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
- NCT07502768RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tislelizumab and Zeprumetostat for Lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (tislelizumab and zeprumetostat) for people whose NK/T-cell lymphoma has returned or stopped responding to previous treatment. The goal is to see if the combination works better than what has been tried before.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07496749Recruiting
Ketogenic diet for super-refractory seizure emergency
This trial tests if a high-fat, low-carb diet (ketogenic diet) can help stop seizures that have not responded to other treatments. It is for patients with a very severe, ongoing seizure emergency called super-refractory status epilepticus.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 14–80 - NCT07489625RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Electroacupuncture and ear acupressure for cancer pain
This study tests whether adding electroacupuncture (a treatment using mild electric pulses on needles) and ear acupressure (pressing on specific points on the ear) to the pain medicine hydromorphone helps reduce cancer-related pain that isn't well managed by usual treatments.
XiningAges 18–80 - NCT07477912RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
BCMA-targeting CAR-T for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new kind of immunotherapy called CAR-T that targets BCMA on myeloma cells. It is for people whose multiple myeloma has come back after or not responded to at least two previous treatments.
MinskAges 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+ - NCT06779578Recruiting
Comparing two types of radiofrequency for trigeminal neuralgia
This study compares two treatments (bipolar vs monopolar pulsed radiofrequency) for people with trigeminal neuralgia that hasn't improved with medication. It aims to see which method provides better pain relief.
AlexandriaAges Any age - NCT07479979RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of selinexor with carfilzomib, isatuximab and dexamethasone for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests a combination of four drugs (selinexor, carfilzomib, isatuximab, and dexamethasone) in patients whose multiple myeloma has come back or stopped responding to prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the cancer and help patients whose disease has high-risk features, like certain chromosome changes.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06787989RecruitingPhase 1
BCMA-CD19 car T cell therapy for immune thrombocytopenia with autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a personalized cell therapy (CAR T cells) that targets two proteins (BCMA and CD19) on immune cells to treat low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) that haven't improved with other treatments and are linked to autoimmune diseases like lupus or Sjogren's. The goal is to see if this therapy can safely raise your platelet levels and reduce bleeding symptoms.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–60 - NCT07460362RecruitingPhase 2
Glofitamab and lenalidomide for high-risk mantle cell lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, glofitamab and lenalidomide, for people with mantle cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. It's for those with high-risk features, like a fast-growing lymphoma or resistance to previous therapies.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06522919RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and chemotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a sequence of treatments for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (called pMMR or MSS) that has not responded to earlier therapies. Patients first receive an immunotherapy combination (pembrolizumab plus a personalized dendritic cell vaccine) followed by a chemotherapy pill (trifluridine/tipiracil) plus bevacizumab. The goal is to see if this sequence can help control the cancer.
Meldola, Forlì CesenaAges 18 years+ - NCT07437768Enrolling by invitation
Vonoprazan test for acid reflux that doesn't respond to standard medicine
This trial tests a medicine called vonoprazan for people whose acid reflux symptoms (like heartburn or coughing) don't get better with usual treatment. It aims to see if vonoprazan can help control those symptoms.
New Taipei City, TaiwanAges 20–75 - NCT07432334RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for hard-to-treat lupus
This trial tests a personalized treatment called CD19 CAR T-cell therapy for people with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. It uses your own immune cells to target and destroy the faulty cells causing lupus symptoms.
HanoiAges 16–55 - NCT06751134RecruitingPhase 1
Engineered immune cells for relapsed neuroblastoma in children
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (called CNK-UT) for children whose neuroblastoma has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if these cells can find and attack the cancer. Participation may be an option if your child's tumor has a specific marker (B7-H3) and their overall health is stable enough.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 1–12 - NCT06816771RecruitingPhase 2
Pazopanib plus TGI/CIV for recurrent/refractory rhabdomyosarcoma in children
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (pazopanib and TGI/CIV) for children and teens whose rhabdomyosarcoma has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Jinan, ShandongAges 2–18 - NCT07420959RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
ABBV-383 for Waldenström macroglobulinemia that came back
This trial tests a new drug called ABBV-383 for people with Waldenström macroglobulinemia that has returned or stopped responding to treatment. The drug is given as an infusion and aims to attack the cancer cells. This might help if you've already tried a BTK inhibitor.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06791681RecruitingEarly Phase 1
ESO-T01 for returning or hard-to-treat multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new treatment called ESO-T01 for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or is not responding to at least two prior therapies. It aims to see if this therapy is safe and can help control the disease.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07408193RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Lidocaine and ketamine for severe cancer pain not helped by opioids
This trial tests if adding lidocaine and ketamine to your current pain medicines can better control severe cancer-related pain that opioids alone haven't helped.
Athens, AtticaAges 18 years+ - NCT07413835Recruiting
Study of HN2302 for hard-to-treat myasthenia gravis
This trial tests a new medicine called HN2302 for people with generalized myasthenia gravis (MG) that hasn't improved with standard treatments. It aims to see if HN2302 is safe and helps reduce muscle weakness symptoms.
Xuzhou, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT06802939Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for voices in schizophrenia
This trial tests a targeted brain stimulation method (rTMS) using brain imaging to treat persistent auditory hallucinations that haven't improved with medication. It may help people with schizophrenia who continue to hear voices despite trying multiple antipsychotics.
ShanghaiAges 13–55 - NCT05870995RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus targeted conditioning for hard-to-treat AML
This trial studies a specific chemotherapy plan (called sequential CLAG-Ven) with a gentler “conditioning” treatment before a transplant or donor-based therapy. It may help people with refractory or quickly relapsing acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have a suitable family or matched donor and can meet certain organ function and infection rules.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 16–65 - 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+ - NCT07382739RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation and immunotherapy for advanced multiple myeloma
This trial tests whether combining radiation therapy with the drug elranatamab can help people with multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to treatment, especially when the cancer has spread to soft tissues or bones outside the bone marrow. The goal is to see if this combination can make the immune system fight the cancer more effectively.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT07369895RecruitingPhase 1
A new cell therapy for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new cell therapy (O&D-001) for multiple myeloma that has returned or not responded to previous treatments. It targets specific markers on myeloma cells (BCMA or GPRC5D) and aims to shrink the cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07361003RecruitingPhase 3
Testing suvemcitug plus chemo for refractory colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug, suvemcitug, combined with an oral chemotherapy called FTD/TPI for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 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.