Clinical trials
Recurrence clinical trials
Below are recruiting recurrence clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,384 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05139056RecruitingPhase 1
Stem cell virus therapy for recurrent brain tumors
This trial tests a new treatment that uses specially modified stem cells (taken from donors) to deliver a virus directly into the tumor during surgery. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective for brain tumors that have come back after standard therapy.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05112601RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab plus or minus ipilimumab for dMMR endometrial cancer
This Phase 2 study tests the medicines nivolumab (with or without ipilimumab) in people with recurrent endometrial cancer that has “dMMR” (a specific tumor DNA repair defect). It aims to see whether this immune-based treatment can shrink tumors or help them stop growing.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05096481RecruitingPhase 2
Vaccine for brain tumors in children and young adults
This trial tests a vaccine that may help the immune system fight brain tumors (medulloblastoma, high-grade glioma, and DIPG). It is for patients who have already had standard treatment and whose tumors are still present or have returned.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 3–39 - NCT05059678Recruiting
Parenting support for families facing advanced cancer
This study tests a program to help parents with advanced cancer support their children and manage family life during treatment. It may help you feel more confident as a parent while coping with cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05019703RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab plus cabozantinib for teen osteosarcoma
This trial studies a combination of two medicines—atezolizumab and cabozantinib—for teenagers and young adults with osteosarcoma that has come back or spread. It aims to slow or shrink the cancer and help control disease that can’t be fully removed with surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - NCT04945330Recruiting
Study for NTRK fusion cancers taking larotrectinib
This trial is for people with advanced or returning solid tumors that have specific gene changes called NTRK gene fusions. It looks at patients who are already being treated with larotrectinib as part of normal care, to understand this treatment in real life.
Multiple LocationsAges Any age - NCT04991870RecruitingPhase 1
Early-stage immune cell therapy for recurrent grade 4 brain tumors
This Phase 1 trial tests a gene-edited immune cell treatment given into the brain to treat recurrent (returning) grade 4 glioblastoma or related tumors. It aims to find a safe dose and see whether the treatment can slow tumor growth.
Houston, TexasAges 12 years+ - NCT04875325Enrolling by invitation
Monitoring for pancreatic cancer coming back after surgery
This study looks at a standardized plan for check-ups to detect pancreatic cancer returning after surgery. It may help find recurrence earlier and guide what follow-up care you might need next.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT04919382RecruitingPhase 2
Temozolomide plus atezolizumab for advanced small cell lung cancer
This trial studies temozolomide plus atezolizumab in people with metastatic or recurring small cell lung cancer that has already come back or progressed after standard platinum chemotherapy plus immunotherapy. It may help by trying a new combination after prior treatment has stopped working.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT04881487Recruiting
Radiation treatment for local pancreatic cancer recurrence
This trial looks at additional treatment using a special type of focused radiation (stereotactic body radiation therapy) for pancreatic cancer that has come back only in the same area after surgery. It may help by controlling the local recurrence and possibly improving outcomes for people whose cancer has not spread elsewhere.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT04787744RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Test standard prostate cancer treatment with or without targeted spot radiation
This study tests whether adding targeted local treatment (like radiation to a few spots seen on scans) improves outcomes for some people with limited (oligometastatic) prostate cancer. It compares standard systemic therapy alone versus standard therapy plus PET-scan–guided spot treatment.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04848064RecruitingPhase 1
Natural killer cells plus mogamulizumab for skin lymphoma
This early-phase study tests a combination of “natural killer” immune cells and a medicine called mogamulizumab to treat certain skin lymphomas that have come back or did not respond. It may help your immune system better find and attack cancer cells.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04823897RecruitingPhase 1
Testing CCI-001 alone and with chemo for recurrent solid tumors
This early study tests whether CCI-001 can be given safely and may help shrink or control recurrent or metastatic (advanced) solid cancers. It checks the right dose first, then studies CCI-001 with standard chemotherapy in certain cancer types.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT04540107RecruitingPhase 1
MRI scan study to characterize lower-grade brain tumors
This Phase 1 study uses special MRI scans (including a form of MR spectroscopy) to better understand lower-grade gliomas. It is designed to test how well the imaging can “characterize” the tumor and to improve understanding for treatment planning.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04559230RecruitingPhase 2
Treating recurrent glioblastoma with sacituzumab govitecan
This Phase 2 study tests sacituzumab govitecan in adults whose glioblastoma has come back after standard treatment (radiation plus temozolomide). It may help shrink the tumor in people whose tumor has a specific target (Trop-2).
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04529044RecruitingPhase 2
177Lu-DOTATATE for advanced breast cancer with targeted receptors
This Phase 2 trial tests whether 177Lu-DOTATATE can slow or shrink stage IV or recurrent breast cancer. It targets tumor “receptors” found on scans, using a radioactive medicine that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells.
Portland, OregonAges 18–100 - NCT04425265Recruiting
Low-temperature plasma treatment vs high-frequency cautery for recurring cancer
This trial compares two ways of surgically treating localized, recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer: a low-temperature plasma radiofrequency method versus a standard high-frequency cautery method. You might be eligible if your recurrence is limited and can be surgically removed, and you are within the allowed health and age ranges.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT04485559RecruitingPhase 1
Trametinib and everolimus for recurrent gliomas
This trial tests two drugs, trametinib and everolimus, for children and young adults with recurrent or progressive gliomas (a type of brain tumor). The goal is to see if this drug combination is safe and effective in treating these tumors.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1–25 - NCT04227314RecruitingPhase 3
Apremilast vs placebo for severe recurrent mouth ulcers
This Phase 3 trial tests whether apremilast can reduce severe, recurring mouth ulcers compared with an inactive placebo. It aims to improve ulcer frequency and pain while carefully checking safety.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT04199026Recruiting
Tiny implanted device delivers drugs to sarcoma tumors
This trial tests an implantable device placed during planned surgery to deliver cancer medicines directly to sarcoma tumors and study how they affect the tumors. It may be an option if your sarcoma has come back or spread and surgery is part of standard care.
Houston, TexasAges 10 years+ - NCT04239157RecruitingPhase 2
Canakinumab shot for lower-risk MDS and related blood disorders
This trial tests canakinumab, a medication that blocks inflammation, given as a skin (subcutaneous) injection. It is for adults with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or a related condition (chronic myelomonocytic leukemia or CCUS) to see if it can improve blood counts and reduce problems like anemia or transfusion needs.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03911388RecruitingPhase 1
HSV G207 for Children with Recurrent Cerebellar Brain Tumors
This trial is testing a virus called HSV G207, which is injected directly into the tumor, to treat children and young adults with a type of brain tumor in the cerebellum that has come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 3–22 - NCT03907826RecruitingPhase 3
PD-1 therapy plus chemoradiation for recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial studies whether adding a PD-1 antibody (an immunotherapy) to standard chemoradiation can better control recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer that can’t be removed with surgery. If you qualify, you’d receive the study treatment and be closely monitored for side effects and cancer response.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT03896269RecruitingPhase 1
CPX-351 for high-risk MDS or CMML that came back
This Phase 1 trial studies CPX-351, a cancer medicine, in people with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) whose disease relapsed or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help shrink or control the leukemia and improve blood counts in patients who cannot or do not want a stem cell transplant.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for recurrence?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,384 recruiting recurrence 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 recurrence 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 recurrence 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.