Clinical trials
Refractory clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,208 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06793956RecruitingPhase 1
Testing sintilimab and linperlisib for NK/T-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, sintilimab (immunotherapy) and linperlisib (targeted therapy), for people whose NK/T-cell lymphoma has come back or did not respond to previous treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink or control the cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06735664RecruitingPhase 1
Zanubrutinib and odronextamab for Richter's transformation
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs for people with Richter's transformation, an aggressive lymphoma that can develop from CLL. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06642792RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AK129 with or without AK117 for Hodgkin lymphoma after PD-1 treatment
This trial tests a new drug, AK129, alone or with another drug called AK117, for people with classic Hodgkin lymphoma that has not responded to or stopped responding to PD-1/L1 inhibitor therapy. The goal is to see if these combinations can help control the cancer.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06761417RecruitingPhase 2
Liposomal mitoxantrone for children and young adults with relapsed solid tumors
This trial tests a new form of chemotherapy (liposomal mitoxantrone) for children, adolescents, and young adults whose solid tumors have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination regimen can help shrink tumors.
BeijingAges 6–24 - NCT06552559RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Selinexor plus ICE chemo for brain-involved B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new drug, selinexor, combined with standard ICE chemotherapy for patients whose B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma has spread to the brain or spinal cord. It aims to see if adding selinexor improves treatment results.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT05700565Recruiting
Treating hard-to-treat immune side effects after immunotherapy
This trial studies a treatment called ECP to help immune-related side effects (irAEs) that did not improve with standard steroid treatment. It may help control symptoms and change immune activity to reduce ongoing harm from immunotherapy.
MunichAges Any age - NCT05327387Recruiting
Brain stimulation study using implanted electrodes
This study tests a model-based way of using electrical brain stimulation in people who are having surgery for drug-resistant epilepsy or brain tumors. It uses implanted electrodes to measure brain activity and may help improve how stimulation is planned during surgical care.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05272371RecruitingPhase 1
Dinutuximab beta plus chemo for childhood neuroblastoma after relapse
This Phase 1 trial tests a combination of dinutuximab beta (an immunotherapy) and chemotherapy in children with high-risk neuroblastoma that did not respond to standard treatment or has come back or progressed. It aims to see how well the treatment works and how safely it can be given in this situation.
Krakow, MalopolskaAges 1–18 - NCT05539833RecruitingEarly Phase 1
TCR-T cell therapy for HLA-A2 positive solid tumors
This early-phase study tests a personalized immune-cell treatment (TCR-T cells) made from your own immune cells. You may qualify if you have a solid tumor that shows a specific target on tumor cells and your body type (HLA-A2) matches what the therapy needs.
Nanning, GuangxiAges 18–70 - NCT04838652RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab with salvage chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests whether pembrolizumab combined with salvage (second-line) chemotherapy can treat people whose classical Hodgkin lymphoma has either come back after initial treatment or did not respond to initial treatment. You may benefit if you have first-relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma and meet other study rules.
CologneAges 18–65 - NCT05024552RecruitingPhase 1
Vyxeos plus gilteritinib for certain relapsed AML
This Phase 1 trial studies whether combining Vyxeos (a chemotherapy) with gilteritinib (a targeted drug) can treat AML that has come back or hasn’t responded well, specifically AML with certain FLT3 mutations. If it works, it could improve chances of controlling the leukemia.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04961515RecruitingPhase 2
Orelabrutinib with immunotherapy and temozolomide for CNS lymphoma
This Phase 2 trial studies a combination of anti-cancer medicines to treat lymphoma that is only in the brain/spinal fluid (central nervous system, or CNS), especially when it has come back or not responded. If you qualify, you may benefit from improved tumor control and possibly better symptom control.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06730659RecruitingPhase 1
CHT101 for CD70-positive advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called CHT101 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific protein (CD70) on the cancer cells. It may be an option if standard treatments have already been tried and failed.
TianjinAges 18–70 - NCT04440436RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
IM19 study for relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma
This trial tests whether IM19 can safely and effectively treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It is for adults with certain lymphoma markers and good overall functioning.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT03506893Recruiting
Alfapump device to reduce stubborn belly fluid in liver disease
This study looks at whether placing an Alfapump under the skin can better manage “refractory ascites,” which is stubborn belly fluid buildup in people with cirrhosis. It also evaluates the medical and economic impact of this care, and who benefits most.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT04991831Recruiting
Registry study for Exablate thalamotomy in tremor-dominant Parkinson’s
This study follows people who are getting an Exablate procedure to treat medication-resistant, tremor-dominant Parkinson’s. It aims to track safety and outcomes in real-world care after the treatment is approved.
Miami, FloridaAges 30–99 - NCT05166070RecruitingEarly Phase 1
RD133 for mesothelin-positive tumors after prior treatments
This early-phase study tests RD133, an experimental treatment, in adults whose solid tumors are mesothelin-positive and have come back or not responded to prior standard therapies. It aims to see how well RD133 can control these cancers and what side effects it causes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT04643002RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Isatuximab added to other drugs for relapsed myeloma
This early-phase study tests isatuximab (an anti-cancer antibody) combined with other study medicines in people whose multiple myeloma has come back or not responded. It aims to improve control of the disease after you’ve already had multiple prior treatments.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04085406Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for hard-to-treat low back pain
This trial studies deep brain stimulation (DBS) to reduce severe low back pain that hasn’t improved after many standard treatments and procedures. It may help people whose pain is long-lasting and not fixable with another surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 40–75 - NCT03356054RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug for CD30-positive lymphoma after first treatment fails
This early-phase study tests a lymphoma treatment in adults whose diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is “CD30-positive” and who didn’t respond well to first-line chemotherapy (like R-CHOP) or had an early relapse. It aims to see if the treatment can shrink the lymphoma and is safe enough to move forward.
RotterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT03013998RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Biomarker-guided treatment study for older adults with AML
This trial studies whether choosing treatment based on lab test “biomarkers” (specific genetic or blood markers) can help people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It focuses on adults who are not good candidates for the most intensive chemotherapy, and it uses different sub-studies for different AML types.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06524531RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Pulse Energy and Blood Injection for Stubborn Back Pain
This trial tests a new treatment for stubborn low back pain that involves a short pulse of radio waves (a type of energy) and an injection of your own blood cells (called PRP) to help the muscles in your back work better. It is for people whose pain comes from a specific muscle problem and has not gone away with other care.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–70 - NCT07132112RecruitingEarly Phase 1
GT719 injection for moderate to severe autoimmune disease
This trial tests an experimental cell therapy (GT719) for people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, inflammatory myositis, or systemic sclerosis that have not responded well to other treatments. It aims to see if this therapy can help control the disease.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,208 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.