Clinical trials
Refractory Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 279 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07572136RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for hard-to-treat B-cell leukemia
This trial tests a new type of CAR T-cell therapy—a treatment that uses your own immune cells engineered to fight leukemia cells. It is designed for patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has come back or stopped responding to standard treatments, and whose leukemia cells have a specific marker called TSLPR.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06627751RecruitingPhase 2
Mezigdomide, Carfilzomib, and Dexamethasone for Relapsed Myeloma
This clinical trial tests a combination of three drugs—mezigdomide, carfilzomib, and dexamethasone—for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to prior treatments, especially when the disease has spread outside the bone (extramedullary disease). It aims to see if this new cocktail can shrink tumors and control myeloma more effectively.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07463807RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Comparing two drug combinations for multiple myeloma that returned quickly
This study tests a new combination of two drugs, teclistamab and pomalidomide, against the usual treatment of three drugs for multiple myeloma that has come back shortly after a standard treatment. The goal is to see if the new combination works better or is safer.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07082868RecruitingPhase 1
Study of epcoritamab and ibrutinib for central nervous system lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, epcoritamab and ibrutinib, for people whose lymphoma has come back or not responded to treatment and has spread to the brain or spinal cord. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07072234RecruitingPhase 1
CAR NK cell therapy for advanced clear cell kidney cancer
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR NK cells) that targets a protein called CD70 on kidney cancer cells. It's for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07513129RecruitingPhase 1
New drug combination for relapsed T-cell blood cancer in teens and young adults
This trial tests a combination of four drugs (venetoclax, dexamethasone, bortezomib, and daratumumab) to treat T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma that has come back or stopped responding to prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help patients aged 12–30 achieve remission.
Houston, TexasAges 12–30 - NCT07032727RecruitingPhase 2
Olutasidenib plus targeted therapy for relapsed IDH1-mutated myeloid cancers
This trial tests a combination of olutasidenib with other targeted drugs for people with certain blood cancers that have returned or not responded to treatment. It focuses on patients who have both an IDH1 mutation and a second activating mutation in specific signaling genes.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06013618RecruitingPhase 2
Naxitamab for high-risk or relapsed neuroblastoma in children
This trial tests a targeted antibody called naxitamab (hu3F8) for children with high-risk neuroblastoma that has come back or is hard to treat. It aims to see if this therapy can help shrink or control the cancer with an acceptable safety profile.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 1 year+ - NCT02115295RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax plus chemotherapy for AML, high-risk MDS, or blast CML
This trial tests a combination treatment (venetoclax plus several chemotherapy medicines) for people with AML, high-risk MDS, or CML that has progressed into a blast phase. It may help by killing leukemia-like blood cells and improving disease control.
Houston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06609928RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cell therapy for children with relapsed AML that has FOLR1
This trial tests a special immune cell treatment (CAR T cells) that target a protein called FOLR1 found on some AML cells. It is for children aged 6 or younger whose leukemia has come back or not responded to treatment.
Seattle, WashingtonAges Up to 6 years - NCT05910801RecruitingPhase 2
Tafasitamab plus lenalidomide and venetoclax for relapsed lymphoma
This Phase 2 trial studies tafasitamab together with lenalidomide and venetoclax in people with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) that has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help shrink the lymphoma and improve disease control when standard options have not worked.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06458439RecruitingPhase 2
Epcoritamab with CAR T cells for large B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two immune therapies—epcoritamab (a bispecific antibody) and CAR T cells—for people with large B-cell lymphoma whose cancer didn't respond to first treatment. The goal is to see if this combination works better than CAR T cells alone.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06622005RecruitingPhase 1
Combination treatment for multiple myeloma that has returned
This trial tests a new drug (SX-682) added to a standard three-drug combination (carfilzomib, daratumumab, and dexamethasone) for people whose multiple myeloma has come back or stopped responding to previous treatment. The goal is to see if adding this drug helps control the cancer better.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05886036RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing rituximab vs mosunetuzumab for NLPHL
This trial compares two immunotherapy drugs, rituximab and mosunetuzumab, to see which works better for people with nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL) who need treatment. It's for both newly diagnosed and previously treated patients.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05312255Recruiting
Non-drug help to improve quality of life in myeloma
This study tests non-chemotherapy supports meant to improve quality of life and immune health for people with multiple myeloma (or related conditions). Depending on the group, it may involve activities, nutrition, and/or a medication like a beta blocker.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07227571RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cells for advanced osteosarcoma
This trial tests whether specially engineered immune cells (called CAR T cells) can attack and kill osteosarcoma tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It may be an option for children and adults whose cancer has returned or is not controlled by chemotherapy.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 1–75 - NCT06607692RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
LuPARPed: Targeted radiation plus olaparib for certain childhood cancers
This trial tests a combination of a radioactive drug (Lutathera) and a targeted pill (olaparib) for children and teens whose solid tumors have come back or not responded to treatment and show high levels of a specific receptor (SSTR) on scans. The goal is to see if this two-drug approach can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Boadilla del Monte, MadridAges 3 years+ - NCT02390752RecruitingPhase 1
Early drug study for children and young adults with hard-to-treat cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests pexidartinib (TURALIO) to see how safe it is and how well it works against refractory (hard-to-treat) leukemias and solid tumors, including tumors seen with NF1 and MPNST. It mainly helps researchers learn the best way to dose the medication and gather early signals of benefit.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–35 - NCT05828069RecruitingPhase 2
Tovorafenib for young people with worsening Langerhans cell histiocytosis
This Phase 2 trial tests tovorafenib (DAY101) to treat children and young people whose Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is getting worse, came back, or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help by targeting certain gene changes found in the LCH.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 6 months–22 years - NCT06871410RecruitingPhase 1
Engineered immune cells for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy called CD83 CAR T cells for people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or hasn't responded to treatment. These cells are designed to find and attack the leukemia cells while sparing healthy cells.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07366658RecruitingPhase 1
Experimental therapy for neuroendocrine tumors that did not respond to treatment
This trial tests an experimental therapy (NEUK203-13) for people with neuroendocrine tumors, including small cell lung cancer, that have not responded to or stopped responding to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and to look for early signs that it might shrink tumors, especially in people whose tumors have a specific marker called DLL3.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT03128034RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Astatine-211 treatment before stem cell transplant for high-risk blood cancers
This trial tests a targeted radiation drug (Astatine-211) given before a donor stem cell transplant for people with high-risk leukemia or certain bone-marrow cancers. The goal is to better control the cancer before the transplant.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–75 - NCT06649812RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a combination targeted therapy (ViPOR) for aggressive B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination of targeted drugs called ViPOR for people with aggressive B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to previous treatment. The goal is to see if this treatment can help when standard therapies haven't worked.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05890352RecruitingPhase 2
Add new medicines to standard treatment for returning lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding tafasitamab, lenalidomide, tazemetostat, and zanubrutinib (along with standard lymphoma treatment) can improve outcomes in people whose large B-cell lymphoma has returned or not responded. It may help control disease more effectively and improve response duration for eligible patients.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 279 recruiting refractory cancer 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 refractory cancer 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 refractory cancer 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.