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
- NCT06849193Recruiting
Predicting treatment outcomes in advanced bile duct cancer
This study looks at how well current chemotherapy and immunotherapy work for advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancers that cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers will collect data from multiple centers to build a model that helps predict how patients may respond to treatment.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06909708Recruiting
Comparing two liver cancer treatments for unresectable tumors
This trial compares two treatments for liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery: SIRT (a type of internal radiation) and cTACE (a type of targeted chemo). It aims to see which is more effective for patients with limited tumor spread and good liver function.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06617936RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus endostatin and chemo for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab), an anti-angiogenic drug (endostatin), and standard chemotherapy for people with stage III lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this triple therapy can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT05967143Recruiting
Registry study for first-time SIR-Spheres in liver tumors
This is an observational (real-world) study that follows people with certain unresectable liver tumors who are getting SIR-Spheres for the first time. It helps doctors understand how this treatment is used in routine care and what outcomes patients experience.
Clichy, CedexAges 18 years+ - NCT06360042RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus anti-angiogenic drugs for advanced liver cancer
This trial is testing a combination of immunotherapy (anti-PD-1/PD-L1) and drugs that block blood vessel growth (anti-angiogenic agents) as a first treatment for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07297004RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted radiation for recurrent rectal cancer
This trial tests targeted radiation (SBRT) for people whose rectal cancer has come back in the pelvis and cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this focused radiation can control the tumor with fewer side effects.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07327229RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ATG-022 plus pembrolizumab for stomach or GEJ cancer
This trial tests a new drug combo (ATG-022 plus pembrolizumab, with or without chemo) for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has a specific protein (CLDN 18.2) and is HER2-negative and PD-L1-positive. It may be an option if you have not had certain prior treatments.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06099119RecruitingPhase 4
PERT for pancreatic enzyme insufficiency in pancreatic cancer
This trial tests if a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) helps weight loss caused by tumors in the head of the pancreas. It may improve nutrition for people with advanced pancreatic cancer.
Milan, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07408804Recruiting
Lenvatinib alone vs. with chemoembolization for liver cancer
This trial compares the combination of two treatments—chemoembolization (TACE) and lenvatinib—against lenvatinib alone for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if the combination works better.
DhakaAges 18–75 - NCT07050186RecruitingPhase 2
Cemiplimab for advanced NUT carcinoma
This trial tests a drug called cemiplimab, which helps your immune system fight cancer, in people with a rare type of cancer called NUT carcinoma that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It may be an option if standard treatments are no longer working.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05168163RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab plus targeted drug for advanced liver cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether atezolizumab combined with a multi-targeted (“multi-kinase”) inhibitor can treat advanced liver cancer that cannot be cured with surgery or local procedures. It focuses on people whose cancer has already grown despite a first-line treatment using atezolizumab plus bevacizumab.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05863195RecruitingPhase 3
Pump chemotherapy plus standard chemo for liver-only colorectal spread
This study tests adding a chemotherapy “pump” directly into the liver along with standard chemotherapy, compared with standard chemotherapy alone. It’s for adults with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver but cannot be surgically removed, and who are responding to first chemotherapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05564377RecruitingPhase 2
Find targeted cancer treatments using genetic testing
This study matches people with advanced solid tumors to targeted treatment plans based on genetic testing. It also requires tumor sample testing to help doctors choose the most promising therapy for your specific tumor changes.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT06901531RecruitingPhase 3
Study of zolbetuximab with pembrolizumab and chemo for gastric cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (zolbetuximab, pembrolizumab, and chemotherapy) for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It may be an option if your tumor has certain proteins (CLDN18.2 and PD-L1) and you haven't had chemotherapy for advanced disease.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05372614RecruitingPhase 1
Testing trastuzumab deruxtecan and neratinib for HER2-positive cancers
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs, trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) and neratinib, for people with solid tumors that have a HER2 gene change. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and works well for cancers that have not responded to at least one prior treatment.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07632365RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemoradiation for inoperable stage III lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy before and after standard chemoradiation for patients with stage III lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this approach improves outcomes compared to chemoradiation alone.
Shanghai, XuhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07554521RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab Plus Chemotherapy for Advanced Stomach or Esophageal Cancer
This study tests a combination of two drugs—tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) and chemotherapy—to treat advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The trial focuses on recruiting patients from racial and ethnic minority communities to ensure the treatment is studied in diverse populations.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07221357RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Pumitamig plus chemo vs standard care for new colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called Pumitamig combined with chemotherapy against standard bevacizumab plus chemotherapy for people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed and hasn't been treated yet. The goal is to see which combination works better and is safer.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05111561RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a two-drug combo for RAS-mutant or triple negative breast cancer
This study tests a combination of two new drugs, ZEN003694 and binimetinib, for people with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene changes (like RAS mutations) or triple negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07219459RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for liver cancer after PD-1/PD-L1 treatment fails
This study tests three drugs (visugromab, nivolumab, lenvatinib) compared to a placebo plus lenvatinib for people with liver cancer (HCC) that cannot be removed or has spread, and who have already been treated with a PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor without success. The goal is to see if the combination can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT06422806RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus chemo for aggressive sarcoma
This trial compares a combination of immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) plus chemotherapy (doxorubicin) versus chemotherapy alone for people with aggressive, poorly differentiated sarcomas that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if adding immunotherapy helps shrink tumors or slow their growth better than chemotherapy alone.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT03295227RecruitingPhase 1
Pembrolizumab for thymus cancer that cannot be removed
This trial studies pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy medicine, in people with thymoma or thymic cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. It aims to see how well the treatment works and how safe it is, including whether your immune system can help control the cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04278287RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Chemoradiation study for unresectable esophageal cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests a treatment plan using chemotherapy plus radiation for esophageal squamous cell cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. It may help shrink or control the cancer and guide safer dosing, but it’s only for people with specific tumor stage, health status, and blood test results.
Anyang, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT04380545RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Nivolumab plus chemo and immune drug for unresectable liver cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests whether nivolumab combined with fluorouracil and interferon alpha can treat fibrolamellar liver cancer that cannot be safely removed with surgery. It aims to shrink or control the cancer and to see how safe the combination is.
Houston, TexasAges 12 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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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.