Clinical trials
Refractory clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,209 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06732492RecruitingPhase 1
RD13-02 cell therapy for relapsed CD7+ NK/T lymphoma
This trial uses a new type of immune cell (RD13-02) to treat a rare and aggressive lymphoma that hasn't responded to other treatments. It targets cancer cells that carry a specific marker called CD7.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 3–70 - 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.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–65 - NCT06737523RecruitingPhase 1
A new combination therapy for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a three-drug combination for patients whose AML has returned or not responded to prior treatment. It aims to see if adding a new drug (Chiglitazar) to standard treatments (Venetoclax and Azacitidine) can help control the leukemia.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06741722RecruitingPhase 2
Study of mitoxantrone liposome combo for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (mitoxantrone liposome plus others) for people with AML that has returned or hasn't responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and effective.
BeijingAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06759181RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-T targeting BCMA and FcRL5 for relapsed/refractory myeloma
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CAR-T cells that target two proteins (BCMA and FcRL5) on myeloma cells. It is for people whose myeloma has returned or not responded to other treatments.
XuzhouAges 18–70 - NCT06765876RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for CD123+ blood cancers
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CAR T-cells that target a protein called CD123 on cancer cells. It is for people with certain blood cancers (AML, MDS-IB2, BPDCN, or ALL) that have come back or not responded to other treatments.
PragueAges 18–70 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06783816Recruiting
New immune cell therapy for blood cancers
This study tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy designed to treat certain blood cancers (like leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma) that have come back or not responded to standard treatment. The cells are enhanced with IL-15 to help them work better.
Taiyuan, ShanxiAges Any age - NCT06785532Recruiting
Brain stimulation for hard-to-treat Tourette's syndrome
This trial tests a brain stimulation device (RNS) for people with Tourette's syndrome whose symptoms haven't improved with standard treatments. It aims to see if this approach can reduce tics and improve quality of life.
BeijingAges 18–65 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06792344RecruitingPhase 1
CD19 CAR-T for hard-to-treat systemic sclerosis
This study tests a new cell therapy called CD19 CAR-T for patients with systemic sclerosis that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The therapy aims to help reduce skin tightening and other symptoms.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 5–18 - NCT06794008RecruitingPhase 2
CAR-T cell therapy for hard-to-treat autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells (called CAR-T cells) designed to target and attack cells that cause autoimmune diseases. It is for people with lupus, Sjögren's syndrome, inflammatory myopathy, scleroderma, Behcet's disease, ANCA-associated vasculitis, IgG4-related disease, antiphospholipid syndrome, or thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura who have not improved with standard therapies.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06802315RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation therapy before stem cell transplant for high-risk blood cancers
This trial tests a precise type of radiation called intensity modulated total marrow irradiation before a stem cell transplant. It aims to destroy cancer cells while reducing side effects for patients with high-risk leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT06803875RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T cells for relapsed high-risk neuroblastoma
This trial is testing a new type of immunotherapy called hALK.CAR T cells for children and young adults with high-risk neuroblastoma that has come back or not responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if these specially engineered cells can find and destroy the cancer cells.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1–29 - NCT06812923Recruiting
tACS for hard‑to‑treat depression with inflammation
This study tests a non‑invasive brain stimulation method called tACS (transcranial alternating current stimulation) for people with difficult‑to‑treat depression and signs of inflammation. It aims to see if this treatment can help when standard medications haven't worked well enough.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–55 - NCT06820268RecruitingPhase 1
XS-04 for blood cancers that returned after treatment
This study tests a new drug, XS-04, for people with certain blood cancers (like B-cell lymphoma, AML, or MDS) that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help shrink tumors or control the disease.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06822881RecruitingPhase 1
Cell therapy for lupus and scleroderma
This trial tests a new cell therapy (CT1190B) for people with moderate to severe lupus or systemic sclerosis that has not responded to standard treatments. The therapy aims to calm the overactive immune system causing these autoimmune diseases.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06822972RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Selinexor Plus Bispecific Antibody for Resistant Myeloma
This study tests the drug selinexor in combination with a bispecific antibody for multiple myeloma that has already been treated with at least 4 prior therapies. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and effective for patients whose disease has returned or hasn’t responded to previous treatments.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06826118RecruitingPhase 2
Car t-cell therapy for relapsed follicular lymphoma
This trial tests a new car t-cell treatment (axicabtagene ciloleucel) for people with follicular lymphoma that has come back or not responded after at least two prior treatments. It aims to see if this therapy can help control the lymphoma.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06826430RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for severe lupus-related low platelets
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell treatment called Inaticabtagene Autoleucel for people with lupus that causes very low platelet counts (immune thrombocytopenia) that hasn't gotten better with standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can help raise platelet levels.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,209 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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