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
- NCT06189157RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing MB-CART19.1 therapy for severe lupus
This trial tests a new type of treatment called CAR T-cell therapy (MB-CART19.1) for people with severe lupus that has not responded to other treatments. It aims to see if this therapy can help control lupus and improve organ function.
ErlangenAges 18 years+ - NCT06184035RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a radioactive drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new radioactive drug, 177Lu-SN201, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and to find the best dose.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18 years+ - NCT06173349RecruitingPhase 1
New bladder therapy for BCG-resistant bladder cancer
This trial tests a new treatment for bladder cancer that does not respond to standard BCG therapy. The treatment uses tiny particles (micelles) that deliver a chemotherapy drug directly into the bladder, aiming to destroy cancer cells without needing surgery.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06138275RecruitingPhase 2
Elranatamab for relapsed multiple myeloma after Abecma
This trial tests a new drug called elranatamab for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to treatment, specifically after they have received a therapy named idecabtagene vicleucel (Abecma). It aims to see if elranatamab can help control the disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06121843RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CAR-T cell therapy in combinations for multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new CAR-T cell therapy (called arlocabtagene autoleucel) combined with other drugs for multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding. It aims to find a safe and effective dose while tracking how well the treatment works.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06116110Recruiting
Long-term follow-up after gene therapy treatment
This study is a long-term follow-up for people who previously received a gene therapy treatment called zamtocabtagene autoleucel in a Miltenyi Biomedicine-sponsored clinical study. It helps researchers monitor your health over time after the treatment.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06126588RecruitingPhase 2
Everolimus and Lutathera for refractory meningioma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (everolimus and 177Lu-DOTATATE) for people with grade 2 or 3 meningioma that has grown despite prior treatments. It aims to see if this combination can slow or stop tumor growth.
Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, Grand EstAges 18–80 - NCT06112067Recruiting
Brain implant for severe mental health conditions
This trial tests a brain implant called deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people with severe mental health conditions that have not improved with usual treatments. The goal is to see if it can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT05890352RecruitingPhase 2
Add new medicines to standard treatment for returning lymphoma
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding tafasitamab, lenalidomide, tazemetostat, and zanubrutinib (along with standard lymphoma treatment) can improve outcomes in people whose large B-cell lymphoma has returned or not responded. It may help control disease more effectively and improve response duration for eligible patients.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06103838RecruitingPhase 2
Fluciclovine PET/CT scan for multiple myeloma
This trial tests whether a special PET/CT scan (using fluciclovine, a radioactive tracer) can more clearly see multiple myeloma in the body. It may help doctors evaluate the extent of the disease and guide treatment decisions.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06102902RecruitingPhase 1
New drug added to chemotherapy for BRAF-mutated colorectal cancer
This trial combines a new drug called ZEN003694 with two standard chemotherapy drugs (cetuximab and encorafenib) to see if it can help people with a specific type of colorectal cancer that has the BRAF V600E mutation. This mutation makes the cancer grow, and the new drug targets it, potentially making the treatment more effective.
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06096038RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells (CAR-T cells) to target a protein called CSPG4 found on head and neck cancer cells. It is for people whose cancer has come back or not responded to other treatments.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06095050Recruiting
Embolization for chronic shoulder pain
This trial tests a procedure called embolization to treat long-lasting shoulder pain that hasn't improved with other treatments like physical therapy or injections. The goal is to see if blocking certain blood vessels can reduce pain and improve function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–80 - NCT06090864RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Engineered immune cells for Hodgkin lymphoma
This trial tests a new treatment where your own immune cells are modified to better attack Hodgkin lymphoma cells. It is for people whose disease has not responded to other therapies.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05363111RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a targeted radioactive drug for relapsed myeloma
This Phase 1 study tests a targeted radioactive medicine made from daratumumab plus a radioactive payload, aiming to treat multiple myeloma that has come back or doesn’t respond to treatment. It’s designed mainly to check safety and how the treatment works in people who have had several prior therapies.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04260022RecruitingPhase 1
Drug study for hard-to-treat CML or Ph+ ALL
This Phase 1 study tests HQP1351 for people with CML or Ph+ ALL that has not responded well to standard targeted pills (TKIs), or those who could not tolerate them. It’s designed to see whether the treatment can work and how safe it is for this difficult-to-treat group.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06066203RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GNC-035 for lymphoma that returned or didn't respond to treatment
This trial tests a new drug, GNC-035, for people with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that has come back (relapsed) or stopped responding to standard treatments (refractory). The goal is to see if GNC-035 can help when other options haven't worked.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06063850RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for adults with hard-to-control epilepsy
This trial tests a one-time gene therapy (AMT-260) for adults whose seizures start in one area of the brain (the temporal lobe) and aren't controlled by medication. The goal is to see if it's safe and reduces seizure frequency.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT05643742RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of CTX112 for B-cell cancers that came back or did not respond
This Phase 1/2 study tests how safe and effective CTX112 is for adults whose B-cell cancer has returned or is not responding to treatment. It aims to see whether CTX112 can control the cancer while monitoring side effects closely.
Westwood, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06049290RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of LBL-034 for relapsed multiple myeloma
This study tests an experimental drug called LBL-034 for people whose multiple myeloma has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective.
Wuhu, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06054776RecruitingPhase 2
Acalabrutinib, obinutuzumab, and glofitamab for mantle cell lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of three targeted drugs for mantle cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to prior treatment. It aims to see if this new drug cocktail can work better than standard options.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06006117RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug combination for relapsed marginal zone lymphoma
This trial compares a combination of mosunetuzumab and lenalidomide against standard treatments for people with marginal zone lymphoma that has come back or stopped responding to previous therapy. It aims to find out if the new combination works better than current options.
AnderlechtAges 18 years+ - NCT06026319RecruitingPhase 1
Immune cells for lymphoma that has returned
This trial tests a new kind of immune cell therapy for people with certain types of lymphoma that have come back or not responded to previous treatments. The cells are made from your own blood and are designed to find and attack the cancer cells.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06014658RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MBRC-101 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, MBRC-101, that targets a protein called EphA5 found on some cancer cells. It is for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to other treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 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.