Clinical trials
Paclitaxel clinical trials
Below are recruiting paclitaxel clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 669 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06856213RecruitingPhase 2
Cetuximab with or without weekly paclitaxel for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether adding the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel (Taxol) to the targeted therapy cetuximab (Erbitux) is more effective than cetuximab alone for head and neck cancer that has progressed after initial immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if the combination can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 18 years+ - NCT06841354RecruitingPhase 3
Sac-TMT alone or with pembrolizumab for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug, Sac-TMT, given alone or with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who have not yet received any treatment for advanced disease. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05862064RecruitingPhase 3
Adding an immune drug and anti-blood-vessel treatment to chemo
This study tests whether adding an immune therapy (a PD-1 antibody) plus a blood-vessel–blocking treatment to standard chemo improves outcomes for people with surgically treated triple-negative breast cancer. Everyone gets chemotherapy, but some will also get the added drugs to try to reduce cancer coming back.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06808971RecruitingPhase 2
Perioperative drug combo for advanced stomach cancer
This study tests a combination of four drugs given before and after surgery for a type of stomach or throat-stomach cancer that can be removed. The drugs are adebrelimab (immunotherapy), nab-paclitaxel, oxaliplatin, and tegafur. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatments.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06795009RecruitingPhase 1
Zanzalintinib plus paclitaxel for recurrent uterine cancer
This trial combines an experimental pill called zanzalintinib with a standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) for people with advanced or recurrent high-grade uterine cancer who have already tried platinum-based chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink or control the cancer better than standard options alone.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06767527RecruitingPhase 3
AK112 plus chemo for first-line triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called AK112 combined with chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who haven't had treatment yet. The goal is to see if AK112 works better than a placebo at shrinking tumors and helping people live longer.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT05969171RecruitingPhase 2
Surufatinib plus chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding surufatinib to first-line treatment (either AG or a similar AG-based regimen) can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer. You may be considered if your cancer cannot be removed by surgery and you’ve already had a short course of similar treatment with a response.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06741644RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CS2009 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called CS2009 for people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to other treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06731907RecruitingPhase 2
Keytruda with or without chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (Keytruda with or without chemotherapy) to see if it works better for advanced lung cancer. It's for people who haven't had immunotherapy or chemotherapy for their cancer that has spread.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06356688RecruitingPhase 2
Study of chemo plus immunotherapy before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (paclitaxel and cisplatin) plus an immunotherapy drug (cadonilimab) given before surgery for advanced esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06692738RecruitingPhase 3
Is a new immunotherapy better than Keytruda for squamous lung cancer?
This trial tests a new drug called Rilvegostomig against the standard drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda), both combined with chemotherapy, as a first treatment for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see which combination works better.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06654011RecruitingPhase 2
A study testing a new combination for rare cervical cancer
This trial tests whether adding the drug IN10018 to a standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy combination can help treat a rare type of cervical cancer called gastric-type adenocarcinoma that has spread or come back. The goal is to see if this combination improves outcomes for patients who have already had at least one round of chemotherapy.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06637306RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing dupilumab with chemo for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial adds dupilumab (a targeted immune treatment) to standard chemotherapy before surgery for patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink tumors more effectively.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06639724RecruitingPhase 1
Test of fostamatinib with chemo before and after surgery for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests adding a new drug, fostamatinib, to standard chemotherapy before and after surgery for pancreatic cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if the combination helps reduce the chance of cancer coming back.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06601309RecruitingPhase 2
Study of treatments before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial is testing different treatment combinations before surgery for people with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to find which approach works best based on specific biomarkers like PD-L1 levels.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06591650RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced gallbladder cancer
This trial is testing a combination of four drugs (gemcitabine, cisplatin, nab-paclitaxel, and durvalumab) for people with gallbladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this drug combination helps shrink or control the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06576115RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy with device for metastatic pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether adding a non-invasive device that uses low-level radio waves to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) can help people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
Clarkston, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06561685RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LY4050784 for Advanced Solid Tumors with SMARCA4 Changes
This trial tests a new drug, LY4050784, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in a gene called SMARCA4 (BRG1). The study aims to see if the drug is safe and effective. It may be an option for those who have tried other treatments or have no standard options left.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06519591RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for stomach cancer with abdominal spread
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (given through a vein and a pill) plus a chemotherapy infusion directly into your belly for stomach cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. It specifically looks at a marker called Claudin 18.2 to see if this treatment works better for people with that marker.
Shanghai, Huangpu DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06493019RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab with chemo and radiation for early anal cancer
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel), and radiation for people with early-stage anal cancer who cannot take the usual chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective as an alternative treatment.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06492070RecruitingPhase 2
Cooling therapy with or without cilostazol to prevent nerve damage from paclitaxel
This study tests whether cooling your hands and feet during chemotherapy, with or without the medicine cilostazol, can help prevent nerve damage (numbness, tingling, or pain) caused by the drug paclitaxel. It is for people with gynecologic cancers who are about to start or have just finished paclitaxel treatment.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06483555RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Drug combo for basal-like pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (gemcitabine, erlotinib, and nab-paclitaxel) for people with a specific type of pancreatic cancer called 'basal-like' PDAC. It aims to see if this targeted approach works better than standard treatment.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06492759RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose radiation with pembrolizumab and chemo for pd-l1 positive tnbc
This trial tests giving high-dose radiation along with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab and chemo to people with a specific subtype of advanced breast cancer (PD-L1 positive triple negative). It may help shrink tumors and keep them from growing.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06463028RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted pills plus chemo for advanced endometrial cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted pills (sapanisertib and serabelisib) with standard chemo (paclitaxel) for endometrial cancer that has come back or spread. A substudy also looks at combining these drugs with a special diet that lowers insulin levels.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for paclitaxel?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 669 recruiting paclitaxel 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 paclitaxel 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 paclitaxel 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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