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
- NCT07323407Recruiting
Brain stimulation for hard-to-treat constipation with bodily distress
This trial tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can improve severe constipation in people who also experience persistent physical symptoms (like pain or bloating) that cause high worry. It is for those who have not gotten relief from standard laxatives.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT06397027RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib, venetoclax, and azacitidine for pediatric leukemia
This trial tests a new drug combination (ziftomenib, venetoclax, and azacitidine) in children and young adults with acute leukemia that has come back or not responded to treatment. It may help if your child's leukemia has certain genetic changes (like KMT2A, NPM1, or NUP98).
Houston, TexasAges 2–21 - NCT07712029RecruitingPhase 2
A new drug combo for EGFR positive advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs—Becotatug Vedotin (a targeted therapy that delivers chemotherapy directly to EGFR-positive cancer cells) and Pucotenlimab (an immunotherapy that helps your immune system fight cancer). It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07190833RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a cancer-killing virus injection for solid tumors
This early-phase trial tests a cancer-killing virus (OTS-412) that is injected directly into tumors. It is for people with solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments, including immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the virus can shrink or control the injected tumors.
BusanAges 19 years+ - NCT07333118RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing GT801 for severe autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new treatment called GT801, a type of CAR-T cell therapy, for people with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if GT801 can safely and effectively control the disease.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07096778RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Inobrodib, Pomalidomide, and Dexamethasone for Multiple Myeloma
This trial tests a new combination of three drugs—inobrodib, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone—for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The goal is to see if this new drug adds benefit for patients who have tried other therapies.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04989803RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tested two lymphoma cell therapies for relapsed or resistant cancer
This trial studies two investigational cell therapies (KITE-363 or KITE-753) in people whose B-cell lymphoma has returned or did not respond to prior treatment. The goal is to see how safe the treatments are and how well they can shrink the lymphoma.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06609928RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cell therapy for children with relapsed AML that has FOLR1
This trial tests a special immune cell treatment (CAR T cells) that target a protein called FOLR1 found on some AML cells. It is for children aged 6 or younger whose leukemia has come back or not responded to treatment.
Seattle, WashingtonAges Up to 6 years - NCT07271121RecruitingPhase 2
CAR T cells for CD19+ aggressive lymphoma
This trial tests a personalized treatment where your own immune cells are modified to find and kill lymphoma cells that have a protein called CD19. It may be an option if your lymphoma has returned or not responded to standard treatments.
AmmanAges 18–75 - NCT06991049Recruiting
Early vs late stenting for benign esophageal narrowing
This study compares placing a stent early versus waiting longer in people with non-cancerous narrowing of the esophagus that makes swallowing difficult. The goal is to find out which timing works best to improve swallowing and quality of life.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06386315RecruitingPhase 2
Lower dose radiation for slow-growing lymphoma
This trial tests whether giving a lower dose of radiation than usual works well for people with slow-growing B-cell lymphomas. It aims to reduce side effects while still controlling the disease.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07295704Recruiting
Micropulse laser for diabetic macular edema
This trial tests a special laser treatment for diabetic macular edema, a swelling in the back of the eye caused by diabetes. It aims to see if the laser can help patients who have not improved with standard treatment.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT06792019RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of CM313 injection for platelet transfusion resistance
This trial tests a new drug called CM313 to see if it can help people whose platelet transfusions stop working. It is for adults who need platelet transfusions and have developed antibodies against them.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06356571RecruitingPhase 2
Isatuximab with carfilzomib and dexamethasone for multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (isatuximab, carfilzomib, and dexamethasone) given as shots under the skin for people whose multiple myeloma has come back or stopped responding to treatment. It aims to see if this mix works better than previous options.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07523477Recruiting
Botulinum Toxin Injections for Children With Bedwetting or Voiding Problems
This trial tests whether injections of botulinum toxin (a medicine that relaxes muscles) into the bladder can help children who wet the bed at night or have trouble controlling their urine, even after trying other treatments. The goal is to see if this approach works better than current standard care.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges Up to 18 years - NCT07229417RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab for metastatic lobular breast cancer
This trial tests a drug called ivonescimab for people with a specific type of breast cancer called invasive lobular carcinoma that has spread and is no longer responding to hormone therapy or is triple-negative. The goal is to see if it can shrink or slow the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06675123RecruitingPhase 1
Pacritinib with a BTK inhibitor for mantle cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination of two targeted drugs (pacritinib plus a BTK inhibitor like ibrutinib) for people with mantle cell lymphoma that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. It may help if your current BTK inhibitor is no longer working well.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06232044RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug combo for returning multiple myeloma
This trial tests a combination of two approved drugs (lenalidomide and dexamethasone) plus an experimental drug (iberdomide) for people with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to treatment. It aims to see if this new combination can help control the disease.
Ames, IowaAges 18 years+ - NCT03739814RecruitingPhase 2
Test inotuzumab, blinatumomab, and possibly ponatinib for CD22 ALL
This Phase 2 study tests a combination of medicines (inotuzumab ozogamicin and blinatumomab), with or without ponatinib, for people with CD22-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It aims to improve remission and control leukemia cells, including in the bone marrow.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06960759RecruitingPhase 2
Cough suppression therapy for chronic cough
This study tests a behavior-based therapy to help you gain control over a persistent cough that hasn't responded to other treatments. You will learn techniques to reduce coughing during a 4-week program.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–99 - NCT06344338Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation for hard-to-control seizures
This trial uses a non-invasive device to apply mild electrical stimulation to the brain (tDCS) for people whose seizures continue despite multiple medications. It aims to see if this can help stop the seizure activity.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 14–80 - NCT06871410RecruitingPhase 1
Engineered immune cells for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy called CD83 CAR T cells for people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or hasn't responded to treatment. These cells are designed to find and attack the leukemia cells while sparing healthy cells.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07587684RecruitingPhase 1
Testing IN026 for Hard-to-Treat Gout
This study tests a new drug called IN026 for people with refractory gout—gout that doesn't respond well to current treatments and causes severe symptoms. The goal is to see if IN026 can lower uric acid levels and reduce gout attacks.
WuhanAges 18–75 - NCT06947460RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-T cell therapy for resistant lupus, sclerosis, and Sjögren's lung disease
This trial tests a special immune cell therapy (CAR-T cells targeting CD19 and BCMA) for people with lupus nephritis, systemic sclerosis, or Sjögren's-related lung blood vessel disease that hasn't improved with usual treatments. The goal is to see if this one-time cell infusion can calm the overactive immune system and improve symptoms.
Beijing, China,BeijingAges 10–65
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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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