Clinical trials
Second Line clinical trials
Below are recruiting second line clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 121 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05603104RecruitingPhase 3
Medication intensification after first treatment failure in mood and psychosis
This Phase 3 study tests a stronger medication approach after your first current treatment hasn’t worked well enough. It targets people with schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, or bipolar depression who still have significant symptoms and life impact.
Ramat GanAges 18–70 - NCT02394626RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery for glioblastoma that has come back
This trial studies whether operating on a brain tumor that has returned can help people with recurrent glioblastoma. It focuses on people whose scans suggest surgery is safe for important speech and movement brain areas.
InnsbruckAges 18 years+ - NCT06751914Recruiting
Vaccine plus standard therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a personalized vaccine made from your tumor's unique markers, combined with standard second-line treatment, for colorectal cancer that has grown after first treatment. It aims to see if this combination can help control the cancer better.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–70 - NCT06751940Recruiting
Personalized vaccine plus standard therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a personalized vaccine made from your tumor's unique features, combined with a standard second-line treatment, for colorectal cancer that has worsened after the first treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer better than standard therapy alone.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–70 - NCT05927857RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing three medicines for advanced stomach cancer after first treatment
This study tests whether a combination of ramucirumab, nal-IRI (irinotecan liposome), and trifluridine/tipiracil can work better as a second treatment for metastatic stomach cancer. It may help people whose cancer has returned or progressed after only one prior treatment plan.
Taipei, Taiwan/TaipeiAges 20–80 - NCT06841172RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation vs treatment switch for limited liver cancer growth
This trial tests whether giving radiation to a few growing cancer spots while continuing your current treatment works better than switching to a new treatment right away. It's for people whose advanced liver cancer has only barely started to progress on their first therapy.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT07320586RecruitingPhase 2
Carilizumab and chemo for advanced gastric cancer
This trial tests a combination of carilizumab (an immunotherapy) and albumin paclitaxel (a chemotherapy drug) for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has gotten worse after first-line treatment. It aims to see if this second-line option can help control the cancer.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06649292RecruitingPhase 3
Study of SHR-A1904 for gastric cancer with CLDN18.2
This trial tests a new drug called SHR-A1904 against standard treatments for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has already been treated once. It is for those whose tumors are positive for a protein called CLDN18.2.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07530445RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy for advanced biliary tract cancer
This study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) plus chemotherapy and a targeted drug (lenvatinib) for biliary tract cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to slow cancer growth in patients whose cancer has progressed after one prior treatment.
GuangzhouAges 18–70 - NCT04335292RecruitingPhase 2
Osimertinib then chemotherapy for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This Phase 2 study tests a treatment sequence starting with osimertinib, then using chemotherapy after it. It is meant for people with EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer whose disease has come back or progressed, including a “rechallenge” attempt with osimertinib.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07389876Recruiting
Second-line treatment for advanced stomach cancer with nab-paclitaxel
This trial tests a new chemotherapy combination for patients with advanced stomach cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. It aims to find a better second-line option using a drug called nab-paclitaxel.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07213570RecruitingPhase 2
Second-line regorafenib for advanced RAS-mutant colorectal cancer
This trial tests regorafenib as a second-line treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a RAS mutation. It aims to see if this targeted therapy can help when the first treatment stopped working.
Naples, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07604909RecruitingPhase 2
Serplulimab plus chemotherapy for early-relapsed colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called serplulimab combined with standard chemotherapy or targeted therapy for colorectal cancer that has come back within a year after surgery. The goal is to see if adding this immune-boosting drug helps control the cancer better than chemotherapy alone.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT03322995RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant chemo study for resectable pancreatic cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests a chemotherapy plan given before surgery (called “neoadjuvant” treatment) for people with pancreatic adenocarcinoma that looks resectable or borderline resectable on scans. The goal is to see how well this adaptive chemotherapy approach works and whether it can improve outcomes before an operation.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06523673RecruitingPhase 3
SBRT for lung cancer with limited new growth
This trial tests whether a precise type of radiation called SBRT can control lung cancer that has started to grow in only a few new spots while you are on standard treatments. It may help you delay changing to a different treatment.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06841055RecruitingPhase 2
Pumitamig plus chemo for Stage IV lung cancer after immunotherapy
This trial tests a new investigational drug called Pumitamig (BNT327) given with chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (Stage IV) that has continued to grow after one prior treatment with immunotherapy and platinum chemotherapy. The study aims to see if this combination is safe and can help shrink the cancer.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06241599RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
AK104 with chemo for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer
This study tests if adding a new immunotherapy drug (called AK104) to standard chemotherapy can help people whose nasopharyngeal cancer has come back or spread after previous treatment. The goal is to see if the combination works better than chemotherapy alone.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06321965Recruiting
Study of SMA in Children on SMN-Boosting Therapies
This study is looking for children and teens with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who are already on a treatment like Spinraza, Evrysdi, or Zolgensma. The goal is to understand different forms of SMA and how the treatment affects them over time.
Bron, RhoneAges birth–16 years - NCT03913819Recruiting
Standard treatment for bladder problems caused by substance abuse
This trial tests how well a set “standard” treatment plan works for people with bladder emptying problems caused by substance abuse. You might consider it if you have this specific type of bladder issue and can follow the treatment plan.
ShatinAges Any age - NCT06751953Recruiting
Neoantigen vaccine plus standard third-line therapy for colorectal cancer
This study tests a vaccine made from your tumor's unique proteins (neoantigens) combined with a standard third-line therapy for colorectal cancer that has worsened after two previous treatments. The goal is to see if this combination helps control the cancer better.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–70 - NCT06959589Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Combination therapy for KRAS G12C mutated colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (IBI351, cetuximab, and FOLFIRI) as first treatment or as a second treatment after standard chemotherapy for people with KRAS G12C mutated colorectal cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if it works well and is safe.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06751966Recruiting
Peptide vaccine plus standard therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a personalized peptide vaccine (based on your tumor's unique markers) combined with standard third-line therapy for colorectal cancer that has progressed after two prior treatments. The goal is to see if adding the vaccine can help control the cancer better.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–70 - NCT07263178Recruiting
Second-line chemo for advanced colorectal cancer
This study looks at different chemotherapy options for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to first treatment. It aims to find which second-line approach works best.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06356714RecruitingPhase 2
Nocardia cell wall skeleton plus current therapy for colorectal cancer
This trial tests adding an investigational drug (Nocardia rubra cell wall skeleton) to the current treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer that is stable but showing early signs of getting worse. It aims to see if this combination can help delay further progression.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for second line?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 121 recruiting second line 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 second line 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 second line 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.