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 456 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07062263RecruitingPhase 3
Trastuzumab with chemo for HER2+ bile duct cancer
This trial tests if adding trastuzumab to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that tests positive for HER2. The study aims to see if the combination works better than chemotherapy alone.
Muzaffarpur, BiharAges 18–99 - NCT07088211RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for first-line head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (sacituzumab tirumotecan and toripalimab) as a first treatment for people with advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that cannot be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks tumors and improves outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07143045Recruiting
Zorifertinib for lung cancer that has spread to the brain
This trial tracks how well zorifertinib works as a first treatment for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has spread to the brain or spinal cord lining. Participants may receive zorifertinib or another standard treatment, and researchers will monitor their response over time.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07176650RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a biosimilar ipilimumab for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new version of the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab (called HLX13) against the approved version (YERVOY) for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the new version works similarly and is as safe.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07183189RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo vs standard for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new targeted drug (SHR-A2009) to the standard pill aumolertinib works better than aumolertinib alone for people with advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. It's for those who haven't had treatment yet.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07188103RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab and short radiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial combines a targeted immunotherapy drug (ivonescimab) with a short course of radiation to treat advanced esophageal cancer that has worsened after first treatment. It aims to see if this combination can help when standard options have stopped working.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–80 - NCT07221253RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Rilvegostomig or Durvalumab plus chemo for biliary tract cancer
This trial tests two immunotherapy drugs (rilvegostomig or durvalumab) combined with standard chemotherapy for people with bile duct or gallbladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It aims to see if these combinations work better than chemo alone.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07244016Recruiting
TCR test to guide immunotherapy and chemo for extensive SCLC
This trial tests whether a blood test (TCR) can help predict how well a combination of the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab and chemotherapy works for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) that has not been treated before.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT07245446RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab for untreated extensive-stage SCLC
This study tests a new immunotherapy drug called ivonescimab for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have not had treatment before. The goal is to see if it can help shrink tumors and improve survival.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06819007RecruitingPhase 3
Study of trastuzumab deruxtecan plus bevacizumab for HER2-positive ovarian cancer
This trial tests whether adding trastuzumab deruxtecan to standard maintenance therapy with bevacizumab works better than bevacizumab alone for people with advanced ovarian cancer that has the HER2 protein. It is for those who have finished initial chemotherapy plus bevacizumab and are now starting maintenance treatment.
Burbank, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07257653RecruitingPhase 2
Cetuximab beta plus fruquintinib with or without immunotherapy for first-line advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (cetuximab beta and fruquintinib) with or without an immunotherapy drug for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not been treated before. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective for those whose tumors have certain genetic markers (RAS and BRAF wild type).
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 10–85 - NCT07290010RecruitingPhase 2
Iparomlimab plus chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab) with chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective for people whose cancer cannot be removed by surgery or has spread.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 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+ - 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+ - NCT06731478RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for first treatment of HER2-positive stomach cancer
This trial tests a new targeted drug (TDXd) combined with chemotherapy, pembrolizumab, and trastuzumab for people with HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if this combination works better than standard treatments as a first therapy.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07679061Recruiting
Nivolumab plus ipilimumab for liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, as a first treatment for liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has come back after local treatments.
Minato-ku, TokyoAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT01746836RecruitingPhase 2
Ponatinib for CML that didn’t respond to prior pills
This trial studies ponatinib as a second treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) when it didn’t fully respond or couldn’t be tolerated with at least one prior CML pill. It aims to see whether ponatinib can better control leukemia levels after earlier treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT07481058RecruitingPhase 2
Study of KC1036 with immunotherapy and chemo for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called KC1036 combined with standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy for people with advanced esophageal cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
BeijingAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for first line therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 456 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.