India
8.5.5.1. India: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.5.2. India: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.5.3. India: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.6. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Malaysia
8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.7. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Japan
8.5.7.1. Japan: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.7.2. Japan: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.7.3. Japan: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.8. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Indonesia
8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.9. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – South Korea
8.5.9.1. South Korea: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.9.2. South Korea: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.9.3. South Korea: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.10. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Australia
8.5.10.1. Australia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.10.2. Australia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.10.3. Australia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.11. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Rest of Asia Pacific
8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Middle East & Africa
8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.4. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Saudi Arabia
8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.5. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – UAE
8.6.5.1. UAE: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.5.2. UAE: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.5.3. UAE: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.6. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Israel
8.6.6.1. Israel: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.6.2. Israel: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.6.3. Israel: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.7. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – South Africa
8.6.7.1. South Africa: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.7.2. South Africa: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.7.3. South Africa: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.8. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Rest of Middle East & Africa
8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Latin America
8.7.1. Latin America: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.2. Latin America: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.3. Latin America: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.4. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Mexico
8.7.4.1. Mexico: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.4.2. Mexico: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.4.3. Mexico: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.5. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Brazil
8.7.5.1. Brazil: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.5.2. Brazil: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.5.3. Brazil: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.6. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Argentina
8.7.6.1. Argentina: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.6.2. Argentina: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.6.3. Argentina: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.7. Oncology Clinical Trials Market – Rest of Latin America
8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Cancer Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Phase, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Oncology Clinical Trials Market, by Study Design, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
9.1.1. Expansion
9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. AbbVie Inc.
10.1.1. Company Overview
10.1.2. Financial Performance
10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Amgen Inc.
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Financial Performance
10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. AstraZeneca plc
10.3.1. Company Overview
10.3.2. Financial Performance
10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
10.4.1. Company Overview
10.4.2. Financial Performance
10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Eli Lilly and Company
10.5.1. Company Overview
10.5.2. Financial Performance
10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
10.6.1. Company Overview
10.6.2. Financial Performance
10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Gilead Sciences, Inc.
10.7.1. Company Overview
10.7.2. Financial Performance
10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Johnson & Johnson
10.8.1. Company Overview
10.8.2. Financial Performance
10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Merck & Co., Inc.
10.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.2. Financial Performance
10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Novartis AG
10.10.1. Company Overview
10.10.2. Financial Performance
10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Pfizer Inc.
10.11.1. Company Overview
10.11.2. Financial Performance
10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
10.12.1. Company Overview
10.12.2. Financial Performance
10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
10.12.4. Recent Development
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