Clinical trials
Epilepsy (Treatment Refractory) clinical trials
Below are recruiting epilepsy (treatment refractory) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 62 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07031544Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for severe OCD
This study tests whether implanting a small device deep in the brain—like a pacemaker for OCD—can help people whose severe OCD hasn't gotten better with standard medications and therapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT06430502Recruiting
Cancer vaccine plus immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a cancer vaccine (called TTV) combined with a PD-1 inhibitor (a type of immunotherapy) for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this new combination helps shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Wuxi, JiangsuAges 18–85 - NCT05858684RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T therapy for hard-to-control lupus
This early-phase study tests a special immune therapy (CAR-T cells) made to target disease-driving immune cells in adults with lupus that has not improved despite standard treatments. It may offer a new option for people with severe, active lupus symptoms.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06337474RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CD19 CAR NK cells for hard-to-treat immune thrombocytopenia
This study tests whether a new treatment using specially designed immune cells (CD19 CAR NK cells) can help people with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) that has not improved with standard treatments. It aims to improve platelet counts and reduce bleeding risk.
Changzhou, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT07715136RecruitingPhase 1
BCMA-CD19 CAR-T for Refractory Inflammatory Myopathy
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy (BCMA-CD19 cCAR-T) for people with inflammatory myopathy that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see if this treatment can help control the disease.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–60 - NCT06218706Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for severe opioid addiction
This trial uses focused ultrasound (sound waves aimed at a specific part of the brain) to help people who have severe opioid addiction that hasn't gotten better with other treatments. It may help reduce cravings and support recovery.
Morgantown, West VirginiaAges 22–60 - NCT06316791RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CNCT19 CAR-T therapy for refractory autoimmune diseases
This early-phase study tests a new CAR-T cell therapy (CNCT19) for people with certain autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments. It targets a protein called CD19 on immune cells to help reset the immune system and reduce disease activity.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT06503224Recruiting
Cell therapy for refractory autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy (SCAR02) that targets two proteins on immune cells to help calm down overactive autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjögren's syndrome, or systemic sclerosis. It may be an option if standard treatments haven't worked well enough.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT06613490RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR NK cells for antibody syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis
This early-phase trial tests whether a new type of immune cell (CAR NK) can treat two conditions: antisynthetase antibody syndrome (a rare autoimmune disease) and rheumatoid arthritis. It's for people whose current treatments haven't worked well enough.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT06792344RecruitingPhase 1
CD19 CAR-T for hard-to-treat systemic sclerosis
This study tests a new cell therapy called CD19 CAR-T for patients with systemic sclerosis that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The therapy aims to help reduce skin tightening and other symptoms.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 5–18 - NCT06812923Recruiting
tACS for hard‑to‑treat depression with inflammation
This study tests a non‑invasive brain stimulation method called tACS (transcranial alternating current stimulation) for people with difficult‑to‑treat depression and signs of inflammation. It aims to see if this treatment can help when standard medications haven't worked well enough.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–55 - NCT06826430RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for severe lupus-related low platelets
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell treatment called Inaticabtagene Autoleucel for people with lupus that causes very low platelet counts (immune thrombocytopenia) that hasn't gotten better with standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can help raise platelet levels.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07058298RecruitingEarly Phase 1
GC012F injection for hard-to-treat myasthenia gravis
This study tests an investigational drug called GC012F for people with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can reduce symptoms and improve daily life.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07470151Recruiting
Study of EVM18001 for hard-to-treat autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new treatment, EVM18001, for people with lupus, myasthenia gravis, or systemic sclerosis that hasn't improved with standard therapies. It aims to see if this therapy can help control the disease.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT05546723RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for multiple myeloma after several prior treatments
This Phase 1 trial tests LMY-920 in people with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding after multiple standard therapies. It’s meant to see if the treatment can work and to better understand its safety and side effects in this situation.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06063850RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for adults with hard-to-control epilepsy
This trial tests a one-time gene therapy (AMT-260) for adults whose seizures start in one area of the brain (the temporal lobe) and aren't controlled by medication. The goal is to see if it's safe and reduces seizure frequency.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT04545762RecruitingPhase 1
Anti-CD19 CAR-T for certain relapsed lymphoma
This Phase 1 study tests an anti-CD19 CAR-T cell treatment in adults with specific types of relapsed or treatment-resistant non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It may help by finding and attacking lymphoma cells that carry the CD19 marker, but it’s early-stage and eligibility is strict.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04085406Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for hard-to-treat low back pain
This trial studies deep brain stimulation (DBS) to reduce severe low back pain that hasn’t improved after many standard treatments and procedures. It may help people whose pain is long-lasting and not fixable with another surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 40–75 - NCT06404528Recruiting
Low-dose chemo under low blood sugar for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests whether giving low-dose chemotherapy while your blood sugar is low can help treat advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Wuxi, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT05445011RecruitingPhase 1
FLT3-targeted CAR-T for relapsed or resistant AML
This trial tests an engineered immune cell treatment (CAR-T) made to target FLT3, for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or did not respond to standard treatment. It aims to control the leukemia when options have been limited.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT07234110Recruiting
CD5 CAR-T therapy for returning blood cancers
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells, modified to find and attack cancer cells that have a CD5 marker. It may be an option for people with certain lymphomas or leukemia that have not responded to standard treatments or have come back.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 1–70 - NCT04684147RecruitingPhase 2
CNCT19 cell therapy for relapsed or refractory ALL
This Phase 2 study tests an infusion of modified immune cells (CNCT19) in people with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has come back or did not respond to treatment. It may help by targeting leukemia cells that have a specific marker called CD19.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07640191Recruiting
New Nerve Stimulation Device for Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy
This study tests a new implanted device that stimulates the vagus nerve (a major nerve in your neck) to help reduce seizures in people whose epilepsy doesn't respond well to medications. The device is surgically placed under the skin and may help lower how often you have seizures.
South Brisbane, QueenslandAges 4–75 - NCT06916767RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BAFF CAR-T cells for CLL or SLL
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (BAFF CAR-T cells) for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or not responded after at least two prior treatments, including a BTK inhibitor and a BCL2 inhibitor. The goal is to see if these engineered cells can fight the cancer.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for epilepsy (treatment refractory)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 62 recruiting epilepsy (treatment refractory) studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a epilepsy (treatment refractory) trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a epilepsy (treatment refractory) trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.