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
- NCT07193394RecruitingPhase 2
Tucatinib and trastuzumab for HER3-mutant breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (tucatinib and trastuzumab) for people with a specific gene change (HER3 mutation) in advanced breast cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It may be an option if you have already had at least two previous treatments.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07194005RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for HER2 1+/2+ advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (RC48, sintilimab, and SOX chemotherapy) for people with stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery, has not been treated before, and has a specific HER2 score (1+ or 2+). The goal is to shrink the tumor enough to possibly allow surgical removal.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07221942RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab and Enfortumab Vedotin for Advanced Bladder Cancer
This trial tests a two-drug combination (pembrolizumab and enfortumab vedotin) followed by maintenance pembrolizumab for people with advanced bladder cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if this approach helps control the cancer for longer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07235007Recruiting
New treatment for bile duct cancer with heat, immunotherapy, and chemo
This trial tests a combination of heat therapy inside the bile duct (endobiliary RFA) with immunotherapy (durvalumab) and chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) for people with unresectable extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. The goal is to see if adding the heat treatment improves outcomes.
AichiAges 18 years+ - NCT07237100RecruitingPhase 2
Mirdametinib for advanced NF1-mutant melanoma
This trial tests an experimental oral drug called mirdametinib for people with advanced melanoma that has a specific gene change (NF1 mutation). To join, you must have already had immunotherapy, but not a MEK/ERK/RAF targeted drug before.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07241663Recruiting
Surgery for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial is testing whether surgery can help people with a certain type of pancreatic cancer that is locally advanced but not yet spread. You may join if your cancer has shrunk or stayed stable after at least 4 months of chemotherapy and your medical team thinks surgery is possible.
PadovaAges 18 years+ - NCT07250477RecruitingPhase 2
Guided immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests whether using a blood test to guide treatment can improve outcomes for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who are starting immunotherapy for the first time. Participants will receive standard immunotherapy tailored to their individual risk profile.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07524322RecruitingPhase 1
RGT-490 for Advanced Cancers With PIK3CA Mutations
This study tests a new drug called RGT-490 in patients with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery) that have a specific genetic change called a PIK3CA mutation. The drug is designed to block a protein involved in cancer cell growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07257653RecruitingPhase 2
Cetuximab beta plus fruquintinib with or without immunotherapy for first-line advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (cetuximab beta and fruquintinib) with or without an immunotherapy drug for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not been treated before. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective for those whose tumors have certain genetic markers (RAS and BRAF wild type).
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 10–85 - NCT07280832RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of JMT108 for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new drug, JMT108, for people with advanced melanoma that can't be removed by surgery or has spread. It's for those who have tried other treatments or have no good options left.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07291076RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of Pumitamig with Ipilimumab for first-line advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new drug called pumitamig, either alone or with another drug (ipilimumab), for people with advanced liver cancer that hasn't been treated yet. The goal is to see if these drugs can help shrink or control the cancer.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07291297RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin plus standard therapy for soft tissue sarcoma
This trial tests adding metformin, a common diabetes drug, to the usual first cancer treatment for advanced soft tissue sarcoma. It may help the standard therapy work better.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07293468RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing two treatments for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests two different ways to treat liver cancer that can't be removed with surgery. It compares stereotactic body radiation therapy (targeted high-dose radiation) with selective internal radiation therapy (tiny radioactive beads delivered through a blood vessel), both combined with immunotherapy (medicines that help your immune system fight cancer).
Hong KongAges 18–80 - NCT07295821RecruitingPhase 2
Osimertinib for stage III lung cancer patients who can't have chemo
This trial tests a targeted therapy pill (osimertinib) combined with radiation for people with a specific type of stage III lung cancer (EGFR mutation-positive) who cannot receive chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink or control the cancer.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07339488RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation plus immunotherapy to shrink esophageal cancer before surgery
This trial tests whether a combination of low-dose radiation and immunotherapy can shrink advanced esophageal cancer enough to make it removable by surgery. It is for people whose cancer is considered borderline resectable or unresectable due to its location or spread.
Shantou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06630130RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery and drug therapy for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests whether combining different drugs before and after surgery can help people with locally advanced stomach cancer that can't be removed right away. The goal is to see which combination works best to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07609121RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation, Chemotherapy, and Immunotherapy for Advanced Lung Cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and two newer cancer-fighting drugs (tislelizumab and surufatinib) for patients with Stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07354711RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of 3H-10000 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called 3H-10000 for people with solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The goal is to see if it is safe and works against cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT01365169Recruiting
How activity level and daily function relate to cancer survival
This study looks at how physical activity (movement during the day) and a clinician-rated “day-to-day function” score relate to overall survival in people with certain cancers. It may help doctors understand who benefits most from activity-focused care and better monitoring.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02598349RecruitingPhase 2
Proton radiation for pancreas cancer that can’t be removed
This trial tests proton radiation for people with pancreas cancer that cannot be fully removed by surgery (or who choose not to have surgery). It may help shrink or control the cancer using a treatment that aims to better target the tumor while limiting dose to nearby organs.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT02864485Recruiting
Living donor liver transplant for colorectal cancer spread to the liver
This trial looks at whether a living-donor liver transplant can help people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver but cannot be surgically removed. It focuses on people whose cancer has not worsened on prior chemotherapy and who are medically able to undergo a major liver surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–68 - NCT02185443RecruitingPhase 2
SBRT radiation for liver metastases that can’t be surgically removed
This trial studies stereotactic body radiation therapy (high-precision radiation given in a few sessions) for liver metastases when surgery isn’t possible. It may help shrink or control tumors in the liver and delay progression in people whose cancer has not spread outside the liver (or only to areas treated with a curative plan).
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT02819882Recruiting
Registry study for advanced or metastatic breast cancer
This study collects health and treatment information from people with breast cancer that cannot be fully removed by surgery or that has spread to other parts of the body. It may help researchers better understand which treatments are used and how people do over time.
Elche, AlicanteAges 18 years+ - NCT02828202Recruiting
Melanoma patient follow-up study for multiple tumor stages
This study follows adults with certain melanoma stages to better understand the disease over time. You may be asked to share tissue samples (if available) so researchers can study tumor biology and track outcomes.
AmiensAges 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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