Clinical trials
First-Line clinical trials
Below are recruiting first-line clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 407 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05192798RecruitingPhase 2
Albumin-bound chemo plus anti-blood-vessel drugs for TNBC
This Phase 2 study tests a chemotherapy called albumin-bound paclitaxel combined with medicines that block new blood vessel growth (antiangiogenic agents) for women with recurrent or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. It aims to see whether this combination can better control cancer when it comes back or has spread.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 18–80 - NCT05198154Recruiting
Blood test to watch lung cancer risk after immunotherapy
This trial uses a special blood test to look for tiny cancer DNA to estimate your risk of the cancer getting worse after first immunotherapy. It aims to help doctors monitor progression earlier and more accurately in advanced lung cancer.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05260671RecruitingPhase 2
Penpulimab plus cetuximab for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial studies penpulimab (an immune medicine) combined with cetuximab (an antibody drug) for recurrent or metastatic squamous cell head and neck cancer that cannot be treated with surgery or radiation. It aims to shrink tumors and improve survival in people whose tumor shows a specific immune marker (PD-L1).
Changchun, JilinAges 18–80 - NCT05271916RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New targeted drugs for advanced lung cancer with EGFR L858R
This study tests whether taking dacomitinib plus anlotinib as a first treatment can shrink or control advanced lung cancer that has the EGFR L858R mutation. It may help people who have not had any standard drug treatment yet, especially if their brain metastases are stable.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05302284RecruitingPhase 3
Testing RC48-ADC plus toripalimab for first-time urothelial cancer
This trial tests whether RC48-ADC combined with toripalimab works better as the first treatment for urothelial cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It may help shrink tumors and improve outcomes in people whose cancer has the right HER2 and other eligibility features.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05321758Recruiting
Stool transplant as first treatment for kids with Crohn’s
This study tests whether transferring healthy gut bacteria from stool into the colon can work as a first treatment for children newly diagnosed with mild-to-moderate Crohn’s disease. It may help reduce inflammation and improve symptoms, and it requires regular colonoscopy to monitor progress.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 2–16 - NCT05345158Recruiting
Robotic surgery first for early-stage seminoma testicular cancer
This trial studies whether a robotic operation (removing cancerous lymph nodes in the back of the belly) is a good first treatment for certain early-stage testicular seminoma cases. It aims to cure cancer while avoiding or delaying other treatments, and uses follow-up plans to check results.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05379803RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose furmonertinib for lung cancer with brain metastases
This trial tests a high-dose targeted pill, furmonertinib, in people with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It aims to better control both the lung cancer and the brain metastases by targeting a specific gene change.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05427383RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
KN026 plus chemo for HER2-positive stomach cancer after first treatment failure
This trial tests KN026 together with chemotherapy in people with HER2-positive advanced stomach (or gastro-esophageal junction) cancer that has already grown despite first-line treatment with trastuzumab plus chemotherapy. It may help by targeting HER2 while also using chemotherapy to control the cancer.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT05442060RecruitingPhase 2
Test medicine add-on to erlotinib for EGFR lung cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding OBI-833/OBI-821 to the standard targeted pill erlotinib works better for some people with EGFR-mutated lung cancer. It may help shrink tumors that already started responding to erlotinib.
Taipei, Beitou DistrictAges 20 years+ - NCT05475366Recruiting
Choosing the right first chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a personalized approach to selecting your first chemotherapy based on tumor gene activity. It aims to match treatment to your cancer’s biology to improve outcomes for people with advanced (metastatic) pancreatic cancer.
ClichyAges 18–75 - NCT05594927RecruitingPhase 3
Test icaritin vs huachansu for advanced liver cancer with poor health
This Phase 3 trial compares two medicines—icaritin soft capsules versus huachansu tablets—as first treatment for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) that has “poor prognosis” blood test markers. It aims to see which option works better and is safer for people who can’t use standard first-line treatments or don’t want them.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18 years+ - NCT05598528Recruiting
Study why some lung cancers don’t respond to EGFR pills
This study looks at why certain EGFR-positive advanced lung cancers resist third-generation EGFR tablet treatment given as the first treatment. Your body samples and scan results help researchers understand the resistance, which may guide better future care.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05737303RecruitingPhase 3
First-line chemotherapy comparison for advanced ovarian cancer
This Phase 3 trial compares two chemotherapy drug approaches (nab-paclitaxel vs another taxane drug) as the first treatment for advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. It aims to find which option works better and is tolerated better in people with stage III–IV disease.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05744687RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Letrozole plus SPH4336 versus letrozole alone for breast cancer
This study tests whether adding SPH4336 to letrozole works better than letrozole plus a placebo for treating hormone-receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancer in people starting first-line treatment. It may help slow cancer growth more effectively if the added drug is beneficial.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT05751018RecruitingPhase 2
Pyrotinib for first treatment of HER2-mutated lung cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies pyrotinib as a first (initial) anti-cancer treatment for advanced lung cancer that has specific HER2 changes. It aims to shrink tumors and control the cancer, especially in people whose test results show HER2 insertion mutation, point mutation, or amplification.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05760378RecruitingPhase 3
Famitinib plus immunotherapy for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests a combination of famitinib (a cancer drug that targets blood vessel growth) with immunotherapy drugs in people with newly diagnosed advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has spread or cannot be fully removed. It aims to improve how long patients live and how well the cancer responds.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05765084RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Atezolizumab plus WT1 vaccine with chemo for pleural mesothelioma
This trial studies a treatment plan that combines an immune drug (atezolizumab) and a personalized cancer vaccine (WT1/DC) with standard first-line chemotherapy for epithelioid malignant pleural mesothelioma that cannot be removed with surgery. It aims to improve control of the cancer by helping the immune system work alongside chemotherapy.
Edegem, AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT05783609RecruitingPhase 2
Epcoritamab and rituximab for untreated follicular lymphoma
This phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of epcoritamab plus rituximab can work as a first treatment for follicular lymphoma. It may help people whose lymphoma is causing symptoms or affecting organs, or who have bulky disease, by targeting the lymphoma cells.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05806060RecruitingPhase 3
Targeted first treatment for a rare TNBC subtype with spread
This Phase 3 trial tests a more precise treatment strategy for a specific rare type of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) called the BLIS subtype. It’s for people whose cancer has spread or cannot be fully removed and who have not had chemo or targeted therapy for metastatic TNBC yet.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05832827RecruitingPhase 2
First treatment combo for thymic cancer using pembrolizumab plus drugs
This Phase 2 study tests a first (initial) treatment combination of pembrolizumab with three other drugs (carboplatin, paclitaxel, and lenvatinib) for advanced or recurrent thymic carcinoma. It aims to shrink tumors and improve control of the cancer when standard chemotherapy has not yet been tried for your situation.
Chūō, TokyoAges 18 years+ - NCT05854849RecruitingPhase 3
Testing three-drug therapy versus cisplatin for recurrent NPC
This trial studies whether gemcitabine plus camrelizumab plus apatinib works better than cisplatin alone for people with recurrent or metastatic non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal cancer. It’s meant for people who haven’t had prior whole-body (systemic) treatment for the returning/spreading cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for first-line?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 407 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.