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
- NCT06189391RecruitingPhase 1
Testing CN201 for people with relapsed or refractory B-cell lymphoma
This study tests a new drug called CN201 (also known as MK-1045) for people with certain types of B-cell lymphoma that have come back or not responded to previous treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can help shrink or control the cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06177067RecruitingPhase 1
Study of 3 drugs for young AML patients with genetic changes
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (revumenib, azacitidine, and venetoclax) for children and young adults with a hard-to-treat type of leukemia that has a specific genetic change. The goal is to see if this new mix can help when standard treatments have not worked.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 1–30 - NCT06132503RecruitingPhase 1
Testing LP-284 for advanced lymphomas and solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called LP-284 in people with certain advanced lymphomas or solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and works against these cancers.
West Valley City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06146257RecruitingPhase 1
Study of GLB-001 for Relapsed or Refractory AML or High-Risk MDS
This trial tests an oral investigational drug (GLB-001) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has returned or hasn't responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it's safe and effective for those who have run out of standard options.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06153251RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BMS-986453 for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
This study tests a new drug, BMS-986453, for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to previous treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and works against the cancer.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06006273RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug combo for children with returning solid tumors
This trial tests a new combination of three chemotherapy drugs (eribulin, irinotecan, and temozolomide) for children and young adults whose solid tumors have come back or not responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 1–25 - NCT06017258RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cell therapy for acute myeloid leukemia
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR T cells) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not gone away after treatment. The therapy is designed to find and attack leukemia cells that have a specific marker called CD371.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 1 year+ - NCT05998291Enrolling by invitation
Dermatitis herpetiformis not helped by gluten-free diet
This trial studies two groups of people with dermatitis herpetiformis. One group has a rash that still appears even after following a strict gluten-free diet for at least 3 years. The other group responds well to the diet. The study will compare them to learn more and find better ways to help.
TampereAges 18 years+ - NCT05370430RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T therapy targeting BAFF-R for certain NHL
This Phase 1 study tests a new type of immune-cell therapy (CAR T cells) that targets BAFF-R to treat certain relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It aims to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink lymphoma in people who have tried prior therapies.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05958121RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
IMA402 immune therapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an immune system treatment (IMA402) that is meant to help the body recognize and fight advanced solid tumors. It may be an option if your cancer has come back or did not respond to standard treatments, and if your overall health and tumor measurements meet study requirements.
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT05927571RecruitingPhase 1
Cevostamab and elranatamab combination study for relapsed myeloma
This Phase 1 trial tests whether combining two targeted antibody medicines—cevostamab and elranatamab—is safe and whether it shows signs of activity in people whose multiple myeloma has come back or not responded. It’s early-stage, so the main goal is safety, dosing, and how the medicines behave in the body.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT05851391RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug treatment to stop hard-to-control seizures after cardiac arrest
This Phase 2 trial tests a medication strategy to stop “refractory status epilepticus,” a severe seizure condition that can happen after a cardiac arrest. It may help by reducing ongoing seizure activity after return of circulation in the ICU.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05847569RecruitingPhase 2
Testing alternating doses of belantamab for hard-to-treat myeloma
This Phase 2 trial tests whether alternating doses and schedules of belantamab mafodotin can help people with multiple myeloma that has returned or kept progressing after several prior treatments. You may be eligible if your disease has specific measurable signs and your blood counts and organs are healthy enough for study treatment.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05852717RecruitingPhase 2
Epcoritamab plus GDP chemotherapy for relapsed large B-cell lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests epcoritamab combined with GDP chemotherapy to treat adults whose large B-cell lymphoma has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It aims to improve how safely and effectively the disease can be controlled after standard chemotherapy.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT05800405RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Radiation before CAR T therapy for large B-cell lymphoma
This early-phase study tests whether giving targeted radiation first can improve outcomes when you later receive CAR T-cell therapy for large B-cell lymphoma that has come back or is not responding to treatment. It may help shrink or control lymphoma spots before CAR T is infused.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05768529RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
U16 cell therapy for relapsed or refractory B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new cell therapy called U16 for people with certain types of B-cell lymphoma that have come back or not responded to previous treatments. The therapy uses your own immune cells to target and attack the cancer cells.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–70 - NCT05752552RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of a MET-targeting pill for advanced lung cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests DO-2 to see how safe it is and how the body absorbs it (pharmacokinetics) in people with advanced or metastatic lung cancer. It is for tumors that have a specific MET exon 14 “skipping” mutation and for whom standard treatments are no longer an option.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT05757310RecruitingPhase 1
Stem cell transplant with lower-intensity chemo for severe aplastic anemia
This Phase 1 trial tests a “lower-intensity” chemotherapy plan followed by a stem cell transplant from a related half-match donor for severe aplastic anemia that has returned or did not respond to prior medicines. It aims to see if this approach is safe and works well enough to help your blood counts recover.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges Up to 75 years - NCT04871607RecruitingPhase 2
Yttrium antibody plus chemotherapy for hard-to-treat Hodgkin lymphoma
This trial studies a targeted antibody therapy with yttrium, combined with intensive chemotherapy, for adults whose Hodgkin lymphoma did not respond well or came back. It may help by delivering cancer-killing radiation directly to lymphoma cells and preparing the body for treatment after transplant conditioning.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 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+ - NCT05652335RecruitingPhase 1
JNJ-79635322 for hard-to-treat myeloma or amyloidosis
This Phase 1 study tests how safe and how well JNJ-79635322 works in people with multiple myeloma that has come back or is resistant to treatment, or AL amyloidosis that has already been treated. It may help by targeting cancer cells and abnormal proteins driving these diseases.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05650749Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
GPC2 car T cells for neuroblastoma and retinoblastoma
This trial tests a new treatment using engineered immune cells (CAR T cells) that target a protein called GPC2 found on some cancer cells. It is for patients with high-risk neuroblastoma or metastatic retinoblastoma that has returned or not responded to other treatments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1 year+
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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.