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 144 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06363006RecruitingPhase 1
Cardonizumab plus TKI for advanced liver cancer after prior treatment
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (Cardonizumab) and a targeted therapy pill (TKI) for people with advanced liver cancer whose prior treatment has stopped working. The goal is to see if this second-line combination can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06267781Recruiting
MS progression and immune cells after bone marrow transplant and other therapies
This study looks at how well different treatments, including bone marrow transplant, alemtuzumab, ocrelizumab, and ofatumumab, work for people with relapsing-remitting MS who have active disease. It will help doctors understand which therapy might slow disease progression best.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06258642Recruiting
Irinotecan liposome plus anlotinib for SCLC after first chemo
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—irinotecan liposome (a chemotherapy) and anlotinib (a targeted therapy)—as a second treatment for small cell lung cancer that returned quickly after initial chemo. The goal is to see if this combo can work better than standard options.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07668453RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab plus chemo for advanced bile duct cancer
This study tests adding the immunotherapy adebrelimab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) as a first treatment for advanced biliary tract cancer that can't be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06213311RecruitingPhase 2
CAR T-cells plus antibody drug for relapsed large B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests two immune-based treatments—first a special type of immunotherapy (CAR T-cells, called axi-cel), then a targeted antibody drug (glofitamab)—for people with large B-cell lymphoma that did not fully respond to their first treatment or came back within a year. The goal is to see if this combination can help more people achieve lasting remission.
Houston, TexasAges 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+ - NCT06020755RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab plus actinomycin-D for GTN with FIGO score 7
This trial tests a combination of two drugs — toripalimab (an immunotherapy) and actinomycin-D (chemotherapy) — as the first treatment for a specific type of pregnancy-related tumor (GTN) with a FIGO score of 7. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06028672Recruiting
Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy for moderate-risk GTN
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) and a chemotherapy drug (actinomycin-D) as the first treatment for gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) with a FIGO score of 5-6. It may help patients whose disease is at a moderate risk level.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - 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+ - NCT05794958RecruitingPhase 1
Safety of second CAR-T re-infusion for hard-to-treat lymphoma
This Phase 1 study tests whether a second re-infusion of axicabtagene ciloleucel (CAR-T) is safe in people with aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that came back or did not respond after standard second-line CAR-T. It may help some patients by trying to improve disease control while carefully monitoring side effects.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05768503RecruitingPhase 3
Test new drugs after colorectal cancer chemotherapy
This Phase 3 trial compares a new treatment combination (chidamide plus sintilimab plus bevacizumab) versus the standard second-line chemotherapy (FOLFIRI plus bevacizumab) for advanced colorectal cancer that is microsatellite stable/low. It aims to see which treatment works better and is safer for people whose cancer grew after first-line oxaliplatin-based therapy.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT05733598RecruitingPhase 2
RP2 plus standard treatment for advanced liver or bile cancers
This Phase 2 trial studies whether RP2, added to standard second-line treatment, can improve outcomes for people with advanced liver cancer or bile duct/gallbladder cancer. It may help by training the immune system to better attack the cancer after the cancer has already grown despite prior treatment.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 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 - 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 - NCT05281406RecruitingPhase 2
Extra chemotherapy if tumor DNA stays positive after osimertinib
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding chemotherapy can help people with EGFR-mutated lung cancer when their cancer-related blood test (liquid biopsy for EGFR DNA) is still positive after 3–4 weeks of starting osimertinib. It may help slow the cancer for longer by treating any remaining disease activity.
BerlinAges 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+ - 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+ - NCT04467723RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Atezolizumab plus pirfenidone for advanced lung cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests whether combining atezolizumab and pirfenidone can help people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after prior treatment. It is aimed at patients whose cancer has certain genetic markers ruled out and who can safely take study medicines and follow frequent visits.
Fairway, KansasAges 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 - NCT03618550RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma
This study tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab with a chemotherapy regimen called GVD for patients whose Hodgkin's lymphoma has not responded or has returned after initial treatment. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard approaches.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 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+ - NCT01746836RecruitingPhase 2
Ponatinib for CML that didn’t respond to prior pills
This trial studies ponatinib as a second treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) when it didn’t fully respond or couldn’t be tolerated with at least one prior CML pill. It aims to see whether ponatinib can better control leukemia levels after earlier treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07552402Recruiting
Oral Paclitaxel Plus Fruquintinib for Advanced Stomach Cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral drugs (paclitaxel and fruquintinib) for advanced stomach cancer that has already been treated with one round of chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination helps control the cancer better than other standard second-line treatments.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for second line treatment?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 144 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.