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
- NCT07356154RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of revumenib and mezigdomide for leukemia
This trial tests two experimental drugs, revumenib and mezigdomide, for people with acute leukemia that has certain genetic changes (NPM1, KMT2A, or NUP98) and has come back or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the leukemia.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - 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 - NCT07347418RecruitingPhase 1
CD64 CAR T cell therapy for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a type of immunotherapy called CAR T cells that target a protein called CD64 on leukemia cells. It is for adults with AML that has come back or not responded to treatment, including venetoclax.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 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 - 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 - NCT07312188RecruitingPhase 2
F182112 for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new drug, F182112, for people whose multiple myeloma came back or didn't respond to prior treatments that included lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor. It may help if your disease has active signs like high protein levels.
TianjinAges 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+ - NCT07288112RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy using your own cells for advanced melanoma
This study tests an experimental treatment made from your own immune cells. The cells are collected, trained in the lab to recognize your melanoma, and then injected near your lymph nodes to help your immune system fight the cancer. This is for people whose melanoma has not responded to standard immunotherapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07283679RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cell therapy with two immune agents for returning lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination of specially grown immune cells (NK cells) plus two drugs that help them attack cancer. It's for people with a type of B-cell lymphoma that came back after at least two prior treatments or a stem cell transplant, and who have either failed or are not eligible for CAR-T cell therapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07273526Recruiting
Adrenaline vs. Dopamine for septic shock in children
This study compares two medicines, adrenaline and dopamine, to see which works better for children with septic shock (a serious infection causing very low blood pressure) that does not improve with fluids.
Faisalābad, Punjab ProvinceAges 1 month–1 year - 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 - NCT07266181RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for tough-to-treat membranous nephropathy
This trial tests whether specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) can help people with a kidney condition called primary membranous nephropathy that has not improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see if this therapy can reduce protein in the urine and protect kidney function.
Xi'an, ChinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06484829RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combo for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new drug, purinostat mesylate, combined with pomalidomide (a chemotherapy pill) and a low-dose steroid (dexamethasone) for people with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer with manageable side effects.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07223008Recruiting
Bilateral artery embolization for chronic migraine
This trial tests a procedure called bilateral middle meningeal artery embolization to see if it reduces chronic migraine symptoms in people who haven't found relief from other treatments. It's for those with frequent, disabling migraines that affect both sides of the head.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT07227571RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cells for advanced osteosarcoma
This trial tests whether specially engineered immune cells (called CAR T cells) can attack and kill osteosarcoma tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It may be an option for children and adults whose cancer has returned or is not controlled by chemotherapy.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 1–75 - NCT07225985RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pralatrexate, bendamustine, and radiation before donor stem cell transplant for T-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (pralatrexate and bendamustine) plus total-body radiation before a donor stem cell transplant for people with T-cell lymphoma that has come back or hasn't responded to treatment. The goal is to see if this approach can help destroy the lymphoma and allow the donor cells to take hold safely.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06898437RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Lutetium-177 LNC1004 for advanced thyroid cancer that no longer responds to standard treatments
This trial tests a radioactive drug called 177Lu-LNC1004 for people with a type of thyroid cancer that is no longer responding to standard treatments. The drug targets a protein called FAP found on tumor cells, which may help shrink tumors and slow disease progression.
BeijingAges 18–85 - NCT07198230Recruiting
DEB-TACE therapy for large lymphoma tumors that have returned or not responded
This trial tests a second-line treatment called DEB-TACE (tiny beads filled with chemo placed directly into the tumor's blood supply) for people with large, hard-to-treat lymphoma tumors that have come back or not responded to other therapies. If you have at least one big tumor with good blood supply and have tolerated doxorubicin chemo before, this might be an option.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07181941RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing lower doses of linvoseltamab for multiple myeloma
This trial tests if a lower dose of linvoseltamab can still work well for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to treatment. It aims to reduce side effects while keeping the cancer under control.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07168850Recruiting
Focused Ultrasound for Dystonia of Arms or Legs
This study tests whether focused ultrasound, a noninvasive treatment that uses sound waves to target a small area in the brain, can improve limb dystonia that has not been helped by medications or Botox injections. It is a possible option for people whose dystonia affects their arms or legs and who are looking for another treatment without surgery.
Mestre, (Venice)Ages 18–80
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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.