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
- NCT05991388RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New treatments for children with relapsed B-NHL
This trial tests two new treatment combinations for children and young adults with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to previous therapy. The goal is to find better options for treating this cancer.
Sydney, New South WalesAges Up to 25 years - NCT05994365Recruiting
Testing anlotinib for advanced thyroid cancer that resists radioactive iodine
This trial tests a targeted therapy pill (anlotinib) for people with advanced thyroid cancer that stopped responding to radioactive iodine. It may slow tumor growth or shrink tumors.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05995951Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for severe OCD
This trial tests whether deep brain stimulation (a surgical implant that sends electrical pulses to part of your brain) can help people with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that has not improved with standard treatments.
Petah TikvaAges 18–75 - NCT05997615RecruitingPhase 1
Study of VIR-5500 for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests VIR-5500 (AMX-500), a new targeted treatment, in men with prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to standard therapies. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it may help shrink or slow the cancer.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06006117RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug combination for relapsed marginal zone lymphoma
This trial compares a combination of mosunetuzumab and lenalidomide against standard treatments for people with marginal zone lymphoma that has come back or stopped responding to previous therapy. It aims to find out if the new combination works better than current options.
AnderlechtAges 18 years+ - NCT06013618RecruitingPhase 2
Naxitamab for high-risk or relapsed neuroblastoma in children
This trial tests a targeted antibody called naxitamab (hu3F8) for children with high-risk neuroblastoma that has come back or is hard to treat. It aims to see if this therapy can help shrink or control the cancer with an acceptable safety profile.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 1 year+ - NCT06014658RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MBRC-101 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, MBRC-101, that targets a protein called EphA5 found on some cancer cells. It is for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to other treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06026319RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cells targeting CD79b and CD19 for non-Hodgkin lymphoma
This trial tests a new type of CAR T-cell therapy that targets two proteins (CD79b and CD19) on lymphoma cells. It's for people with certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that have come back or not responded to previous treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06034561RecruitingPhase 2
Bortezomib for relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia
This trial tests a chemotherapy combination that includes bortezomib for people whose acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has come back or not responded to previous treatments. It aims to offer a new option for those who haven't tried bortezomib before.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 16–60 - NCT06047197RecruitingPhase 1
RC19D2 cell therapy for advanced large B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new cell therapy called RC19D2 for people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses your own immune cells that are modified to target and kill cancer cells.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06049290RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of LBL-034 for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new drug called LBL-034 in people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective.
Wuhu, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06054776RecruitingPhase 2
Acalabrutinib, obinutuzumab, and glofitamab for mantle cell lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of three targeted drugs for mantle cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to prior treatment. It aims to see if this new drug cocktail can work better than standard options.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06055621RecruitingPhase 2
Dasatinib for AML that did not respond to venetoclax-azacitidine
This trial tests the drug dasatinib (a pill) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) whose disease did not respond to a standard combination of venetoclax and azacitidine. The goal is to see if dasatinib alone can help control the leukemia when other treatments have failed.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06056921RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for hard-to-treat autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells (CAR T-cells) targeting a protein called CD19 to control severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, Sjogren's, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, or vasculitis. The goal is to see if it's safe and can improve symptoms when other treatments haven't worked.
Taiyuan, ShanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT06063850RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for adults with hard-to-control epilepsy
This trial tests a one-time gene therapy (AMT-260) for adults whose seizures start in one area of the brain (the temporal lobe) and aren't controlled by medication. The goal is to see if it's safe and reduces seizure frequency.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT06066203RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GNC-035 for lymphoma that returned or didn't respond to treatment
This trial tests a new drug, GNC-035, for people with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that has come back (relapsed) or stopped responding to standard treatments (refractory). The goal is to see if GNC-035 can help when other options haven't worked.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06083207RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
IBI3003 for multiple myeloma that has returned or not responded
This trial tests an investigational drug called IBI3003 in people with multiple myeloma that has come back or hasn't responded to previous treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective.
Wollongong, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06088888RecruitingPhase 1
TGRX-678 for CML that hasn't responded to other treatments
This study tests a new daily pill called TGRX-678 for people with chronic-phase CML who have not responded well to or cannot tolerate other CML treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and if it can help control the leukemia.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06095050Recruiting
Embolization for chronic shoulder pain
This trial tests a procedure called embolization to treat long-lasting shoulder pain that hasn't improved with other treatments like physical therapy or injections. The goal is to see if blocking certain blood vessels can reduce pain and improve function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–80 - NCT06104241RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Cell therapy for advanced digestive cancers
This trial tests a new cell therapy called BGT007 for people with advanced cancers of the digestive system (esophagus, stomach, pancreas, or colon) that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses your own immune cells, modified to target a protein on your cancer cells.
Xuzhou, JangSuAges 18–70 - NCT06105645Recruiting
Brain wave study for hard-to-treat epilepsy surgery
This study looks at special brain wave patterns called "fast-ripples" to help doctors better plan surgery for epilepsy that doesn't get better with medicine. It may improve how surgeons decide where to operate.
AmiensAges 18–65 - NCT06112067Recruiting
Brain implant for severe mental health conditions
This trial tests a brain implant called deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people with severe mental health conditions that have not improved with usual treatments. The goal is to see if it can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - 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
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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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