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
- NCT06916494RecruitingPhase 1
Rutin plus immunotherapy and chemo before bladder cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of the natural supplement rutin, an immunotherapy (tislelizumab), and two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and cisplatin) before surgery for bladder cancer that didn't respond to initial chemo. It aims to see if this mix can shrink tumors better.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07309770RecruitingPhase 2
Trastuzumab Rezetecan for advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments
This trial tests a new drug called Trastuzumab Rezetecan in people with advanced solid tumors that are HER2-positive and have not responded to standard therapies. It includes three specific groups: people with extramammary Paget's disease, rare solid tumors, or urothelial carcinoma. The goal is to see if this drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06999187RecruitingPhase 1
Study of DR-0202 for advanced solid tumors after multiple treatments
This trial tests a new drug, DR-0202, for people with certain advanced cancers that have not responded to at least two prior treatments. It may be an option if standard treatments are no longer working.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT04055649RecruitingPhase 2
Test of ONC201 and weekly paclitaxel for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether ONC201 given with weekly paclitaxel can control platinum-resistant ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. It may help by shrinking tumors or slowing growth in people whose cancer has progressed after platinum chemotherapy.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06612645RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cell therapy for children with solid tumors that returned
This trial tests a new type of immune therapy called CAR T cells designed to find and attack a protein called B7-H3 on solid tumor cells. It's for children and young adults whose cancer came back or didn't respond to standard treatment.
Bangkok, PathumwanAges 1–25 - NCT06936488Enrolling by invitation
Study of Ivonescimab with TAS-102 for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs – ivonescimab (a type of immunotherapy) and TAS-102 (a chemotherapy) – for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to at least two prior chemotherapies. The goal is to see if this new combo can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Huai'an, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07170293RecruitingPhase 2
Testing tunlametinib for NRAS-mutant solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental pill (Tunlametinib) for people with solid tumors that have a specific NRAS gene change and have stopped responding to other treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or slow the growth of these tumors.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06430502Recruiting
Cancer vaccine plus immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a cancer vaccine (called TTV) combined with a PD-1 inhibitor (a type of immunotherapy) for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this new combination helps shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Wuxi, JiangsuAges 18–85 - NCT06624644RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
LNS8801 with or without pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new drug called LNS8801, alone or with pembrolizumab, for people with advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to prior treatments, especially anti-PD-1 therapy.
Newport Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04989725RecruitingPhase 2
Precision radiation for a few new cancer spots while on treatment
This trial tests a precise, high-dose radiation technique (SABR) for people whose cancer has started to grow again in only a few spots despite ongoing medication. The goal is to control those new growths while continuing your current treatment.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05741164RecruitingPhase 2
Propranolol plus pembrolizumab for hard-to-treat breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding propranolol to pembrolizumab can “re-sensitize” tumors and slow cancer in triple-negative breast cancer that no longer responds to checkpoint immunotherapy. It may help some people whose cancer has grown despite prior pembrolizumab and chemotherapy.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06810778RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Duvelisib plus venetoclax for relapsed PTCL
This study tests two oral drugs—duvelisib and venetoclax—to see if together they can help people with a type of lymphoma called peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) that has not responded to at least two prior treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06104241RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Cell therapy for advanced digestive cancers
This trial tests a new cell therapy called BGT007 for people with advanced cancers of the digestive system (esophagus, stomach, pancreas, or colon) that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses your own immune cells, modified to target a protein on your cancer cells.
Xuzhou, JangSuAges 18–70 - NCT06364956RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing new drug combo for bladder cancer before surgery
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (Tislelizumab and Palbociclib) given before bladder removal surgery. It is for people with bladder cancer that has a specific genetic change and who cannot take the standard chemotherapy cisplatin.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06431685RecruitingPhase 1
Brain radiation, immunotherapy, and chemo for lung cancer spread
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation to the whole brain, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy given through a lumbar puncture. It is for people with lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and has not responded to standard treatments.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06860971RecruitingPhase 3
AL2846 capsule vs placebo for advanced thyroid cancer
This study tests a new oral capsule (AL2846) against a placebo in people with advanced thyroid cancer that no longer responds to radioactive iodine. The goal is to see if AL2846 can slow or stop cancer growth.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT07189195RecruitingPhase 1
TR-002 for advanced solid tumors and pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug called TR-002 in people with advanced solid tumors (cancer that has spread) who have run out of standard treatment options. It includes a specific group for people with pancreatic cancer that is no longer responding to chemotherapy.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07061951RecruitingPhase 2
Mirdametinib for relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL
This trial tests a drug called mirdametinib for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments, including a BTK inhibitor and a BCL2 inhibitor. The goal is to see if mirdametinib can help shrink the cancer or slow its growth.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06660420RecruitingPhase 1
PRAME-targeted NK cells for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy using your own immune cells (NK cells) modified to target a protein called PRAME found on melanoma cells. It is for people whose melanoma has not responded to or has returned after standard immunotherapies.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06173349RecruitingPhase 1
New bladder therapy for BCG-resistant bladder cancer
This trial tests a new treatment for bladder cancer that does not respond to standard BCG therapy. The treatment uses tiny particles (micelles) that deliver a chemotherapy drug directly into the bladder, aiming to destroy cancer cells without needing surgery.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05766748RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Azeliragon trial for pancreatic cancer after prior treatments failed
This trial tests azeliragon in people whose pancreatic cancer has spread or grown locally and who did not respond well to earlier chemotherapy. It aims to see whether the drug can help control the cancer and be tolerated after prior treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT03739827Recruiting
Study rare solid tumors and collect your health samples
This study follows people (and sometimes family members) connected to rare solid tumors and collects health information and samples (biospecimens). It helps researchers understand how these cancers develop and builds resources for future research, which may benefit you by contributing to better tailored care for rare cancers.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4 weeks+ - NCT06104215RecruitingEarly Phase 1
BGT007H cells for advanced digestive cancer
This trial tests a new cell therapy called BGT007H for people with advanced digestive tract cancers (esophagus, stomach, pancreas, or colon) that have not responded to or stopped working after at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this therapy can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Xuzhou, JiangsuAges 18–70
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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.