Clinical trials
Refractory Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 275 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06644183RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Triple therapy for relapsed CLL after prior treatments
This trial tests three drugs—roginolisib, venetoclax, and rituximab—for people with CLL that has come back or not responded after at least two prior treatments, including a BTK inhibitor. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07016997RecruitingPhase 1
A study of CBA-1535 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, CBA-1535, which is designed to help your immune system attack cancer cells. It is for people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options or cannot tolerate them.
Nagaizumicho, ShizuokaAges 20 years+ - NCT06979908RecruitingPhase 2
A study of fruquintinib plus immunotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (fruquintinib, a PD-1 inhibitor, and chidamide) for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this new combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–75 - NCT05098210RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized vaccine made from your tumor’s new immune targets
This Phase 1 study tests a customized vaccine made from “neo-antigens,” which are new targets found in your tumor. It aims to help your immune system fight certain advanced cancers that have not responded well to prior treatment.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06533826RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two antibody drugs for HER2-low breast cancer
This trial tests two antibody-drug conjugates (Enhertu and Datroway) for breast cancer that is HER2-low or HER2-0. It aims to find the best treatment sequence for people whose cancer has stopped responding to prior therapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07145255RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MBRC-201 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, MBRC-201, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it helps shrink tumors or slow their growth.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06522919RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and chemotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a sequence of treatments for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (called pMMR or MSS) that has not responded to earlier therapies. Patients first receive an immunotherapy combination (pembrolizumab plus a personalized dendritic cell vaccine) followed by a chemotherapy pill (trifluridine/tipiracil) plus bevacizumab. The goal is to see if this sequence can help control the cancer.
Meldola, Forlì CesenaAges 18 years+ - NCT04093388Recruiting
At-home Pap test to improve cervical screening in rural areas
This study looks at using a self-collected Pap test (a sample you collect yourself) to help people get routine cervical cancer screening. It may help improve screening rates, especially for those in rural areas where getting to a clinic can be harder.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 21–65 - NCT06234423RecruitingPhase 1
A study of CUSP06 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called CUSP06 for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy. It may help if standard treatments no longer work.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06922539RecruitingPhase 1
Experimental drug ST-001 nanoFenretinide for small cell lung cancer
This phase 1 trial tests an experimental drug called ST-001 nanoFenretinide for people with small cell lung cancer that has returned or not responded to standard chemotherapy. The drug is a newer form of fenretinide, which is related to vitamin A, and may work differently to attack cancer cells.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06949982RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two treatments for advanced colorectal cancer with RAS mutations
This trial tests if a combination of hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate, capecitabine, and bevacizumab works better than regorafenib for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has a RAS gene mutation and has stopped responding to at least two prior treatments.
Saint Petersburg, Sankt-PeterburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06678048RecruitingPhase 2
Arsenous acid for hard-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a medicine called arsenous acid for people with triple-negative breast cancer that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. If you join, you will get arsenous acid plus one of four chemotherapy drugs to see if the combination can shrink tumors.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07130903RecruitingPhase 2
Fruquintinib plus special radio waves for advanced colon cancer
This trial tests whether combining fruquintinib (a pill) with low-level radio waves can help people whose metastatic colorectal cancer has stopped responding to or is intolerant of standard treatments. It’s for those who have tried certain chemotherapies and anti-VEGF therapy.
Bay City, MichiganAges 22 years+ - NCT06586957RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NKT3964 for advanced solid tumors
This trial is testing an experimental oral drug called NKT3964 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a protein called CDK2, which some cancers need to grow.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07361471Recruiting
Ovarian cancer genetics: comparing platinum response groups
This study looks at genetic and other factors that may explain why some people with ovarian cancer respond well to platinum-based chemotherapy for many years, while others do not respond at all. The goal is to better understand these differences to improve future treatments.
Clermont-Ferrand, PUY DE DOMEAges 18 years+ - NCT02813135RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted cancer treatment chosen by a tumor’s genetic findings
This early-phase trial tests a treatment plan that uses results from genetic testing of your tumor to choose the best targeted therapy. It may help people whose cancer has come back or does not respond to standard treatment by matching treatment to specific tumor changes.
CopenhagenAges Up to 18 years - NCT06359847RecruitingPhase 2
ST-1898 for advanced thyroid cancer that no longer responds to iodine therapy
This trial tests an experimental drug called ST-1898 for people with advanced thyroid cancer that has stopped responding to radioactive iodine treatment and has progressed after at least one targeted therapy. It aims to see if ST-1898 can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05319314RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug for advanced colon cancer that has come back or failed
This Phase 1/2 trial tests LYL273, a new targeted treatment, for people with metastatic colorectal (colon) cancer that has returned or not responded to standard chemo. It’s designed to see how well the drug can control the cancer and what side effects it causes.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06014658RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MBRC-101 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, MBRC-101, that targets a protein called EphA5 found on some cancer cells. It is for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to other treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06911333RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A new drug for advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to treatment
This trial tests a new drug called AD1208 for people with advanced solid tumors that have grown despite previous treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can help where other options no longer work or are not suitable.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 19 years+ - NCT06959641RecruitingPhase 2
XL092 for advanced thyroid cancer that no longer responds to radioactive iodine
This trial is testing a new oral medication, XL092, for people with advanced thyroid cancer that has stopped responding to radioactive iodine therapy. The goal is to see if XL092 can slow or stop the cancer from growing.
Torrance, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05053971RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Entinostat plus ZEN003694 for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests a new combination anti-cancer treatment (entinostat plus ZEN003694) in people with advanced solid tumors that can’t be controlled with standard care. It aims to find a safe dose and see whether the treatment can shrink tumors or control the disease.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05733000RecruitingPhase 2
CPI-613 plus hydroxychloroquine with chemo for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a drug called CPI-613 (devimistat) combined with hydroxychloroquine along with either 5-fluorouracil or gemcitabine chemo. It’s for people with advanced cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments, aiming to shrink tumors and slow cancer growth.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06549907Recruiting
Study of double immunotherapy plus anti-angiogenic therapy
This trial studies people with certain types of colorectal or other solid tumors that did not respond to a single immunotherapy drug. It tests whether adding a second immune checkpoint blocker and an anti-angiogenic drug can help control the cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 275 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.