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
- NCT07062354Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Study of amivantamab plus chemo for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new drug (amivantamab) combined with two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) for people with head and neck cancer that has spread or come back after treatment and cannot be removed by surgery. This study aims to see if this combination can help shrink tumors.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05706129RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing targeted imaging and therapy for advanced solid tumors
This early-phase study tests two radioactive medicines that first help doctors see tumors and, in some parts of the study, treat them. It may help people with advanced, hard-to-remove cancers that have a specific tumor marker (CA IX).
MelbourneAges 18 years+ - NCT06880523RecruitingPhase 2
Adding lenvatinib to immunotherapy for liver cancer
This trial tests adding lenvatinib (a targeted therapy pill) to a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the three-drug approach works better than the two immunotherapy drugs alone.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT07549022RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing BMS-986504 for Unresectable Nerve Sheath Tumors
This study tests whether a new drug called BMS-986504 is safe and effective for treating malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) that cannot be surgically removed. The drug targets a specific genetic change (MTAP deletion) found in these tumors.
Cleveland, OhioAges 12 years+ - NCT04585958RecruitingPhase 1
DS-8201a plus olaparib for HER2-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This trial tests whether combining DS-8201a with olaparib can slow or shrink HER2-positive ovarian cancer that has returned quickly after platinum chemotherapy. It’s a Phase 1 study, meaning it mainly checks safety and finds the best dose, while also looking for signs of anti-cancer activity.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT03965234RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lung infusion for colorectal cancer that has spread to the lungs
This trial tests a procedure where chemotherapy is delivered directly into the lungs during surgery to remove or destroy lung tumors. It aims to reduce the chance of cancer returning after surgery for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the lungs.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07681882RecruitingPhase 1
Testing DS1025a in people with advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, DS1025a, for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and how well it works.
OsakaAges 18 years+ - NCT07361497RecruitingPhase 3
New Drug vs Standard Drug After Chemoradiation for Stage 3 Lung Cancer
This study tests a new drug, pumitamig, against an older drug, durvalumab, for people with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and has not progressed after chemotherapy and radiation. The goal is to see which drug works better to keep the cancer from growing.
Daphne, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05327010RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug combination for advanced solid tumors
This trial is studying whether a new combination of two cancer drugs, ZEN003694 and talazoparib, can help people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. Talazoparib is a type of drug that targets cancer cells with certain DNA repair problems. The study is divided into groups based on specific gene mutations or previous treatment responses.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06900595RecruitingPhase 2
Cabozantinib with immunotherapy for advanced adrenal cancer
This trial tests adding the targeted drug cabozantinib to the immunotherapy cemiplimab for people with advanced adrenocortical carcinoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It checks if the combination works better than cabozantinib alone.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06890598RecruitingPhase 3
Study of olomorasib for KRAS G12C-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy (olomorasib) combined with standard treatments for people with a specific type of non-small cell lung cancer that has a KRAS G12C mutation. Depending on the stage of your cancer, you may receive it before or after surgery, or along with chemotherapy and radiation.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05424159Recruiting
Carbon ion radiation for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a type of radiation that uses carbon ions to treat pancreatic cancer that can’t be removed with surgery but has not spread to distant organs. It may help shrink or control the tumor while limiting radiation side effects to nearby organs.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT07731880Recruiting
SmartMatch Study for Rare Gynecologic Cancers
This study tests a new approach called SmartMatch that looks at the unique traits of your tumor to find the best treatment for you. The goal is to see if this personalized approach is feasible and helpful for people with rare gynecologic cancers.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06848842RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab and chemotherapy for colorectal cancer that spread only to the liver
This trial tests a new drug called ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy for people whose colorectal cancer has spread only to the liver and cannot be surgically removed right away. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumors enough to allow surgery or other treatments.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06892925RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced bile duct cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (QL1706 with lenvatinib and chemotherapy) as a first treatment for bile duct or gallbladder cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help patients live longer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06378593RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of drug 3HP-2827 for tumors with FGFR2 changes
This trial tests a new drug, 3HP-2827, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change (alteration) in the FGFR2 gene. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06215651RecruitingPhase 2
Testing cadonilimab and lenvatinib before liver cancer surgery
This study tests whether a combination of two drugs (cadonilimab and lenvatinib) can shrink liver cancer enough to make it removable by surgery for people whose cancer was previously too advanced for surgery. You may qualify if your cancer hasn't spread far, you haven't had treatment before, and your liver is still working fairly well.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07199764RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance therapy using combination immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy drugs (targeting CD40 and other immune cells) as a maintenance treatment for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has not grown or has shrunk after initial chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach can keep the cancer from progressing longer.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06282445RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for first-line metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug adebrelimab to standard chemotherapy plus bevacizumab can help people with a specific type of metastatic colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It is for patients whose tumors are microsatellite stable (MSS) or have normal mismatch repair (pMMR).
Jinhua, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06026605RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of WTX212A for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called WTX212A for people with advanced solid tumors that are no longer responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the drug is safe and effective.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05923008RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of IBI130 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests IBI130 in people with unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic solid tumors (cancers that can’t be fully removed by surgery or have spread). It may help find whether the drug is safe and can work against these cancers.
Birtinya, QueenslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05754853RecruitingPhase 3
MRG002 antibody compared with standard chemo for HER2 bladder cancer
This trial studies whether MRG002, a targeted antibody treatment, works better than the patient’s chosen standard chemotherapy. It is for people with HER2-positive advanced or metastatic urothelial (bladder/urinary tract) cancer whose disease has progressed after prior platinum chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05515315RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo then chemoradiation for esophageal cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding tislelizumab (an immunotherapy drug) to chemotherapy before a combined course of chemotherapy and radiation can better treat locally advanced, non-surgable esophageal squamous cell cancer. It’s for adults who cannot have surgery and may help shrink the cancer and improve control of the disease.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–70 - NCT05173246RecruitingPhase 2
First-line treatment study for advanced small cell esophageal cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests JS001 plus TP as a first treatment for people with advanced or unresectable small cell esophageal cancer. It aims to see how well this combination controls the cancer and improves outcomes compared with starting treatment with standard options.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75
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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.