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 426 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07000253RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Timing of local treatment for limited metastatic stomach or esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether giving local treatments (like surgery or radiation) to cancer spots later—after starting immunotherapy or targeted therapy—helps people with stomach or esophageal cancer that has spread to a few places. It aims to improve outcomes by timing treatments carefully.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07005102RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Telisotuzumab adizutecan and osimertinib for EGFR-positive lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (telisotuzumab adizutecan plus osimertinib) as a first treatment for adults with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and works better than standard care.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07007962RecruitingPhase 3
Oral pill for immune thrombocytopenia after first treatment fails
This trial tests an oral medicine called rilzabrutinib for adults with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) whose first treatment stopped working or who need steroids long-term. The goal is to see if it helps raise platelet counts and reduce bleeding risk.
Clovis, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07018037Recruiting
TTV levels during first immunotherapy for kidney cancer
This study looks at whether a virus called TTV (torque teno virus) in the blood can help predict how well immunotherapy works for advanced kidney cancer. If you have clear cell renal cell carcinoma that has spread and are about to start your first immunotherapy, you may be able to join.
Rome, RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT07022223RecruitingPhase 2
Orelabrutinib plus rituximab for first treatment of marginal zone lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs, orelabrutinib and rituximab, as the first systemic treatment for marginal zone lymphoma. If you have not yet had chemotherapy for your lymphoma and meet certain health criteria, you may be able to join.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07050043RecruitingPhase 3
Low-dose nivolumab plus chemo vs standard chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests whether a lower dose of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab combined with standard chemotherapy works better than chemotherapy alone for people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has not been treated before.
Alor Star, KedahAges 18 years+ - NCT07054307RecruitingPhase 1
Study of MRG003 plus HX008 for EGFR-positive penile cancer
This trial tests two drugs, MRG003 and HX008, as a first treatment for men with EGFR-positive penile squamous cell carcinoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors or delays growth.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07061535RecruitingPhase 2
Sintilimab, tafolecimab and chemo for advanced small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (sintilimab and tafolecimab) plus standard chemotherapy as a first treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if adding these drugs helps people live longer and have better outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT07070648Recruiting
Predicting DLBCL treatment response with ctDNA and PET scans
This trial uses a blood test (ctDNA) and PET scans to predict how well standard first-line treatment works for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). It aims to find out if these tests can guide better care.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07088211RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for first-line head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (sacituzumab tirumotecan and toripalimab) as a first treatment for people with advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that cannot be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks tumors and improves outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07101744RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combination study for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs for people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has come back or spread and stopped responding to first-line chemotherapy. It aims to see if this new combination can help when standard treatment no longer works.
GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07109154Recruiting
Study of lung cancer treatment patterns in the real world
This study looks at the medical records of people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer to understand what treatments they received and whether those treatments follow official guidelines. It may help doctors learn how to improve care for future patients.
RecifeAges Any age - NCT07133113Recruiting
Effects of treatments in autoimmune encephalitis
This study follows patients with autoimmune encephalitis (brain inflammation caused by the immune system) to see how treatments affect them in the medium term. It may help doctors learn which treatments work best for people with this condition.
BronAges Any age - NCT07143045Recruiting
Zorifertinib for lung cancer that has spread to the brain
This trial tracks how well zorifertinib works as a first treatment for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has spread to the brain or spinal cord lining. Participants may receive zorifertinib or another standard treatment, and researchers will monitor their response over time.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07176650RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a biosimilar ipilimumab for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new version of the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab (called HLX13) against the approved version (YERVOY) for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the new version works similarly and is as safe.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07183189RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo vs standard for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new targeted drug (SHR-A2009) to the standard pill aumolertinib works better than aumolertinib alone for people with advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. It's for those who haven't had treatment yet.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07221253RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Rilvegostomig or Durvalumab plus chemo for biliary tract cancer
This trial tests two immunotherapy drugs (rilvegostomig or durvalumab) combined with standard chemotherapy for people with bile duct or gallbladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It aims to see if these combinations work better than chemo alone.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07244016Recruiting
TCR test to guide immunotherapy and chemo for extensive SCLC
This trial tests whether a blood test (TCR) can help predict how well a combination of the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab and chemotherapy works for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) that has not been treated before.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT07257653RecruitingPhase 2
Cetuximab beta plus fruquintinib with or without immunotherapy for first-line advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (cetuximab beta and fruquintinib) with or without an immunotherapy drug for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not been treated before. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective for those whose tumors have certain genetic markers (RAS and BRAF wild type).
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 10–85 - NCT07261163RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for first-line mantle cell lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of three drugs—obinutuzumab, zanubrutinib, and lenalidomide—as a first treatment for mantle cell lymphoma. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective for patients who have not had prior therapy.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07288034RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy biomarkers for advanced lung cancer
This study looks at blood and tissue biomarkers to predict how well immunotherapy (with or without chemotherapy) works for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It also helps decide the best second treatment if the first one stops working.
Goodyear, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07290010RecruitingPhase 2
Iparomlimab plus chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab) with chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective for people whose cancer cannot be removed by surgery or has spread.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07309289RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two drug combos for first-line metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether a combination of chemotherapy drugs (NALIRIFOX) plus targeted therapy works better than another standard combination (FOLFOX) plus targeted therapy for people with metastatic colorectal cancer who haven't had treatment yet. It aims to find a more effective first treatment option.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07326137Recruiting
Pain relief and first-line treatment for advanced bile duct or pancreatic cancer
This study tests combining standard first-line cancer therapy with a nerve block to reduce pain in people with advanced bile duct or pancreatic cancer. It aims to see if this combination can improve pain control and quality of life.
Wuhan, HubeiAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for first-line treatment?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 426 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.