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
- NCT07198074RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Avastin added to chemo plus Keytruda for certain endometrial cancer
This study tests adding Avastin (bevacizumab) to the standard combination of chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) plus immunotherapy (Keytruda) for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer with a specific genetic makeup (pMMR and TP53 mutation). The goal is to see if adding Avastin helps shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07197827RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
YL242 for advanced solid tumors study
This trial tests a new drug called YL242 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatment or have not been treated yet. It looks at safety, how well the drug works, and includes different groups based on cancer type and prior therapy.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07187778RecruitingPhase 2
Kidney cancer treatment before surgery
This trial tests two drugs, alone or together, given before surgery to shrink kidney cancer tumors. It aims to see which approach works best for patients with intermediate- to high-risk clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07188246RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation and immunotherapy before chemo for breast cancer
This trial tests a new approach for breast cancer that combines a short course of focused radiation (SBRT) with an injection of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab directly into the tumor, followed by standard chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor more effectively before surgery.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07176312RecruitingPhase 2
Zanidatamab with pembrolizumab and chemo for HER2+ and PD-L1+ stomach cancer
This trial tests a new combination of targeted therapy (zanidatamab), immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), and chemotherapy for people with HER2-positive and PD-L1-positive advanced stomach or gastroesophageal cancer. It aims to see if this combination is more effective than current treatments.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT07183319RecruitingPhase 2
ctDNA test in advanced bladder cancer
This trial studies how a blood test that looks for tumor DNA (ctDNA) can help guide treatment in people with advanced bladder cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It aims to see if the test results can help doctors choose the best therapy.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT07178795RecruitingPhase 3
New drug vs standard care for HER2-mutant lung cancer
This study is testing a new drug (BL-M07D1) compared to a standard combination of pembrolizumab and chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (non-squamous NSCLC) that has a HER2 mutation and has not been treated before. The goal is to see which treatment works better.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07166601RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a drug for advanced solid tumors with MUC-1 marker
This trial tests a new drug, M0324, alone or combined with pembrolizumab or chemotherapy, for advanced solid tumors that have a protein called MUC-1 on their surface. It may be an option for patients whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07172256RecruitingPhase 2
CUE-101 plus pembrolizumab for HPV+ throat cancer
This trial tests a new drug called CUE-101 combined with a standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) for people with HPV-16 positive head and neck cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or control the cancer.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07158918RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Trial of ABL103 with pembrolizumab and chemo for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called ABL103 combined with pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) and with or without a chemotherapy drug called taxane. It is for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or cannot tolerate them.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07136545RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
HCB101 plus pembrolizumab for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new drug, HCB101, combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread and is no longer responding to platinum chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Taoyuan, Guishan DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT07123415RecruitingPhase 1
Study of APX-343A alone or with pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called APX-343A, either by itself or in combination with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments.
SeongnamAges 19 years+ - NCT07089992RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab for ultra-rare sarcoma types
This trial tests whether pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy that helps your immune system attack cancer cells, can shrink or slow growth in several ultra-rare sarcoma types that have come back or spread. It may be an option if your previous treatments have stopped working.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07087860RecruitingPhase 2
Plasma exchange plus targeted therapy for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a procedure called therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) combined with the drugs enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab for people with advanced bladder cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if TPE helps the drugs work better.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07082439RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy combo for colon cancer spread to the liver
This trial is testing a combination of two drugs (pembrolizumab and odetiglucan) for people with colon or rectal cancer that has spread mainly to the liver. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07054567RecruitingPhase 2
Study of BL-B01D1 plus Keytruda for advanced cervical or endometrial cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination for people with cervical or endometrial cancer that has come back or spread. The study aims to see if adding BL-B01D1 to Keytruda (with or without Avastin) can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07037004RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a gut health supplement with immunotherapy after kidney cancer surgery
This trial is testing whether adding a gut health supplement (CBM588) to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can help prevent kidney cancer from returning after surgery. It is for people with certain types of kidney cancer who have not had immunotherapy before.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07026474RecruitingPhase 3
Re-radiation plus immunotherapy for recurrent head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of re-radiation and chemotherapy with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab for people whose head and neck cancer has come back after earlier treatment. It compares this approach to standard immunotherapy or chemo-immunotherapy, and may offer a new option for patients whose cancer has a specific marker (PD-L1).
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT07018570RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo, immunotherapy, and radiation for stomach cancer before surgery
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (FLOT), an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab), and short-course radiation before surgery for gastroesophageal junction cancer. The goal is to see if this approach improves outcomes.
Kashiwa, ChibaAges 18 years+ - NCT07017829RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for STK11-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug (GT103) combined with the approved immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab for people with advanced lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (STK11). The goal is to see if adding GT103 helps control the cancer better than pembrolizumab alone.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07007273RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab for advanced skin sarcomas (not angiosarcoma)
This trial is testing a drug called pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced soft tissue sarcomas that started in the skin. The goal is to see if this immunotherapy can help shrink or slow the growth of these tumors.
Tampa, FloridaAges 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+ - NCT06989112RecruitingPhase 3
First-line treatment for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs for endometrial cancer that has spread or come back. It aims to see if these drugs can shrink tumors and help people live longer. It is for tumors that have a certain protein (HER2) and are mismatch repair proficient (meaning they have a normal DNA repair system).
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06976944RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab, Paclitaxel, and Bevacizumab for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, the chemotherapy paclitaxel, and possibly the targeted drug bevacizumab for people with triple-negative breast cancer that has returned after treatment. It aims to see if adding bevacizumab improves outcomes for patients whose tumors are PD-L1 positive.
Nagoya, Aichi-kenAges 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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