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
- NCT07012044RecruitingPhase 1
Cedazuridine and decitabine after stem cell transplant for childhood leukemia
This trial tests if adding two chemotherapy drugs (cedazuridine and decitabine) along with a growth factor (filgrastim) can help prevent leukemia from coming back after a stem cell transplant. It is for children and young adults with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia who are in remission after transplant.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 21 years - NCT07011056RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new drug for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new drug called Purinostat Mesylate for people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (a type of blood cancer) whose cancer has come back or not responded after at least two prior treatments. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink or control the cancer.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07006025RecruitingPhase 1
Oral THU-decitabine for MDS that has returned or not improved
This trial tests an oral combination of two drugs (THU and decitabine) for people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) whose disease has come back or not responded to at least one prior standard treatment. The goal is to see if it can help control the disease.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07012148RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Seizure forecasting device for temporal lobe epilepsy
This study tests a small device placed under the scalp that may help predict when seizures are likely to happen, using EEG (brain wave) readings. It is designed for people with temporal lobe epilepsy to improve seizure management and safety.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT07003568RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for multiple myeloma with bone or organ spread
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell treatment that targets two proteins (BCMA and GPRC5D) on myeloma cells. It is for patients whose multiple myeloma has come back or stopped responding to treatment and has spread outside the bone marrow (extramedullary disease). The goal is to see if this dual-target approach can attack the cancer more effectively.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07003685Enrolling by invitation
Glaucoma drainage device for hard-to-treat glaucoma
This study tests a posterior chamber drainage device for people with glaucoma that is not controlled by eye drops, especially those who have already had cataract surgery. It aims to help lower eye pressure safely and prevent further vision loss.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi MinhAges 18 years+ - NCT07011004RecruitingPhase 1
NK cells plus atezolizumab for acute myeloid leukemia
This trial tests combining natural killer (NK) immune cells with an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that didn't respond to or came back after prior treatments. It aims to see if this combination can help the body fight the leukemia.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18–70 - NCT07003555RecruitingPhase 1
Dual-target CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma with extramedullary disease
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell treatment that targets two proteins (BCMA and CD19) on myeloma cells. It is for patients whose multiple myeloma has come back or stopped responding to other treatments and has spread to tissues outside the bone marrow.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06618313Recruiting
Testing JCXH-213 for B-cell lymphoma that returned or didn't respond
This trial tests a new treatment called JCXH-213 for people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that came back or didn't get better after previous treatment. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and works against the cancer.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06994676RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CBX-250 for advanced myeloid leukemias
This study tests an experimental drug, CBX-250, for people with certain advanced blood cancers (like AML) that have not responded to standard treatments or have returned. The drug works only for people who have a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*02:01). The goal is to see if it is safe and how well it works.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06999187RecruitingPhase 1
Study of DR-0202 for advanced solid tumors after multiple treatments
This trial tests a new drug, DR-0202, for people with certain advanced cancers that have not responded to at least two prior treatments. It may be an option if standard treatments are no longer working.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06880354RecruitingPhase 1
Dual-target CAR-T cells for relapsed or refractory AML
This study tests a new CAR-T cell therapy that targets two proteins, CLL1 and CD38, on leukemia cells. It is designed for people whose acute myeloid leukemia has returned or not responded to treatment.
TianjinAges 18–70 - NCT07001956RecruitingEarly Phase 1
UTAA91 injection for difficult rheumatoid arthritis
This trial tests a new injection called UTAA91 for people with hard-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis. It's for those who have tried standard treatments without success.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06996132RecruitingPhase 2
Combination treatment for aggressive B-cell lymphoma that has returned
This trial tests a new combination approach for people whose aggressive B-cell lymphoma has come back or not responded to treatment. It uses a bispecific antibody (a type of drug that helps immune cells attack cancer cells) followed by CAR-T cell therapy (reprogramming your own immune cells to find and kill cancer), sometimes with a stem cell transplant.
TianjinAges 18–65 - NCT06991114RecruitingPhase 2
AlloNK and rituximab for relapsing rheumatologic diseases
This trial tests a new natural killer (NK) cell therapy called AlloNK given with rituximab for people with certain autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's disease, inflammatory myopathies, or systemic sclerosis) that have not responded well to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can better control the disease.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06988488RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of mezigdomide plus elranatamab for relapsed multiple myeloma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, mezigdomide (a pill) and elranatamab (an injection), for people whose multiple myeloma has returned or stopped responding to prior treatments. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe and effective.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06992258RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two drug combinations for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding TAS-102 to fruquintinib works better than fruquintinib alone for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to other treatments.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06991361RecruitingPhase 1
Expanded immune cells and low-dose IL-2 for chronic GVHD
This trial tests whether giving special immune cells (regulatory T cells) grown in a lab, along with a low dose of interleukin-2, can help people with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) that hasn't improved with steroids. GVHD is a complication after a stem cell transplant where donor cells attack the patient's body.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2 years+ - NCT06986174RecruitingPhase 2
Pacritinib for relapsed or refractory Waldenström macroglobulinemia
This trial tests a pill called pacritinib for people with Waldenström macroglobulinemia that has come back or stopped responding to other treatments. The goal is to see if pacritinib can help control the disease by blocking certain proteins that cancer cells need to grow.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06980948RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy study for nerve pain from small fiber neuropathy
This trial tests a new gene therapy called ST-503 for people with long-lasting nerve pain from small fiber neuropathy that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The study will check if the treatment is safe and tolerable.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06678048RecruitingPhase 2
Arsenous acid for hard-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a medicine called arsenous acid for people with triple-negative breast cancer that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. If you join, you will get arsenous acid plus one of four chemotherapy drugs to see if the combination can shrink tumors.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06973512Recruiting
Brain stimulation for severe addiction
This trial tests a new brain stimulation approach for people with severe addiction that hasn't gotten better with other treatments. It uses deep brain stimulation guided by brain mapping to try to reduce cravings and help you stay abstinent.
Toronto, OntarioAges 25–65 - NCT06965114RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing tovorafenib plus rituximab for hairy cell leukemia
This trial tests a new drug combination (tovorafenib and rituximab) for people with hairy cell leukemia (HCL) whose cancer has a specific genetic change called BRAF V600E. It looks at safety and how well the drugs work, both for people who have had treatment before and for those who have not.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06970353RecruitingPhase 2
Study of tunlametinib for NRAS-mutant advanced thyroid cancer
This trial tests a targeted drug (tunlametinib) for advanced thyroid cancer that has a specific genetic change called NRAS mutation. It may help people whose cancer is not responding to standard treatments like radioactive iodine.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 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.