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
- NCT05836896RecruitingPhase 1
Safety check of BCMA CAR T-cells made from your own immune cells
This early-phase trial tests whether a personalized BCMA-targeting CAR T-cell treatment is safe and what dose is tolerable in people whose lymphoma or myeloma has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. If you qualify, the team will monitor you closely for side effects to find the safest maximum tolerated dose.
DresdenAges 18 years+ - NCT06173518RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for children with B-cell leukemia or lymphoma
This trial tests a CAR T-cell therapy that targets CD19 on cancer cells. It is for children whose B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma has come back or not responded to other treatments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges birth–18 years - NCT06247787RecruitingPhase 1
Imetelstat plus chemo for relapsed leukemia in kids
This trial tests a new drug called imetelstat combined with two chemotherapy drugs (fludarabine and cytarabine) for children and teens with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose of imetelstat and see if it helps control the cancer.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1–18 - NCT06287528RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T‑cell therapy with IL‑18 for returning B‑cell leukemia
This trial tests a new type of CAR T‑cell therapy that also makes an immune‑boosting protein called IL‑18. It is for people with B‑cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has come back or not gone away after standard treatments.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 17 years+ - NCT06399640RecruitingPhase 1
Eltanexor and Venetoclax for relapsed MDS or AML
This trial tests two oral drugs, eltanexor and venetoclax, for people with MDS or AML that came back or did not get better after prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06484062RecruitingPhase 1
Testing cirtuvivint alone and with ASTX727 for leukemia and MDS
This trial tests a new drug called cirtuvivint, given alone or with another drug (ASTX727), for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) that has come back or not responded to treatment, and for people with high-risk MDS who have not been treated before. The goal is to see if these combinations work better than current options.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06523556RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Axatilimab with or without azacitidine for advanced blood cancers
This trial tests a new drug, axatilimab, given alone or with another drug (azacitidine) for people with advanced forms of blood cancers like certain leukemias and myelofibrosis. It may help if your disease has not responded to earlier treatments or if you are starting treatment for the first time.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06676631RecruitingPhase 1
NK cells plus rituximab for active lupus
This study tests whether combining immune cells (NK cells) with rituximab can help people with hard-to-treat lupus or lupus-related kidney disease. It is for patients whose lupus is still active despite standard treatments.
Guangzhou, GuangdomgAges 18–65 - NCT06703892RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new type of CAR T-cell therapy that targets two proteins (CD20 and CD19) on your cancer cells. It is for people with certain types of lymphoma that have not responded to or have come back after at least two prior treatments.
TaipeiAges 18–70 - NCT03874052RecruitingPhase 1
Ruxolitinib plus venetoclax and azacitidine for relapsed AML
This early-phase study tests a combination of ruxolitinib with venetoclax, with or without azacitidine, for adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or does not respond to treatment. It may help by stopping cancer cells from growing and improving blood counts, with the exact plan guided by the study arm you’re assigned to.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06721689RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PEEL-224 with chemo for pediatric solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called PEEL-224 combined with two chemotherapy medicines (vincristine and temozolomide) for children and young adults with certain solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. It aims to see if this combination is safe and works against the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1–30 - NCT06839053RecruitingPhase 2
Study of sonrotoclax, rituximab, and zanubrutinib for CLL, SLL, and MCL
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (sonrotoclax, rituximab, and zanubrutinib) for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, or mantle cell lymphoma. The goal is to see if the combination works better than current treatments.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06854159RecruitingPhase 2
Odronextamab for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma before and after CAR T therapy
This trial tests a drug called odronextamab for people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments. It aims to see if the drug can help before and after a type of immunotherapy called CAR T-cell therapy.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06916767RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BAFF CAR-T cells for CLL or SLL
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (BAFF CAR-T cells) for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or not responded after at least two prior treatments, including a BTK inhibitor and a BCL2 inhibitor. The goal is to see if these engineered cells can fight the cancer.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07061951RecruitingPhase 2
Mirdametinib for relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL
This trial tests a drug called mirdametinib for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments, including a BTK inhibitor and a BCL2 inhibitor. The goal is to see if mirdametinib can help shrink the cancer or slow its growth.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07072247RecruitingPhase 1
RN1201 injection for hard-to-treat antibody-mediated blood disorders
This trial tests a new injection called RN1201 for people with antibody-mediated diseases, specifically two types of blood disorders: platelet transfusion refractoriness (PTR) and immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if RN1201 can help control these conditions.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 16–65 - NCT07609030Recruiting
Brain Training During CAR-T Cell Cancer Treatment
This study tests whether special brain exercises can help protect thinking and memory skills during CAR-T cell therapy—a newer cancer treatment for certain blood cancers. Researchers want to see if training your brain during treatment reduces side effects on memory and mental function.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07668856RecruitingPhase 3
CBD for children with hard-to-treat epilepsy
This trial tests if adding cannabidiol (CBD) to your child's current seizure medicines can reduce seizures. It uses a personalized approach to see if CBD works for each child.
Utrecht, UtrechtAges 1–18 - NCT07288112RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized immune vaccine for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new personalized vaccine made from your own tumor cells. It's for people with advanced melanoma that hasn't responded to standard immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this vaccine can help your immune system fight the cancer.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06589440RecruitingPhase 2
Study of SR-8541A plus two immunotherapies for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (SR-8541A, botensilimab, and balstilimab) for people with a specific type of metastatic colorectal cancer that is not MSI-high. It aims to see if this combination can help when other treatments have stopped working.
Morristown, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05102019Recruiting
Device implant for severe angina using a coronary sinus reducer
This trial tests whether implanting a small device in the heart’s coronary sinus can reduce symptoms in people with long-lasting “refractory” angina despite taking the usual heart medicines. It may help improve how much activity you can do and reduce angina-related limitations.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07479797RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two CAR T-cell therapies for large B-cell lymphoma after first treatment
This trial tests a new CAR T-cell therapy, KITE-753, against an approved one, Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel), for people with large B-cell lymphoma that came back or didn't respond to first-line treatment. The goal is to see which works better.
Goodyear, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06375044RecruitingPhase 1
Study of SIM0500 for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new medication, SIM0500, for people whose multiple myeloma has returned or stopped responding to other treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for those who have tried all standard options.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06940297RecruitingPhase 2
Dasatinib and quercetin with Carvykti for advanced multiple myeloma
This trial tests whether adding two drugs (dasatinib and quercetin) before CAR-T therapy (Carvykti) can improve outcomes for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to at least three prior treatments. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 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.