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 424 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06313970RecruitingPhase 2
QL1706 plus chemo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (QL1706) combined with chemotherapy, with or without another drug (bevacizumab), for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has not been treated before. It aims to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06388031RecruitingPhase 2
Re-trying immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer after long-term success
This trial tests whether giving immunotherapy again can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose disease stayed stable for at least 2 years on their first immunotherapy but then started growing. It aims to see if a second course of treatment can work again.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT06421298RecruitingPhase 2
Tafolecimab and sintilimab plus chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial is testing a new combination of treatments, including an immune drug (sintilimab) and a cholesterol-lowering drug (tafolecimab), along with chemotherapy, for people with advanced lung cancer that no longer responds to standard immunotherapy.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06437353RecruitingPhase 2
Surufatinib combo for first-line and maintenance in high-risk ovarian cancer
This trial tests a combination of drugs (Surufatinib with carboplatin/paclitaxel) as first treatment for high-risk ovarian cancer, followed by a different combination (Surufatinib with olaparib) to keep the cancer from coming back. It aims to see if these targeted therapies work better than the standard approach.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT06494995RecruitingPhase 2
AK104 and low-dose radiation for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called AK104 (cadonilimab) combined with low-dose radiation for people with head and neck or nasopharyngeal cancer that has come back or spread and no longer responds to first treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06509009RecruitingPhase 2
Nimotuzumab and TGP for first-line recurrent / metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—nimotuzumab (a targeted therapy) and TGP (a chemotherapy)—as a first treatment for people whose nasopharyngeal cancer has returned or spread. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help patients live longer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06517511RecruitingPhase 2
Selinexor plus R-CHOP for first-line treatment of TP53-mutated DLBCL
This trial tests adding selinexor to the standard R-CHOP chemotherapy for people with a specific type of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) that has a TP53 mutation. The goal is to see if this combination works better as the first treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06548412RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combo for first-line treatment of advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new drug called CTX-009 combined with three standard chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine, cisplatin, and durvalumab) as a first treatment for bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06554613RecruitingPhase 2
Olanzapine with first-line immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer trial
This trial tests whether adding the drug olanzapine to standard first-line immunotherapy (with or without chemotherapy) can help people with advanced lung cancer that does not have an EGFR mutation. It aims to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–75 - NCT06588322Recruiting
Detecting gene changes in blood of ovarian cancer patients on PARP inhibitor
This study looks for specific gene mutations in the blood of ovarian cancer patients who have a BRCA mutation and are starting first-line maintenance therapy with a PARP inhibitor called Olaparib. It aims to better understand how these mutations may affect treatment response.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06646276RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo vs standard care for first-line extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (BMS-986489 with chemotherapy) against the current standard treatment (atezolizumab with chemotherapy) for people who have just been diagnosed with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. It aims to see which approach works better and is safer.
Daphne, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06646497RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell transplant for tough aplastic anemia in adults 40-60
This study is testing whether a stem cell transplant (from a matched relative, unrelated donor, or half-matched donor) can help adults aged 40–60 with severe aplastic anemia that didn't get better or came back after standard treatments.
Paris, FranceAges 40–60 - NCT06697301RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New drug with pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new drug (EIK1001) combined with the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to see if adding EIK1001 is more effective than placebo plus pembrolizumab.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06119581RecruitingPhase 3
Oloromosib with Immunotherapy as First Treatment for KRAS G12C Lung Cancer
This trial tests a new targeted pill (olomorasib) combined with immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and possibly chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a KRAS G12C mutation and has not been treated before.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06708949RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy combo for advanced kidney cancer
This trial compares two immunotherapy combinations—nivolumab/relatlimab/ipilimumab vs. nivolumab/ipilimumab—as first treatment for advanced kidney cancer with clear cell features. It aims to see which combo works better for people who haven't had prior therapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06725368RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus cetuximab after pembrolizumab for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) plus a targeted therapy (cetuximab) for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has gotten worse after treatment with pembrolizumab (with or without initial chemotherapy). The goal is to see if this new combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Ars-LaquenexyAges 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 - NCT06770296RecruitingPhase 1
Finding the best dose of pyrotinib for first-line advanced HER2 breast cancer
This study tests a new way to give pyrotinib, a targeted pill for HER2-positive breast cancer, to people whose cancer has spread or come back and who have not had other treatments for this stage. The goal is to find the best dose to control cancer while managing side effects.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06775743RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy and radiation for EGFR-mutant lung cancer after resistance
This trial tests whether adding radiation therapy to a drug combination can help people with a specific type of lung cancer that has stopped responding to standard first-line pills. It's for patients whose cancer has a certain gene change (EGFR) and has spread to other parts of the body.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06792994Recruiting
CLL treatment sequence study for patients in GCLLSG trials
This observational study looks at the order of treatments given to people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who took part in certain first-line studies run by the German CLL Study Group. It aims to learn how different treatment sequences affect overall survival over time.
CologneAges 18–99 - NCT06805812Recruiting
Predicting outcomes of CDK4/6 inhibitors plus hormone therapy for advanced breast cancer
This study looks at how well a type of targeted therapy (called CDK4/6 inhibitors) combined with hormone therapy works as the first treatment for advanced breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative. Researchers want to find patterns that could help predict which patients benefit most.
AvianoAges 18 years+ - NCT06820255RecruitingPhase 4
DNA repair and platinum chemo for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests how well platinum-based chemotherapy works in people with advanced bladder cancer that has certain DNA repair gene changes. It aims to see if these genetic markers can predict who benefits most from treatment.
RomeAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for first-line treatment?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 424 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.