Clinical trials
Refractory clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,206 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT07671924RecruitingPhase 2
Testing nalbuphine extended-release for chronic cough
This trial tests whether an extended-release medication called nalbuphine can reduce coughing in people with chronic cough that hasn't improved with other treatments. You may be eligible if you've had a persistent cough for at least a year and have already tried treatments for conditions that could cause it.
AjaxAges 18 years+ - NCT07391657RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new CAR-T therapy to standard treatments for multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new dual-targeted cell therapy (AZD0120) against standard regimens for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to treatment. It aims to see if the new therapy works better than standard options.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06343792RecruitingPhase 2
Testing RLS-0071 for steroid-resistant acute graft-versus-host disease
This trial tests a new drug, RLS-0071, for people who are hospitalized with acute graft-versus-host disease that hasn't improved with steroids. It aims to see if the drug is safe and can help control the condition.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06466395RecruitingPhase 1
Hyper-CVAD plus venetoclax for relapsed pediatric leukemia
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy drugs (hyper-CVAD) plus a targeted pill called venetoclax for children and young adults with a type of leukemia that has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if this combo can help control the leukemia.
Houston, TexasAges 2–21 - NCT06006273RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug combo for children with returning solid tumors
This trial tests a new combination of three chemotherapy drugs (eribulin, irinotecan, and temozolomide) for children and young adults whose solid tumors have come back or not responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 1–25 - NCT05634369RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cell and chemotherapy trial for relapsed soft tissue sarcoma
This early-phase trial studies a type of immune cell treatment (NK cells) made from donor cells, given with chemotherapy drugs gemcitabine and docetaxel. It’s for children and young adults whose bone or soft tissue sarcoma has come back or hasn’t responded to prior treatment.
South Birmingham, AlabamaAges 2–40 - NCT05562024RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for B7-H3 positive neuroblastoma after relapse
This Phase 1 study tests TAA06, an injection that targets a marker called B7-H3 on neuroblastoma tumor cells. It is for children who have neuroblastoma that has come back or did not respond to prior treatment, aiming to see whether the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors.
Jinan, ShandongAges 1 year+ - NCT05366218RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tafasitamab for kids with high-risk B-cell leukemia after relapse
This Phase 1/2 study tests tafasitamab in children and teens with B-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has come back or did not respond. It is mainly for patients with specific high-risk leukemia changes and/or leukemia markers that stay after stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-WurttembergAges 3–18 - NCT04629833RecruitingPhase 3
Mesenchymal cells vs standard care for steroid-resistant graft-versus-host disease
This trial studies a type of immune-support cell therapy (mesenchymal stromal cells) compared with the best available standard treatment for acute graft-versus-host disease (aGvHD) that does not respond to steroids. It may help by calming an overactive immune reaction after a stem cell transplant.
AmiensAges 12 years+ - NCT04283006RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR T-cell treatment for hard-to-treat B-cell blood cancers
This early-phase trial tests a special kind of immune cell treatment (CAR T cells) that targets CD20 and CD22 in people with relapsed or refractory B-cell cancers. It may help by attacking cancer cells that survived prior treatments, but it is still being studied for safety and early effectiveness.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 3–70 - NCT04637711Recruiting
Surgery for stubborn granulomatous breast inflammation
This study looks at surgical treatment for granulomatous lobular mastitis that has not been improving with non-surgical care. It may help people with more widespread or complicated breast inflammation, especially when there are abscesses or skin breakdown.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–60 - NCT06462469RecruitingPhase 4
Ruxolitinib for steroid-resistant graft-versus-host disease
This trial tests a new pill, ruxolitinib, for people whose acute graft-versus-host disease (a complication after a stem cell transplant) is not improving with steroids. It aims to see if it can better control the disease and improve recovery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 12–100 - NCT06221722Recruiting
Brain scan study for treating constipation
This trial uses brain scans to see if doctors can predict how well constipation treatments will work. It is for adults with functional constipation, but only if they have no other digestive problems or medical implants.
Yinchuan, NingxiaAges 18–45 - NCT07614191RecruitingEarly Phase 1
GT801 Cell Therapy for Hard-to-Treat Autoimmune Diseases
This early-stage study tests a new cell-based treatment called GT801 for autoimmune diseases that haven't responded well to standard medicines. It aims to see if this approach is safe and helps reduce symptoms in conditions like lupus, vasculitis, and scleroderma.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07234110Recruiting
CD5 CAR-T therapy for returning blood cancers
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells, modified to find and attack cancer cells that have a CD5 marker. It may be an option for people with certain lymphomas or leukemia that have not responded to standard treatments or have come back.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 1–70 - NCT06718634RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BL-M08D1 for returning blood cancers
This trial tests a new drug called BL-M08D1 for people with lymphoma or other blood cancers that came back or didn't respond to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug can help when other options are no longer working.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–75 - NCT07344402Recruiting
Optimizing ear stimulation for chronic constipation
This study tests whether mild electrical stimulation on the ear (called taVNS) can help people with difficult-to-treat constipation. It aims to find the best stimulation schedule to improve bowel movements.
Xi'anAges Any age - NCT07100210RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to treatment
This trial tests a new drug, IL-22BP/LNP, for people with advanced solid tumors (like soft tissue sarcoma, head and neck cancer, melanoma) that have worsened after standard treatments. The main goals are to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to learn if it might help shrink or slow the cancer.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,206 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.