Clinical trials
Pembrolizumab clinical trials
Below are recruiting pembrolizumab clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 601 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05187338RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drugs that target immune checkpoints for solid tumors
This early-phase study tests a combination of three immune “checkpoint” medicines in people with advanced solid cancers. It aims to see how well they work and what side effects occur, including when given through a specific liver-focused treatment in eligible patients.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06482801RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy combo for newly treated liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy drugs given directly into the liver’s blood supply as a first treatment for liver cancer. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for people with relatively preserved liver function.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT06483347RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy combo for inoperable lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy drugs (checkpoint inhibitors) delivered directly into the liver along with standard treatment, as a first option for people with inoperable lung cancer. It aims to see if this approach can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07809256RecruitingPhase 3
Combination treatment for advanced lung cancer with a RET gene change
This trial tests a combination of two medicines (pembrolizumab and lenvatinib) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific RET gene change. The treatment may help slow down or shrink the cancer, and the study checks how well people tolerate it.
Saint PetersburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06492408RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for liver cancer
This trial tests giving two immunotherapy drugs directly into the tumor before surgery for liver cancer. It aims to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who are candidates for surgery.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06492421RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs directly into the tumor before surgery can shrink non-small cell lung cancer and improve outcomes. It is for people with early-stage (IIIA) lung cancer who are candidates for surgery.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06100497RecruitingPhase 2
PD-1 plus chemo for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (PD-1) and chemotherapy for people with advanced head and neck cancers that are poorly differentiated. The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink tumors before possible surgery or radiation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07770100RecruitingPhase 2
Matching immunotherapy and targeted radiation for advanced cancer
This trial tests combining immunotherapy (a treatment that boosts your immune system to fight cancer) with a targeted type of radiation called SBRT, which precisely delivers high-dose radiation to multiple cancer spots. The main goal is to see if this combination helps control metastatic cancer (cancer that has spread) better than standard care.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–99 - NCT06572514RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lower radiation after chemo-immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial tests if giving less radiation than usual is safe and effective for certain head and neck cancers after initial treatment with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. It aims to reduce side effects while still controlling the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07751042RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of STX-003 with and without pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This study tests an experimental drug called STX-1, given alone or with another drug that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is for people with advanced solid tumors, especially certain types of lung cancer or melanoma, who have already tried standard treatments.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07743190RecruitingPhase 2
Lighter chemo for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer with high immune cells
This trial tests a less intense chemotherapy regimen (without one of the standard drugs) combined with immunotherapy for people with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer whose tumors have a high level of immune cells (TILs). The goal is to see if this approach is effective while reducing side effects.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07740941RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant, spare-adjuvant (NASA) in stage IIIB-IV (M1a) melanoma
This trial tests whether giving immunotherapy before surgery and possibly skipping some after may help people with advanced but removable melanoma. It aims to see if this approach can reduce the chance of the cancer coming back.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07730021RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called ASP388B, given alone or with standard treatments, for people with certain advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to therapy. It may help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Lake Success, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07720284RecruitingPhase 3
Testing new drugs for high-risk bladder cancer after surgery
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (Dato-DXd plus rilvegostomig) against standard treatments for people with high-risk, muscle-invasive bladder cancer that has been surgically removed. The goal is to see if the new treatment reduces the chance of the cancer coming back.
Hot Springs, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07710885RecruitingPhase 3
Futibatinib for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy, futibatinib, for people with advanced or unresectable bile duct cancer who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease. It aims to see if this drug can help shrink or control the cancer.
BrisbaneAges 18 years+ - NCT07687875RecruitingPhase 1
Virus therapy plus immunotherapy before surgery for rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of a cancer-killing virus (oncolytic virotherapy) and an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) given before surgery for a certain type of rectal cancer. It aims to see if this approach helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients whose tumors have a normal DNA repair system (pMMR).
Copenhagen, Captial RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07679360RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for residual triple-negative breast cancer after surgery
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs (trastuzumab rezetecan and adebrelimab) against standard treatments for women with triple-negative breast cancer that wasn't completely removed by chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination works better at preventing the cancer from coming back.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06530303RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized immune cell therapy for colorectal cancer
This trial tests a treatment made from your own immune cells (called TILs) that are taken from your tumor, grown in a lab, and given back to you along with immunotherapy. It is for people with advanced colon or rectum cancer who have run out of standard options.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 16–90 - NCT07668154RecruitingPhase 2
Testing SKB571 for advanced head and neck cancer
This study tests a new drug called SKB571 for people whose head and neck cancer (a type called squamous cell carcinoma) has come back or spread and cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
ChengduAges 18–75 - NCT06532812RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
TIL therapy plus immunotherapy for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a personalized therapy using your own immune cells (TILs) combined with immunotherapy to fight advanced breast cancer that has not responded to other treatments. It may help if you have a tumor that can be biopsied and you are generally healthy enough for the procedures.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 16–90 - NCT07652242RecruitingPhase 1
A RNA vaccine for stage 2-3 triple negative breast cancer
This trial tests an experimental RNA vaccine (ITI-5000) designed to help your immune system fight triple-negative breast cancer. It is for people with stage 2 or 3 disease who have already had some cancer treatment.
Grand Rapids, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07644039RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PM54 plus immunotherapy for advanced cancer
This study tests a new drug called PM54 combined with pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) in people with advanced cancers that have gotten worse despite prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can slow or stop cancer growth.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07639450RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
N-3C01 Cancer Treatment Study for Advanced Solid Tumors
This trial tests a new drug called N-3C01, alone or combined with immune-boosting medications, in patients whose advanced cancer has stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can slow or shrink tumors that have become resistant to other therapies.
Saint Leonards, New South WalesAges 18–75 - NCT04787042RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Safety and early benefits of ST-067 for advanced solid tumors
This early-stage trial tests ST-067 to see if it is safe and whether it may shrink advanced cancers. It also looks at how the drug moves through the body and affects the immune system.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pembrolizumab?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 601 recruiting pembrolizumab 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 pembrolizumab 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 pembrolizumab 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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