Clinical trials
Refractory clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,204 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT05851391RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug treatment to stop hard-to-control seizures after cardiac arrest
This Phase 2 trial tests a medication strategy to stop “refractory status epilepticus,” a severe seizure condition that can happen after a cardiac arrest. It may help by reducing ongoing seizure activity after return of circulation in the ICU.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05828069RecruitingPhase 2
Tovorafenib for young people with worsening Langerhans cell histiocytosis
This Phase 2 trial tests tovorafenib (DAY101) to treat children and young people whose Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is getting worse, came back, or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help by targeting certain gene changes found in the LCH.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 6 months–22 years - NCT05227326RecruitingPhase 1
A new drug for solid cancers that did not respond to usual care
This early-stage (Phase 1) trial tests AOH1996 in adults with solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It’s meant to find a safe dose and see if the drug can help, especially in cancers with limited options.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07082686RecruitingPhase 2
A study of ICP-248 for mantle cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded
This trial tests a new drug called ICP-248 for people with mantle cell lymphoma that has returned or not responded to previous treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06615479RecruitingPhase 3
New treatment vs standard care for relapsed multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new treatment called BMS-986393 (a type of CAR T-cell therapy) compared to standard treatments for adults with multiple myeloma that has come back or is not responding to therapy, and who have already been treated with lenalidomide (Revlimid). The goal is to see if the new treatment works better.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07137637RecruitingPhase 1
HPB-092 for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a new drug, HPB-092, in adults with acute myeloid leukemia that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if it can help when other treatments have not worked.
TianjinAges 18 years+ - NCT05052528RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cell therapy for relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests whether adding a targeted antibody (rituximab) before CAR T cell therapy improves outcomes for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06451770RecruitingPhase 1
Testing VERVE-201 for stubborn high cholesterol or triglycerides
This trial tests a new one-time treatment called VERVE-201 for people with very high cholesterol or triglycerides that don't get better with standard medicines. The goal is to see if it can safely lower these fats in your blood.
Clearwater, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT07708987RecruitingPhase 2
Withaferin-A for steroid-resistant graft-versus-host disease
This trial tests a plant-based medicine, Withaferin-A, in people whose graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant has not responded to steroid treatment. GVHD is a condition where donated immune cells attack the body; this study aims to see if Withaferin-A can help control it.
Navi Mumbai, MaharashtraAges 12–65 - NCT07189195RecruitingPhase 1
TR-002 for advanced solid tumors and pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug called TR-002 in people with advanced solid tumors (cancer that has spread) who have run out of standard treatment options. It includes a specific group for people with pancreatic cancer that is no longer responding to chemotherapy.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03618550RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma
This study tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab with a chemotherapy regimen called GVD for patients whose Hodgkin's lymphoma has not responded or has returned after initial treatment. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard approaches.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03094429RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing NaBen add-on to clozapine for tough schizophrenia symptoms
This trial tests whether adding NaBen (a supplement-like medicine) to clozapine can improve “residual” symptoms in adults with difficult-to-treat schizophrenia. The study also checks safety and the best dose, using a placebo (inactive pill) for comparison.
Pasadena, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT03214562RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Venetoclax plus chemotherapy for acute leukemia
This trial studies how well venetoclax combined with chemotherapy treats newly diagnosed or returning (relapsed) or hard-to-treat (refractory) acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It’s mainly for people who can’t use standard AML therapy well, or whose disease came back.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03629171RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax plus chemo to treat certain AML types
This trial tests a combination of venetoclax with liposome chemotherapy (daunorubicin and cytarabine) for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that is back after treatment or not responding, and for some newly diagnosed cases. It aims to shrink leukemia and help more people achieve remission.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03683433RecruitingPhase 2
Enasidenib plus azacitidine for IDH2-mutated AML
This trial studies the combination of enasidenib and azacitidine in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has an IDH2 gene mutation. It may help control the leukemia when prior treatments didn’t work or the disease came back.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03686124RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tested immune therapy for certain HLA-A2 positive solid tumors
This trial studies an immune-based cancer treatment (IMA203/IMA203CD8) either alone or with nivolumab in people whose solid tumors have come back or will not respond to standard care. It may help by training the immune system to recognize and attack tumor cells that match the trial’s test requirements.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03838926RecruitingPhase 1
Testing how safe and tolerable a new drug is for blood cancers
This Phase 1 study tests how safe and tolerable trichostatin A is in adults whose blood cancers have come back or did not respond to standard treatments. It may help researchers find an effective dose while monitoring side effects closely.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT03850574RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tuspetinib for relapsed or hard-to-treat AML
This early-phase study tests tuspetinib in people with AML that has come back or did not respond to treatment. The goal is to learn whether it is safe and tolerable, how the drug behaves in the body, and whether it shows signs of benefit.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06814626RecruitingPhase 3
Nutrition therapy for muscle loss in cirrhosis with fluid buildup
This trial tests whether a special nutrition plan can help treat muscle loss in people with liver cirrhosis who also have fluid buildup that doesn't improve with standard treatment. It aims to improve strength and outcomes after a procedure to place a shunt in the liver.
PalermoAges 18–80 - NCT07133997RecruitingPhase 1
Combination therapy for relapsed CD19+ B-cell leukemia
This trial tests a new combination of three drugs for patients with relapsed or treatment-resistant CD19-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It aims to see if adding the drugs venetoclax and asparaginase to blinatumomab can improve outcomes.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 12–55 - NCT07027748RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a longer treatment of three drugs for neuroblastoma
This trial tests giving a combination of naxitamab, irinotecan, and temozolomide for a longer period to people whose neuroblastoma has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1–30 - NCT04239157RecruitingPhase 2
Canakinumab shot for lower-risk MDS and related blood disorders
This trial tests canakinumab, a medication that blocks inflammation, given as a skin (subcutaneous) injection. It is for adults with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or a related condition (chronic myelomonocytic leukemia or CCUS) to see if it can improve blood counts and reduce problems like anemia or transfusion needs.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04315324RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug OBI-3424 for relapsed T-cell blood cancer
This trial tests OBI-3424, an investigational medicine, in adults and children with relapsed or hard-to-treat T-cell acute leukemia or certain T-cell lymphoma. It may help by shrinking cancer when standard treatments have not worked.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 12 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,204 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.