Clinical trials
Refractory clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,204 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06934044RecruitingPhase 1
Cevostamab for Chinese patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new drug called cevostamab for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. It aims to see how the drug works in the body, how safe it is, and if it helps control the cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06934447RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for hard-to-treat lupus in kids
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy, called BCMA/CD70 CAR-T, for children with lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can safely reduce disease activity.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 5 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06949982RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two treatments for advanced colorectal cancer with RAS mutations
This trial tests if a combination of hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate, capecitabine, and bevacizumab works better than regorafenib for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has a RAS gene mutation and has stopped responding to at least two prior treatments.
Saint Petersburg, Sankt-PeterburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06961669Recruiting
CD19 CAR-T cells for B-cell cancers and multiple myeloma
This trial tests a personalized treatment where your own immune cells are modified to target and kill cancer cells that have a protein called CD19. It is for patients with certain types of B-cell lymphoma, B-cell acute leukemia, or multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to previous treatment.
HefeiAges 3 years+ - 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+ - NCT06969040Recruiting
CBT plus brain stimulation for chronic insomnia
This trial tests if adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (transcranial alternating current) to standard cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) improves sleep in people with long-term insomnia. It aims to find a better treatment option for those who haven't responded to other therapies.
BeijingAges 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+ - NCT06971380RecruitingPhase 2
CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma and amyloidosis
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell treatment (HBI0101) for people with multiple myeloma or light-chain amyloidosis that has come back or stopped responding to other treatments. The therapy uses your own immune cells to fight cancer, and the goal is to see if it can help control the disease.
JerusalemAges 18 years+ - NCT06972602RecruitingEarly Phase 1
High-dose topotecan for retinoblastoma with vitreous seeds
This trial tests a high dose of a chemotherapy drug called topotecan given directly into the eye (intravitreal injection) for children with retinoblastoma that has come back or not responded to treatment and has seeds floating in the vitreous. The goal is to save the eye when removal is the only other option.
Shanghai, ChinaAges 1–12 - 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 - NCT06979271Recruiting
Testing a new drug combo for tough rheumatoid arthritis
This trial tests whether combining Telitacicept and Tofacitinib can help people with rheumatoid arthritis that hasn't improved with at least two other advanced treatments. The goal is to see if these drugs work better together for hard-to-treat cases.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–85 - NCT06979908RecruitingPhase 2
A study of fruquintinib plus immunotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (fruquintinib, a PD-1 inhibitor, and chidamide) for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this new combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06992648RecruitingPhase 3
Two drug combos for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a two-drug combination (trifluridine/tipiracil plus regorafenib) against a standard pair (trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to prior treatments. It aims to find which combination works better.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 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+ - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,204 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.