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
- NCT07147231RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pidnarulex plus cemiplimab for MSS colorectal cancer
This trial tests two drugs together: pidnarulex (a targeted therapy) and cemiplimab (an immunotherapy that helps your immune system fight cancer). It is for people with advanced colorectal cancer that is microsatellite stable (MSS) and has not responded to current treatments, especially if their tumor has a MYC or FBXW7 change.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 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+ - NCT07138209RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing QLS32015 to standard treatments for multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new drug, QLS32015, against two common treatments for multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to therapy. It may be an option for people who have already tried several treatments.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07144254RecruitingPhase 1
Tegavivint and gemcitabine for relapsed osteosarcoma
This trial tests a new drug called tegavivint combined with the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine for people whose osteosarcoma has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink or control the cancer.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 1–30 - NCT07133425RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new immune drug for resistant lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug (SAR445877) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose cancer continued to grow despite immunotherapy. It aims to see if this treatment can help when other options have stopped working.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07121322RecruitingPhase 2
Dornase Alfa and Cisplatin for resistant germ cell cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, dornase alfa and cisplatin, for men with germ cell cancer that has not responded to standard treatments or has come back. The goal is to see if this new combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
BratislavaAges 18 years+ - NCT07116616RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
mRNA vaccine for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
This trial tests an experimental mRNA therapy called mRNA-2808 for people with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to prior treatments. It aims to see if it can help control the disease.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07115745RecruitingPhase 1
Donor CAR T cells for severe autoimmune diseases
This study tests a new type of CAR T-cell therapy made from healthy donor cells. It is designed to help people with severe autoimmune diseases that have not improved with standard treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07105735RecruitingPhase 1
RN1201 injection for hard-to-treat autoimmune diseases
This study tests an investigational injection called RN1201 for people whose autoimmune disease (like lupus, myasthenia gravis, or immune thrombocytopenia) has not responded to standard therapies. The goal is to see if it can better control the disease.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07096778RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for returning multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new drug called inobrodib combined with two standard treatments (pomalidomide and dexamethasone) for people whose multiple myeloma has come back or did not respond. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07087002RecruitingPhase 1
GPC2-CAR T cells for children and young adults with relapsed medulloblastoma
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy called GPC2-CAR T cells for children and young adults whose medulloblastoma or related brain tumor has come back or not responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if these specially designed immune cells can find and attack the tumor.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1–30 - NCT07087860RecruitingPhase 2
Plasma exchange plus targeted therapy for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a procedure called therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) combined with the drugs enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab for people with advanced bladder cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if TPE helps the drugs work better.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 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+ - NCT07081646RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T cell therapy for AL amyloidosis
This trial tests a CAR T cell therapy that targets two proteins (CD19 and BCMA) on the surface of abnormal plasma cells. It is for people with AL amyloidosis whose disease has come back or did not respond to at least one prior treatment.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07070895Recruiting
Wellness app for chronic cough study
This trial tests a smartphone app and a smartwatch to help people with chronic cough that hasn't improved with standard care. You'll wear a watch to track your cough and use the app to learn management techniques.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 21 years+ - NCT07063680RecruitingPhase 3
Testing early argipressin for shock not helped by norepinephrine
This trial tests a medicine called argipressin for people in the ICU with vasoplegic shock (very low blood pressure due to widened blood vessels) that isn't improving with high doses of the usual medicine, norepinephrine. The goal is to see if adding argipressin early helps raise blood pressure and improves outcomes.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT07064421Recruiting
Brain wave test for kids with hard-to-control seizures
This trial uses a special brain scan (magnetoencephalography) to look at brain activity in children whose seizures don't improve with medication. It may help doctors decide if surgery could be an option.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 3–18 - 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 - NCT07032714RecruitingPhase 1
Mezigdomide and talquetamab for relapsed multiple myeloma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, mezigdomide (a pill) and talquetamab (an injection), for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to at least three prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07025564RecruitingPhase 1
MiRisten for relapsed or refractory AML
This phase 1 trial tests a new treatment called MiRisten for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to previous treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07032129RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted cell therapy for multiple myeloma that returned or didn't respond
This trial tests a new type of treatment using your own immune cells (called CAR-T cells) that target two proteins on myeloma cells: BCMA and GPRC5D. It's for people whose myeloma has come back or stopped responding to standard treatments, and who may have few other options left.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 21–90 - NCT07016438Recruiting
Study of PAL-222 for stubborn skin ulcers
This trial tests a new treatment, PAL-222, for skin ulcers that haven't improved much after 4 weeks of standard care. It aims to see if PAL-222 can help these wounds heal better.
Kyoto, Shogoin-kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, KyotoAges 20 years+ - NCT06119685RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
IDP-023 alone or with other antibodies for blood cancers
This trial tests an experimental drug, IDP-023, given alone or with antibody therapies for people with advanced blood cancers like multiple myeloma or non-Hodgkin lymphoma that have not responded to previous treatments. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 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.