Clinical trials
First-Line clinical trials
Below are recruiting first-line clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 408 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05859750RecruitingPhase 2
AK104 plus chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests AK104 (an antibody medicine) given with standard chemotherapy as the first treatment for advanced pancreatic ductal cancer. It aims to see whether this combination works better and is safe for people with cancer that has spread or is advanced.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05862259Recruiting
Immunotherapy as first treatment for advanced stage IV cancers
This study looks at whether immune checkpoint inhibitors given as the first treatment work well and are safe for people with advanced (stage IV) solid tumors. You might qualify if you can take study treatment reliably and your cancer type and health match the study rules.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05877573Recruiting
Toripalimab with chemo-radiation before surgery for rectal cancer
This trial studies whether adding toripalimab (an immunotherapy drug) to standard chemo-radiation before surgery can improve outcomes for people with higher-risk, locally advanced rectal cancer. It is meant for cancers that are mismatch-repair “MSS/pMMR,” and it checks safety plus effectiveness as a first treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05918094RecruitingPhase 3
Testing new chemo plan plus immunotherapy for stomach cancer
This phase 3 study compares two versions of a first-time treatment for HER2-negative advanced stomach or gastroesophageal cancer, both including immunotherapy (sintilimab). It looks for a safer or more effective way to slow cancer growth or improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05926700RecruitingPhase 2
Testing cadonilimab plus anlotinib for advanced soft tissue sarcoma
This Phase 2 study tests two medicines (cadonilimab and anlotinib) in people with advanced soft tissue sarcoma whose cancer grew after standard first treatment. It aims to see whether the combination can shrink tumors and improve safety.
HangzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT05928039RecruitingPhase 4
Choosing the best first biologic for Crohn’s in the ileum
This Phase 4 trial tests which type of biologic medicine works best as the first treatment for people with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s that mainly affects the ileum. It may help you and your care team choose a more effective first option, based on which strategy leads to better control of symptoms and intestinal inflammation.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT05949541RecruitingPhase 2
Everolimus with first-line hormone therapy for specific breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding everolimus to standard first-line hormone (endocrine) therapy can better control a certain type of advanced breast cancer. It is designed for people whose tumor matches a specific “SNF1 subtype.”
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05959356RecruitingPhase 2
First-line treatment for left-sided metastatic colon cancer with specific tumor markers
This Phase 2 trial tests a combination of medicines (cetuximab, envafolimab, and chemotherapy) as the first treatment for certain left-sided metastatic colorectal cancers. It may help by slowing or shrinking the cancer in people whose tumor has no RAS/BRAF mutations and is microsatellite-stable (MSS).
Foshan, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06001151RecruitingPhase 2
Cadonilimab plus chemo for PD-L1 negative lung cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called cadonilimab combined with chemotherapy as a first treatment for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that does not have the PD-L1 protein. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatments.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06026800RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized mRNA vaccine plus standard treatment for advanced digestive cancers
This trial tests a personalized mRNA vaccine (iNeo-Vac-R01) given alongside standard first-line treatment for advanced digestive system cancers. The vaccine is made specifically for your tumor's unique genetic changes (neoantigens) and aims to help your immune system fight the cancer more effectively.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06046794Recruiting
Gemcitabine for metastatic pancreatic cancer patients
This trial tests gemcitabine chemotherapy in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer who cannot take FOLFIRINOX. It aims to see how well gemcitabine works based on a specific tumor marker called GemCore.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06127303RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab plus cryoablation for lung cancer with limited progression
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) and a freezing treatment (cryoablation) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has started to grow again in only a few spots after initial treatment. It aims to see if this approach can help control the cancer without switching to a completely new therapy.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06148402RecruitingPhase 2
A new combination therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of three drugs (fruquintinib, camrelizumab, and capecitabine) for people with colorectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed and has stopped responding to a standard first chemotherapy. It is for those whose cancer progressed after a specific first treatment called FOLFOXIRI.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06155396RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted drug combo for advanced cervical cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs: an antibody-drug conjugate (RC48-ADC) that targets HER2 on cancer cells, plus an immunotherapy (Zimberelimab) that helps your immune system attack the cancer. It is for people with advanced cervical cancer whose prior platinum-based chemotherapy has stopped working.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06157996RecruitingPhase 2
Lenvatinib, Tislelizumab, and CapeOX for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (lenvatinib, tislelizumab, and CapeOX chemotherapy) as the first treatment for advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that is PD-L1 positive and has a low TMEscore. The goal is to see if this combination helps control the cancer better than standard treatments.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06158919Recruiting
Immunotherapy Plus Targeted Therapy and Chemo for Stomach Cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (PD-1 inhibitor), a targeted drug (fruquintinib), and chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that is HER2-negative. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help people live longer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06176885RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo and targeted therapy for MSS colorectal cancer
This trial tests adding immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy and targeted therapy for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that is MSS (microsatellite stable) and cannot be removed with surgery. It aims to see if this combination helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Jinhua, ZhejiangAges 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 - NCT06211790RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted first-line treatment for advanced kidney cancer based on protein profile
This trial tests a first-line precision treatment for clear cell kidney cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It aims to match the treatment to your cancer's protein profile to improve outcomes.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06217757RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
LDRT, immunotherapy, chemo, and olaparib for SLFN-11 positive SCLC
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation, an immunotherapy drug (sugemalimab), chemotherapy, and a targeted drug (olaparib) as a first treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that has a specific marker called SLFN-11. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and works better than standard treatment.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06218810RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced MSS, RAS-mutated colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of three medicines for people with a certain type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not been treated before. It aims to see if adding an immunotherapy drug (Cadonilimab) to standard chemotherapy and a targeted therapy (Bevacizumab) can help shrink tumors and delay disease progression.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06221748RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of DV with cadonilimab for HER2-positive stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (DV and cadonilimab) for people with HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has grown after first treatment. It aims to see if this combo can help when standard options have stopped working.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06232083RecruitingPhase 1
Study of Caronizumab with low-dose radiation for certain cancers
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (Caronizumab) and a special type of low-dose radiation (PLDR) for people with esophageal, lung, or cervical cancer that has come back or spread after initial treatment. It aims to see if the combination can help stop the cancer from growing.
Hefei, British ColumbiaAges 18–75 - NCT06244225RecruitingPhase 2
Triple therapy for advanced liver cancer (HAIC + sintilimab + donafenib)
This trial tests a combination of three treatments for advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery: a targeted oral drug (Donafenib), an immunotherapy (Sintilimab), and a type of chemotherapy given directly into the liver artery. The goal is to see if this triple therapy works better than current options for people who have not had any prior cancer treatment.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for first-line?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 408 recruiting first-line 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 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 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.