Clinical trials
Second Line Treatment clinical trials
Below are recruiting second line treatment clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 156 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07079462RecruitingPhase 2
FAPI PET-guided radiation with immunotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination approach for colorectal cancer that has spread to the abdomen lining. You may receive standard second-line chemotherapy plus an immunotherapy drug (cadonilimab), with or without targeted radiation guided by a special PET scan. The goal is to see if adding radiation and immunotherapy works better than standard therapy alone.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07546383Recruiting
New Immunotherapy Combination for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (called iparomlimab and tuvonralimab), with or without chemotherapy, for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has returned or spread after previous treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help people with this cancer live longer with fewer side effects.
Haikou, HainanAges 18–75 - NCT06613113Recruiting
Fruquintinib, adebrelimab, and radiation for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (fruquintinib and adebrelimab) plus low or high dose radiation for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Ningbo, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06929936RecruitingPhase 2
Trilaciclib plus docetaxel for advanced lung cancer (second-line+)
This trial tests a new drug combination (trilaciclib plus docetaxel) for people with advanced lung cancer (NSCLC) whose cancer has progressed after at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if adding trilaciclib helps the chemotherapy work better with fewer side effects.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07099274RecruitingPhase 2
Combination treatment for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, TACE (a procedure to block blood flow to tumors), and lenvatinib (a targeted therapy) for people with liver cancer that has not responded to initial treatment. It aims to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05751733Recruiting
Apatinib versus standard drug for advanced GIST after imatinib
This trial studies whether apatinib works better than the usual second-line targeted tablet for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) after imatinib (or avatinib) no longer works. It may help people whose cancer has grown despite treatment or who couldn’t tolerate it.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07042919RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Zanzalintinib for advanced liver cancer after prior treatment
This trial tests a new drug called zanzalintinib for people with advanced liver cancer (HCC) that can't be treated with surgery. You may join if your cancer has gotten worse after at least one prior treatment, or you couldn't tolerate that treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 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+ - NCT05926700RecruitingPhase 2
Testing cadonilimab plus anlotinib for advanced soft tissue sarcoma
This Phase 2 study tests two medicines (cadonilimab and anlotinib) in people with advanced soft tissue sarcoma whose cancer grew after standard first treatment. It aims to see whether the combination can shrink tumors and improve safety.
HangzhouAges 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 - NCT07179484Recruiting
Study of CT041 for advanced stomach or junction cancer after first treatment
This trial tests a new cell therapy (CT041) for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has a specific marker called CLDN18.2. It is given after initial chemotherapy to try to keep the cancer from growing.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07122024RecruitingPhase 4
Testing a dual therapy for H. pylori treatment
This trial tests a two-drug treatment (keverprazan and amoxicillin) for people who have H. pylori and have not been treated for it before. The goal is to see if this newer combination works well and is safe.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT07225270RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Rina-S plus care for ovarian cancer maintenance
This trial tests whether adding Rina-S to standard maintenance therapy helps prevent cancer from returning in people with recurrent platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer who have responded to second-line platinum-based chemotherapy.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07050043RecruitingPhase 3
Low-dose nivolumab plus chemo vs standard chemo for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests whether a lower dose of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab combined with standard chemotherapy works better than chemotherapy alone for people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has not been treated before.
Alor Star, KedahAges 18 years+ - NCT07077551RecruitingPhase 2
NALIRIFOX chemo for advanced neuroendocrine cancer after first treatment
This trial tests a combination chemotherapy called NALIRIFOX as a second treatment for people with advanced high-grade neuroendocrine cancers. The goal is to see if it can help when the first treatment didn't work.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05526443Recruiting
Registry study for advanced pancreatic cancer treatment patterns
This registry collects information about people with advanced pancreatic cancer who are receiving first-line palliative treatment. It helps doctors understand which treatment choices are used and how people do over time.
Graz, StyriaAges 18 years+ - NCT05598528Recruiting
Study why some lung cancers don’t respond to EGFR pills
This study looks at why certain EGFR-positive advanced lung cancers resist third-generation EGFR tablet treatment given as the first treatment. Your body samples and scan results help researchers understand the resistance, which may guide better future care.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT07061535RecruitingPhase 2
Sintilimab, tafolecimab and chemo for advanced small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (sintilimab and tafolecimab) plus standard chemotherapy as a first treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if adding these drugs helps people live longer and have better outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for second line treatment?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 156 recruiting second line treatment 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 treatment 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 treatment 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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