Clinical trials
Refractory clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,203 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04792489RecruitingPhase 2
CAR-T cell therapy for aggressive B-cell lymphomas
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell treatment (MB-CART2019.1) for people with certain types of aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) that has come back or not responded to prior treatments. It aims to see if this therapy can help when other options have failed.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07003295RecruitingPhase 2
Glofitamab for mantle cell lymphoma that returned after CAR-T
This trial tests a new drug, glofitamab, for mantle cell lymphoma that came back or didn’t respond after CAR-T cell therapy. It aims to see if glofitamab can shrink or control the lymphoma.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05650632RecruitingPhase 1
IV infusion safety study of etentamig for multiple myeloma
This is an early (Phase 1) study focused on safety of an IV medicine called etentamig in adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. It looks at how the treatment affects side effects and helps decide the safest way to give it.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06436534Recruiting
Ganciclovir for stubborn allergic rhinitis
This study tests whether an antiviral medicine called ganciclovir (in capsule form) can help people with stubborn moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis that doesn't improve with standard treatments. If you have year-round allergies to dust mites and your symptoms are still bothersome, this trial may be an option for you.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–65 - NCT04943198RecruitingPhase 2
Vemurafenib for hard-to-treat BRAF-mutant juvenile histiocytosis
This Phase 2 study tests the medicine vemurafenib in children with refractory juvenile histiocytosis that has a BRAF mutation. It aims to find a better schedule (timing and dose) for treatment when standard therapies haven’t worked or the disease has come back.
Warsaw, MazovianAges 1–18 - NCT04993690RecruitingPhase 1
Oral LP-168 for relapsed or hard-to-treat B-cell lymphoma
This Phase 1 study tests whether an oral medicine called LP-168 can be given safely and possibly work against lymphoma that has come back or is not responding to standard treatment. It’s mainly looking for safety, but your results could help determine whether the drug should be studied further.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT04998669RecruitingPhase 2
Loncastuximab plus rituximab for relapsed follicular lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests whether loncastuximab, combined with rituximab, can shrink and control follicular lymphoma that has come back or not responded to prior treatment. It may help people who still have active disease that needs treatment and meet specific scan and blood test requirements.
Fort Myers, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05019703RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab plus cabozantinib for teen osteosarcoma
This trial studies a combination of two medicines—atezolizumab and cabozantinib—for teenagers and young adults with osteosarcoma that has come back or spread. It aims to slow or shrink the cancer and help control disease that can’t be fully removed with surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - NCT05027386RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Apatinib plus immunotherapy for tough childhood neuroblastoma
This trial studies whether apatinib, a targeted medicine, combined with an immunotherapy treatment can shrink or control neuroblastoma that has come back or does not respond to prior treatment. Because it is a Phase I/II single-group study, everyone receives the planned treatment and researchers watch side effects and response.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 5–18 - NCT05053607Recruiting
Text and Fitbit monitoring during isatuximab treatment
This trial follows people with multiple myeloma who are getting isatuximab through a vein (IV). It tests how well real-world health tracking (text/app messages and Fitbit data) works during treatment, and whether it can help care teams understand your experience.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05141253RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Trial of RD133 for mesothelin-positive tumors after prior treatment
This early-stage trial tests whether RD133 can be safe and effective for people whose solid tumors have a high “mesothelin” marker and that have not responded to at least two standard treatments. If you qualify, you’ll be checked closely for side effects and whether the tumor responds.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05145816RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Belantamab for AL amyloidosis after prior treatments
This study tests belantamab mafodotin, a medicine designed to target amyloid-producing abnormal cells, in people with relapsed or refractory AL (light-chain) amyloidosis. It’s aimed at improving blood and organ-related signs of the disease after earlier treatments have stopped working.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05190471RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for adults with AML that did not respond or returned
This Phase 1 study tests BP1002 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that is refractory (not responding) or relapsed (coming back). It’s early-stage, aiming to find a safe dose and see if the treatment can help people with limited options.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05210374RecruitingPhase 1
Disulfiram plus copper and liposomal chemotherapy for hard-to-treat sarcoma
This early-stage study tests a combination of disulfiram (an anti-alcohol medication), copper, and liposomal doxorubicin (a chemotherapy form) in people with sarcoma that has come back or did not respond to treatment. It aims to shrink or control tumors and improve outcomes when standard options have not worked.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05211570RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug AB8939 for AML after prior treatments
This Phase 1/2 study tests AB8939 in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) whose disease has come back or did not respond to earlier treatment. It may help researchers find a safe dose and learn whether the treatment can control the leukemia.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05237258Recruiting
Compare palliative care approaches for people with high-risk AML
This study tests a specialized (targeted) palliative care program versus usual oncology care for people hospitalized with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to see if this palliative approach improves comfort, support, and care planning during intensive treatment.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–120 - NCT05246345Recruiting
Study for chronic lymphocytic leukemia after venetoclax failure
This study looks at why chronic lymphocytic leukemia may stop responding after a medicine called venetoclax. By analyzing tumor samples, researchers hope to better understand resistance and guide future treatment options.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT05249959RecruitingPhase 2
Loncastuximab after short treatment for relapsed mantle cell lymphoma
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding loncastuximab after a short course of standard immunochemotherapy can better control mantle cell lymphoma that came back or didn’t respond. It specifically targets people who previously received a BTK inhibitor (or couldn’t tolerate it).
Brescia, ItalyAges 18–79 - NCT05254730Recruiting
Testing brain-recording sensors to map the seizure source
This study looks at using special tiny filaments during brain monitoring to better identify where seizures start. It’s meant for people with hard-to-control (refractory) epilepsy who are already being considered for a specific brain-monitoring procedure.
Montreal, QuebecAges Any age - NCT05260957RecruitingPhase 2
CAR-T, mosunetuzumab, and polatuzumab for hard-to-treat lymphoma
This Phase 2 trial tests a combination approach to treat certain aggressive, relapsed, or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphomas. It may help by using CAR-T cells (a patient-specific immune treatment) along with other lymphoma medicines to shrink or control the cancer.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT05263284RecruitingPhase 1
Study of 8-chloroadenosine plus venetoclax for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, 8-chloroadenosine and venetoclax, for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the leukemia.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05267912Recruiting
Using tumor organoids to guide treatment for advanced cancers
This study tests whether growing a patient's tumor cells in a dish (called an organoid) can help doctors choose the best next treatment. It is for people with advanced colorectal or pancreatic cancer who have run out of standard options.
Bordeaux, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT05270096Recruiting
Matches children and young people to leukemia treatment plans
This trial is set up to review tumor lab test results to help doctors choose the most appropriate next treatment for people with leukemia that has returned or did not respond. It mainly matters for younger patients who are not already on a standard treatment path.
GhentAges birth–25 years - NCT05289687RecruitingPhase 2
Daratumumab for hard-to-clear T-cell leukemia traces
This Phase 2 trial tests daratumumab (a targeted antibody medicine) in people with T-cell ALL whose leukemia is not fully gone at very low levels. The goal is to eliminate “minimal residual disease” (MRD) that can predict relapse, so treatment may be more effective after intensive chemotherapy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,203 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.