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
- NCT05947851RecruitingPhase 3
Nemtabrutinib plus venetoclax versus standard add-on therapy
This Phase 3 study tests whether adding nemtabrutinib to venetoclax works better than the usual next treatment approach (venetoclax plus rituximab) in people with relapsed or treatment-resistant CLL/SLL. It may help by improving how well the cancer responds after at least one prior therapy.
Springdale, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06904378RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug called ONT01 combined with two standard chemo drugs (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) for people with pancreatic cancer that has spread and is no longer responding to first treatment. The goal is to see if this new combination can help control the cancer.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06092086RecruitingPhase 2
Lorlatinib for first-line treatment of ALK-positive lung cancer
This trial tests a targeted pill, lorlatinib, for people with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have not received previous treatment for advanced disease. It aims to see how well the drug works in this setting.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05057845RecruitingPhase 2
Freezing treatment plus immunotherapy and a pill for liver cancer
This trial tests whether freezing (cryoablation) combined with tislelizumab and lenvatinib can help shrink advanced liver cancer and improve outcomes after earlier treatments stopped working or caused side effects. It may be an option if your cancer can’t be removed with surgery and you’ve already tried one prior systemic (whole-body) treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT03364530RecruitingPhase 2
Liver artery chemotherapy for non-surgical bile duct cancer
This trial tests delivering two chemotherapy medicines directly into the liver’s artery in people with bile duct cancer inside the liver that cannot be removed with curative surgery. It aims to control the cancer after first-line treatment and see how well this targeted approach works.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT01954992RecruitingPhase 3
Glufosfamide vs 5-FU for metastatic pancreatic cancer after gemcitabine
This study compares two chemotherapy drugs—glufosfamide and 5-FU—in people with pancreatic cancer that has spread and got worse after gemcitabine. It aims to see which option works better as a “second-line” treatment.
Whittier, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07294664RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo trial for first treatment of advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (PD1/TGFβ), another targeted drug (SHR2554 or apatinib), and chemotherapy for people who have not yet been treated for advanced stomach cancer. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatments.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT07518602RecruitingPhase 2
Chidamide, Sintilimab, and Bevacizumab for Advanced Neuroendocrine Cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs—chidamide (a protein regulator), sintilimab (an immune-boosting antibody), and bevacizumab (a growth-blocking antibody)—for patients with advanced neuroendocrine cancer that has spread or cannot be removed surgically and has progressed despite an initial treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help patients live longer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06853678Recruiting
Immunotherapy after first treatment for extensive stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests immunotherapy drugs for extensive stage small cell lung cancer that has progressed after initial (first-line) chemotherapy. You may be eligible if you have finished standard treatment and your cancer has worsened.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05653453RecruitingPhase 3
Tumor treatment device plus chemo for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether a home-wearable tumor-treating device (Tumor Treating Fields) combined with gemcitabine and albumin-bound paclitaxel works better as first treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancer. It may help by targeting cancer cells while also using standard chemotherapy.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–75 - NCT06670911RecruitingPhase 2
Lower dose pembrolizumab with chemo for advanced cervical cancer
This trial tests a lower dose of pembrolizumab combined with standard chemotherapy as a first treatment for cervical cancer that has spread, come back, or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors and slow the cancer's growth.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 18 years+ - NCT05640830RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Trastuzumab, bevacizumab, and paclitaxel for HER2-positive stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of anti-cancer medicines for HER2-positive advanced stomach cancer that has already been treated once. It may help shrink tumors and slow the disease by targeting HER2 and blocking tumor blood supply.
SeoulAges Any age - NCT06503497RecruitingEarly Phase 1
NK cell therapy for pancreatic cancer after standard treatment
This trial tests a new therapy using your own immune cells (NK cells) that are specially trained to find and attack cancer cells. It is for people with pancreatic cancer that has not responded to previous treatment.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06531278RecruitingPhase 2
Adebelimab plus chemo for first-line pancreatic cancer with liver spread
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (adebelimab) and chemotherapy drugs (irinotecan liposome, oxaliplatin, fluorouracil, and calcium folinate) as a first treatment for pancreatic cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04396223RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Avelumab plus methotrexate for low-risk gestational tumor
This study tests whether avelumab (an immune therapy) combined with methotrexate (chemotherapy) can work well as the first treatment for low-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. It aims to improve control of the tumor while keeping side effects acceptable.
Pierre-Bénite, Pierre BéniteAges 18 years+ - NCT06685276RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (fruquintinib, chidamide, and sintilimab) for people with a specific type of metastatic colorectal cancer that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07284134RecruitingPhase 3
JS107 vs standard therapy for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a new drug, JS107, against standard treatments for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has continued to grow after at least one prior treatment. The cancer must have a specific protein called CLDN18.2 on its cells.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07040228RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of regorafenib, toripalimab, and chemo for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (regorafenib, toripalimab, and albumin-bound paclitaxel) as a third-line treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer that has progressed after two prior therapies. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07061080RecruitingPhase 2
Tarlatamab for advanced digestive neuroendocrine cancer
This trial tests a new drug called Tarlatamab for people with advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma (a rare and aggressive cancer) of the digestive system that has stopped responding to prior chemotherapy. The drug targets a protein called DLL3 found on some tumors, and researchers hope it can shrink or slow tumor growth.
Brest, BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT06788756RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing L-Annamycin plus Cytarabine for relapsed AML
This trial tests whether the combination of two chemotherapy drugs, L-Annamycin and Cytarabine, can help adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or not responded to one prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can lead to remission.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT06662786RecruitingPhase 3
Amivantamab plus chemo vs. standard chemo for left-sided colorectal cancer
This trial compares a new combination (amivantamab plus chemotherapy) with the standard treatment (cetuximab plus chemotherapy) as the first therapy for people with left-sided colorectal cancer that has spread. The goal is to see which approach works better when the tumor has no mutations in the KRAS, NRAS, or BRAF genes.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07733115RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug combined with standard chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer. It may help your immune system fight the cancer while chemotherapy attacks the tumor directly.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07409805RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine trial for advanced colorectal cancer with liver spread
This trial tests a new vaccine (YMN-136) for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and hasn't responded to at least three prior treatments. The goal is to see if the vaccine can help control the cancer.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06445972RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing combination therapies for advanced stomach or esophageal cancer
This study tests new drug combinations for people with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer that worsened after first treatment. It aims to find better options for those whose tumors lack HER2.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 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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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.