Clinical trials
Pembrolizumab clinical trials
Below are recruiting pembrolizumab clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 611 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06469944RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of drug combinations for stomach or esophagus cancer
This trial tests new combinations of drugs alongside standard chemotherapy for people with advanced stomach or esophagus cancer that has not been treated yet. It aims to see if these combinations can shrink tumors or slow down the cancer better than current options.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 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+ - NCT07216703RecruitingPhase 3
Study of sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab for cervical cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (sacituzumab tirumotecan and pembrolizumab) as a first maintenance treatment for cervical cancer that has spread or come back. It is for people who haven't had other cancer treatments for this stage and whose tumors have a certain protein marker (PD-L1).
Fort Myers, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06393374RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new drug combination for residual TNBC after initial treatment
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs (sacituzumab tirumotecan and pembrolizumab) compared to standard chemotherapy for people with triple-negative breast cancer that did not fully respond to initial treatment. It aims to see if this combination helps prevent cancer from coming back.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07749586RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ARV-6723 alone or with pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called ARV-6723, alone or with another drug called pembrolizumab, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if these combinations can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07566156RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combination vs. radiation for bladder cancer preservation
This trial tests whether two drugs (enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab) work better than radiation with chemotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The goal is to treat your cancer while keeping your bladder instead of removing it.
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05920356RecruitingPhase 3
Tested KRAS-targeted sotorasib plus chemo vs pembrolizumab plus chemo
This Phase 3 trial tests whether sotorasib plus standard chemotherapy works better than pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) plus standard chemotherapy as first treatment for certain advanced lung cancers. It may help people whose tumors have a KRAS G12C mutation and that do not show PD-L1 on testing.
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT07365319RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New drug combo for stage 4 lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called EIK1001 combined with standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy for people with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer who have not been treated before. The goal is to see if adding EIK1001 helps shrink tumors more than the current standard treatment.
Daphne, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07082439RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab and Odetiglucan for Liver-Dominant Colorectal Cancer
This study tests a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab and odetiglucan, in people whose colorectal cancer has spread mainly to the liver and has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or slow the growth of liver tumors.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06293651RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of DA-4505 alone or with pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called DA-4505, given alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), for people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The goal is to see if it is safe and works against the cancer.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT05925491RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab for locally advanced nasal cavity cancer
This trial tests pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) for locally advanced sinonasal cancer that can still be cured with local treatments. It aims to improve outcomes by helping your immune system better fight the tumor.
Pavia, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT05777603RecruitingPhase 1
Aerosol antibiotics plus pembrolizumab for advanced lung cancer
This trial studies whether inhaled (aerosol) antibiotics combined with pembrolizumab can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has grown despite standard first treatment. It aims to improve cancer control by testing this new combination in Phase 1 safety and early effectiveness.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT05651594RecruitingPhase 2
Propranolol with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding propranolol (a common blood-pressure/heart medicine) can improve outcomes when used with pembrolizumab plus standard chemotherapy. It is for people with advanced esophageal or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma that cannot be removed with surgery.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05563558RecruitingPhase 2
Testing pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for aggressive metastatic prostate cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests pembrolizumab together with carboplatin and cabazitaxel in men with aggressive, metastatic prostate cancer that has become resistant to hormone therapy. It may help shrink tumors and improve outcomes for people with hard-to-treat forms of prostate cancer.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT05356741RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug VIR-5818 with and without pembrolizumab
This early trial tests whether VIR-5818 given through a vein is safe and whether it works better when combined with pembrolizumab. It’s for adults with HER2-positive cancers that are locally advanced or spread, and the study checks safety, side effects, and early signs of effect.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT04991948RecruitingPhase 1
Testing pembrolizumab after CYAD-101 plus FOLFOX in colon cancer
This early-phase study tests whether adding pembrolizumab after CYAD-101 and FOLFOX chemotherapy can help treat metastatic colon or rectal cancer. It is mainly looking for safety and signs of how well the treatment works in people whose cancer has not responded to prior therapy.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04838652RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab with salvage chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests whether pembrolizumab combined with salvage (second-line) chemotherapy can treat people whose classical Hodgkin lymphoma has either come back after initial treatment or did not respond to initial treatment. You may benefit if you have first-relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma and meet other study rules.
CologneAges 18–65 - NCT06513624RecruitingPhase 1
ETC-159 plus pembrolizumab for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs—ETC-159 (a pill that targets a specific growth pathway) and pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy)—for people with advanced ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 21–99 - NCT05405595RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug with pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This early-stage trial tests a new investigational drug (ADG126) combined with pembrolizumab in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It aims to find a safe dose and see whether the combination can shrink tumors.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04602377RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab with standard chemo for ovarian small cell cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immune medicine) to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with small cell cancer of the ovary that has not been treated before. It may help your immune system recognize and attack the cancer while you receive chemotherapy.
AngersAges 12 years+ - NCT04318717RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus radiation for resected mucosal melanoma
This trial studies whether giving pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) together with a targeted form of radiation can help after surgery for mucosal melanoma. It aims to lower the chance of the cancer coming back and improve outcomes in people whose tumor was removed.
St Louis, MissouriAges 16 years+ - NCT05852223RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab for high-risk thyroid cancer that cannot be fully removed
This study tests pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) in people with high-risk thyroid cancer that is hard to treat with surgery alone. It looks at whether this drug can reduce persistent or recurrent cancer after your planned treatment.
Pavia, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT06480552RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug (TEV‑56278) alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab) for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it helps shrink tumors.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06719362RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new cancer drug alone and with other therapies
This trial tests an experimental drug called M3T01, either alone or combined with pembrolizumab and other standard treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors or glioblastoma. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pembrolizumab?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 611 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.