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
- NCT06662006RecruitingPhase 2
Nal-IRI chemo with immunotherapy and radiation for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (Nal-IRI, 5-FU, leucovorin), an immunotherapy drug (PD-L1 inhibitor), and a targeted anti-angiogenic pill, with or without radiation (SBRT), as a second-line treatment for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has progressed after first-line therapy.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07106034RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new combo therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (ONGERICIMAB and TORIPALIMAB) for people with a specific type of colorectal cancer that did not respond to first treatment. It aims to see if this new approach can help shrink or control the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06728865RecruitingPhase 2
Furmonertinib plus Avastin for EGFR+ lung cancer with brain mets
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (Furmonertinib and Avastin) as the very first treatment for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell) that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see how well it works and how safe it is.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 15–75 - NCT06730373RecruitingPhase 2
RC48, sintilimab, and S-1 for advanced HER2-positive stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs—RC48 (a targeted therapy), sintilimab (an immunotherapy), and S-1 (a chemotherapy pill)—as a first treatment for advanced HER2-positive stomach cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if this triple therapy works better than current options.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06749886RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab plus chemo for advanced lung cancer after prior immunotherapy
This trial tests a drug called Tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) combined with chemotherapy for people with advanced NSCLC who have already been helped by a different immunotherapy. It's a second-line option for those who did well on their first immunotherapy but now need another treatment.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06776757RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Sintilimab plus cetuximab and chemo for first-line advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (sintilimab), a targeted therapy (cetuximab), and chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced colorectal cancer that hasn't spread or come back after earlier treatment. It's for people whose tumors have certain genetic markers (RAS/BRAF wild-type) and show signs of immune activity (PD-L1 or CD8+ TILs).
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06838910RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab and anlotinib for thymus cancer after first treatment
This study tests a combination of two drugs (tislelizumab and anlotinib) as a second treatment option for people with thymoma or thymic carcinoma whose cancer has worsened after first-line therapy. It aims to see if this combination can control the tumor and improve outcomes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06839066RecruitingPhase 2
HLX43 for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer after prior treatments
This trial tests an investigational drug called HLX43 for people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has come back or spread, and who have already tried two or more prior treatments without success. The goal is to see if HLX43 can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07046611RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Ketamine and Levetiracetam for Seizures in Children
This study tests whether two medicines, ketamine (a sleep medicine) and levetiracetam (a seizure medicine), work better than a standard treatment for stopping long-lasting seizures in children when the first rescue medicine doesn't work.
SohagAges 1–16 - NCT07054307RecruitingPhase 1
Study of MRG003 plus HX008 for EGFR-positive penile cancer
This trial tests two drugs, MRG003 and HX008, as a first treatment for men with EGFR-positive penile squamous cell carcinoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors or delays growth.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07143045Recruiting
Zorifertinib for lung cancer that has spread to the brain
This trial tracks how well zorifertinib works as a first treatment for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has spread to the brain or spinal cord lining. Participants may receive zorifertinib or another standard treatment, and researchers will monitor their response over time.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07188103RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab and short radiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial combines a targeted immunotherapy drug (ivonescimab) with a short course of radiation to treat advanced esophageal cancer that has worsened after first treatment. It aims to see if this combination can help when standard options have stopped working.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–80 - 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.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT07559760RecruitingPhase 2
New combination therapy for advanced colorectal cancer after first treatment
This trial tests a new drug combination for colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and did not respond to or could not tolerate standard first-line chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this new approach can help shrink the cancer and extend survival.
Changchun, JilinAges 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+
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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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