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
- NCT07212686Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Angiotensin II for severe low blood pressure in children
This study tests an IV medicine called angiotensin II (Giapreza) to raise blood pressure in children who are very sick and not responding to standard treatments. It aims to see if this medicine can help stabilize blood pressure and improve outcomes.
New Hyde Park, New YorkAges birth–18 years - NCT07212244Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for hard-to-treat tremor
This study uses a focused ultrasound treatment guided by MRI to calm hand tremors in people with essential tremor that hasn't responded to medication. It aims to improve daily life by reducing shaking without the need for surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 22 years+ - NCT06674265RecruitingPhase 1
Natural killer cells for advanced neuroblastoma
This trial tests a new type of immune cell called natural killer (NK) cells from healthy donors to treat neuroblastoma that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if these cells can help shrink or control the cancer.
TehranAges 2–16 - NCT06918912RecruitingPhase 2
Loncastuximab tesirine for lymphoma after CAR-T therapy
This trial tests a drug called loncastuximab tesirine for people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma or high-grade B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded after CAR-T cell therapy. It aims to see if the drug can help when other treatments have stopped working.
Alessandria, ALESSANDRIAAges 18–99 - NCT03936153RecruitingPhase 2
Oral abexinostat for relapsed lymphoma after two prior treatments
This Phase 2 study tests how well and how safely an oral medicine called abexinostat works for people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has come back or did not respond to the last treatment. It may help by shrinking lymphoma and controlling the disease using a medication taken by mouth.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06916494RecruitingPhase 1
Rutin plus immunotherapy and chemo before bladder cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of the natural supplement rutin, an immunotherapy (tislelizumab), and two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and cisplatin) before surgery for bladder cancer that didn't respond to initial chemo. It aims to see if this mix can shrink tumors better.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06685042RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T-cell therapy for severe autoimmune diseases
This study tests a new treatment called CAR T-cell therapy for people with severe autoimmune diseases that haven't gotten better with standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can help control the disease by reprogramming your immune cells.
Rome, LazioAges 18–65 - NCT06924762RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Low-dose IL-2 for chronic hives that don't respond to usual treatment
This study tests a low-dose immune therapy (interleukin-2) for people with chronic hives that don't get better with standard allergy pills. If you are an adult with ongoing hives and itching despite daily antihistamines, this trial might offer a new treatment option.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–74 - NCT07210047RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of HuL001 for multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded
This trial tests a new drug called HuL001 combined with lenalidomide and dexamethasone for people with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to at least three prior treatments. It aims to see if this combination can help when other options have failed.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07206823Recruiting
Romiplostim N01 plus rituximab for ITP that didn't respond to oral TPO-RA
This trial tests a new combination of two medicines—romiplostim N01 (a shot to raise platelets) and rituximab (an infusion that calms the immune system)—for people with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have not had enough improvement from oral TPO-RA pills like hetrombopag or eltrombopag. It aims to see if this combination works better and is safe.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 14 years+ - NCT06118788RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
BG1805 for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia
This trial tests a new treatment, BG1805, for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. It targets a specific marker on leukemia cells called CLL-1.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06297941RecruitingPhase 1
Study of REM-422 for AML or high-risk MDS
This trial tests an experimental oral medication called REM-422 for people with AML (a type of blood cancer) that has not responded to treatment or has come back, or for those with high-risk MDS. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07198594Recruiting
Fast brain stimulation for hard-to-treat OCD
This study tests a fast-acting brain stimulation method (accelerated rTMS) for people whose obsessive-compulsive disorder has not improved enough with standard treatments. It aims to help those who still have moderate to severe symptoms despite trying multiple medications.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT07194980RecruitingPhase 2
A two-drug approach for relapsed or refractory CLL/SLL
This study tests a combination of an oral targeted therapy (nemtabrutinib) followed by a personalized cell therapy (lisocabtagene maraleucel, also called liso-cel) for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or not responded to previous treatment. The goal is to see if this sequence can improve outcomes.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07193628RecruitingPhase 1
A new immune cell therapy for recurrent glioblastoma
This trial tests a special immune cell treatment (CAR-T cells) that targets two proteins found on glioblastoma cells. It is for patients whose tumor has come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07198867RecruitingPhase 1
A-CAR028 for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a new cell therapy called A-CAR028 for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy uses your own immune cells to fight the cancer.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06940349RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Palbociclib and sunitinib for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a combination of two oral drugs—palbociclib and sunitinib—for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if these drugs together can help shrink or slow the growth of the cancer.
Petah TikvaAges 18 years+ - NCT06503224Recruiting
Cell therapy for refractory autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy (SCAR02) that targets two proteins on immune cells to help calm down overactive autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjögren's syndrome, or systemic sclerosis. It may be an option if standard treatments haven't worked well enough.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT07184450RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for children with hard-to-treat rheumatic diseases
This trial tests a new treatment using your child's own immune cells, modified to target B cells and fight severe rheumatic diseases like juvenile dermatomyositis, arthritis, scleroderma, or Sjogren's syndrome. It's for children who haven't improved with standard treatments.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 5 years+ - NCT07192471RecruitingPhase 1
Study of KK2223 for T-cell lymphoma after prior treatments
This study tests a new drug called KK2223 for people with certain types of T-cell lymphoma (PTCL or CTCL) that have not responded to previous treatments. The goal is to find out if the drug is safe and if it helps shrink or control the lymphoma.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07189065RecruitingPhase 2
Rocbrutinib for relapsed or refractory non-GCB DLBCL
This trial tests a new targeted therapy, Rocbrutinib, for a specific type of aggressive B-cell lymphoma (non-GCB DLBCL) that has not responded to or returned after two or more prior treatments. It aims to see if Rocbrutinib can help people who have few other options.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06934447RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for hard-to-treat lupus in kids
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy, called BCMA/CD70 CAR-T, for children with lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can safely reduce disease activity.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 5 years+ - NCT07184853Recruiting
Ruxolitinib with etanercept vs ruxolitinib for severe GVHD
This trial tests whether adding etanercept to ruxolitinib works better than ruxolitinib alone for severe graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) that has not responded to steroids. GVHD is a common complication after a stem cell transplant where donor cells attack the patient's body.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 12–70 - NCT07184307Recruiting
Platelet-rich plasma vs botox for stubborn overactive bladder
This trial compares two treatments for overactive bladder (OAB) that hasn't improved with standard medications: injections of platelet-rich plasma (a substance from your own blood) versus botulinum toxin (Botox). Both are injected into the bladder to help reduce urgency and leakage.
Banhā, Qalyubia GovernorateAges 18 years+
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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.