Clinical trials
Pembrolizumab clinical trials
Below are recruiting pembrolizumab clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 615 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06204614Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Drug screening for bladder cancer before surgery
This trial tests a tiny device placed into bladder tumors before surgery to see which drugs might work best for each patient, helping guide future treatment choices.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–120 - NCT06877650RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of JMT108 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called JMT108 for people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to standard treatments. It aims to find out if the drug is safe and how well it works against cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 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 - NCT07634380RecruitingPhase 1
Sitagliptin Plus Pembrolizumab for Advanced Kidney or Skin Cancer
This study tests whether adding sitagliptin (a diabetes medication) to pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) can help patients with advanced kidney cancer or melanoma whose cancer stopped responding to previous immunotherapy treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and improve survival.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–99 - NCT06764875RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for HER2-positive stomach cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy called rilvegostomig combined with standard chemotherapy and a targeted therapy (trastuzumab deruxtecan) for people with advanced HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has not been treated before.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT06708858RecruitingPhase 2
Studying surufatinib with chemo and immunotherapy for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of a targeted therapy (surufatinib), chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin), and an immunotherapy (durvalumab or pembrolizumab) for people with advanced bile duct cancer that hasn't been treated with systemic therapy before. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06234397RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BH3120 with or without pembrolizumab for advanced cancers
This trial tests a new drug, BH3120, alone or with pembrolizumab, for people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the combination can help your immune system fight cancer more effectively.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05701527RecruitingPhase 1
EBC-129 for advanced solid tumors with limited treatment options
This Phase 1 study tests EBC-129, a new investigational treatment, in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be fully removed and have limited or no good standard treatment options. The goal is to learn if the treatment is safe, find helpful dosing, and see signs it may slow the cancer.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07469774RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
BC3195 plus Keytruda for advanced solid tumors
This trial is testing a new drug called BC3195 combined with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to other treatments. It aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05978102RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of STI-7349 for advanced solid cancers
This early-phase study tests STI-7349 (a new cancer treatment) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see how well it can control cancer.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT05101070RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an anti-cancer drug alone or with immunotherapy
This Phase 1/2 study tests a new cancer drug (S-531011) in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, either by itself or combined with an immunotherapy drug. It may help shrink tumors and learn how the treatment works, but it also requires extra procedures like repeat tumor biopsies and frequent monitoring.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06377540RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus BEAM with stem cell transplant for Hodgkin lymphoma
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to the standard BEAM chemotherapy before a stem cell transplant can help people with relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma. It's for patients who are eligible for a transplant and have stable organ function.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06978114RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 combined with an immunotherapy for people with advanced bile duct cancer. It aims to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06264180RecruitingPhase 3
Viral therapy and nivolumab for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a combination of an investigational viral therapy (VO) and the immunotherapy nivolumab for people with advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to previous anti-PD-1 and anti-CTLA-4 treatments. The goal is to see if this combination works better than other standard treatments your doctor might choose.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 12 years+ - NCT07174453RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing side effects of different doses of immunotherapy
This study compares standard dosing schedules of pembrolizumab or nivolumab (two immunotherapy drugs) to see which one causes fewer immune-related side effects. It is for people with solid tumors who are already eligible to receive one of these drugs as part of their standard care.
Westwood, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07182591RecruitingPhase 1
Study of DS5361b for advanced solid tumors with high TMB or MSI
This study tests a new drug (DS5361b) for people with advanced solid tumors that have high genetic instability (TMB-H or MSI-H). It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Sarasota, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05785754RecruitingPhase 1
Early drug study for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests DCSZ11 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (cancers that can’t be removed or have spread) given alone or with other treatments. It’s designed to find a safe dose and to see whether the treatment shows signs of shrinking cancer.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06488482RecruitingPhase 3
Short immunotherapy after melanoma surgery
This trial tests whether giving a shorter course of immunotherapy after surgery can help prevent melanoma from coming back. It is for people with high-risk melanoma who have had the cancer fully removed.
HelsinkiAges 18 years+ - NCT06550453RecruitingPhase 4
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for RAS-mutated colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) plus targeted therapy (bevacizumab) and chemotherapy (CapeOX) given before surgery for a specific type of locally advanced colorectal cancer. It is designed for patients whose tumors have a RAS mutation, are BRAF normal, and are microsatellite stable.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT07204340RecruitingPhase 1
TLN-372 for advanced KRAS-mutant solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called TLN-372 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a KRAS mutation. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for these cancers.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06543576RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Radiation and drug therapy for stage IVB cervical cancer
This trial tests combining external and internal radiation with chemotherapy and immunotherapy for stage IVB cervical cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if this approach can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06868732RecruitingPhase 1
A new drug combination for advanced non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that cannot be removed with surgery or cured with radiation. It aims to see if the combination is safe and effective.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06994806RecruitingPhase 1
KQB168 for advanced solid tumors post immunotherapy
This trial tests a new oral drug (KQB168) given alone or with other medicines for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to immunotherapy. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help shrink or slow the growth of cancer.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pembrolizumab?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 615 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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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.