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
- 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 - NCT06126588RecruitingPhase 2
Everolimus and Lutathera for refractory meningioma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (everolimus and 177Lu-DOTATATE) for people with grade 2 or 3 meningioma that has grown despite prior treatments. It aims to see if this combination can slow or stop tumor growth.
Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, Grand EstAges 18–80 - NCT06132711RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-T therapy for relapsed multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new kind of CAR-T cell therapy (called APRIL-BAFF-Bicephali CAR-T) for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to treatment. It aims to see if this therapy is safe and can help when other treatments have stopped working.
Xuzhou, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT06132893RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing BHV-7000 for hard-to-control focal seizures in adults
This study tests a new medicine called BHV-7000 for adults whose focal seizures (starting in one part of the brain) are not controlled by current treatments. The goal is to see if it can reduce seizures safely.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT06134284RecruitingPhase 4
Ibrutinib plus rituximab for refractory MZL
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs (ibrutinib and rituximab) for people with marginal zone lymphoma that has not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink the lymphoma and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06136364RecruitingPhase 1
CD7 CAR-T therapy for relapsed T-cell leukemia/lymphoma
This trial tests a new treatment called CD7 CAR-T, which uses your own immune cells modified to find and attack cancer cells that have a protein called CD7 on their surface. It's for people with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma that has come back or not responded to standard treatments.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06138275RecruitingPhase 2
Elranatamab for relapsed multiple myeloma after Abecma
This trial tests a new drug called elranatamab for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to treatment, specifically after they have received a therapy named idecabtagene vicleucel (Abecma). It aims to see if elranatamab can help control the disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06151106RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Chidamide and Duvalisib for Relapsed or Resistant T-Cell Lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs, Chidamide and Duvalisib, for people with peripheral T-cell lymphoma or NK/T-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to previous treatment. The goal is to see if this drug combination can help shrink or control the lymphoma.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06158386RecruitingPhase 2
Chidamide and linperlisib for relapsed follicular lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two oral drugs, chidamide and linperlisib, for people with follicular lymphoma that has not responded to or come back after at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink the lymphoma and stop it from growing.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06158412RecruitingPhase 2
ATRA plus KPD for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests a combination of all-trans retinoic acid (a form of vitamin A) with a chemotherapy regimen called KPD for patients whose multiple myeloma has come back or is not responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06158841RecruitingPhase 3
Etentamig vs standard therapy for relapsed myeloma
This trial tests a new IV treatment called etentamig compared to standard therapies for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding. It may be an option if you've already tried at least two different treatments, including common drug classes.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06170489RecruitingPhase 3
Study of JS004 plus toripalimab for Hodgkin lymphoma
This study tests a new combination of two drugs (JS004 plus toripalimab) versus standard chemotherapy for people with Hodgkin lymphoma that no longer responds to PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the new combination works better.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06173349RecruitingPhase 1
New bladder therapy for BCG-resistant bladder cancer
This trial tests a new treatment for bladder cancer that does not respond to standard BCG therapy. The treatment uses tiny particles (micelles) that deliver a chemotherapy drug directly into the bladder, aiming to destroy cancer cells without needing surgery.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06176027RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combo for returning AITL lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (azacytidine plus CAOLD) for people with a specific type of T-cell lymphoma called AITL that has come back or not responded to previous treatment. The goal is to see if this treatment can work better than current options.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06184035RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a radioactive drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new radioactive drug, 177Lu-SN201, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and to find the best dose.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18 years+ - NCT06189157RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing MB-CART19.1 therapy for severe lupus
This trial tests a new type of treatment called CAR T-cell therapy (MB-CART19.1) for people with severe lupus that has not responded to other treatments. It aims to see if this therapy can help control lupus and improve organ function.
ErlangenAges 18 years+ - NCT06196255RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-T cell therapy for resistant or relapsed multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell therapy that targets FcRL5 on myeloma cells. It's for people whose myeloma has come back or stopped responding to other treatments, including stem cell transplant.
Xuzhou, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT06197672RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cells for CD4-positive AML before stem cell transplant
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy (CAR T cells) designed to target and kill leukemia cells that have a specific marker (CD4). The goal is to help people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has not responded to standard treatments get ready for a stem cell transplant.
Miami, FloridaAges 12 years+ - NCT06201247RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CD123-targeted immune cell therapy for relapsed/refractory AML
This early-phase trial tests an 'off-the-shelf' immune cell treatment (CAR-NK cells) that targets a protein called CD123 on leukemia cells. It's for people with AML that has returned or hasn't responded to standard treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06208657RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized cancer therapy for kids and teens
This trial tests personalized cancer treatments for children and teens whose cancer has not responded to standard therapy. It uses information from precision medicine studies to match the right drug to each child's tumor.
Newcastle, New South WalesAges birth–21 years - NCT06212609Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for kids with hard-to-control epilepsy
This trial tests a personalized brain stimulation method (transcranial electrical stimulation) to reduce seizures in children with hard-to-control partial epilepsy. It aims to find the best stimulation spot and settings for each patient by using advanced brain scans.
AmiensAges 1–18 - NCT06213311RecruitingPhase 2
CAR T-cells plus antibody drug for relapsed large B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests two immune-based treatments—first a special type of immunotherapy (CAR T-cells, called axi-cel), then a targeted antibody drug (glofitamab)—for people with large B-cell lymphoma that did not fully respond to their first treatment or came back within a year. The goal is to see if this combination can help more people achieve lasting remission.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06215118RecruitingPhase 1
Combination therapy for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs, elranatamab and iberdomide, for people whose multiple myeloma has returned or stopped responding to previous treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 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.