Clinical trials
Paclitaxel clinical trials
Below are recruiting paclitaxel clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 670 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06637163RecruitingPhase 2
Study of benmelstobart plus chemo-radiation before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (benmelstobart) to standard chemotherapy and radiation before surgery can help treat a certain type of esophageal cancer that can be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and works better than standard treatment alone.
Shantou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06663059RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab before surgery for esophageal cancer: 2 vs 4 cycles
This trial tests a drug called Adebrelimab (an immunotherapy) given before surgery to treat esophageal squamous cell cancer. It compares 2 cycles of treatment with 4 cycles to see which works better. The goal is to shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
Xi'an, ShannxiAges 18–75 - NCT06684327RecruitingPhase 2
Study of three chemotherapy drugs for rare advanced cancers
This trial tests a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (albumin-paclitaxel, ifosfamide, and cisplatin) for people with certain rare cancers that have spread to other parts of the body (stage IV). It looks at how well the treatment works and if it is safe.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07304271RecruitingPhase 3
Paclitaxel in the belly plus chemo vs chemo alone for stomach cancer spread
This trial tests whether adding chemotherapy directly into the abdomen (intraperitoneal paclitaxel) to standard intravenous chemotherapy improves outcomes for people with stomach or esophageal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal metastasis).
VeronaAges 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+ - NCT06734221Recruiting
Testing a paclitaxel-coated balloon for leg artery disease
This trial tests a special balloon coated with a drug (paclitaxel) to open blocked leg arteries, aiming to improve blood flow and reduce symptoms like leg pain when walking. It is for people with moderate to severe leg artery disease who have not had prior stents or bypass in the treated area.
Chrzanów, MalopolskaAges 18 years+ - NCT06763575Recruiting
Surgical glove compression to prevent nerve damage from paclitaxel
This trial tests if wearing surgical gloves that compress the hands can prevent nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel. If you have a solid tumor and are getting paclitaxel every 3 weeks, this might help reduce numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands.
Bangkok, BangkokAges 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 - 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+ - NCT06818331RecruitingPhase 2
Electroacupuncture study for recurring brain cancer
This trial tests if a special type of electroacupuncture can help chemotherapy (paclitaxel) reach the brain more effectively in patients whose high-grade glioma has come back after surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can slow tumor growth.
China, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang ProvinceAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT06897644RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two chemotherapy strategies for advanced pancreatic cancer
This study compares two chemotherapy strategies for people with advanced pancreatic cancer who have not yet had treatment. The goal is to see if switching to a different chemotherapy combination (gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel) after initial treatment works better than staying on the original chemotherapy (modified FOLFIRINOX).
Aviano, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06964009RecruitingPhase 1
DT2216 plus paclitaxel for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy called DT2216 combined with the chemotherapy paclitaxel for people with ovarian cancer that is resistant to platinum chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06969612RecruitingPhase 1
New drug combo as first treatment for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of three medicines (Golidocitinib, Tislelizumab, and chemotherapy) as the first treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is designed for people whose tumors have at least 1% PD-L1 and who have not had any previous treatment for advanced disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06996782RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lung cancer study testing new combination treatments
This study tests a new drug (rilvegostomig) alone or with chemotherapy or another drug (ramucirumab) for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. It aims to see if these combinations work better than standard treatments.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06998069RecruitingPhase 3
Head and neck cancer study for older adults
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy followed by radiation for older adults with head and neck cancer. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective for people aged 65 and older.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 65 years+ - NCT07001748RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing abdominal chemo plus standard chemo for stomach cancer spread
This trial tests adding the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel directly into the abdomen (intraperitoneal) along with standard IV chemotherapy for people with stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The goal is to see if this combination helps control the cancer better than standard treatment alone.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07007364RecruitingPhase 2
Testing low-dose radiation with immunotherapy and chemo for early oral cancer
This trial tests if combining a low dose of radiation with an immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) and a chemotherapy drug (albumin-bound paclitaxel) before surgery can help treat early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT07019233Recruiting
Can a pressure controller help with nerve pain from chemo?
This trial tests a device that applies real-time pressure to see if it can reduce numbness, tingling, or pain caused by a chemotherapy drug called albumin paclitaxel. It may help people starting this treatment for the first time.
TianjinAges 18–75 - NCT07030283RecruitingPhase 1
Chemotherapy in the belly for pancreatic cancer that has spread
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy drugs (NALIRIFOX given through a vein plus paclitaxel given directly into the abdomen) for people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to the lining of the belly but not to other organs. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07042802RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
LBL-024 plus paclitaxel for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new drug (LBL-024) combined with the chemotherapy paclitaxel for people whose ovarian cancer no longer responds to platinum-based treatments. The goal is to see if the combination can help shrink or slow the cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07049055RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
EDV nanocell therapy with chemo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy (EDV nanocells) combined with two standard chemotherapy drugs for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. It is for patients whose cancer has progressed after first-line FOLFIRINOX or NALIRIFOX treatment.
El Segundo, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for paclitaxel?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 670 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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