Clinical trials
Refractory clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,206 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT05833724RecruitingPhase 2
Chidamide for relapsed or resistant peripheral T-cell lymphoma
This trial tests chidamide (a targeted medicine that affects how cells manage gene activity) in people whose peripheral T-cell lymphoma has come back or did not respond to treatment. It may help shrink measurable tumors and control the disease after prior therapies.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–75 - NCT07683936RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Fecal transplant for brain issues after liver procedure
This trial tests if transferring healthy bacteria into your gut (fecal microbiota transplant) can help people who still get confusion episodes (hepatic encephalopathy) even after a TIPS procedure and while on standard medications like lactulose and rifaximin.
Xi'anAges 18–75 - NCT07408193RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Lidocaine and ketamine for severe cancer pain not helped by opioids
This trial tests if adding lidocaine and ketamine to your current pain medicines can better control severe cancer-related pain that opioids alone haven't helped.
Athens, AtticaAges 18 years+ - NCT06709495RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PEEL-224 with chemo for teens and young adults with sarcoma
This trial tests a new drug called PEEL-224 combined with two chemotherapy drugs (vincristine and temozolomide) for people ages 12 to 49 with sarcoma that has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–49 - NCT06726434Recruiting
Comparing freezing vs. surgery for foot spasticity after stroke
This trial compares a freezing procedure (cryoneurotomy) with standard surgery to treat foot stiffness after a stroke. It aims to see which method better corrects the foot turning inward and downward, helping you walk more easily.
GarchesAges 18 years+ - NCT06732232RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma that returned or didn't respond
This early trial tests a new CAR-T cell treatment targeting three proteins (CD19, CD22, and BCMA) on myeloma cells. It's for people whose myeloma came back or didn't respond to at least three prior treatments.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06751134RecruitingPhase 1
Engineered immune cells for relapsed neuroblastoma in children
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (called CNK-UT) for children whose neuroblastoma has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if these cells can find and attack the cancer. Participation may be an option if your child's tumor has a specific marker (B7-H3) and their overall health is stable enough.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 1–12 - NCT06779578Recruiting
Comparing two types of radiofrequency for trigeminal neuralgia
This study compares two treatments (bipolar vs monopolar pulsed radiofrequency) for people with trigeminal neuralgia that hasn't improved with medication. It aims to see which method provides better pain relief.
AlexandriaAges Any age - NCT06787989RecruitingPhase 1
BCMA-CD19 car T cell therapy for immune thrombocytopenia with autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a personalized cell therapy (CAR T cells) that targets two proteins (BCMA and CD19) on immune cells to treat low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) that haven't improved with other treatments and are linked to autoimmune diseases like lupus or Sjogren's. The goal is to see if this therapy can safely raise your platelet levels and reduce bleeding symptoms.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–60 - NCT06791681RecruitingEarly Phase 1
ESO-T01 for returning or hard-to-treat multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new treatment called ESO-T01 for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or is not responding to at least two prior therapies. It aims to see if this therapy is safe and can help control the disease.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 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+ - NCT06802939Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for voices in schizophrenia
This trial tests a targeted brain stimulation method (rTMS) using brain imaging to treat persistent auditory hallucinations that haven't improved with medication. It may help people with schizophrenia who continue to hear voices despite trying multiple antipsychotics.
ShanghaiAges 13–55 - 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+ - NCT06816771RecruitingPhase 2
Pazopanib plus TGI/CIV for recurrent/refractory rhabdomyosarcoma in children
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (pazopanib and TGI/CIV) for children and teens whose rhabdomyosarcoma has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Jinan, ShandongAges 2–18 - 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 - NCT06832865RecruitingPhase 2
Elranatamab and isatuximab for relapsed multiple myeloma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—elranatamab and isatuximab—for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this new combination can help control the disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06898437RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Lutetium-177 LNC1004 for advanced thyroid cancer that no longer responds to standard treatments
This trial tests a radioactive drug called 177Lu-LNC1004 for people with a type of thyroid cancer that is no longer responding to standard treatments. The drug targets a protein called FAP found on tumor cells, which may help shrink tumors and slow disease progression.
BeijingAges 18–85 - NCT06911008RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced solid cancers
This trial tests a new drug (MTI-301) for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and shrinks tumors.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07016438Recruiting
Study of PAL-222 for stubborn skin ulcers
This trial tests a new treatment, PAL-222, for skin ulcers that haven't improved much after 4 weeks of standard care. It aims to see if PAL-222 can help these wounds heal better.
Kyoto, Shogoin-kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, KyotoAges 20 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,206 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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