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
- NCT06764875RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for HER2-positive stomach cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy called rilvegostomig combined with standard chemotherapy and a targeted therapy (trastuzumab deruxtecan) for people with advanced HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has not been treated before.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07232875RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for first-line advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug (HRS-4642) combined with standard chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread. It may help shrink tumors and extend life.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07229625RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combination for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial is testing whether a new drug (SHR-8068) combined with adebrelimab and chemotherapy works better than the current standard treatment for people with advanced bile duct cancer who have not been treated yet.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07110064RecruitingPhase 2
A new combo therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (QL1706, lenvatinib, and chemotherapy) as the first treatment for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective.
NanjingAges 18 years+ - NCT06494514Recruiting
New chemo combo with immunotherapy and radiation for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial compares two different chemotherapy combinations, each paired with immunotherapy and radiation, as the first treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancer. It aims to see which combination works better.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT05653453RecruitingPhase 3
Tumor treatment device plus chemo for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether a home-wearable tumor-treating device (Tumor Treating Fields) combined with gemcitabine and albumin-bound paclitaxel works better as first treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancer. It may help by targeting cancer cells while also using standard chemotherapy.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–75 - NCT07117435RecruitingPhase 1
Targeted chemo into liver for colorectal cancer spread
This trial is testing a new way to give the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel directly into the liver (through a tiny tube) along with standard systemic treatment for people whose colorectal cancer has spread only to the liver and cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this targeted approach works better than standard treatment alone.
Lishui, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06670911RecruitingPhase 2
Lower dose pembrolizumab with chemo for advanced cervical cancer
This trial tests a lower dose of pembrolizumab combined with standard chemotherapy as a first treatment for cervical cancer that has spread, come back, or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors and slow the cancer's growth.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 18 years+ - NCT06735391RecruitingPhase 3
JMT101 plus osimertinib vs osimertinib for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two targeted drugs (JMT101 and osimertinib) against osimertinib alone for people with advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. The goal is to see if the combination works better as a first treatment.
GuangzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT06650332RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cadonilimab combo for first-line HER2-positive gastric cancer
This trial tests a new combination treatment (cadonilimab plus chemotherapy) as the first therapy for people with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has a certain amount of HER2 protein. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help people live longer.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07544784RecruitingPhase 2
AK104 plus radiation for colorectal cancer spread to liver
This study tests a new immunotherapy drug called AK104 combined with radiation therapy and standard chemotherapy for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see if adding AK104 and targeted radiation improves treatment outcomes compared to standard therapy alone.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06429696RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance therapy for extensive stage small cell lung cancer
This study tests if a combination of an immunotherapy drug (PD-L1 inhibitor) and a targeted therapy pill (apatinib) can help keep extensive stage small cell lung cancer from growing after initial treatment. It is for people whose cancer was controlled with first-line chemo-immunotherapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06430437RecruitingPhase 3
Study of SHR-A1811 for first-line treatment of advanced lung cancer with HER2 mutations
This trial tests a new drug called SHR-A1811 for people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has a change (mutation) in the HER2 gene. You cannot have had any previous treatment for advanced lung cancer, and the cancer must be measurable outside the brain.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07407231Recruiting
Chemo and radiation for advanced inoperable pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combined treatment of chemotherapy followed by a precise type of radiation therapy (SBRT) for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It is designed for those who have not yet started treatment for locally advanced disease.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07425795RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab with chemo and radiation for first-line extensive SCLC
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab), chemotherapy, and then radiation to the chest for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who haven't had prior treatment. The goal is to see if this approach helps control the cancer longer.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07413042RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation drug combined with immunotherapy for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of a radioactive drug ([225Ac]Ac-DOTATATE) and an immunotherapy drug (Tislelizumab) as maintenance treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) whose tumors have a specific protein (SSTR). If you have completed first-line treatment and your cancer shows SSTR on a PET scan, this study may be an option.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07122024RecruitingPhase 4
Testing a dual therapy for H. pylori treatment
This trial tests a two-drug treatment (keverprazan and amoxicillin) for people who have H. pylori and have not been treated for it before. The goal is to see if this newer combination works well and is safe.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT07391618RecruitingPhase 2
First treatment for advanced colorectal cancer with combo chemo
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, levozolinate and 5-FU, given together as a first treatment for advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It aims to see if giving them at the same time works better for patients who have never received treatment for this stage of cancer.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06405490RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus immunotherapy for first-line advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (NALIRI-XELOX) plus a newer immunotherapy drug (AK104) as a first treatment for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that hasn't been treated yet. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07306286RecruitingPhase 2
Cryoablation plus immunotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests combining cryoablation (freezing tumors) with a dual-antibody drug (PD-1/CTLA-4) for people whose locally advanced pancreatic cancer has stopped responding to first-line chemotherapy (AG regimen). The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07478302RecruitingPhase 1
A study of two drugs for untreated advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of two medications, SHR-2524 and bevacizumab, as a first treatment for people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (a type of liver cancer) that has not been treated with cancer drugs before. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink or control the cancer.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07178795RecruitingPhase 3
New drug vs standard care for HER2-mutant lung cancer
This study is testing a new drug (BL-M07D1) compared to a standard combination of pembrolizumab and chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (non-squamous NSCLC) that has a HER2 mutation and has not been treated before. The goal is to see which treatment works better.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07179484Recruiting
Study of CT041 for advanced stomach or junction cancer after first treatment
This trial tests a new cell therapy (CT041) for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has a specific marker called CLDN18.2. It is given after initial chemotherapy to try to keep the cancer from growing.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06752057Recruiting
Personalized vaccine plus immunotherapy and radiation for advanced lung cancer
This study tests a combination of a personalized vaccine made from your tumor's unique markers, a type of immunotherapy (PD-1 inhibitor), and radiation. The goal is to see if this mix can work better for advanced lung cancer that has progressed after initial treatment.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–70
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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.