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
- NCT05229003RecruitingPhase 2
Irinotecan, anlotinib, and pembrolizumab-like drug for advanced colon cancer
This Phase 2 study tests adding anlotinib and penpulimab to irinotecan for colorectal cancer that has come back or spread after earlier chemotherapy. It may help shrink tumors and control the disease when standard first-line treatment no longer works.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT06242067RecruitingPhase 2
Second-line treatment for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread or come back after initial chemotherapy. It is for those who have already received standard first-line therapy and are now looking for a second treatment option.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06406426RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for advanced stomach cancer after first treatment fails
This trial tests a combination of three drugs—cadonilimab, fruquintinib, and albumin-bound paclitaxel—as a second treatment for advanced stomach cancer. It may be an option if your first treatment stopped working and you have not had certain types of prior therapy.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06447727Recruiting
Y-90 beads plus chemo for liver-only colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding radioactive Y-90 microspheres (tiny beads that deliver radiation directly to liver tumors) to standard chemo (FOLFIRI and bevacizumab) can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread only to one lobe of the liver, when the first treatment stopped working. The goal is to slow down tumor growth.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06532617RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for advanced pancreatic cancer after first treatment
This trial tests a new drug combo (cadonilimab plus either S-1 or capecitabine) for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has not spread to other organs and who have already tried one standard treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink or control the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06629584RecruitingPhase 2
Asciminib for second-line chronic phase CML
This study tests a pill called asciminib for people with chronic phase CML whose first targeted therapy didn't work or caused side effects. The goal is to see if asciminib can better control the disease with fewer problems.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06642844RecruitingPhase 3
Bevacizumab dose adjustment for colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adjusting the dose of bevacizumab based on your blood levels can improve first-line treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer that can't be removed with surgery.
BesançonAges 18–99 - NCT06702826RecruitingPhase 2
Cadonilimab plus radiation for lung cancer brain mets
This trial tests a combination of a targeted immunotherapy drug (cadonilimab) with a precise type of radiation to treat brain tumors that have grown after initial lung cancer treatment. The goal is to see if this approach can safely shrink brain metastases and improve outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT06791148RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation plus chemo and immunotherapy for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation, chemotherapy, and an immunotherapy drug (AK112) for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has progressed after first-line treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06876844RecruitingPhase 2
Surufatinib plus Envolizumab for advanced head and neck cancer
This study tests a new combination of two drugs (Surufatinib and Envolizumab) as a second treatment option for people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. It's for patients whose first treatment (usually chemo or immunotherapy) stopped working within 6 months.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06908304RecruitingPhase 3
Study of THIO + Cemiplimab vs Chemo for Advanced Lung Cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (THIO and cemiplimab) against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have already tried two prior treatments including immunotherapy and platinum chemo. The goal is to see if the combination helps control the cancer better.
PoznanAges 18 years+ - NCT06994377Recruiting
Emotional distress study for newly treated metastatic breast cancer
This trial studies emotional distress in people with metastatic breast cancer who have not yet received treatment for their advanced disease. It explores how different standard first-line therapies affect emotional well-being.
AnconaAges 18 years+ - NCT07011576RecruitingPhase 2
Fruquintinib plus FOLFIRI for second-line metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, fruquintinib and FOLFIRI chemotherapy, as a second treatment option for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. It is designed for patients who have already received one prior treatment containing oxaliplatin, fluoropyrimidine, and bevacizumab.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07040228RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of regorafenib, toripalimab, and chemo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (regorafenib, toripalimab, and albumin-bound paclitaxel) as a third-line treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer that has progressed after two prior therapies. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07047560RecruitingPhase 2
A new chemo combo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a different way of giving a chemotherapy drug called irinotecan, along with two other drugs (5-FU and bevacizumab), for people whose cancer got worse after first-line treatment. It aims to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07276100RecruitingPhase 2
Fecal transplant to help liver cancer that worsened on first treatment
This trial tests whether transplanting healthy stool bacteria into your gut can help your own immune system fight liver cancer that has stopped responding to the standard first combination treatment (atezolizumab + bevacizumab). It is for patients whose liver cancer has started growing quickly despite that treatment.
Bologna, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT07392346RecruitingPhase 2
Fruquintinib combo for advanced gastric cancer after immunotherapy
This trial tests a combination of targeted therapy (fruquintinib), chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel), and two immunotherapies (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer whose first treatment with a PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor stopped working. The goal is to see if this new combination can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07469683RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced kidney cancer after first-line treatment
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (SLC-3010 and axitinib) versus axitinib alone for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has progressed after initial treatment. It aims to see if the combination is safer and more effective.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06856187RecruitingPhase 2
Second-line chemo plus TAS-102 combo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests adding a new drug combo (TAS-102 and bevacizumab) to standard second-line treatment for advanced colorectal cancer, followed by local treatments. It may help if your first treatment stopped working and you are otherwise in good health.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT05603104RecruitingPhase 3
Medication intensification after first treatment failure in mood and psychosis
This Phase 3 study tests a stronger medication approach after your first current treatment hasn’t worked well enough. It targets people with schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, or bipolar depression who still have significant symptoms and life impact.
Ramat GanAges 18–70 - NCT07266181RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for tough-to-treat membranous nephropathy
This trial tests whether specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) can help people with a kidney condition called primary membranous nephropathy that has not improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see if this therapy can reduce protein in the urine and protect kidney function.
Xi'an, ChinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07575971RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-T Cell Therapy for High-Risk B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-T cells) designed to target leukemia cells after chemotherapy has put your disease into remission. The goal is to help prevent the leukemia from coming back, especially for patients at high risk of relapse.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT04919382RecruitingPhase 2
Temozolomide plus atezolizumab for advanced small cell lung cancer
This trial studies temozolomide plus atezolizumab in people with metastatic or recurring small cell lung cancer that has already come back or progressed after standard platinum chemotherapy plus immunotherapy. It may help by trying a new combination after prior treatment has stopped working.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06252792Recruiting
Daratumumab-pomalidomide-dexamethasone for first-relapse myeloma
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (daratumumab, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone) for people whose multiple myeloma has returned for the first time after initial treatment with RVD. The goal is to see if this new combination can control the cancer.
Changchun, JilinAges 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.