Clinical trials
Second Line clinical trials
Below are recruiting second line clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 113 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT05526443Recruiting
Registry study for advanced pancreatic cancer treatment patterns
This registry collects information about people with advanced pancreatic cancer who are receiving first-line palliative treatment. It helps doctors understand which treatment choices are used and how people do over time.
Graz, StyriaAges 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT05479825Recruiting
Lung surgery planning without a tube, using X-ray guidance
This trial looks at a new way to plan a minimally invasive lung segment removal (“segmentectomy”) using live X-ray guidance, without using a chest tube (“tubeless”). It may help patients with certain small lung lesions (sometimes early lung cancer) get the surgery more precisely.
Jinan, Other (Non U.s.)Ages 18–85 - NCT05926700RecruitingPhase 2
Testing cadonilimab plus anlotinib for advanced soft tissue sarcoma
This Phase 2 study tests two medicines (cadonilimab and anlotinib) in people with advanced soft tissue sarcoma whose cancer grew after standard first treatment. It aims to see whether the combination can shrink tumors and improve safety.
HangzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT07122024RecruitingPhase 4
Testing a dual therapy for H. pylori treatment
This trial tests a two-drug treatment (keverprazan and amoxicillin) for people who have H. pylori and have not been treated for it before. The goal is to see if this newer combination works well and is safe.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT05598528Recruiting
Study why some lung cancers don’t respond to EGFR pills
This study looks at why certain EGFR-positive advanced lung cancers resist third-generation EGFR tablet treatment given as the first treatment. Your body samples and scan results help researchers understand the resistance, which may guide better future care.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT07061535RecruitingPhase 2
Sintilimab, tafolecimab and chemo for advanced small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (sintilimab and tafolecimab) plus standard chemotherapy as a first treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if adding these drugs helps people live longer and have better outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for second line?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 113 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.
Related conditions
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.