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
- NCT06487624RecruitingPhase 1
Study of HCB301 for advanced solid tumors and Hodgkin lymphoma
This trial tests a new drug called HCB301, which targets proteins that help cancer hide from the immune system. It is for people with advanced solid tumors or classical Hodgkin lymphoma who have tried other treatments without success.
Greenville, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06485076Recruiting
Early comfort care for multiple myeloma and aggressive lymphoma
This study offers a palliative care team (doctors and nurses focused on comfort and quality of life) to people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma or with an aggressive lymphoma that has come back. The goal is to help manage symptoms early, so you feel better and stay stronger during your cancer treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06475989RecruitingPhase 3
Targeted therapy vs. chemotherapy for thyroid cancer
This trial compares a targeted therapy pill combination (dabrafenib and trametinib) with cabozantinib or chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced thyroid cancer (differentiated thyroid cancer) that has a BRAF V600E mutation. It aims to find which treatment works better after previous treatments have stopped working.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT06472128Recruiting
New digital app for adults with acute myeloid leukemia
This study tests a digital application to help patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) during their hospital stay. It may assist with tracking symptoms, education, or communication with care teams.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–120 - NCT05305859RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax, chidamide, and azacitidine for hard-to-treat AML
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding three medicines—venetoclax, chidamide, and azacitidine—can help adults whose AML has come back or did not respond to treatment. It may help shrink or control the leukemia and improve outcomes for people who fit the study’s health and lab requirements.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06448572RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
EXL01 and nivolumab for immunotherapy-resistant lung cancer
This trial tests an investigational microbiome therapy (EXL01) combined with nivolumab (an immunotherapy) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose cancer continued to grow after standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The goal is to see if adding EXL01 can help the immune system fight the cancer again.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06458439RecruitingPhase 2
Epcoritamab with CAR T cells for large B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two immune therapies—epcoritamab (a bispecific antibody) and CAR T cells—for people with large B-cell lymphoma whose cancer didn't respond to first treatment. The goal is to see if this combination works better than CAR T cells alone.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06397417Recruiting
ECMO for refractory cardiac arrest
This study looks at a treatment called ECMO, a machine that does the work of the heart and lungs, to help people whose heart has stopped and does not restart with standard CPR. Researchers want to learn if placing ECMO at the scene can improve survival.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06371040RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for severe myasthenia gravis
This trial is testing a new type of cell therapy called CAR-T that targets two proteins (CD19 and BCMA) on certain immune cells. It aims to help people with severe myasthenia gravis that has not improved with standard treatments.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT06421675RecruitingPhase 2
Elranatamab for multiple myeloma that has come back
This trial tests a new drug called elranatamab (given as an outpatient, not in the hospital) for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to several treatments. The goal is to see if taking it less often works well and is safer.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06425029Recruiting
Music app therapy for hard-to-control epilepsy with RNS
This study is testing a music-based app that you can use at home to help treat seizures. It is for adults with focal epilepsy who already have an RNS device and whose seizures are not controlled by medication.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06436534Recruiting
Ganciclovir for stubborn allergic rhinitis
This study tests whether an antiviral medicine called ganciclovir (in capsule form) can help people with stubborn moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis that doesn't improve with standard treatments. If you have year-round allergies to dust mites and your symptoms are still bothersome, this trial may be an option for you.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–65 - NCT06431685RecruitingPhase 1
Brain radiation, immunotherapy, and chemo for lung cancer spread
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation to the whole brain, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy given through a lumbar puncture. It is for people with lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and has not responded to standard treatments.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT04162353RecruitingPhase 1
CAR cell therapy trial for multiple myeloma and related cancers
This early-phase (Phase 1) trial tests a lab-made immune-cell treatment that targets two markers, BCMA and CD19, in people whose cancer has not responded to standard options. It’s meant to see if the treatment is safe and how well it can work in these cancers.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT06392477RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for relapsed B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests an experimental drug, SAR448501/DR-0201, for people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT04079179RecruitingPhase 2
Cobimetinib for difficult Langerhans cell and similar disorders
This Phase 2 trial studies cobimetinib, a medicine that targets a specific growth-and-signal pathway, to treat stubborn (refractory or worsening) Langerhans cell histiocytosis and related disorders. It may help shrink active disease or stop disease from progressing.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT06226610RecruitingPhase 2
Testing dupilumab for severe itching after burn injuries
This trial tests if dupilumab (Dupixent) can help adults with long-lasting, severe itching from healed burn scars. It is for people whose itching has not improved with standard treatments like antihistamines.
Akron, OhioAges 18–60 - NCT06372717RecruitingPhase 1
Testing APL-4098 alone or combined for AML or MDS
This trial tests a new drug called APL-4098, given alone or with another medicine, for people with certain blood cancers (AML or MDS) that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well.
Clayton, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06366789RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for AML with FLT3 or spliceosome mutations
This trial tests a new drug called ZE46-0134 for adults with AML that has a specific gene change (FLT3 or spliceosome mutation) and hasn't been controlled by prior treatment. It aims to find the right dose and see if it can help stop the leukemia from growing.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06369259RecruitingPhase 2
Combination treatment for advanced colorectal cancer that resisted standard therapy
This clinical trial tests a new combination of three drugs for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard anti-EGFR treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer down.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05327387Recruiting
Brain stimulation study using implanted electrodes
This study tests a model-based way of using electrical brain stimulation in people who are having surgery for drug-resistant epilepsy or brain tumors. It uses implanted electrodes to measure brain activity and may help improve how stimulation is planned during surgical care.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06105645Recruiting
Brain wave study for hard-to-treat epilepsy surgery
This study looks at special brain wave patterns called "fast-ripples" to help doctors better plan surgery for epilepsy that doesn't get better with medicine. It may improve how surgeons decide where to operate.
AmiensAges 18–65 - NCT06343090Recruiting
Comparing two CAR T cell treatments for children and adults with B-ALL
This trial tests whether giving two types of CAR T cells (CD19 and CD22) one after the other works better than giving just one type (CD19) followed by a stem cell transplant for people whose B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) has come back or not gone away. The goal is to see which approach offers a better chance of long-term remission.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1–70 - NCT06321198Recruiting
Modified stem cells for severe graft-versus-host disease
This trial tests a new type of stem cell therapy (iMSC) for people with steroid-resistant acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD), a serious complication after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if it's safe and might help control the disease.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 4–70
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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.