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
- NCT06937996Recruiting
NanoKnife treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial studies a procedure called NanoKnife IRE for pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed surgically after standard chemotherapy or radiation. It uses electric pulses to destroy tumor cells and may be an option for patients who have completed other treatments.
Englewood, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06940739RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
IOV-3001 and lifileucel for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new combination treatment, IOV-3001 and lifileucel, for people with advanced melanoma that has not responded to standard immunotherapy and cannot be surgically removed. It aims to see if this cellular therapy is safe and effective.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–70 - NCT06952868RecruitingPhase 2
BNCT for recurrent head and neck cancer
This trial tests a special type of radiation therapy called BNCT (boron neutron capture therapy) for head and neck cancers that have come back and cannot be removed by surgery. It may be an option for patients who have already had radiation and cannot receive standard chemotherapy.
TaichungAges 18–80 - NCT06958328RecruitingPhase 3
Testing higher dose radiation for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests if a higher dose of radiation therapy can help people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer after they've had 4–6 months of chemotherapy. It aims to improve cancer control without significantly increasing side effects.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06962865RecruitingPhase 2
RC108 and Furmonertinib for first-line treatment of EGFR-mutated and MET-positive NSCLC
This trial tests whether a combination of two drugs, RC108 and Furmonertinib, can help people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has specific genetic changes (EGFR mutation and MET positivity) and cannot be removed by surgery. It is for people who have not yet received treatment for their advanced or metastatic cancer.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06980532RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Glumetinib and Fruquintinib for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (Glumetinib and Fruquintinib) for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has a change in the MET gene (amplification) or too much MET protein. It is for those whose cancer has not responded to at least two prior treatments.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06986486Recruiting
Liver transplant for perihilar bile duct cancer
This trial tests whether a liver transplant can help people with a specific type of bile duct cancer (perihilar) that cannot be removed with surgery. It aims to offer a potential cure for those whose tumor is small and hasn't spread.
Milan, MichiganAges 18–70 - NCT07003022RecruitingPhase 2
Two-drug combo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (cadonilimab and an anti-angiogenic agent) for advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic feature (dMMR or MSI-H). It aims to find a new treatment option that might work better than current therapies.
Shanghai, ChinaAges 18–80 - NCT07005102RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Telisotuzumab adizutecan and osimertinib for EGFR-positive lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (telisotuzumab adizutecan plus osimertinib) as a first treatment for adults with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and works better than standard care.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07024680Recruiting
Sunitinib or sorafenib for papillary kidney cancer
This study looks at how well sunitinib or sorafenib work as a first treatment for a type of kidney cancer called papillary renal cell carcinoma (PRCC) that cannot be removed with surgery or has spread. It aims to understand real-world results in Chinese patients.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07033689RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing Suizenji for newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new ultrasound treatment called Suizenji for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if it can safely target the tumor.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07042685RecruitingPhase 2
5-FU and Fruquintinib for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (5-FU and fruquintinib) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It is for those who have not had chemotherapy before.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07050394RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Experimental drug for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new experimental drug (HNF4α srRNA) given through a vein for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to or cannot be treated with standard therapies. The goal is to see if this treatment can help shrink or slow the growth of the cancer.
Shanghai, None SelectedAges 18 years+ - NCT07062263RecruitingPhase 3
Trastuzumab with chemo for HER2+ bile duct cancer
This trial tests if adding trastuzumab to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that tests positive for HER2. The study aims to see if the combination works better than chemotherapy alone.
Muzaffarpur, BiharAges 18–99 - NCT07071337RecruitingPhase 3
Study of SKB264 vs chemo for HR+/HER2- breast cancer after hormone therapy
This trial tests a new drug, SKB264, against standard chemotherapy for people with a common type of breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) that has spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy. It may offer a new option if you haven't had chemotherapy for advanced disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07086469RecruitingPhase 2
Surufatinib plus chemo-immunotherapy before chemoradiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of treatments for people with advanced esophageal cancer that can't be removed by surgery. It uses a targeted therapy called surufatinib along with chemo-immunotherapy and radiation to see if it can shrink the tumor before further treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07091942Recruiting
Curative therapy after Atezo-Bev for advanced liver cancer
This trial is for people with liver cancer who have already been treated with Atezo-Bev (a combination of atezolizumab and bevacizumab) and whose tumors have shrunk significantly. The goal is to see if further curative treatments can be used to improve outcomes.
Taipei, SelectAges Any age - NCT07111832RecruitingPhase 3
Study of SHR-A1811 for triple-negative breast cancer
This study tests a new drug called SHR-A1811 for people with triple-negative breast cancer that has spread or come back. It looks at whether the drug can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07126509Recruiting
Surgery for pleural mesothelioma that cannot be fully removed
This trial tests if a partial surgery called pleurectomy can help people with a specific type of mesothelioma that cannot be fully removed. You must have already completed at least 6 weeks of chemotherapy or immunotherapy without the cancer growing.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07131319RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Combination therapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new treatment combining stereotactic radiation (SFRT), the immunotherapy tislelizumab, and platinum chemotherapy for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that can't be removed with surgery. It aims to see if this combination helps shrink or control the cancer better.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–85 - NCT07135544RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab plus apatinib and chemo for new bile duct cancer
This study tests a combination of three medicines (adebrelimab, apatinib, and standard chemotherapy) for people with newly diagnosed bile duct or gallbladder cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink the tumor and make it possible to remove later.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80 - NCT07141056Recruiting
Emotional stress and immunotherapy for liver cancer
This study looks at how emotional stress affects how well immunotherapy works for liver cancer. It is for people with liver cancer who are about to start immunotherapy, either before or after surgery, or as first treatment for advanced cancer.
Zhanjiang, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07176650RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a biosimilar ipilimumab for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new version of the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab (called HLX13) against the approved version (YERVOY) for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the new version works similarly and is as safe.
Glendale, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07182721RecruitingPhase 2
Study of SKB264 plus Inetetamab for advanced HER2+ breast cancer after T-DXd
This trial is testing a combination of two targeted therapies, SKB264 and Inetetamab, for people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that has kept growing after treatment with T-DXd and other HER2-targeted therapies. The goal is to see if this new combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
ShanghaiAges 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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