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
- NCT07360743RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy alone for advanced lung cancer with high PD-L1
This trial tests whether using immunotherapy drugs (pembrolizumab or cemiplimab) alone, without chemotherapy, can treat advanced lung cancer in people with high PD-L1 levels. It is for people who have not yet received any treatment for their advanced cancer.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07343596Recruiting
Immunotherapy before surgery for oral cavity cancer
This study tests whether giving an immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab before surgery can help treat oral cavity cancer. The researchers will look for biomarkers (clues in your tumor) that may predict how well the treatment works.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07341867RecruitingPhase 1
Dose changes for cancer treatment in people with Duffy null
This trial tests if changing the dose of certain chemotherapy drugs can help people with a genetic trait called Duffy null avoid side effects like low white blood cell counts. It is for people with multiple myeloma or triple-negative breast cancer starting specific treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07327229RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ATG-022 plus pembrolizumab for stomach or GEJ cancer
This trial tests a new drug combo (ATG-022 plus pembrolizumab, with or without chemo) for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has a specific protein (CLDN 18.2) and is HER2-negative and PD-L1-positive. It may be an option if you have not had certain prior treatments.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07287917RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug combo for advanced breast cancer or melanoma
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (AMXT 1501, DFMO, and standard therapies) for people with advanced solid tumors, specifically breast cancer (ER+ HER2-) or melanoma that has progressed after other treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07287995RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ASP2998 alone or with other therapies for solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, ASP2998, given alone or with standard cancer treatments for people with advanced solid tumors, including certain types of lung, bladder, stomach, and breast cancers. The goal is to see if ASP2998 can help when other treatments have stopped working or are not an option.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07286266RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This phase 3 trial tests a new drug, mocertatug rezetecan, against standard treatments for ovarian cancer that no longer responds to platinum chemo. It's for people who have had 1 to 4 prior therapies and may offer a new option if you haven't tried all standard treatments yet.
Randwick, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07283822RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab and Ruxolitinib for Lymphoma
This trial is testing two drugs, pembrolizumab and ruxolitinib, together for people with certain types of lymphoma that have come back or not responded to at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the lymphoma.
New York, New YorkAges 18–95 - NCT06880029RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Timing of chemo and immunotherapy for breast cancer
This trial is testing whether the time of day you receive chemotherapy and pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) affects how well they work against triple-negative breast cancer. It's for people who will get these treatments before surgery.
Vila Nova de Gaia, RegiãoAges 18–75 - NCT05485766RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab with cancer medicines for BRCA-mutated triple negative breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies a treatment plan given before surgery (neoadjuvant) and after surgery (adjuvant) for people with BRCA1/2-mutated triple negative breast cancer that has not spread. It aims to improve how well the cancer responds and how long people stay cancer-free.
Gifu, GifuAges 18 years+ - NCT07276399RecruitingPhase 3
Study of amivantamab plus standard care for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding the drug amivantamab to usual treatments helps people with advanced head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. It compares the combination to standard care alone.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07255664RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
TIL therapy for advanced colorectal or prostate cancer
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy that uses your own white blood cells (TILs) to fight advanced colorectal or prostate cancer. You will have surgery to remove a tumor, then your TIL cells are grown in a lab and given back to you along with other treatments to boost your immune system.
FrankfurtAges 18 years+ - NCT07251582RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing infusion timing for lung cancer immunotherapy before surgery
This trial tests whether the timing of immunotherapy infusion before surgery improves how well the tumor responds in people with stage II to III non-small cell lung cancer. It combines immunotherapy with standard chemotherapy to shrink the tumor before it is removed.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT05916248RecruitingEarly Phase 1
mRNA vaccine plus pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests whether a personalized mRNA vaccine, given with pembrolizumab, can help people with advanced solid tumors by training the immune system to recognize cancer. It is mainly for patients whose tumor tissue matches specific genetic and immune patterns, and who meet key safety and infection requirements.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07247110RecruitingPhase 1
Study of MK-4716 for people with certain solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, MK-4716, alone or with cetuximab or pembrolizumab, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS gene change. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06904573RecruitingPhase 2
Probiotics for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests if taking probiotics can help people with advanced bladder or urinary tract cancer that has spread. It's for those who have already tried immunotherapy. The goal is to see if probiotics can improve treatment outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06907602RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Optimizing treatment before surgery for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests different combinations of treatments given before surgery for a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to find the best approach to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients whose cancer has not spread to distant organs.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06493552RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing sEphB4-HSA in EphrinB2-high bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug called sEphB4-HSA for people with a specific type of bladder cancer (urothelial carcinoma) that has high levels of a protein called EphrinB2. The study aims to see if this drug can shrink tumors or prevent them from growing, and it compares it to standard treatments like chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07223424RecruitingPhase 2
Patient preference study: shot vs infusion for immunotherapy
This study compares two ways to take immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab or pembrolizumab): as a shot under the skin (subcutaneous) versus an infusion into a vein (intravenous). It looks at which method patients prefer and is for people with certain advanced cancers where these drugs are already approved.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07222566RecruitingPhase 3
New drug plus chemotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new study drug called PF-08634404 combined with standard chemotherapy for people with advanced lung cancer that has not been treated before. It aims to see if this combination works better than chemotherapy alone.
Bullhead City, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07223047RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of BMS-986523 for advanced solid tumors with KRAS changes
This trial tests an experimental drug (BMS-986523) alone or with other cancer treatments for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in the KRAS gene. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07227168RecruitingPhase 1
Study of STRO-004 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called STRO-004 for people with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread or come back). It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for those who have already tried other treatments.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07218380RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Vepugratinib for advanced bladder or urinary tract cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called Vepugratinib for people with advanced urinary tract cancer that has a specific change in the FGFR3 gene. It may be an option if you haven't had other treatments for advanced cancer and are looking for a new approach.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07213934RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy and radiation before surgery for recurrent head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination for people whose head and neck cancer has come back after prior radiation. You'll receive an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) plus radiation, then surgery. The goal is to see if this approach can improve how well surgery works.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 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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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.