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
- NCT07489989RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy to boost CAR-T for B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination of drugs to make CAR-T cell therapy work better for people with certain types of B-cell lymphoma. It adds the drugs chidamide and a PD-1 inhibitor to the usual CAR-T treatment, aiming to improve response.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT07491172RecruitingPhase 1
Trial of CTX310 for stubborn high cholesterol and fats
This trial tests a new medicine, CTX310, for people with persistently high levels of fats (triglycerides) and cholesterol that have not improved with standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and tolerable.
Hialeah, FloridaAges 18–75 - NCT06179524RecruitingPhase 2
CAR-T-19 for CD19-positive B-ALL in children and young adults
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CAR-T-19 for children and young adults up to age 25 whose B-ALL has returned or is not responding to standard treatments. The CAR-T cells are engineered to find and destroy leukemia cells that have the CD19 protein.
TianjinAges Up to 25 years - NCT07480954RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK cell therapy for recurrent ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) that targets two proteins often found on ovarian cancer cells. It is for people whose cancer has come back after at least two prior treatments.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07488598Recruiting
Behavioral therapy for hard-to-treat chronic cough
This trial tests a behavioral therapy for people whose chronic cough (lasting more than 8 weeks) hasn't improved with usual treatments like asthma or reflux medicine. You may join if your cough is triggered by things like talking, laughing, cold air, or irritants, and you have throat symptoms like irritation or hoarseness.
AsyutAges 18–50 - NCT06115135RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax with isatuximab and dexamethasone for myeloma
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (venetoclax, isatuximab, and dexamethasone) for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to earlier treatments. It is for patients whose cancer cells have a specific genetic change, called t(11;14).
West Hollywood, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT06225310RecruitingPhase 1
New combo for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests a three-drug combination (selinexor, ruxolitinib, and methylprednisolone) for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding after at least three prior treatments. The goal is to see if this new combination can help control the cancer.
West Hollywood, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07473167RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of TC011 for large B-cell lymphoma that has not responded to treatment
This trial tests whether the experimental drug TC011 can help adults with a type of B-cell lymphoma that has come back or stopped responding after at least two rounds of chemotherapy. The study checks for safety and whether the treatment can shrink tumors.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07479732RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Apatinib with chemo for advanced osteosarcoma
This study tests whether the combination of two drugs, apatinib (a targeted therapy) and liposomal irinotecan (a chemotherapy), can help people with osteosarcoma that has not responded to standard treatments or has spread. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
BeijingAges 12–65 - NCT07478848RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation, Vancomycin, and CAR-T for B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests whether giving radiation and an oral antibiotic (vancomycin) before CAR-T therapy helps treat B-cell lymphoma more effectively. It is for people who are already scheduled to receive CAR-T treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05601726RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for hard-to-treat AML or high-risk MDS
This early study tests a new medicine (ABD-3001) to see if it’s safe and tolerable, how the body handles it, and whether it shows early signs of helping people with relapsed or hard-to-treat AML or high-risk MDS. It may be an option if standard treatments have already failed and you can’t receive a stem cell transplant.
Marseille, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06783816Recruiting
New immune cell therapy for blood cancers
This study tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy designed to treat certain blood cancers (like leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma) that have come back or not responded to standard treatment. The cells are enhanced with IL-15 to help them work better.
Taiyuan, ShanxiAges Any age - NCT06785532Recruiting
Brain stimulation for hard-to-treat Tourette's syndrome
This trial tests a brain stimulation device (RNS) for people with Tourette's syndrome whose symptoms haven't improved with standard treatments. It aims to see if this approach can reduce tics and improve quality of life.
BeijingAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT07471841RecruitingPhase 2
Olutasidenib for IDH1-mutated AML after venetoclax
This trial tests the drug olutasidenib for people with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. It is for patients who have already received the drug venetoclax and have an IDH1 mutation in their leukemia cells.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 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 - NCT07470151Recruiting
Study of EVM18001 for hard-to-treat autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new treatment, EVM18001, for people with lupus, myasthenia gravis, or systemic sclerosis that hasn't improved with standard therapies. It aims to see if this therapy can help control the disease.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT07455851RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Studying a new drug combo for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests whether REGN17372 plus linvoseltamab is safe for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to prior treatments. You may join if you have tried at least 3 other therapies.
Randwick, New South WalesAges 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+ - NCT07452198RecruitingPhase 3
Study of new drug for relapsed or hard-to-treat multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new medicine (GR1803) against a standard combination treatment for people whose multiple myeloma has come back or stopped responding to prior therapies. It aims to see if the new drug works better.
TianjinAges 18 years+ - NCT07444307RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for hard-to-treat lupus
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell therapy for people with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The therapy uses specially designed immune cells to target and destroy cells causing the disease.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–65 - NCT07439653RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing TORL-5-700 for advanced lymphoma
This trial tests a new treatment called TORL-5-700 for people with certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see how safe it is and how well it works.
Fullerton, CaliforniaAges 18 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 - NCT07439211RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug combo for acute myeloid leukemia
This trial tests a new drug, eganelisib, combined with azacitidine and venetoclax for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It's for people whose AML has come back or hasn't responded to treatment, or for those with a high-risk type who haven't been treated yet.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–90
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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.