Clinical trials
Unresectable clinical trials
Below are recruiting unresectable clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 461 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06493864RecruitingPhase 1
BL-B16D1 for advanced breast cancer and solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called BL-B16D1 for people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how well it works.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06505486Recruiting
Combination therapy for large inoperable bile duct cancer
This trial looks at a combined treatment for a large, inoperable type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma). It uses chemotherapy delivered directly into the liver, plus a targeted pill (lenvatinib) and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) to try shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangzhouAges 18–70 - NCT06507683Recruiting
Radiation plus ripretinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests whether adding radiation therapy to the drug ripretinib can help people with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that can't be removed by surgery and have stopped responding to other treatments. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06507930Recruiting
Supporting advanced breast cancer patients at home on hospice
This study explores how to best support people with advanced breast cancer who are receiving hospice care at home. It includes short video or phone check-ins and a survey to learn about your experience.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06510660RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and Chemoradiation for Advanced Esophageal Cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (adebrelimab) plus standard chemotherapy and radiation for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if adding the immunotherapy before and during chemoradiation helps control the cancer better.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–70 - NCT06548412RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combo for first-line treatment of advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new drug called CTX-009 combined with three standard chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine, cisplatin, and durvalumab) as a first treatment for bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06561399Recruiting
Triple therapy followed by radiation for liver cancer
This trial tests whether adding targeted radiation therapy can help people with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It is for people who have already received a combination of TACE, lenvatinib, and sintilimab and whose tumors have not grown.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06563999RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new drugs for stage III lung cancer with rare gene changes
This trial tests whether giving treatment before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) can help people with stage III lung cancer that has certain rare gene changes. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor enough to allow surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06570317Recruiting
Nintedanib to prevent lung inflammation from radiation
This trial tests a drug called nintedanib to see if it can prevent radiation-related lung inflammation (pneumonia) in people with lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It may help protect your lungs during radiation treatment.
Jincheng, ShanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT06593964Recruiting
TACE with a special gel vs standard beads for liver cancer
This trial compares a new gel-like treatment to standard beads for blocking the blood supply to liver tumors during TACE. It may be an option for patients with certain stages of liver cancer who cannot have surgery or other standard treatments.
NanjingAges 18–80 - NCT07314216RecruitingPhase 2
Firmonertinib plus radiation for stage III lung cancer with rare EGFR mutations
This trial tests whether combining the targeted pill firmonertinib with radiation therapy can help people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that has certain rare EGFR mutations. It is for those whose cancer cannot be removed by surgery.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT07689851RecruitingPhase 2
Chemoradiotherapy plus an immunotherapy for advanced gastric cancer
This trial studies a new immunotherapy drug (SHR-1701) combined with standard chemoradiotherapy for people with advanced stomach or esophagus cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if adding this immune treatment helps control the tumor better than standard treatments alone.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06613009RecruitingPhase 1
New Drug IBI3009 for Advanced Small Cell Lung Cancer
This trial tests a new drug called IBI3009 for people with advanced small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see how safe the drug is and how well it works against the cancer.
Westmead, New South WalesAges 18–75 - NCT06617416RecruitingPhase 3
AK104 for locally advanced lung cancer after chemoradiotherapy
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug, AK104, for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. It is for those who have finished chemoradiotherapy and have not gotten worse.
JinanAges 18 years+ - NCT06624644RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
LNS8801 with or without pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new drug called LNS8801, alone or with pembrolizumab, for people with advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to prior treatments, especially anti-PD-1 therapy.
Newport Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06643208Recruiting
Combination therapy for unresectable bile duct cancer
This study tests a combination of liver-directed therapy (D-TACE-HAIC), an immunotherapy drug (Envafolimab), and a targeted therapy pill (Lenvatinib) for people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or control the cancer.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 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 - NCT06679036RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination therapy for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests new drug combinations for advanced or metastatic breast cancer. It aims to see if adding HRS-2189, HRS-6209, or HRS-1358 to standard treatments works better. Participants must have tried certain hormone therapies or chemotherapies before.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–75 - NCT06691425Recruiting
Radiation for pancreatic cancer that can't be removed
This trial tests a very focused type of radiation (SBRT) for people with pancreatic cancer that hasn't spread to other organs but can't be removed with surgery. It may be an option if you are medically unable to have surgery or choose not to.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT06698250RecruitingPhase 2
Study of triple therapy for untreated liver cancer
This study tests a combination of three drugs (zanzalintinib, durvalumab, and tremelimumab) for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and who have not received prior systemic treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or slow the growth of the cancer.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06707233RecruitingPhase 2
Y-90 radioembolization for large liver cancer (over 7 cm)
This trial tests a treatment called Y-90 radioembolization (SIRT) for people with liver cancer that is too large to be removed surgically. The treatment delivers tiny radioactive beads directly to the tumor through the liver's blood supply, which may shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06535607RecruitingPhase 2
Study of volrustomig for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called volrustomig, alone or with other cancer treatments, for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink or control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06709417RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo and radiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial is testing whether giving a combination of an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) with chemotherapy, followed by radiation plus more chemotherapy (concurrent chemoradiotherapy), can help people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed surgically. The goal is to see if this approach shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 20–75 - NCT06709859RecruitingPhase 2
Afatinib plus chemo for unresectable stage III lung cancer
This trial tests whether combining afatinib (a targeted pill for EGFR mutations) with chemotherapy can shrink advanced stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) enough to make surgery possible. It is for people whose cancer has not been treated yet and has a specific EGFR mutation.
Jinan, ShangdongAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for unresectable?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 461 recruiting unresectable 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 unresectable 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 unresectable 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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