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
- NCT06581081Recruiting
CAR-T therapy with or without stem cell transplant for B-cell leukemia
This trial tests a CD19-targeted CAR-T cell therapy (S1904) for people with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has come back or not responded to treatment. After CAR-T, some patients may go on to a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if the CAR-T can lead to remission and who needs a transplant.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 12–65 - NCT07306832RecruitingPhase 1
Study of IV Pivekimab Sunirine for Children with Relapsed AML
This study tests an experimental IV drug called pivekimab sunirine for children whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has returned or not responded to previous treatments. The drug targets a specific marker on leukemia cells (CD123) to try to kill them.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 6 months–17 years - NCT07309770RecruitingPhase 2
Trastuzumab Rezetecan for advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments
This trial tests a new drug called Trastuzumab Rezetecan in people with advanced solid tumors that are HER2-positive and have not responded to standard therapies. It includes three specific groups: people with extramammary Paget's disease, rare solid tumors, or urothelial carcinoma. The goal is to see if this drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07311746RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of cladribine, ruxolitinib, and venetoclax for T-PLL
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (cladribine, ruxolitinib, and venetoclax) for people with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia (T-PLL) that has come back or stopped responding to prior treatment. The goal is to see if this therapy can help control the disease.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07297979RecruitingPhase 1
Xaluritamig for relapsed or refractory Ewing sarcoma
This trial is testing a new drug called xaluritamig for children, teens, and adults with Ewing sarcoma that has come back or is not responding to treatment. The goal is to see if this drug can shrink the cancer or stop it from growing.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 2 years+ - NCT07299123Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell transplant with cord cells for severe aplastic anemia
This trial tests a new way to treat severe aplastic anemia by combining a stem cell transplant from a half-matched donor with special stem cells from umbilical cord blood. The goal is to help your body make healthy blood cells again.
BeijingAges 6–60 - NCT07301164RecruitingEarly Phase 1
BCT301 cell therapy for hard-to-treat autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new cell treatment called BCT301 for people with certain autoimmune diseases like lupus or scleroderma that haven't gotten better with standard medicines. It aims to see if this treatment can help control the disease.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT07297173RecruitingPhase 1
Immune cell infusion plus transplant for tough leukemia
This trial tests a new two-step approach for people with hard-to-treat leukemia. First, you get chemotherapy plus an infusion of special immune cells from a partially matched donor, then a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if this is safe and helps the leukemia go away.
BeijingAges 15 years+ - NCT07296497Recruiting
Acupuncture for stubborn rosacea: safety and effectiveness
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help people with rosacea that hasn't improved with standard treatments like oral antibiotics or light therapy. If you have persistent redness or flushing that affects your daily life, this study may offer a new option.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–65 - NCT06879847Recruiting
Clinical trial of radiation and chemotherapy before stem cell transplant for hard-to-treat AML
This trial tests a combination of total body irradiation and two chemotherapy drugs (busulfan and melphalan) given before a stem cell transplant. It is for people with acute myeloid leukemia that has come back or not responded to standard treatment.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 14–70 - NCT07283796RecruitingPhase 1
Study of HSK47977 for relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma
This trial tests an experimental drug (HSK47977) to see how it works in people with non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to understand how the drug is processed by the body, its safety, and whether it can help shrink tumors.
TianjinAges 18 years+ - NCT07284433RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Donor cell therapy for B-cell blood cancers
This trial tests a new treatment made from donor cells that target two proteins (CD19 and CD20) found on certain blood cancer cells. It may be an option for people whose B-cell lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia has come back or hasn't responded to at least two prior treatments.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07281716RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy combo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy drugs for people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (MSS, or microsatellite stable) that has stopped responding to standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this new treatment can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07283822RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab and Ruxolitinib for Lymphoma
This trial is testing two drugs, pembrolizumab and ruxolitinib, together for people with certain types of lymphoma that have come back or not responded to at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the lymphoma.
New York, New YorkAges 18–95 - 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+ - NCT06883539RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LXP1788 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called LXP1788 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and how it affects the body.
TaichungAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06022003RecruitingPhase 2
Azacitidine plus gilteritinib for FLT3-mutated AML
This trial tests whether adding an oral chemotherapy pill (azacitidine) to the targeted drug gilteritinib helps people whose FLT3-mutated AML came back or didn't respond after their first treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is more effective than gilteritinib alone.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06313957RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LUCAR-20SP for relapsed B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new treatment called LUCAR-20SP for people with certain types of B-cell lymphoma that have come back or not responded to prior therapy. The drug is a type of CAR-T therapy that targets the CD20 protein on lymphoma cells.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06150365RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Personalized T-cell therapy for advanced solid tumors (KSX01-TCRT)
This study tests a personalized treatment made from your own immune cells (T cells) that are re-engineered to recognize and attack your specific tumor. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. If you qualify, you will have a blood draw and a tumor sample collected to create your own custom T cell therapy.
BeijingAges 18–70 - NCT06895733RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pazopanib plus palbociclib for advanced solid tumors with 11q13 change
This trial tests two pills (pazopanib and palbociclib) together for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific gene change (11q13 amplification) and have stopped responding to other treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07268521RecruitingPhase 2
Obinutuzumab for cryoglobulinemia vasculitis after rituximab failure
This trial tests if the drug obinutuzumab can help people with a blood vessel inflammation called cryoglobulinemia vasculitis when rituximab no longer works or causes side effects. It is a single-arm study, meaning everyone gets the new drug.
BloisAges 18 years+ - NCT07261345RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for hard-to-treat Graves' disease
This early-phase trial tests whether specially engineered immune cells (called CAR-T) can treat Graves' disease that hasn't responded to standard medication. It's for people with active, hard-to-control Graves' who have the TRAb antibody.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75
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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.