Clinical trials
Minimal Residual Disease clinical trials
Below are recruiting minimal residual disease clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 59 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05408897Recruiting
Blood test to predict risk after surgery for high-risk GIST
This study uses a “liquid biopsy” blood test to look for leftover cancer signals after surgery. It aims to predict how well treatment will work and how likely the cancer is to come back in people with high-risk GIST.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT05595408Recruiting
Tracking tumor DNA to predict relapse after upper kidney cancer surgery
This study checks tumor DNA found in blood and urine to see who is at higher risk of the cancer coming back after surgery. It may help doctors identify “minimal residual disease,” meaning tiny amounts of cancer that can remain after treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05676450Recruiting
Test blood DNA to find lymphoma changes and leftover disease
This study checks a blood test that looks for small DNA fragments (“cell-free DNA”) to find cancer changes that could guide treatment in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. It also looks for “minimal residual disease,” meaning tiny amounts of lymphoma that may remain after treatment, and whether this test works across community cancer centers in Texas.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05872724RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized add-on treatment after cervical cancer surgery
This study tests whether a tailored “extra” treatment after surgery—guided by a lab test called minimal residual disease (MRD)—can reduce the risk of cervical cancer coming back. It focuses on people with certain stages of cervical cancer who can follow the treatment plan and study follow-up.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT05959720Recruiting
Teen-to-adult ALL study using a pediatric chemotherapy plan
This trial tests a treatment plan for newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in people ages 16 to 50. It aims to see how well a “pediatric-style” regimen works, but it only fits certain genetic and health profiles.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 16–50 - NCT06066905Recruiting
Study of chidamide and azacitidine for AML patients with MRD after transplant
This trial tests whether a combination of two drugs, chidamide and azacitidine (AZA), can help people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who still have small amounts of leukemia cells (called MRD) after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if this treatment can clear those leftover cells and lower the chance of the leukemia coming back.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06076811Recruiting
Guiding colorectal cancer follow-up with a blood test
This trial uses a blood test (liquid biopsy) to look for tiny bits of cancer DNA remaining after surgery. It aims to see if this test can help guide follow-up and treatment decisions for people with colorectal cancer.
Copenhagen, Capital Region of DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT06083844RecruitingPhase 2
Keytruda + Avastin + chemo for ovarian cancer with minimal remaining disease
This trial tests a combination of three drugs—pembrolizumab (Keytruda, an immunotherapy), bevacizumab (Avastin, a blood-vessel blocker), and oral cyclophosphamide (a chemotherapy pill)—for women with high-grade ovarian cancer who have only tiny bits of disease left after finishing their initial treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06144606RecruitingPhase 2
KTE-X19 CAR T for MRD+ B-ALL
This trial tests a CAR T-cell therapy called KTE-X19 for people with B-cell ALL that is in remission but still has trace disease (MRD-positive). The goal is to see if this treatment can eliminate the remaining cancer cells and prevent relapse.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06230185Recruiting
Blood test to monitor treatment response in triple-negative breast cancer
This trial is testing whether a blood test can track how well chemotherapy is working in people with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. You would provide blood samples before and during treatment, and the results may help your doctor understand your response better.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06253650RecruitingPhase 2
Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for HER2-positive stomach cancer with remaining cancer after surgery
This trial tests if trastuzumab deruxtecan, a targeted drug, can help people with HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer who still have cancer cells detected after surgery and chemotherapy. It aims to prevent the cancer from coming back.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06287814Recruiting
Blood test to detect leftover cancer DNA in colorectal cancer patients
This study uses a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) to look for tiny bits of tumor DNA remaining after colorectal cancer surgery. It aims to see if the test can help predict whether the cancer will come back, especially in people with stage III cancer who will receive chemotherapy.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT06287723Recruiting
Blood test for cancer DNA after liver surgery in colorectal cancer
This study uses a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) to look for tiny bits of cancer DNA after surgery for colorectal cancer that spread to the liver. It aims to see if this test can find cancer earlier than standard scans, which may help guide future treatment decisions.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT06287749Recruiting
Liquid biopsy for monitoring pancreatic cancer after surgery
This trial is testing a blood test (liquid biopsy) to look for tiny traces of cancer DNA after surgery for pancreatic cancer. It may help doctors understand if the cancer is likely to come back.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT06409702RecruitingPhase 4
Treating high-risk multiple myeloma with MRD testing
This trial tests a treatment plan for people with newly diagnosed high-risk multiple myeloma. It uses a special test called minimal residual disease (MRD) detection to see how well the treatment is working and guide next steps.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06463717Recruiting
Stem cell transplant timing for multiple myeloma with no cancer cells left
This trial looks at people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have no detectable cancer cells after initial treatment. It aims to see if these patients can do well without a stem cell transplant or with a delayed one, reducing unnecessary side effects.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT06536959RecruitingPhase 2
VA plus PD-1 inhibitor for relapsed AML and high-risk MDS
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—a chemotherapy-like agent called VA and a PD-1 inhibitor (which helps your immune system fight cancer)—for people with AML or high-risk MDS that has not responded to or returned after initial treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can work better than standard treatments alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07243015Recruiting
Detecting cancer spread risk with blood markers
This trial uses simple blood tests to find tiny bits of cancer that might remain after surgery for stomach cancer. It could help doctors predict if the cancer will come back or spread.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06878131Recruiting
Precision-MRD: Targeted therapy study for colorectal cancer with MRD
This study looks at how well targeted therapies work for people with colorectal cancer who have minimal residual disease (MRD, tiny amounts of cancer left after treatment) detected by a blood test. It is for people who have a specific genetic change (biomarker) in their tumor and have not been treated with the targeted therapy for that biomarker before.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06885476Recruiting
NK cell infusion for AML patients with minimal cancer left
This trial tests if giving special immune cells from a donor can clear leftover leukemia cells in patients who are in remission but still have traces of cancer after chemotherapy.
Bologna, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT06902272RecruitingPhase 2
Blood test to predict chemo-immunotherapy response in lung cancer
This trial tests whether a blood test (ctDNA) can help predict how well a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy (and sometimes radiation) works before surgery for non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the blood test can detect small amounts of remaining cancer to guide further treatment.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07023588RecruitingPhase 2
Optimizing AML treatment based on early response
This trial tests if adjusting chemotherapy based on early signs of leukemia can improve outcomes for people newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It might be a good fit if you are starting treatment and have a certain level of leukemia cells in your blood after a few days of therapy.
Changchun, JilinAges 18 years+ - NCT07058012RecruitingPhase 2
Testing immunotherapy for ctDNA-positive colorectal cancer after treatment
This trial is for people with colorectal cancer whose ctDNA blood test is still positive after surgery and chemotherapy. It tests two immunotherapy drugs (cemiplimab alone or with fianlimab) to see if they can eliminate the remaining cancer cells and prevent the cancer from coming back.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07211178Recruiting
Tracking cancer DNA in blood to detect early return of breast cancer
This study tracks tiny traces of cancer DNA in the blood over time to see if it can find early signs of breast cancer coming back. It looks at different types of breast cancer and at different points in a patient's treatment journey.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–99
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for minimal residual disease?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 59 recruiting minimal residual disease 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 minimal residual disease 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 minimal residual disease 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.