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 455 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05783609RecruitingPhase 2
Epcoritamab and rituximab for untreated follicular lymphoma
This phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of epcoritamab plus rituximab can work as a first treatment for follicular lymphoma. It may help people whose lymphoma is causing symptoms or affecting organs, or who have bulky disease, by targeting the lymphoma cells.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05802407Recruiting
ctDNA blood test monitoring after pancreatic cancer surgery
This study looks at whether a special blood test (ctDNA) can detect tiny amounts of pancreatic cancer left after surgery. It may help doctors monitor who is at higher risk of cancer coming back, so they can tailor follow-up and treatment timing.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT05802394Recruiting
Using blood tests to track cancer after pancreatic treatment
This trial studies whether a blood test (ctDNA, a DNA signal from tumors) can help track how pancreatic cancer responds during planned conversion therapy. It may help doctors spot treatment response earlier and guide next steps.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT05806060RecruitingPhase 3
Targeted first treatment for a rare TNBC subtype with spread
This Phase 3 trial tests a more precise treatment strategy for a specific rare type of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) called the BLIS subtype. It’s for people whose cancer has spread or cannot be fully removed and who have not had chemo or targeted therapy for metastatic TNBC yet.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05832827RecruitingPhase 2
First treatment combo for thymic cancer using pembrolizumab plus drugs
This Phase 2 study tests a first (initial) treatment combination of pembrolizumab with three other drugs (carboplatin, paclitaxel, and lenvatinib) for advanced or recurrent thymic carcinoma. It aims to shrink tumors and improve control of the cancer when standard chemotherapy has not yet been tried for your situation.
Chūō, TokyoAges 18 years+ - NCT05859750RecruitingPhase 2
AK104 plus chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests AK104 (an antibody medicine) given with standard chemotherapy as the first treatment for advanced pancreatic ductal cancer. It aims to see whether this combination works better and is safe for people with cancer that has spread or is advanced.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05877573Recruiting
Toripalimab with chemo-radiation before surgery for rectal cancer
This trial studies whether adding toripalimab (an immunotherapy drug) to standard chemo-radiation before surgery can improve outcomes for people with higher-risk, locally advanced rectal cancer. It is meant for cancers that are mismatch-repair “MSS/pMMR,” and it checks safety plus effectiveness as a first treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05899608RecruitingPhase 3
Testing ivonescimab as first treatment for metastatic lung cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests ivonescimab as a first-line treatment for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It may help people by improving how well the cancer responds, especially in tumors with PD-L1 activity, but you must meet specific medical and testing requirements.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05918094RecruitingPhase 3
Testing new chemo plan plus immunotherapy for stomach cancer
This phase 3 study compares two versions of a first-time treatment for HER2-negative advanced stomach or gastroesophageal cancer, both including immunotherapy (sintilimab). It looks for a safer or more effective way to slow cancer growth or improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05919030RecruitingPhase 3
Tislelizumab with chemoradiation for advanced esophagus cancer
This trial tests whether adding tislelizumab to chemoradiation as the first treatment helps people with advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer. It aims to improve how well the cancer responds when it cannot be cured with surgery or full-dose curative treatment.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05926700RecruitingPhase 2
Testing cadonilimab plus anlotinib for advanced soft tissue sarcoma
This Phase 2 study tests two medicines (cadonilimab and anlotinib) in people with advanced soft tissue sarcoma whose cancer grew after standard first treatment. It aims to see whether the combination can shrink tumors and improve safety.
HangzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT05928039RecruitingPhase 4
Choosing the best first biologic for Crohn’s in the ileum
This Phase 4 trial tests which type of biologic medicine works best as the first treatment for people with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s that mainly affects the ileum. It may help you and your care team choose a more effective first option, based on which strategy leads to better control of symptoms and intestinal inflammation.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT05959356RecruitingPhase 2
First-line treatment for left-sided metastatic colon cancer with specific tumor markers
This Phase 2 trial tests a combination of medicines (cetuximab, envafolimab, and chemotherapy) as the first treatment for certain left-sided metastatic colorectal cancers. It may help by slowing or shrinking the cancer in people whose tumor has no RAS/BRAF mutations and is microsatellite-stable (MSS).
Foshan, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05961124RecruitingPhase 2
Lower-dose niraparib to reduce interruptions in ovarian maintenance
This trial tests whether a different starting dose (and adjustments) of niraparib can help people with advanced ovarian (or related) cancer stay on treatment without as many dose interruptions. It’s designed for people who have already finished first-line chemotherapy and whose cancer responded.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05962502RecruitingPhase 2
Cetuximab plus irinotecan for left-sided RAS/BRAF wild-type colon cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding cetuximab to irinotecan can control metastatic colorectal cancer that has returned or worsened after standard treatments. It targets people whose tumor is left-sided and shows “wild-type” RAS and BRAF genes on blood testing after prior therapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05970705RecruitingPhase 2
Regorafenib plus TAS-102 versus regorafenib alone for advanced bowel cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding TAS-102 to regorafenib works better than regorafenib by itself for metastatic colorectal cancer after at least one prior treatment has stopped working. It aims to improve how long the cancer can be controlled for patients in later treatment lines.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06001151RecruitingPhase 2
Cadonilimab plus chemo for PD-L1 negative lung cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called cadonilimab combined with chemotherapy as a first treatment for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that does not have the PD-L1 protein. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatments.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06026800RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized mRNA vaccine plus standard treatment for advanced digestive cancers
This trial tests a personalized mRNA vaccine (iNeo-Vac-R01) given alongside standard first-line treatment for advanced digestive system cancers. The vaccine is made specifically for your tumor's unique genetic changes (neoantigens) and aims to help your immune system fight the cancer more effectively.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06127303RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab plus cryoablation for lung cancer with limited progression
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) and a freezing treatment (cryoablation) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has started to grow again in only a few spots after initial treatment. It aims to see if this approach can help control the cancer without switching to a completely new therapy.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06157996RecruitingPhase 2
Lenvatinib, Tislelizumab, and CapeOX for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (lenvatinib, tislelizumab, and CapeOX chemotherapy) as the first treatment for advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that is PD-L1 positive and has a low TMEscore. The goal is to see if this combination helps control the cancer better than standard treatments.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06158919Recruiting
Immunotherapy Plus Targeted Therapy and Chemo for Stomach Cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (PD-1 inhibitor), a targeted drug (fruquintinib), and chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that is HER2-negative. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help people live longer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06177041RecruitingPhase 3
M108 plus chemo for CLDN18.2-positive stomach cancer
This trial tests a new drug (M108) combined with standard chemotherapy (CAPOX) as a first treatment for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has a specific protein called Claudin 18.2. The goal is to see if adding M108 helps improve outcomes compared to chemotherapy alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06180382RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing vedolizumab to higher-dose adalimumab for Crohn's disease
This trial tests whether switching to vedolizumab works better than increasing your adalimumab dose if your Crohn's symptoms or inflammation are coming back despite treatment. It aims to find the best next step for people whose condition is no longer well-controlled.
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, PARISAges 18 years+ - NCT06202001RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Three-drug combo for metastatic colorectal cancer as second treatment
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (irinotecan, TAS-102, and bevacizumab) for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has already been treated with oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this three-drug combination works better as a second treatment option.
BeijingAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for first line therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 455 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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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.