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
- NCT04906096RecruitingPhase 2
Paxalisib for repeat or resistant brain lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests paxalisib to shrink or control primary CNS lymphoma that has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help by blocking specific cell-growth signals that can drive this lymphoma.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06395870RecruitingPhase 1
Dual-target cell therapy for returning B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new cell therapy that targets two proteins (CD19 and CD20) found on certain lymphoma cells. It is for patients whose B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this therapy can help control the cancer.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06346912RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed B-cell blood cancers
This trial tests a special type of immune therapy called CD19-BAFF CAR-T cells for people whose B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma has come back or not responded to standard treatment. The therapy uses your own modified immune cells to target and kill cancer cells.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06359847RecruitingPhase 2
ST-1898 for advanced thyroid cancer that no longer responds to iodine therapy
This trial tests an experimental drug called ST-1898 for people with advanced thyroid cancer that has stopped responding to radioactive iodine treatment and has progressed after at least one targeted therapy. It aims to see if ST-1898 can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07456605RecruitingPhase 1
Testing liposomal curcumin for multiple myeloma
This trial tests a special form of curcumin (the ingredient in turmeric) wrapped in tiny fat particles to see if it's safe and helpful for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to other treatments. It may offer an option when standard therapies are no longer effective.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03415828Recruiting
Testing ethanol gel versus steroid gel for low back disc pain
This study compares two gels put on or into the painful disc area: an ethanol gel versus a steroid gel. It is for adults with long-lasting low back disc pain that did not improve with usual non-surgical care.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07598578RecruitingEarly Phase 1
New drug combination for hard-to-treat T-cell lymphoma
This study tests a combination of three drugs (azacitidine, chidamide, and a PD-1 inhibitor) for T-cell lymphomas that have returned or stopped responding to previous treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink the cancer.
SuzhouAges 18–75 - NCT07524348RecruitingPhase 1
Safety Study of E303 Drug in Advanced Solid Tumors
This early-stage trial tests whether a new drug called E303 is safe for patients with advanced solid cancers (tumors that have spread or returned). Researchers want to find the right dose and watch for side effects.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07604064RecruitingPhase 2
IDH1 Inhibitor Treatment for Relapsed or Refractory Blood Cancer
This trial tests a drug called olutasidenib in Japanese patients with acute myeloid leukemia (a serious blood cancer) that has come back or stopped responding to previous treatment. The drug targets a specific genetic change (IDH1 mutation) that some leukemia cells have, and may help patients whose cancer is difficult to treat.
Tokyo and Other Japanese CitiesAges 18 years+ - NCT05039073RecruitingPhase 2
Brentuximab plus nivolumab for Hodgkin lymphoma after prior treatment
This Phase 2 study tests brentuximab and nivolumab (two anti-cancer medicines) in people with classical Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or did not respond to earlier treatment. It may help by attacking lymphoma cells in different ways, especially after limited options from prior therapies.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 12 years+ - NCT07222761RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing new treatments for relapsed multiple myeloma
This trial tests if a new medicine called linvoseltamab, alone or combined with carfilzomib, works better than the usual treatments for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding after 1 to 3 prior therapies.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06750133RecruitingPhase 1
CNK-UT cell therapy for steroid-resistant graft-versus-host disease
This trial tests a new cell therapy called CNK-UT for people with severe graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) that hasn't improved with steroid treatment after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if it can help control the immune reaction.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 14–70 - NCT06743503RecruitingPhase 1
UB-VV400 with rapamycin for relapsed or refractory B-cell cancers
This trial tests a new combination therapy (UB-VV400 plus rapamycin) for people with B-cell cancers that have come back or not responded to previous treatment. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective.
NanjingAges 18 years+ - NCT06351150RecruitingPhase 3
Testing angiotensin II for refractory distributive shock
This study tests an injection of angiotensin II (a substance that helps tighten blood vessels) versus a placebo for patients with distributive shock that is not responding to standard treatments. It may help raise blood pressure and improve outcomes.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07347314RecruitingPhase 2
Enfortumab vedotin for advanced small bowel adenocarcinoma
This trial tests a drug called enfortumab vedotin for people with advanced small bowel adenocarcinoma that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
FukuokaAges 18 years+ - NCT07344818RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T cell therapy targeting CD19 and CD20 for hard-to-treat B-cell lymphoma
This early-stage study tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-T) that targets two proteins, CD19 and CD20, on your lymphoma cells. It is for people with aggressive B-cell lymphoma that has returned or not responded after several treatments. The goal is to see if this therapy can help shrink the cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06190067RecruitingPhase 2
Azacitidine plus PD-1 for relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two medicines—azacitidine and a PD-1 inhibitor—for people with Hodgkin lymphoma that has returned or not responded to previous treatment. The aim is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05719428RecruitingPhase 2
AI tool to guide treatment choices for hard-to-treat cancers
This trial tests an AI (neural network) decision-support tool that uses genetic test results to help guide treatment decisions in people with advanced solid tumors. It may help doctors choose better next steps when standard treatment options are no longer available.
SingaporeAges 21–99 - NCT06321198Recruiting
Modified stem cells for severe graft-versus-host disease
This trial tests a new type of stem cell therapy (iMSC) for people with steroid-resistant acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD), a serious complication after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if it's safe and might help control the disease.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 4–70 - NCT05931328RecruitingPhase 2
Thiotepa plus pomalidomide for recurrent brain lymphoma
This Phase 2 trial tests a combination medicine (thiotepa plus pomalidomide) for people whose primary central nervous system lymphoma has come back or did not respond to prior chemotherapy. It may help shrink lymphoma in the brain/spinal fluid and improve disease control.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT05886036RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing rituximab vs mosunetuzumab for NLPHL
This trial compares two immunotherapy drugs, rituximab and mosunetuzumab, to see which works better for people with nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL) who need treatment. It's for both newly diagnosed and previously treated patients.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06366789RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for AML with FLT3 or spliceosome mutations
This trial tests a new drug called ZE46-0134 for adults with AML that has a specific gene change (FLT3 or spliceosome mutation) and hasn't been controlled by prior treatment. It aims to find the right dose and see if it can help stop the leukemia from growing.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06678282Recruiting
Testing an investigational cell therapy for B-cell lymphoma or leukemia
This trial tests a new cell therapy (JY231) for people with B-cell lymphoma or B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) that has come back or didn't respond to previous treatments. The therapy targets a marker on cancer cells called CD19 and aims to help your body fight the cancer.
Zhenzhou, HenanAges 18–75
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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.