Clinical trials
Second Line clinical trials
Below are recruiting second line clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 122 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06071624RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for CMML that has come back
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR T-cells) that targets CD4 on CMML cells. It is for people whose CMML has come back or not responded to standard treatment.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06134284RecruitingPhase 4
Ibrutinib plus rituximab for refractory MZL
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs (ibrutinib and rituximab) for people with marginal zone lymphoma that has not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink the lymphoma and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06202001RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Three-drug combo for metastatic colorectal cancer as second treatment
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (irinotecan, TAS-102, and bevacizumab) for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has already been treated with oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this three-drug combination works better as a second treatment option.
BeijingAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT06242067RecruitingPhase 2
Second-line treatment for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread or come back after initial chemotherapy. It is for those who have already received standard first-line therapy and are now looking for a second treatment option.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06293014RecruitingPhase 2
TAS-102 with bevacizumab for colorectal cancer maintenance
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, TAS-102 and bevacizumab, as a follow-up maintenance treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can keep the cancer from growing after initial chemotherapy and bevacizumab therapy.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06367088RecruitingPhase 2
Combination drug therapy for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug (cadonilimab) plus chemotherapy for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has come back or spread. It aims to see if the combination works better than standard treatment.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT06394674RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose furmonertinib for lung cancer after osimertinib stops working
This trial tests a higher dose of a targeted therapy called furmonertinib for people with advanced lung cancer that has stopped responding to a previous drug called osimertinib. It may help if you have a certain EGFR mutation and your cancer has grown outside the brain.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06418789RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose chemo for relapsed germ cell tumors
This trial tests a second-line high-dose chemotherapy for germ cell tumors that have come back after initial treatment. It may be an option for patients whose cancer progressed after 3–4 cycles of standard platinum-based chemo.
Saint Petersburg, Russian FederationAges 18 years+ - NCT06446154RecruitingPhase 2
Fruquintinib after immunotherapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new drug called fruquintinib for people with advanced liver cancer who have already tried immunotherapy. It may help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06532617RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for advanced pancreatic cancer after first treatment
This trial tests a new drug combo (cadonilimab plus either S-1 or capecitabine) for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has not spread to other organs and who have already tried one standard treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink or control the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06637007RecruitingPhase 2
Chidamide plus AK112 for advanced sarcoma after first treatment
This trial tests two new drugs (chidamide and AK112) together for people with advanced bone or soft tissue sarcoma that has not responded to standard first-line treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Taiyuan, ShanxiAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06676527Recruiting
Vorolanib for advanced kidney cancer after first treatment
This trial tests a targeted therapy pill, vorolanib, for people with advanced kidney cancer that has clear cell features and has gotten worse after initial treatment. It may offer a new option when standard second-line treatments are not working.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT06702826RecruitingPhase 2
Cadonilimab plus radiation for lung cancer brain mets
This trial tests a combination of a targeted immunotherapy drug (cadonilimab) with a precise type of radiation to treat brain tumors that have grown after initial lung cancer treatment. The goal is to see if this approach can safely shrink brain metastases and improve outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT06703632Recruiting
Testing a new stool test for early colon cancer detection
This study is evaluating PreveCol, a new second-line stool test for people aged 50–69 who had a positive FIT/FOBT result and are already scheduled for a colonoscopy. It aims to find out if this test can help detect colorectal cancer earlier.
Lisbon, Lisbon DistrictAges 50–69 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06774027Recruiting
Breast cancer antibody-drug conjugate treatment registry
This study tracks how well antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) work for breast cancer that has spread. You may join if you are about to start your first or second ADC for hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative or triple-negative breast cancer.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06791148RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation plus chemo and immunotherapy for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation, chemotherapy, and an immunotherapy drug (AK112) for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has progressed after first-line treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for second line?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 122 recruiting second line 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 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 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.