Clinical trials
Unresectable clinical trials
Below are recruiting unresectable clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 464 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06591650RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced gallbladder cancer
This trial is testing a combination of four drugs (gemcitabine, cisplatin, nab-paclitaxel, and durvalumab) for people with gallbladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this drug combination helps shrink or control the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06555068RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of HRS-6209 combinations for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug, HRS-6209, combined with different hormone treatments (fulvestrant, letrozole, HRS-8080, or HRS-1358) for people with advanced breast cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed and has worsened after previous treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06524544RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (pembrolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan) against standard treatment for advanced bladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It's for people who have already tried an immunotherapy drug like pembrolizumab and another drug called enfortumab vedotin.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT05107674RecruitingPhase 1
Early drug study for advanced cancers that have limited options
This Phase 1 study tests NX-1607 in adults with advanced cancers that are hard to treat with standard care. It focuses on safety and early signs of how well the drug may work in specific cancer types.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06244537Recruiting
MR-Linac radiation for advanced colon cancer
This trial tests a new radiation machine called MR-Linac for people with advanced colon cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT06479239RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immune cell therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new immune cell therapy (EGFRBi armed PBMC) for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that can't be removed by surgery. It aims to see if this treatment can help control the cancer after you've already tried at least one type of chemotherapy and your disease is stable or better.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06471205RecruitingPhase 2
Study of BL-B01D1 plus immunotherapy for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This study tests a new drug combination (BL-B01D1 plus an immunotherapy) for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who have not had prior treatment for their advanced disease. The goal is to see if the combination works better at shrinking or controlling the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06440993RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab with bile duct heat therapy for bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of a drug (durvalumab) that helps your immune system fight cancer, plus a special heat treatment applied inside the bile duct. It is for people with bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and who need a stent to open the bile duct.
AachenAges 18 years+ - NCT06079983RecruitingPhase 3
JSKN003 vs. doctor's choice for HER2-low breast cancer
This trial compares a new experimental drug, JSKN003, to standard treatments chosen by your doctor for advanced breast cancer that tests as HER2-low (IHC 1+ or 2+ but not amplified). It's for people whose cancer has spread or can't be removed and who have already had one or two lines of chemotherapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06439836RecruitingPhase 1
Combination immunotherapy for advanced bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug, CA-4948, combined with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced bladder cancer that grew after prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can help when standard treatments stop working.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06428045RecruitingPhase 1
STARLITE for hard-to-surgery high-grade brain tumors
This trial tests a new treatment called STARLITE for people with fast-growing brain tumors (high-grade gliomas) that cannot be safely removed with surgery. The treatment uses a laser to destroy the tumor from the inside. It may be a good option if you haven't had any prior treatment for this tumor.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06434064RecruitingPhase 2
Tamoxifen and chemotherapy for triple negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of tamoxifen (a hormonal therapy) and pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (a type of chemotherapy) for people with triple negative breast cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if this combination can help people whose cancer has not responded to at least two prior treatments.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06414590RecruitingPhase 2
Tebentafusp before surgery for eye melanoma
This trial tests a drug called Tebentafusp for a type of eye melanoma (uveal melanoma) that is too large to be removed without taking out the whole eye. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink the tumor before deciding on surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06378593RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of drug 3HP-2827 for tumors with FGFR2 changes
This trial tests a new drug, 3HP-2827, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change (alteration) in the FGFR2 gene. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06369259RecruitingPhase 2
Combination treatment for advanced colorectal cancer that resisted standard therapy
This clinical trial tests a new combination of three drugs for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard anti-EGFR treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer down.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06375915RecruitingPhase 2
Radioembolization and targeted therapy for unresectable bile duct cancer
This trial combines a liver-directed radiation therapy (radioembolization) with a targeted drug to treat a specific type of bile duct cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
BergamoAges 18–80 - NCT06349408RecruitingPhase 1
Testing IBI3001 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called IBI3001 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective against different types of cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05216432RecruitingPhase 1
RLY-2608 for PIK3CA-mutant advanced solid tumors and breast cancer
This early study (Phase 1) tests RLY-2608, a targeted cancer drug for tumors with a PIK3CA mutation. It studies the drug alone and combined with hormone therapy (and sometimes CDK4/6 or CDK4 medicines) to see safety, dose, and whether it can shrink tumors.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06339424RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab with radiation for liver cancer that can't be removed
This trial tests adding two immunotherapy and anti-angiogenesis drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) to standard photon radiation for people with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Taoyuan City, TaiwanAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for unresectable?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 464 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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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.