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
- NCT06576037RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CBP-1019 with chemo for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called CBP-1019 combined with chemotherapy (FOLFOX) and possibly other drugs for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It may be an option if you have a type of cancer that hasn't gotten better with other therapies.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06561386RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug combo for advanced lung cancer
This trial is comparing a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and relatlimab) plus chemotherapy against the standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) plus chemotherapy for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has a certain protein (PD-L1) on at least 1% of its cells. The goal is to see if the new combination works better.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06556563RecruitingPhase 3
Optune with chemo and immunotherapy for new glioblastoma
This trial tests whether adding the Optune device (a wearable electric field therapy) to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) and the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer. You may be able to join if you've completed initial radiation and chemo, and have not received certain immunotherapies before.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04555226Recruiting
Lymph node surgery for advanced cervical cancer
This trial studies whether removing lymph nodes during surgery helps people with stage IIICr cervical cancer. It looks at outcomes and may help guide better treatment for lymph node spread.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06558214RecruitingPhase 2
Laser surgery, Optune device, and Keytruda for recurrent glioblastoma
This trial tests a combination of MRI-guided laser surgery, a wearable device (Optune) that sends electric fields to the brain, and an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab/Keytruda) for people whose glioblastoma has come back. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and works better than standard treatments.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–90 - NCT06545682RecruitingPhase 1
Study of alpelisib and pembrolizumab for advanced breast cancer or melanoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, alpelisib and pembrolizumab, for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer or melanoma that has spread. The goal is to see if the combination can help shrink tumors, including those that have spread to the brain.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06524544RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (pembrolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan) against standard treatment for advanced bladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It's for people who have already tried an immunotherapy drug like pembrolizumab and another drug called enfortumab vedotin.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06160843RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab and olaparib for relapsed peripheral T-cell lymphoma
This trial tests whether combining two targeted drugs, pembrolizumab and olaparib, can help people with peripheral T-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to previous treatment. The goal is to find a new option for this type of cancer.
SingaporeAges 21–99 - NCT06374602RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab and lenvatinib for anaplastic thyroid cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab and lenvatinib, for people with a rare and aggressive thyroid cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor or slow its growth.
Saint PetersburgAges 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+ - NCT06302569RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus enfortumab vedotin for rare kidney cancers
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and enfortumab vedotin (a targeted therapy)—for people with collecting duct carcinoma or renal medullary carcinoma, two rare types of kidney cancer that have spread. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06493019RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab with chemo and radiation for early anal cancer
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel), and radiation for people with early-stage anal cancer who cannot take the usual chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective as an alternative treatment.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06484920RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab and ATRA for relapsed lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination of two medicines, pembrolizumab and ATRA (a form of vitamin A), for people with certain lymphomas that have come back or stopped responding to earlier treatments. The goal is to see if the combination can help the immune system fight the cancer more effectively.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06492759RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose radiation with pembrolizumab and chemo for pd-l1 positive tnbc
This trial tests giving high-dose radiation along with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab and chemo to people with a specific subtype of advanced breast cancer (PD-L1 positive triple negative). It may help shrink tumors and keep them from growing.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06475235RecruitingPhase 1
Pembrolizumab with chemo for new CNS lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with standard chemotherapy for people newly diagnosed with primary CNS lymphoma. The goal is to see if adding pembrolizumab can improve outcomes compared to chemotherapy alone.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06470282RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Drug combo plus radiation for muscle-invasive bladder cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab) plus radiation therapy for people with bladder cancer that has grown into the muscle layer. The goal is to see if this treatment can kill the cancer while avoiding the need for bladder removal surgery.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06439836RecruitingPhase 1
Combination immunotherapy for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug, CA-4948, combined with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced bladder cancer that grew after prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can help when standard treatments stop working.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06422143RecruitingPhase 3
Keytruda with or without Sac-TMT for advanced squamous lung cancer
This trial tests the combination of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with or without a new drug, sacituzumab tirumotecan (Sac-TMT), as initial treatment for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if adding Sac-TMT after initial treatment helps keep cancer under control longer.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 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+ - NCT06345729RecruitingPhase 3
Combination drug therapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new pill (calderasib) combined with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) for people with a specific type of advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Bakersfield, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06353997RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant INBRX-106 with pembrolizumab for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called INBRX-106 to the standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for patients with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and potentially reduce the risk of the cancer coming back.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06340711RecruitingPhase 2
Gene therapy plus Keytruda for advanced stomach or esophageal cancer
This study tests a new type of gene therapy (OBP-301) injected directly into the tumor, combined with the immunotherapy drug Keytruda (pembrolizumab), for people with advanced stomach, junction, or esophageal cancer. Researchers want to see if this combination can help when standard treatments have stopped working.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06356155RecruitingPhase 2
Study of two drugs before surgery for upper tract cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, given before surgery for upper tract urothelial cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who are candidates for surgery.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 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.