Clinical trials
Refractory clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,200 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07003100Recruiting
Studying mogamulizumab rash in mycosis fungoides or sezary syndrome
This study looks at a common skin rash caused by the drug mogamulizumab in patients with certain types of lymphoma. It aims to learn more about the rash and how to manage it, so your experience can help future patients.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06991049Recruiting
Early vs late stenting for benign esophageal narrowing
This study compares placing a stent early versus waiting longer in people with non-cancerous narrowing of the esophagus that makes swallowing difficult. The goal is to find out which timing works best to improve swallowing and quality of life.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06980116RecruitingPhase 1
Finding the right dose of EXS73565 for relapsed B-cell cancers
This study tests a new oral medication (EXS73565) for people with B-cell blood cancers that came back or didn't respond to standard treatments. It aims to find the best dose and check if it's safe and helpful.
TbilisiAges 18 years+ - NCT06960759RecruitingPhase 2
Cough suppression therapy for chronic cough
This study tests a behavior-based therapy to help you gain control over a persistent cough that hasn't responded to other treatments. You will learn techniques to reduce coughing during a 4-week program.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–99 - NCT06947460RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-T cell therapy for resistant lupus, sclerosis, and Sjögren's lung disease
This trial tests a special immune cell therapy (CAR-T cells targeting CD19 and BCMA) for people with lupus nephritis, systemic sclerosis, or Sjögren's-related lung blood vessel disease that hasn't improved with usual treatments. The goal is to see if this one-time cell infusion can calm the overactive immune system and improve symptoms.
Beijing, China,BeijingAges 10–65 - NCT06952478RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new injectable multiple myeloma drug to Darzalex Faspro
This trial compares a new injectable medicine (CT-P44) to an approved one (Darzalex Faspro), both given with lenalidomide and dexamethasone, for people whose multiple myeloma has come back or stopped responding to treatment. It aims to see if the new option works just as well.
Taipei, Beitou DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06950034RecruitingPhase 1
Testing STX-0712 for advanced CMML or AML
This early-phase study tests a new drug called STX-0712 for people with certain types of blood cancers (CMML or AML) that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help shrink or control the cancer.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06940297RecruitingPhase 2
Dasatinib and quercetin with CAR-T therapy for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests whether adding two drugs, dasatinib and quercetin, to CAR-T therapy can help people with multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to past treatments. It aims to make the CAR-T cells work better and reduce side effects.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06931613Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
STEM CELL TRANSPLANT FOR HODGKIN LYMPHOMA AFTER NIVOLUMAB
This trial tests a stem cell transplant using your own cells for children and teens with Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not gotten better after multiple treatments. It involves using a medicine called nivolumab before the transplant to help your body fight the cancer.
MoscowAges 2–18 - NCT06927466RecruitingPhase 1
B019 for relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
This trial tests a new treatment called B019 for people whose B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment targets specific proteins on the cancer cells to help your immune system fight the leukemia.
BeijingAges 3–25 - NCT06911008RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This study tests an experimental drug called MTI-301 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth, and to check its safety.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06424301RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Targeted gene therapy for hard-to-treat retinoblastoma
This trial tests an experimental drug that targets a specific gene (NUDT21) to treat retinoblastoma that has not responded to standard treatments. It is for children who have active tumor in only one eye and whose only other option is to remove the eye, but who want to try to save the eye instead.
ShanghaiAges 6 months+ - NCT06892145RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for tough systemic lupus
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell treatment for adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that hasn't improved with standard therapies. It aims to see if targeting CD19 cells can calm the disease.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 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+ - NCT06846606RecruitingPhase 1
Study of AUTX-703 for advanced blood cancers
This trial tests an experimental drug, AUTX-703, for people with certain blood cancers (AML or MDS) that have returned or not improved after other treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and helps control the disease.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06832865RecruitingPhase 2
Combination immunotherapy for relapsed multiple myeloma
This trial tests two drugs, elranatamab and isatuximab, given together to people whose multiple myeloma has come back or stopped responding to earlier treatments. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink or control the cancer where other therapies have not worked well.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06824103RecruitingPhase 4
Study of ruxolitinib for chronic graft-versus-host disease in China
This trial tests if ruxolitinib can help people with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGvHD) that hasn't improved with steroids. It's for Chinese patients aged 12 and older who have moderate to severe cGvHD after a stem cell transplant.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 12–100 - NCT06812104RecruitingPhase 1
A trial of KK2845 for certain blood cancers
This trial is testing a new drug, KK2845, for people with certain blood cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. It focuses on acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and other blood cancers.
Kamogawa, ChibaAges 18 years+ - NCT06814626RecruitingPhase 3
Nutrition therapy for muscle loss in cirrhosis with fluid buildup
This trial tests whether a special nutrition plan can help treat muscle loss in people with liver cirrhosis who also have fluid buildup that doesn't improve with standard treatment. It aims to improve strength and outcomes after a procedure to place a shunt in the liver.
PalermoAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT06799026RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine plus elranatamab for advanced multiple myeloma
This trial tests a personalized vaccine made from your own immune cells (dendritic cells) mixed with myeloma cells, given together with a drug called elranatamab. It is for people with multiple myeloma that has not responded to at least three prior treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06792019RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of CM313 injection for platelet transfusion resistance
This trial tests a new drug called CM313 to see if it can help people whose platelet transfusions stop working. It is for adults who need platelet transfusions and have developed antibodies against them.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06789159RecruitingPhase 1
VK-2019 for relapsed/refractory EBV-positive DLBCL
This trial tests a new drug called VK-2019 for people whose EBV-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this drug can shrink tumors and help control the cancer.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06651853RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation therapy with lenalidomide and glofitamab for DLBCL
This trial tests a combination of radiation therapy, lenalidomide, and glofitamab for people with a type of lymphoma called DLBCL that has not responded to or has returned after initial treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help when other treatments have failed.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,200 recruiting refractory 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 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 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.