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
- NCT05007132RecruitingPhase 2
First-line metastatic colon or rectal cancer study with targeted drugs
This Phase 2 trial compares two treatment combinations as a first treatment for metastatic (spread) colon or rectal cancer. It looks to see whether one combo works better or is safer than the other.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT06278870RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo vs standard for HER2+ advanced breast cancer
This trial compares two drug combinations for HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread. It tests a newer drug (Disitamab Vedotin + Pyrotinib) against a standard treatment (THP) as a first treatment option.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06177041RecruitingPhase 3
M108 plus chemo for CLDN18.2-positive stomach cancer
This trial tests a new drug (M108) combined with standard chemotherapy (CAPOX) as a first treatment for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has a specific protein called Claudin 18.2. The goal is to see if adding M108 helps improve outcomes compared to chemotherapy alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05085028RecruitingPhase 3
Lower-dose pembrolizumab for lung cancer after 6 months
This trial studies whether giving pembrolizumab less often can work just as well for advanced non-small cell lung cancer after you’ve already had 6 months of treatment and are still benefiting. It may help reduce how often you need treatment while keeping cancer control.
BournemouthAges 18 years+ - NCT06360042RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus anti-angiogenic drugs for advanced liver cancer
This trial is testing a combination of immunotherapy (anti-PD-1/PD-L1) and drugs that block blood vessel growth (anti-angiogenic agents) as a first treatment for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06454968RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for first-line marginal zone lymphoma
This study tests a combination of three drugs—orelabrutinib, obinutuzumab, and lenalidomide—as a first treatment for marginal zone lymphoma. The goal is to see if this mix of targeted therapies works well and safely.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06464068RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo for first-line advanced extrapulmonary small cell cancer
This trial tests a new combination of durvalumab (an immunotherapy) plus standard chemotherapy for people with advanced small cell carcinoma that started outside the lung and has not been treated before. The goal is to see if this combo works better than chemo alone.
Reggio EmiliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07831993RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with chemotherapy for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new combination of a drug that helps your immune system fight cancer, called sintilimab, along with chemotherapy. It is for people who have bile duct cancer or gallbladder cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and have not had treatment for this stage yet. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink tumors or stops them from growing.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06196697RecruitingPhase 2
New immunotherapy combo for advanced stomach cancer
This clinical trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (AK104 and AK112) plus chemotherapy as the first treatment for advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It aims to see if this combination helps control the cancer better than standard therapy.
HarbinAges 18–75 - NCT06454448RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Adebrelimab plus chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of a targeted immune therapy (Adebrelimab) with three chemotherapy drugs for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer who haven't had any treatment yet. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help people live longer.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07810088RecruitingPhase 2
Dalpiciclib with hormone therapy and blood pressure drug for advanced breast cancer
This trial is testing a new combination of medicines — a CDK4/6 inhibitor (dalpiciclib) plus hormone therapy and a blood pressure drug (olmesartan) — as a first treatment for advanced hormone-positive breast cancer. The goal is to see if this combination helps slow or shrink the cancer better than standard care.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06529549Recruiting
Organoid drug test for advanced prostate cancer
This trial uses a lab test on a tiny sample of your tumor (called an organoid) to find which drug might work best for your advanced prostate cancer. It's for men whose cancer has stopped responding to hormone therapy and got worse after first treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06531278RecruitingPhase 2
Adebelimab plus chemo for first-line pancreatic cancer with liver spread
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (adebelimab) and chemotherapy drugs (irinotecan liposome, oxaliplatin, fluorouracil, and calcium folinate) as a first treatment for pancreatic cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05177133RecruitingPhase 2
First-line treatment for MSI-high stomach or esophagus cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding an anti–PD-1 immunotherapy (retifanlimab) and chemotherapy (capecitabine plus oxaliplatin, with leucovorin) works better for people with metastatic or inoperable stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has defective mismatch repair (dMMR). If you’re eligible, it may help shrink tumors and slow the disease without needing prior chemotherapy for metastatic cancer.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06341296RecruitingPhase 2
Irinotecan liposomes for first-line advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new type of chemotherapy (irinotecan liposomes) as a first treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer that has not been treated before. It focuses on patients with specific genetic changes (RAS or BRAF V600E mutation) or right-sided colon cancer, and looks at how well the drug works.
Sichuan, Sichuan, ChengduAges 18–85 - NCT07776691RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Raludotatug Deruxtecan for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
This study tests a new drug (raludotatug deruxtecan) with or without another drug (bevacizumab) as maintenance therapy after initial chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer. It aims to see if this combination can help keep the cancer from coming back.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07778212Recruiting
New drug combo for aggressive lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination of drugs for people newly diagnosed with an aggressive type of lymphoma called diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The combo includes orelabrutinib plus standard chemo-immunotherapy, and may help improve outcomes for those at intermediate or high risk.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06566807RecruitingPhase 2
Orelabrutinib plus obinutuzumab for marginal zone lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (orelabrutinib and obinutuzumab) as a first treatment for marginal zone lymphoma that has returned or progressed after local therapy. The goal is to see if this combination works better than current options.
Huai'an, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06566755RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for a common type of colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of a new immunotherapy (cadonilimab) with standard chemotherapy (capecitabine, oxaliplatin) and bevacizumab for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has a RAS mutation or is located on the right side of the colon. The goal is to see if this combination works better than the current standard of care as a first treatment.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT06587425RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for CLDN18.2-positive advanced stomach cancer
This study tests a combination of three drugs (LM-302, Candonilimab, and Capecitabine) as the first treatment for advanced stomach cancer that has a specific protein (Claudin 18.2). It aims to see if the combination shrinks tumors and is safe.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06603376RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo for BRAF-mutated advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of four drugs (irinotecan liposome, fluorouracil, folinic acid, vermofenib, and cetuximab) as a first treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific BRAF V600E mutation. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT07733115RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug combined with standard chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer. It may help your immune system fight the cancer while chemotherapy attacks the tumor directly.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06609304RecruitingPhase 4
CAR T-cell therapy after first treatment for high-risk lymphoma
This trial tests whether a type of immunotherapy called axicabtagene ciloleucel (a CAR T-cell therapy) can improve outcomes when given right after initial treatment for high-risk large B-cell lymphoma. It is for people who have not yet started treatment.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–70
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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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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.