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
- NCT06952764Enrolling by invitation
ECLIPSE: Tracking epilepsy cycles to predict seizures
This trial tests if tracking your brain activity with an implanted device can help predict when seizures might happen. It is for adults who have seizures despite medication and already have the RNS System implanted.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06948786RecruitingPhase 2
Pirtobrutinib and Mosunetuzumab for relapsed follicular lymphoma
This trial tests two new drugs, pirtobrutinib and mosunetuzumab, for people with follicular lymphoma that has come back or not responded to earlier treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06946199RecruitingPhase 1
Study of Cizutamig for Hard-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
This trial tests an experimental drug called cizutamig for people with rheumatoid arthritis that hasn't responded to other treatments. It aims to see if a new approach can help control the disease in patients who still have active inflammation despite trying other advanced therapies.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06946485RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for hard-to-treat lupus
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy called CAR-T cells that target a protein called CD70 on immune cells. The goal is to see if it can help people with active lupus that has not improved with standard treatments.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT06947473RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T-cell therapy for lupus, sclerosis, and Sjogren's
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR T-cells from umbilical cord blood) for people with certain autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if targeting two proteins (CD19 and BCMA) can help calm the overactive immune system.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 6–65 - NCT06943872RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing new treatments for relapsed CLL or SLL
This study tests a combination of sonrotoclax plus obinutuzumab or rituximab versus the current standard venetoclax plus rituximab for people whose CLL or SLL has come back or not responded to previous treatment. The goal is to see which approach helps keep the cancer from growing longer.
Laguna Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06941272RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of patritumab deruxtecan for children with hard-to-treat solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, patritumab deruxtecan, in children and adolescents whose rhabdomyosarcoma or hepatoblastoma has returned or not responded to at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1 month–17 years - NCT06936488Enrolling by invitation
Study of Ivonescimab with TAS-102 for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs – ivonescimab (a type of immunotherapy) and TAS-102 (a chemotherapy) – for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to at least two prior chemotherapies. The goal is to see if this new combo can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Huai'an, JiangsuAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06923488RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Leflunomide and decitabine for returning MDS
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs—leflunomide and decitabine—for people with MDS that has come back or hasn't responded to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Morgantown, West VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06922539RecruitingPhase 1
Experimental drug ST-001 nanoFenretinide for small cell lung cancer
This phase 1 trial tests an experimental drug called ST-001 nanoFenretinide for people with small cell lung cancer that has returned or not responded to standard chemotherapy. The drug is a newer form of fenretinide, which is related to vitamin A, and may work differently to attack cancer cells.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06925542RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CTX112 for adults with autoimmune disease
This trial tests an experimental cell therapy called CTX112 for people with lupus, scleroderma, or inflammatory myositis that hasn't responded well to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it's safe and if it can help control the disease.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT06877221Recruiting
Ultrasound treatment for hard-to-control high blood pressure
This clinical trial tests a new procedure that uses gentle ultrasound energy to calm overactive nerves in the kidney arteries that can raise blood pressure. It is for people whose high blood pressure is not well controlled despite taking two or more medications.
GuangzhouAges 18–70 - NCT06660693RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing rescue treatments for severe ulcerative colitis flare
This trial tests two different medicines, infliximab and upadacitinib, to see which works better for people with severe ulcerative colitis that hasn't improved after 3 days of IV steroids. The goal is to find the best rescue option to help you feel better and avoid surgery.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18–64 - NCT06920251RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing CMV Infection During Elranatamab Treatment for Myeloma
This trial tests whether giving letermovir (a medication to prevent CMV infection) is safe and effective for people with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who are starting elranatamab therapy. It is for patients who have already had several prior treatments and have been exposed to CMV in the past.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06920199RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Donor Treg cells plus IL-2 for stubborn chronic GVHD
This trial tests whether injecting special immune cells (Treg cells) from your transplant donor, along with a protein called IL-2, can help control chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) that hasn't responded well to steroids. It is for people who have had a stem cell transplant and still have moderate to severe cGVHD.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT06906900RecruitingPhase 1
Device therapy for spinal tumors that have stopped responding to treatment
This trial tests a wearable device that puts low-intensity electric fields on the skin over spinal tumors to slow their growth. It's for people whose spinal metastases have already been treated with surgery and/or radiation and have no more radiation options.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06902792Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Adebrelimab and trametinib for children with hard-to-treat LCH
This trial tests a combination of two drugs for children and teens with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) that has not responded to standard treatments or has come back after treatment. The goal is to see if the drugs can shrink lesions and improve symptoms.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges Up to 18 years - NCT06897930RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug for adults with lupus
This trial tests an investigational drug called AZD0120 in adults with lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see if it's safe and works well for people with lupus-related organ problems.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT06896916RecruitingPhase 1
Study of etentamig and a CELMoD drug for relapsed multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs—etentamig given through a vein and a CELMoD pill—for people whose multiple myeloma has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and helps control the disease.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06524479Recruiting
Sleep and wake brain activity in epilepsy
This study looks at how the brain works during sleep and waking hours in people with epilepsy that does not respond to medication. It uses a special brain recording method called SEEG to help understand seizures and plan potential surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 14–65 - NCT06898606RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Psilocybin mushrooms with or without Prozac for stubborn depression
This study tests whether a dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can help treat depression that hasn't improved with standard antidepressants. Some participants will also take the antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac) to see if it changes the effects.
Foz do Iguaçu, ParanáAges 25–65 - NCT06883526RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
ZG005 plus gecacitinib for lymphoma that has returned or not responded
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, ZG005 and gecacitinib, for people with lymphoma that has come back or hasn't gotten better with prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink or control the cancer.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06756139Recruiting
Mobile app therapy for stubborn stomach upset
This study tests if a mobile app teaching cognitive behavioral therapy (a way to change thinking patterns) can help people with stubborn stomach pain or discomfort. It might benefit those whose symptoms haven't improved with usual medicines.
Haikou, HainanAges 18–80
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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.