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
- NCT07209813RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus TACE for liver cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (GKL-006) combined with a standard treatment called TACE (which blocks blood flow to the tumor) for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if adding this drug helps shrink tumors more than TACE alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07198659RecruitingEarly Phase 1
New immune cell therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells (called neutrophils) that are loaded with a drug to fight pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It may be an option if standard treatments have stopped working or caused bad side effects.
Xi’an, ShanxiAges 18–70 - NCT07175441RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug combo for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new drug called RBS2418 added to two immunotherapy medicines (tremelimumab and durvalumab) for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the combination helps patients who are starting their first treatment for this stage of liver cancer.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06911255RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing two immunotherapy drugs with chemoembolization for liver cancer
This trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (tremelimumab and durvalumab) to a standard liver cancer treatment called TACE can help people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. TACE uses tiny particles to block the blood supply to the tumor and delivers chemotherapy directly to the liver.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07050186RecruitingPhase 2
Cemiplimab for advanced NUT carcinoma
This trial tests a drug called cemiplimab for people with NUT carcinoma that has spread or cannot be removed. The drug aims to shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07039162RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab with chemo and radiation before surgery for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) with chemotherapy and radiation, followed by surgery, for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed right away. It aims to see if this approach can help shrink the tumor enough to allow surgery.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20 years+ - NCT06998940RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy with or without panitumumab for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether adding a targeted drug called panitumumab to standard chemotherapy can help people with a certain type of pancreatic cancer that has spread. It is for patients whose tumors do not have a KRAS mutation and who have already had one line of chemotherapy.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT06974812RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of IBI3014 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called IBI3014 for people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06902545Recruiting
Safety study of VYLOY for stomach or GEJ cancer in South Korea
This study monitors the safety of VYLOY (a cancer medicine) given to people in South Korea with stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It helps doctors learn more about real-world side effects and how well patients do on treatment.
Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 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+ - NCT06911008RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This study tests an experimental drug called MTI-301 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth, and to check its safety.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06853496RecruitingPhase 1
RK-582 for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new type of pill called RK-582 that may help block the growth of colorectal cancer cells. It is for people whose cancer has spread and hasn't gotten better with other treatments.
Koto-ku, TokyoAges 18 years+ - NCT06843967RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Mirdametinib and palbociclib for liposarcoma
This trial tests two targeted drugs – mirdametinib and palbociclib – taken as pills for people with a specific aggressive type of liposarcoma (dedifferentiated liposarcoma) that has spread or can't be removed. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or slow the tumor.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 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 - NCT06767007RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus immunotherapy for recurrent rectal cancer
This trial studies a combination of SBRT (a precise kind of radiation) and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 antibody) for people whose rectal cancer has come back in the pelvis and cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor or stop it from growing.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06678659RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of REC-1245 for advanced solid tumors and lymphoma
This trial tests a new drug, REC-1245, for people with advanced solid tumors or certain lymphomas that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow disease progression.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06280313Recruiting
Splenectomy with targeted therapy and immunotherapy for liver cancer
This trial tests whether removing the spleen (splenectomy) can improve the effectiveness of targeted therapy and immunotherapy for people with advanced liver cancer (HCC) who also have enlarged spleens due to portal hypertension. It aims to see if this combination can help control the cancer better.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06359860RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing ST-1898 for advanced acral melanoma
This study tests a new oral drug called ST-1898 for people with advanced acral melanoma that has not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug can shrink or slow the growth of the cancer.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06571734RecruitingPhase 2
Zanzalintinib for advanced sarcomas
This trial tests a new targeted therapy pill (XL092, also called zanzalintinib) for people with certain advanced sarcomas that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors or slows their growth.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06485466RecruitingPhase 3
TACE plus Camrelizumab and Apatinib for liver cancer that can't be removed by surgery
This trial tests combining a liver-directed treatment (TACE) with two medications (Camrelizumab and Apatinib) to see if it works better for people with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It is for people who have not had any previous treatment for their cancer.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT06466434Recruiting
Prebiotic diet to boost immunotherapy for melanoma
This trial tests whether a special prebiotic diet can help your body's bacteria (microbiome) better respond to standard immunotherapy for advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery. If you are starting your first immunotherapy, you may be able to join.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06454383RecruitingPhase 1
Gemcitabine and leflunomide for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests if adding leflunomide (a drug used for arthritis) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine) can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the combination works better than gemcitabine alone.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06423170RecruitingPhase 2
Camrelizumab plus chemo for unresectable gallbladder cancer
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab with two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and oxaliplatin, known as GEMOX) for people with gallbladder cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It aims to see if this treatment can help shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06278454RecruitingPhase 1
Radioactive injection for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new radioactive injection called NRT6008 for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It aims to see if the treatment can shrink the tumor and improve survival.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–80
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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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