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
- 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+ - 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+ - NCT07022223RecruitingPhase 2
Orelabrutinib plus rituximab for first treatment of marginal zone lymphoma
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs, orelabrutinib and rituximab, as the first systemic treatment for marginal zone lymphoma. If you have not yet had chemotherapy for your lymphoma and meet certain health criteria, you may be able to join.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06951646RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized treatment for advanced lung cancer with long response to first-line therapy
This trial tests a combination of ivonescimab and docetaxel for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have had a long response (11-15 months without the cancer getting worse) to first-line immunotherapy. The goal is to see if adjusting treatment based on ctDNA-MRD levels can improve outcomes.
ChangshaAges 18–75 - NCT07470996Recruiting
T-cell lymphoma treatment after first therapy fails
This trial is for people with certain T-cell lymphomas that did not respond or got worse after initial chemotherapy. It offers a personalized treatment plan, possibly including a stem cell transplant, based on how your disease behaved after first-line therapy.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05937906RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Chemo and immunotherapy plus short targeted drug for lung cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests how safe and how well a combination of chemo and immunotherapy works when followed by a short course of a targeted “MEK” inhibitor as first treatment for metastatic lung adenocarcinoma with PD-L1 below 50%. It may help some people control cancer better, while also providing more information about side effects and the best way to use these medicines together.
Dijon, BurgundyAges 18 years+ - NCT07627191RecruitingEarly Phase 1
GLP-1 drug plus standard chemo for first-line advanced cancers
This trial tests whether adding a GLP-1 receptor agonist (a drug used for diabetes and weight loss) to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced pancreatic, colorectal, or liver cancer. It is for people who have not yet started treatment for their metastatic disease and have a BMI of 25 or higher.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–99 - NCT04780568RecruitingPhase 1
First-line osimertinib plus tegavivint for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This Phase 1 study tests osimertinib combined with tegavivint as the first treatment for metastatic (stage IV) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with certain EGFR gene mutations. It aims to find the safest dose and see how well the combination can control cancer and side effects.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT03081910RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cells made from your own cells to treat CD5 tumors
This early-phase trial tests a type of immune-cell therapy (CAR T cells) made using T cells with a CD5-targeting “zipper” to treat certain relapsed T-cell cancers. The goal is to see if the treatment can help shrink or clear the cancer, especially enough to move toward a stem cell transplant plan.
Houston, TexasAges Up to 75 years - NCT07306286RecruitingPhase 2
Cryoablation plus immunotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests combining cryoablation (freezing tumors) with a dual-antibody drug (PD-1/CTLA-4) for people whose locally advanced pancreatic cancer has stopped responding to first-line chemotherapy (AG regimen). The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07306273RecruitingPhase 2
Testing IRE and an immunotherapy drug for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new combination: a special electric field treatment (IRE) plus a dual-function antibody (PD-1/CTLA-4) for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that didn't respond to standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach can help shrink or control the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06152757RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Cell therapy for advanced gastrointestinal cancers
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy (BGT007H cells) for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that have not responded to at least two standard treatments. The therapy uses your own immune cells that are modified to target and attack the cancer.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT06482801RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy combo for newly treated liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy drugs given directly into the liver’s blood supply as a first treatment for liver cancer. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for people with relatively preserved liver function.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT07598578RecruitingEarly Phase 1
New drug combination for hard-to-treat T-cell lymphoma
This study tests a combination of three drugs (azacitidine, chidamide, and a PD-1 inhibitor) for T-cell lymphomas that have returned or stopped responding to previous treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink the cancer.
SuzhouAges 18–75 - NCT06554613RecruitingPhase 2
Olanzapine with first-line immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer trial
This trial tests whether adding the drug olanzapine to standard first-line immunotherapy (with or without chemotherapy) can help people with advanced lung cancer that does not have an EGFR mutation. It aims to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–75 - NCT06483347RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy combo for inoperable lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy drugs (checkpoint inhibitors) delivered directly into the liver along with standard treatment, as a first option for people with inoperable lung cancer. It aims to see if this approach can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07009886Recruiting
Decision aid for advanced cancer patients considering more treatment
This study is testing a tool called TA-DA to help patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers make decisions about further treatment after at least two prior therapies. It aims to improve shared decision-making.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06902792Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Adebrelimab and trametinib for children with hard-to-treat LCH
This trial tests a combination of two drugs for children and teens with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) that has not responded to standard treatments or has come back after treatment. The goal is to see if the drugs can shrink lesions and improve symptoms.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges Up to 18 years - NCT05472558RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-NK cell treatment for CD19-positive relapsed lymphoma
This Phase 1 study tests a new immune-cell treatment made from donated cord blood. It aims to treat people whose B-cell lymphoma has come back or did not respond, specifically when the tumor has CD19 on it.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06707259RecruitingPhase 1
Cord blood CAR NK cells for B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new treatment using immune cells from cord blood, called CAR NK cells, to fight certain types of B-cell lymphoma that have come back or not responded to other treatments. It is designed for people who have tried at least two prior therapies.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07193641RecruitingPhase 2
Lattice radiotherapy with standard care for slow-growing lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding a special radiotherapy technique called lattice radiotherapy to your usual cancer treatment can help control NSCLC that has started to grow in a few new spots. If you have up to 5 growing tumors and at least one measures 4.5 cm or larger, this study might be an option.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06554600RecruitingPhase 2
Study of zanubrutinib plus polatuzumab, bendamustine, and rituximab for relapsed DLBCL
This trial tests a combination of targeted drugs and chemotherapy for patients whose large B-cell lymphoma has returned or not improved after first treatment. The goal is to see if this mix works better than standard options.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06464861RecruitingPhase 1
Sequential CD19 CAR-NK and CAR-T for B-cell lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination treatment: first, natural killer cells (NK cells) that are engineered to find CD19, followed by CAR-T cells (also targeting CD19). It is for people with B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 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.