Clinical trials
First Line Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting first line therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 450 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06489197RecruitingPhase 2
AK112 plus chemo for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (AK112) combined with chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced esophageal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It aims to see if this combination helps shrink tumors and controls the disease longer than chemotherapy alone.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07465718RecruitingPhase 3
Once-daily trientine for first-line Wilson's disease treatment
This trial tests a once-daily trientine pill as the first treatment for Wilson's disease, a condition where copper builds up in the body. It may help if you've never been treated for Wilson's disease or have only had zinc therapy briefly.
Denver, ColoradoAges 8 years+ - NCT07463248RecruitingPhase 2
PULSAR with Fecal Transplant for Advanced Liver Cancer
This trial tests a new combination treatment (PULSAR plus fecal microbiota transplant) for people with advanced liver cancer that stopped responding to initial therapy. It aims to see if this approach can help control the cancer again.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06789679RecruitingPhase 2
Adding S-1 to standard chemo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether adding a third drug (S-1, a chemotherapy pill) to the standard two-drug IV chemo (albumin-bound paclitaxel and gemcitabine) can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer. It's for those who haven't had treatment yet for their advanced cancer.
Beijing, Chaoyang DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT05749900RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
First-line antibody, chemo, and immunotherapy for HER2 bile duct cancer
This trial studies a combination of trastuzumab (an antibody), gemcitabine and cisplatin (chemo), plus nivolumab (immunotherapy) as the first treatment for advanced HER2-positive biliary tract cancer. It may help shrink tumors and improve outcomes by targeting HER2 and boosting the immune system.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07428707RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of pirtobrutinib in first-line CLL/SLL
This study tests a new oral medication called pirtobrutinib in people with previously untreated CLL or SLL. Researchers will collect blood and lymph node samples to understand how the immune system responds to the drug.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT07425795RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab with chemo and radiation for first-line extensive SCLC
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab), chemotherapy, and then radiation to the chest for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who haven't had prior treatment. The goal is to see if this approach helps control the cancer longer.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07416474RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two drug combos for first-line lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug (RC148) plus chemotherapy against another drug (Tislelizumab) plus chemotherapy for people with a type of lung cancer called squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has spread or can't be removed. It's for those who haven't had treatment for advanced disease yet.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT05745350RecruitingPhase 2
First treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial studies how well pembrolizumab, plinabulin, and etoposide plus platinum work as first treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. It may help some people by boosting the immune response while also attacking cancer with standard chemotherapy.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06820255RecruitingPhase 4
DNA repair and platinum chemo for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests how well platinum-based chemotherapy works in people with advanced bladder cancer that has certain DNA repair gene changes. It aims to see if these genetic markers can predict who benefits most from treatment.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT07413042RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation drug combined with immunotherapy for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of a radioactive drug ([225Ac]Ac-DOTATATE) and an immunotherapy drug (Tislelizumab) as maintenance treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) whose tumors have a specific protein (SSTR). If you have completed first-line treatment and your cancer shows SSTR on a PET scan, this study may be an option.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07413354RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab and huaier granule for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs: tislelizumab (an immunotherapy that helps your immune system attack cancer) and huaier granule (a traditional Chinese medicine extract). It is for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and who have not had other systemic treatments before.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07408505Recruiting
New appetite drug for weight loss in advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new form of a drug (nano-megestrol acetate) to help people with advanced pancreatic cancer who are losing weight and have poor appetite. It aims to see if it can improve cachexia, a condition of severe weight loss and muscle wasting.
JinanAges 18–75 - NCT07398326RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo for advanced colorectal cancer that hasn't spread to the liver
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (anlotinib and sintilimab) as a first treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to places other than the liver, who do not want chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this targeted therapy can help control the cancer.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06282445RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for first-line metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug adebrelimab to standard chemotherapy plus bevacizumab can help people with a specific type of metastatic colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It is for patients whose tumors are microsatellite stable (MSS) or have normal mismatch repair (pMMR).
Jinhua, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07389265RecruitingPhase 3
Continuing cetuximab after first treatment stops working for metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests if continuing the targeted therapy cetuximab after initial treatment stops working can help people with advanced colorectal cancer. Participants have a specific gene profile (RAS and BRAF normal) and their cancer responds well at first.
AnconaAges 18 years+ - NCT06405113RecruitingPhase 2
Fecal transplant, chemo, and immunotherapy for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of fecal microbiota transplant (FMT), chemotherapy (SOX), and an immunotherapy drug (Sintilimab) as a first treatment for advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
ChangzhouAges 18–80 - NCT07373964RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new drug combo for extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (chidamide, a PD-L1 inhibitor, carboplatin, and etoposide) as the first treatment for people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatments.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT07371585RecruitingPhase 2
Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for first-line HER2-positive advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a targeted therapy called Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (T-DXd) for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It is for those who have not yet received any chemotherapy or HER2-targeted treatment for metastatic disease. The study also focuses on managing side effects early, using digital tools to track symptoms.
VillejuifAges 18 years+ - NCT06670911RecruitingPhase 2
Lower dose pembrolizumab with chemo for advanced cervical cancer
This trial tests a lower dose of pembrolizumab combined with standard chemotherapy as a first treatment for cervical cancer that has spread, come back, or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors and slow the cancer's growth.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 18 years+ - NCT07355205RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a three-drug combination (ipilimumab, nivolumab, and nogapendekin alfa inbakicept) as a first treatment for people with stage IV or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can help your immune system fight the cancer more effectively.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07339878Recruiting
Choosing the first treatment for advanced bladder cancer
This study looks at the different ways doctors choose the first treatment for patients whose urothelial cancer has spread. It aims to understand what factors influence that choice, which could help improve care for future patients.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07316686RecruitingPhase 1
Study of docetaxel and lutetium-PSMA for first-line treatment of metastatic prostate cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (docetaxel) and a targeted radiation therapy (lutetium-PSMA) as a first treatment for men whose prostate cancer has spread and no longer responds to hormone therapy. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07311408RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for stomach cancer after immunotherapy
This trial tests a combination of new drugs (SHR-1701, Rivoceranib, and possibly SHR-2554) for people with advanced stomach cancer whose disease has continued to grow after immunotherapy. It aims to find a better treatment option for those who have not had success with standard therapy.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for first line therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 450 recruiting first line therapy 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 first line therapy 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 first line therapy 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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