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
- 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+ - NCT06571734RecruitingPhase 2
XL092 for advanced sarcoma types
This trial tests an experimental drug called XL092 (zanzalintinib) for people with advanced leiomyosarcoma, bone sarcoma, or translocation-associated soft tissue sarcoma that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The drug is a type of targeted therapy that may stop cancer growth.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06911008RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced solid cancers
This trial tests a new drug (MTI-301) for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and shrinks tumors.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07221734RecruitingPhase 3
Testing MB11 versus Opdivo for advanced melanoma
This trial compares a new drug, MB11, to the standard treatment Opdivo for people with advanced melanoma that hasn't been treated yet. The goal is to see if MB11 works just as well.
FunchalAges 18 years+ - NCT07305428Recruiting
Making large liver tumors removable with immunotherapy and focused radiation
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy and high-precision radiation (SBRT) to shrink large or multiple liver tumors in people with hepatocellular carcinoma, with the goal of making them small enough for surgery. It's for people who cannot currently have their tumors removed but might become eligible after treatment.
Hong KongAges 18–80 - NCT07679061Recruiting
Nivolumab plus ipilimumab for liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, as a first treatment for liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has come back after local treatments.
Minato-ku, TokyoAges 18 years+ - NCT07391839RecruitingPhase 1
MDN-001 injection for liver cancer that can't be surgically removed
This trial tests an injection called MDN-001 for people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) that cannot be removed by surgery or other local treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective for patients whose cancer has not spread outside the liver.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–80 - NCT07408635RecruitingPhase 2
New Immunotherapy Plus Chemotherapy Before Lung Cancer Surgery
This trial tests a new combination of an immunotherapy drug (IBI363) plus chemotherapy before surgery in people with Stage III lung cancer that can't be removed at first. The goal is to shrink the tumor so it can be surgically removed.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07423169Recruiting
Partial tumor radiation plus immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests combining partial tumor radiation with immunotherapy for people with advanced lung adenocarcinoma who cannot have surgery or standard radiation. It may help those whose cancer has stopped responding to previous treatments.
Krems, AustriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07435454RecruitingPhase 2
Oral paclitaxel plus radiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of an oral chemotherapy drug (paclitaxel) and radiation therapy for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It may be an option if you are 70 or older or cannot tolerate IV chemotherapy and have trouble swallowing.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 70 years+ - NCT07519486RecruitingPhase 2
Nutrition support during cancer treatment before surgery
This trial tests whether intensive nutritional support helps patients with advanced esophageal cancer (a type of squamous cell carcinoma) respond better to treatment before surgery. The goal is to improve how well the cancer shrinks and prepare the body for a successful operation.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT07530094RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation and chemotherapy with immunotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation, chemotherapy (cisplatin and paclitaxel), and an immunotherapy drug called camrelizumab for patients with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if adding immunotherapy improves outcomes compared to standard treatment alone.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07530445RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy for advanced biliary tract cancer
This study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) plus chemotherapy and a targeted drug (lenvatinib) for biliary tract cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to slow cancer growth in patients whose cancer has progressed after one prior treatment.
GuangzhouAges 18–70 - NCT07547553RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
HH-009 for Advanced Liver Cancer with FGF19 Marker
This trial tests a new drug called HH-009 for advanced or inoperable liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, or HCC) that has a specific genetic marker called FGF19. The drug is designed to target this marker and may help slow or shrink the cancer in people whose disease has gotten worse despite previous treatment.
Bengbu, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT07607119Recruiting
PULSAR radiation plus immunotherapy for advanced gastric cancer
This trial tests combining PULSAR (a type of radiation therapy) with immunotherapy drugs to treat gastric (stomach) cancer that cannot be surgically removed. You must have already completed at least 3 months of chemotherapy with immunotherapy and shown no cancer growth to qualify.
Seoul, Select Province/StateAges 19 years+ - NCT07610551Recruiting
Combination therapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial studies whether combining three treatments—an immunotherapy drug (Atezo), a blood-vessel-blocking drug (Bev), and a radioactive bead treatment (SIRT-Y90)—can help patients with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if using all three together works better than using fewer treatments.
Xi’an, ShanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT07585266RecruitingPhase 3
New drug velzatinib versus imatinib for untreated GIST
This trial compares a newer cancer drug (velzatinib) with a standard treatment (imatinib) for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that cannot be surgically removed or have spread. You would receive one of these two drugs to see which works better and is safer.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 18 years+ - NCT05945732Recruiting
Testing T-DXd or chemo for HER2-low or HR-positive breast cancer
This study looks at treatment choices for adults with breast cancer that has spread and cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable metastatic disease). It focuses on people with HER2-low (and some HER2-ultralow) and/or hormone-receptor positive cancer, and compares how well treatments like T-DXd or standard chemotherapy work.
GrazAges 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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