Clinical trials
First-line Treatment clinical trials
Below are recruiting first-line treatment clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 423 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07636798RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Chemotherapy and immunotherapy combination for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of three treatments—chemotherapy delivered directly to the liver, plus two immunotherapy drugs—for advanced bile duct cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatment and is safe for patients.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06313541RecruitingPhase 2
Adaptive radiation with immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial is testing a combination of immunotherapy and targeted radiation for people with advanced lung cancer that has no targetable gene changes. The goal is to see if adjusting radiation based on how well the tumor responds can improve outcomes.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06951646RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized treatment for advanced lung cancer with long response to first-line therapy
This trial tests a combination of ivonescimab and docetaxel for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have had a long response (11-15 months without the cancer getting worse) to first-line immunotherapy. The goal is to see if adjusting treatment based on ctDNA-MRD levels can improve outcomes.
ChangshaAges 18–75 - NCT06254690RecruitingPhase 2
Pyrotinib dosing study for HER2-positive advanced breast cancer
This trial tests different doses of pyrotinib, a targeted therapy, for women with HER2-positive advanced breast cancer that has not yet been treated for recurrence. It aims to find the best dosing regimen to control the cancer.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT07562152RecruitingPhase 3
Atebimetinib Plus Gemcitabine/Nab-Paclitaxel for New Pancreatic Cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs—atebimetinib (a new targeted therapy), gemcitabine, and nab-paclitaxel (two standard chemotherapy drugs)—as a first treatment for pancreatic cancer that has spread beyond the pancreas. The goal is to see if adding atebimetinib helps patients live longer and feel better.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07490301RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of a new drug combo for first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new targeted drug, telisotuzumab adizutecan, combined with standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX) for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if this combination works better than current treatments.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06357533RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for advanced lung cancer with high PD-L1
This trial tests a new two-drug combination (Dato-DXd and an immunotherapy called rilvegostomig) as the first treatment for people with advanced non-squamous lung cancer who have high PD-L1 levels. The goal is to see if this combination works better than current standard options.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07479797RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two CAR T-cell therapies for large B-cell lymphoma after first treatment
This trial tests a new CAR T-cell therapy, KITE-753, against an approved one, Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel), for people with large B-cell lymphoma that came back or didn't respond to first-line treatment. The goal is to see which works better.
Goodyear, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07063745RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing a new drug combo for advanced lung cancer with a specific gene change
This trial tests a new drug called Navlimetostat combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy versus a placebo with the same standard treatments. It is for people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific missing gene (MTAP deletion) and who have not had prior treatment for their advanced disease.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT06469944RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of drug combinations for stomach or esophagus cancer
This trial tests new combinations of drugs alongside standard chemotherapy for people with advanced stomach or esophagus cancer that has not been treated yet. It aims to see if these combinations can shrink tumors or slow down the cancer better than current options.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07188896RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy combinations for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy drugs (fianlimab, cemiplimab, and possibly ipilimumab) compared to another immunotherapy combo (ipilimumab + nivolumab) for people with advanced kidney cancer who have not had previous treatment. The goal is to see which combination works better.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06832267Recruiting
RMTT chemo for newly diagnosed PCNS lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of four chemotherapy drugs (Rituximab, Methotrexate, Temozolomide, and Thiotepa) as the first treatment for people newly diagnosed with primary central nervous system diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. It aims to see if this regimen is safe and effective for patients who have not had any prior systemic therapy.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT04829708RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing brain spread in limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial compares two ways to manage limited-stage small cell lung cancer that has improved after initial chemotherapy and radiation. Participants will either get preventive brain radiation or have regular brain MRI scans instead, to see which approach is safer and works better.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT04216121Recruiting
Testing a focused radiation approach for limited cancer spread
This trial looks at using a targeted form of radiation (LAT, often like SBRT) for people whose lung cancer has spread in only a few places while on osimertinib. It aims to control those “limited progression” spots and help you stay on the same medicine longer.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT06951503RecruitingPhase 3
AK112 plus chemo for first-line metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called AK112 combined with chemotherapy as a first treatment for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink tumors and improve survival better than chemotherapy alone.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06434480Recruiting
SBRT for liver cancer with limited growth on first immunotherapy
This trial tests whether a targeted radiation therapy (SBRT) can help people with liver cancer whose disease has only a few new spots growing while on first-line immunotherapy. It aims to see if zapping those spots can control the cancer and delay the need for stronger treatments.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06754059Recruiting
Pyrotinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive breast cancer maintenance
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (pyrotinib and trastuzumab) as maintenance therapy to keep HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread under control. It is for women who have already received some first-line treatment and are stable enough to continue therapy.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–70 - NCT06738160RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for bone metastases from advanced lung cancer
This trial tests adding a new drug (narlumosbart) and targeted radiation to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the bones. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatment alone.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT06466434RecruitingPhase 2
Prebiotic diet to boost immunotherapy for melanoma
This trial tests whether a special prebiotic diet can help your body's bacteria (microbiome) better respond to standard immunotherapy for advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery. If you are starting your first immunotherapy, you may be able to join.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07190677Recruiting
Nivolumab plus ipilimumab with chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests combining two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) with chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced lung cancer that has spread or come back. It may help if your cancer hasn't been treated before and doesn't have certain genetic changes.
Pavia, LombardyAges Any age - NCT06123494RecruitingPhase 3
A trial of SHR-A1811 for HER2-positive gastric cancer
This trial tests a new drug, SHR-A1811, for people with HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. It aims to see if this drug can help when standard anti-HER2 therapy stops working.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07487896RecruitingPhase 3
YL201 vs. chemo for advanced esophageal cancer after first treatment
This trial tests a new drug called YL201 against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has gotten worse after one prior treatment. The goal is to see if YL201 works better at controlling the cancer.
Anqing, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07439445Recruiting
Simplified treatment for H. pylori guided by a stool test
This trial tests a simpler two-drug treatment for H. pylori infection, chosen based on a stool test that checks if the bacteria are resistant to clarithromycin. It may help people who have not been treated before avoid unnecessary antibiotics.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for first-line treatment?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 423 recruiting first-line treatment 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 treatment 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 treatment 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.