Clinical trials
Refractory clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,209 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07093411RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Targeted cell therapy for relapsed B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy that targets two proteins (CD19 and CD20) found on certain lymphoma cells. It is designed for patients whose lymphoma has not responded to or has returned after previous treatment, and who cannot or choose not to receive standard CAR-T therapy.
HefeiAges 18–75 - NCT06369259RecruitingPhase 2
Study of avutometinib, defactinib, and cetuximab for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if combining these drugs can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07154056Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for stubborn nerve pain
This trial tests a new type of spinal cord stimulation for people with long-term nerve pain that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to see if this special stimulation pattern can reduce pain better than standard care.
Poitiers, FranceAges 18–80 - NCT06014502RecruitingPhase 1
Study of IMGS-001 for advanced solid tumors that returned after treatment
This trial tests a new drug, IMGS-001, in people with advanced solid tumors that have grown back or not responded to standard treatments. It aims to find a safe dose and see if it helps shrink tumors.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07156435RecruitingPhase 1
Vyxeos and Clofarabine for Children with Relapsed AML
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, Vyxeos (liposomal daunorubicin and cytarabine) and clofarabine, in children and young adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the leukemia.
ViennaAges 1–21 - NCT07355972RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CT1195E cell therapy for progressive scleroderma
This trial tests a new cell therapy called CT1195E for people with refractory or progressive systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) that also affects the lungs. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and can help slow or stop the disease.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–60 - NCT07275736RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a treatment called CNCT19, a type of CAR-T cell therapy, for people with certain autoimmune diseases like neuromyelitis optica, myasthenia gravis, or multiple sclerosis that have come back or not responded to other treatments. It aims to see if targeting a specific immune cell (CD19) can help control the disease.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07662018Recruiting
Study of stem cell transplant after chemo for children with germ cell tumors
This study looks at how well a stem cell transplant works after a specific combination of chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine, docetaxel, melphalan, and carboplatin) in children and young adults up to age 21 whose germ cell tumors have come back or not responded to treatment. It may help doctors understand who benefits most from this approach.
Houston, TexasAges 21 years+ - NCT07435779RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for severe ulcerative colitis
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells (called CAR-T cells) to calm down the immune attack that causes ulcerative colitis. It is for people with moderate to severe colitis who have not gotten better with standard medicines.
GuangzhouAges 18–60 - NCT06086197RecruitingPhase 2
A drug combo for early relapsed or refractory DLBCL
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy drugs for people with a type of lymphoma called diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has either come back early or never fully responded to first treatment. The goal is to see if this drug combination can help control the lymphoma.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07470073RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Universal CAR-T cell therapy for B-cell leukemia (ages 12-75)
This trial tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy (called universal CAR-T) that targets CD19 and CD20 markers on cancer cells. It is for people aged 12 to 75 with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has not responded to standard treatments or has come back after treatment.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 12–75 - NCT06630806RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an injection for relapsed or refractory myeloma
This trial tests a new injected drug for people with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to at least 3 prior treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and works against the cancer.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06618313Recruiting
Testing JCXH-213 for B-cell lymphoma that returned or didn't respond
This trial tests a new treatment called JCXH-213 for people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that came back or didn't get better after previous treatment. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and works against the cancer.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06612645RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cell therapy for children with solid tumors that returned
This trial tests a new type of immune therapy called CAR T cells designed to find and attack a protein called B7-H3 on solid tumor cells. It's for children and young adults whose cancer came back or didn't respond to standard treatment.
Bangkok, PathumwanAges 1–25 - NCT06585007RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation for limited cancer growth in castration-resistant prostate cancer
This trial tests whether giving focused radiation to limited areas of cancer growth (up to 3 spots) can help control the disease in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer. You may be eligible if your cancer is growing slowly and you are already on hormone therapy.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT06906900RecruitingPhase 1
Device therapy for spinal tumors that have stopped responding to treatment
This trial tests a wearable device that puts low-intensity electric fields on the skin over spinal tumors to slow their growth. It's for people whose spinal metastases have already been treated with surgery and/or radiation and have no more radiation options.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05665244Recruiting
Cryotherapy for long-lasting cough from nerve signals
This trial tests a cold-treatment procedure (cryotherapy) to treat a stubborn cough caused by nerve signaling (not infections or common allergy/acid problems). It may help people whose cough has lasted at least 8 weeks and who have already tried to rule out other causes.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07287605Recruiting
Virtual reality for mood during focused ultrasound for essential tremor
This study tests if using virtual reality can improve your mood while you undergo a focused ultrasound procedure for essential tremor. If you are already scheduled for this treatment, you may be able to join.
North York, OntarioAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,209 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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