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
- NCT06892054RecruitingPhase 1
Targeted therapy plus chemo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This study tests a new targeted drug called sotorasib combined with standard chemotherapy for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to see if the combination works better than chemotherapy alone.
Avignon, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06362252RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
I-DXd plus atezolizumab for first-line extensive SCLC
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (I-DXd and atezolizumab, with or without carboplatin) as your first treatment for extensive stage small cell lung cancer. It has two groups: one for people who haven't started treatment yet, and another for those who've already had 4 cycles of a standard chemo-immunotherapy combination and are stable or better.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07340723RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment study for grade II acute GVHD after transplant
This study tests a new first-line therapy for patients who develop grade II acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after their first stem cell transplant. It aims to find better ways to treat this complication.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 14 years+ - NCT06486883RecruitingPhase 2
T-DXd vs CDK4/6i plus hormone therapy for advanced HR-positive, HER2-low breast cancer
This trial compares two treatments for advanced breast cancer that is HR-positive, HER2-low or ultralow, and a non-luminal subtype. It tests if a targeted antibody-drug conjugate (T-DXd) works better than the usual first-line therapy combining a CDK4/6 inhibitor with hormone therapy. This study is for people who have not had any treatment for advanced disease.
GrazAges 18 years+ - NCT07285889RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Jaktinib as first treatment for acute graft-versus-host disease
This trial tests a new pill called jaktinib for people who develop moderate to severe acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if adding jaktinib to standard steroid therapy can better control the disease.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07247227Recruiting
Sugemalimab plus chemotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (sugemalimab) combined with chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if this combination works well in real-world patients.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07096362RecruitingPhase 2
Using a blood test to guide treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether a blood test that detects tumor DNA can help doctors decide early if the standard chemotherapy is working, and if switching treatment might be better. It is for people newly diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer who are starting their first chemotherapy.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06501625RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted therapy plus immunotherapy for IDH1-mutated bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new combination of three drugs (ivosidenib, durvalumab, and gemcitabine/cisplatin) as a first treatment for people with advanced bile duct cancer that has a specific IDH1 gene mutation. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help patients live longer.
Los Alamitos, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07008235RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing two drugs for upset stomach relief
This trial tests whether a combination of two medications, amitriptyline and trifluoperazine, can help patients with ongoing discomfort in the upper stomach (functional dyspepsia). It may be an option if other treatments haven't worked.
DhakaAges 18–60 - NCT07002346RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy and bevacizumab for advanced ovarian clear cell cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (QL1706) and a targeted therapy (bevacizumab) for women with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian clear cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatment after surgery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07163273RecruitingPhase 2
Alternating chemotherapy for first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer
This study tests a monthly rotation of two chemotherapy combinations (NALIRIFOX and GnP) as the first treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if alternating the drugs helps control the cancer while reducing side effects.
Bay Shore, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06727981Recruiting
Immunotherapy as first treatment for stomach cancer
This trial tests immunotherapy as the first treatment for people with advanced or locally advanced stomach cancer. It may help if you haven't had any prior anti-cancer therapy and are starting treatment soon.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–100 - NCT06610799RecruitingPhase 1
Study of IBI363 for first-line advanced gastric cancer
This trial tests a new drug called IBI363 in patients with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer who have not yet received any treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07518173RecruitingPhase 3
BL-M07D1 plus Pertuzumab for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial tests whether a new cancer drug called BL-M07D1, combined with pertuzumab, works better or as well as standard chemotherapy for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread or come back. HER2-positive means the cancer cells have high levels of a protein called HER2, which makes them grow faster.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07501351RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two therapies for advanced liver cancer after first treatment fails
This trial tests if a more intensive treatment is better than switching to another therapy for people with advanced liver cancer (HCC) that got worse after a first treatment with bevacizumab and sintilimab. It aims to find a more effective option for patients who need a next step.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06521866RecruitingPhase 2
Study of serplulimab plus standard therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests an immunotherapy drug (serplulimab) combined with targeted therapy, chemo, and radiation as a first treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread and cannot be surgically removed. It aims to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07169552RecruitingPhase 2
HC010 for first-line PD-L1 positive advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called HC010 as a first treatment for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that is PD-L1 positive. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink or control the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07110038RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Enfortumab Vedotin Plus Avelumab for Advanced Penile Cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (enfortumab vedotin and avelumab) as a first treatment for men with advanced or metastatic penile cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this new combination can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
DresdenAges 18 years+ - NCT06660355RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two medicines for chronic graft-versus-host disease
This trial compares two treatments, ruxolitinib and prednisone, as the first therapy for chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a condition where donor cells attack your body after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see which medicine works better and has fewer side effects.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06500273RecruitingPhase 2
Cema-cel for high-risk lymphoma after first treatment
This trial tests a new treatment called cema-cel for people with large B-cell lymphoma who are in remission after first-line therapy but still have tiny amounts of cancer detected by a sensitive blood test. The goal is to prevent the cancer from coming back.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06788990RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of ficerafusp alfa with pembrolizumab for advanced head and neck cancer
This study tests a new drug called ficerafusp alfa (BCA101) combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if adding ficerafusp alfa helps shrink tumors better than pembrolizumab alone.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04790682Recruiting
Liquid blood test to predict first immunotherapy response
This trial tests whether a “liquid biopsy” blood test can help predict how well first immunotherapy will work for people with stage IV lung cancer. It may help doctors choose the most effective treatment strategy sooner.
Boulogne-BillancourtAges 18 years+ - 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
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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.