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 412 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07407166Recruiting
Immunotherapy for first-line metastatic melanoma in Slovenia
This study follows people with melanoma that has spread to other organs who are receiving immunotherapy as their first treatment. Researchers want to see how well this therapy works and look for clues in the body that predict response.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT07362459RecruitingPhase 3
Study of SCTB14 for untreated advanced non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug, SCTB14, as a first treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a high level of PD-L1. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for people who haven't had other treatments for their cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06763029RecruitingPhase 2
Study of three drugs for advanced colorectal cancer after first treatment
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (irinotecan liposomes, cetuximab, and vemurafenib) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic change (BRAF V600E mutation) and did not respond to first treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06863857Recruiting
CT Scan to Check Response to First Kidney Cancer Treatment
This study uses a special CT scan to see how well your first treatment for kidney cancer that has spread is working. It looks at people with clear cell renal cell carcinoma who are starting immunotherapy combined with a targeted drug or two immunotherapy drugs.
Bologna, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT07309185RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab, famitinib, and irinotecan for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (adebrelimab, famitinib, and irinotecan) for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that got worse after first-line treatment. It may offer a new option if you have already tried standard therapy.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07299409RecruitingPhase 2
Study of sacituzumab govitecan for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This study tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan (a type of antibody-drug conjugate that targets cancer cells) as the first treatment for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if it can help shrink or control the cancer.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07296458RecruitingPhase 3
Fenofibrate for first-line treatment of primary biliary cholangitis
This study tests whether fenofibrate, a medicine that lowers fats in the blood, can help people with primary biliary cholangitis (a chronic liver disease) who haven't had treatment before. It aims to see if it is safe and effective as a first treatment option.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT07279402Recruiting
Real-world study of atezolizumab for advanced lung cancer
This trial looks at how well atezolizumab works for people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer that has a high level of PD-L1 (a protein that helps cancer hide from the immune system). It's for people getting atezolizumab as their first treatment.
AdanaAges 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+ - NCT07253129Recruiting
Stem cell transplant study for T-cell lymphoma patients with partial response
This study compares two types of stem cell transplants (from a donor or your own cells) for people with certain T-cell lymphomas who had only a partial response to first chemotherapy. It aims to see which approach may work better.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07258680Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Testing brentuximab and etoposide for T-cell lymphoma
This trial tests whether adding the drugs brentuximab and etoposide to standard chemotherapy improves treatment for people newly diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma. It aims to find a more effective first treatment option.
Ages 18–70 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06502743RecruitingPhase 2
Study of chemotherapy and pembrolizumab with or without nesuparib for endometrial cancer
This trial tests a chemotherapy combination (carboplatin and paclitaxel) plus the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, followed by maintenance pembrolizumab either alone or with a PARP inhibitor called nesuparib. It is for women with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer that is MMR-proficient (a type where the cells have a normal ability to fix DNA).
Kyeonggi-doAges 19 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+ - 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 - NCT07185633RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Gecacitinib and Steroids for Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease
This study tests a new pill (gecacitinib) combined with steroids as the first treatment for moderate to severe acute graft-versus-host disease after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if this combination works better than steroids alone.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for first-line treatment?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 412 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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