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
- NCT06464991RecruitingPhase 3
Eque-cel for Lenalidomide-Refractory Multiple Myeloma
This study tests a new CAR-T cell therapy called Eque-cel for people with multiple myeloma that no longer responds to lenalidomide. It aims to see if this treatment can help control the disease after 1-2 prior therapies.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06789107RecruitingPhase 1
Blinatumomab for severe childhood lupus
This trial tests a drug called blinatumomab for children with active lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. It aims to see if this immunotherapy can help calm the immune system and reduce lupus activity.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 5 years+ - NCT06788964RecruitingPhase 2
Bridge therapy with loncastuximab and rituximab before CAR-T for lymphoma
This trial tests a two-drug combination (loncastuximab tesirine and rituximab) as a short-term "bridge" treatment for people with large B-cell lymphoma who are waiting to receive standard CAR-T cell therapy. The goal is to control the lymphoma before the CAR-T cells can be given.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06789848RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two immunotherapy drugs for advanced liver and bile duct cancers
This trial tests two investigational drugs, ligufalimab and cadonilimab, for people with advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, HCC) or bile duct cancer (biliary tract cancer, BTC) that has not responded to previous treatment with an immunotherapy drug. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06622694RecruitingPhase 1
CD7 car-t cells for severe aplastic anemia
This trial tests a new treatment called CD7 car-t cells (rd13-02) for people with severe aplastic anemia that has not responded to standard therapy or has come back. The goal is to see if this therapy can help restore normal blood cell production.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06776952RecruitingPhase 3
Study of XNW5004 for relapsed or refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma
This study tests a new oral tablet called XNW5004 for people with peripheral T-cell lymphoma (a type of blood cancer) that has come back or not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this drug can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 3 weeks–2 months - NCT05237258Recruiting
Compare palliative care approaches for people with high-risk AML
This study tests a specialized (targeted) palliative care program versus usual oncology care for people hospitalized with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to see if this palliative approach improves comfort, support, and care planning during intensive treatment.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–120 - NCT05719428RecruitingPhase 2
AI tool to guide treatment choices for hard-to-treat cancers
This trial tests an AI (neural network) decision-support tool that uses genetic test results to help guide treatment decisions in people with advanced solid tumors. It may help doctors choose better next steps when standard treatment options are no longer available.
SingaporeAges 21–99 - NCT06249438RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for hard-to-treat autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell therapy (C-CAR168) for people with several autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if this therapy can control the disease when other medicines have failed.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06763341RecruitingPhase 1
Study of AOH1996 for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia
This trial tests an experimental drug called AOH1996 for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and helps control the leukemia.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06761417RecruitingPhase 2
Liposomal mitoxantrone for children and young adults with relapsed solid tumors
This trial tests a new form of chemotherapy (liposomal mitoxantrone) for children, adolescents, and young adults whose solid tumors have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination regimen can help shrink tumors.
BeijingAges 6–24 - NCT06771544RecruitingPhase 2
Cyclophosphamide and pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a combination of daily low-dose cyclophosphamide (a chemotherapy pill) and pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) in people with advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06441565RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Fruquintinib with or without liver-directed chemo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a drug called fruquintinib, given alone or with a chemotherapy infusion directly into your liver, for people whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver and has stopped responding to standard treatments. It aims to find a new option for patients with limited cancer outside the liver.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06743503RecruitingPhase 1
UB-VV400 with rapamycin for relapsed or refractory B-cell cancers
This trial tests a new combination therapy (UB-VV400 plus rapamycin) for people with B-cell cancers that have come back or not responded to previous treatment. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective.
NanjingAges 18 years+ - NCT04961515RecruitingPhase 2
Orelabrutinib with immunotherapy and temozolomide for CNS lymphoma
This Phase 2 trial studies a combination of anti-cancer medicines to treat lymphoma that is only in the brain/spinal fluid (central nervous system, or CNS), especially when it has come back or not responded. If you qualify, you may benefit from improved tumor control and possibly better symptom control.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06749444Recruiting
Cognitive behavioral therapy for sleep issues in schizophrenia
This trial tests if a talking therapy focused on sleep and daily rhythms (CBT-I) can help people with schizophrenia who have not responded well to other treatments and have trouble sleeping. It aims to improve sleep quality without medication.
Glostrup, DenmarkAges 18–64 - NCT06747156RecruitingEarly Phase 1
mRNA medicine for refractory autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new type of medicine (ABO2203) that trains your immune system to attack the cells causing your autoimmune disease. It's for people who haven't gotten better with standard treatments.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT04208828Recruiting
IVIG for difficult gastrointestinal auto-immune nerve symptoms
This trial tests intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), a donated antibody treatment, for people whose gastrointestinal (GI) “motor” symptoms are not improving with standard care and may be auto-immune related. If you’re eligible, IVIG could help calm the immune system and improve gut movement symptoms.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 12–90 - NCT06735833Recruiting
Testing embolization for chronic migraines
This study tests a procedure called MMA embolization (blocking a small artery in the head) to see if it can reduce migraine attacks in people with chronic, hard-to-treat migraines.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06735664RecruitingPhase 1
Zanubrutinib and odronextamab for Richter's transformation
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs for people with Richter's transformation, an aggressive lymphoma that can develop from CLL. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06730256RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Cell therapy for hard-to-treat multiple myeloma and plasma cell leukemia
This study tests a new cell therapy called CT0596 for people with multiple myeloma or plasma cell leukemia that is not responding to standard treatments or has come back. The therapy uses your own immune cells that are modified to fight the cancer.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06721962RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an experimental treatment for moderate to severe Crohn's disease
This trial is testing a new investigational treatment called TRX103 for adults with moderate to severe Crohn's disease that has not responded to at least two other advanced therapies. The study aims to see if this treatment can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–65 - NCT06708897RecruitingPhase 1
Study of lonitoclax for returning B-cell blood cancers
This trial tests a new drug, lonitoclax, in people with certain B-cell blood cancers that have come back or not responded to earlier treatments. It aims to see if the drug can help control the disease.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06713837RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing treatments for relapsed or hard-to-treat AML
This trial compares two types of chemotherapy for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that came back or did not get better after initial treatment. Your doctor will help decide if you can join, and you will be randomly assigned to either a lower-intensity or a higher-intensity treatment plan.
BrnoAges 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.