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
- NCT04665739RecruitingPhase 2
Lutetium Lu-177 for lung carcinoid tumors with somatostatin receptors
This trial tests lutetium Lu 177 dotatate, a targeted radiation treatment, for advanced lung neuroendocrine (carcinoid) tumors that have a specific marker called somatostatin receptors. It may help shrink tumors by delivering radiation directly to cancer cells that “light up” on a special scan.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04378023Recruiting
Liver transplant plus chemo-radiation for bile duct cancer
This study tests giving chemo and radiation before a liver transplant for an unresectable bile duct cancer near the liver (hCCA). If your cancer can’t be removed with surgery right now, this approach aims to shrink and control it so transplant may become an option.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18–70 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07870265Recruiting
Blood test for detecting BRAF mutation in melanoma
This trial tests a new blood test to detect a specific gene change (BRAF V600E) in melanoma that has come back. The test uses a technology called CRISPR to find the mutation in a simple blood draw, which could help guide treatment without needing a tissue biopsy.
Brno, BrnoAges 18 years+ - NCT05058651RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Atezolizumab plus chemo for advanced neuroendocrine cancer outside the lung
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug called atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma (a rare and aggressive cancer) that started outside the lung. The goal is to see if the combination works better than chemo alone.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07649655RecruitingPhase 1
Combination therapy for left-sided colorectal cancer
This study tests a new experimental drug, EMB-01, combined with different chemotherapy regimens to treat left-sided colorectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective for people who have not responded to standard treatments or are new to certain chemotherapies.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–74 - NCT06827236RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new combination treatment for advanced breast cancer
This study tests two experimental drugs, BNT323 and BNT327, together in people with advanced breast cancer. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe and helpful.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07625527RecruitingPhase 2
Stopping immunotherapy after bladder cancer disappears
This trial tests whether it's safe to stop immunotherapy once bladder cancer is no longer visible, instead of continuing it for a longer time. It aims to find out if stopping treatment early can reduce side effects while keeping the cancer from coming back.
TianjinAges 18 years+ - NCT07721181Recruiting
STEP-UP: Higher radiation for recurrent rectal cancer
This trial tests giving a higher dose of radiation to people whose rectal cancer has come back in the pelvis after surgery and cannot be removed. It aims to see if more radiation can help control the tumor when surgery is not an option.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT04453813RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy with chemoradiation for recurring nasopharyngeal cancer
This phase 3 trial tests whether adding toripalimab (an immunotherapy medicine) to standard chemo-radiation works better for treating nasopharyngeal cancer that has come back and cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to improve control of the cancer after it returns.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT03692429RecruitingPhase 1
Testing new immune cells plus chemo for advanced colon cancer
This Phase 1 study tests CYAD-101, an immune-cell treatment made from donor T-cells, given with standard chemotherapy. It is for people with colon or rectal cancer that has spread and has not responded to prior treatments.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04991948RecruitingPhase 1
Testing pembrolizumab after CYAD-101 plus FOLFOX in colon cancer
This early-phase study tests whether adding pembrolizumab after CYAD-101 and FOLFOX chemotherapy can help treat metastatic colon or rectal cancer. It is mainly looking for safety and signs of how well the treatment works in people whose cancer has not responded to prior therapy.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04951635RecruitingPhase 3
Almonertinib after chemoradiation for stage III lung cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests whether almonertinib given after standard chemoradiation can help people with stage III, non-surgical lung cancer live longer and/or control the cancer. It is for tumors with specific EGFR mutations linked to sensitivity to EGFR-targeted medicines.
Ji'nan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT05476432RecruitingPhase 3
One-day versus two-day chemotherapy for unresectable liver cancer
This study compares two schedules of chemotherapy to treat liver cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. It aims to see whether the shorter schedule works about as well, with similar safety.
Foshan, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05742425RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with chemo and targeted drug for colon cancer in the belly
This Phase 2 trial tests serplulimab (immunotherapy) combined with FOLFIRI chemo plus bevacizumab for colon cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal metastases). It aims to shrink these tumors and improve outcomes when surgery can’t fully remove them.
Huzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT05940532RecruitingPhase 2
Sutimab plus chemotherapy for advanced lung cancer needing radiation
This trial tests a cancer-fighting antibody (sugemalimab) added to standard chemotherapy for stage III lung cancer that can’t be removed by surgery but may be treated with radiation. It aims to improve control of your cancer while checking safety and side effects.
ChangshaAges 18–75 - NCT05837052RecruitingPhase 2
Serplulimab plus chemo after initial treatment for lung cancer
This Phase 2 study looks at how safe and effective serplulimab (an immune medicine) combined with chemotherapy is when used as a “conversion” plan—first shrinking lung cancer, then trying to remove the main tumor with surgery. It may help some people who are not initially good candidates for surgery or focused radiation to become eligible after treatment.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT04616495Recruiting
Liver transplant for colorectal cancer that can’t be removed
This trial studies liver transplantation for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver but cannot be surgically removed. It aims to see if transplant can improve outcomes when the cancer is limited to the liver.
ValenciaAges 18–65 - NCT06122493RecruitingPhase 2
Better treatment for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new treatment plan for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has spread to lymph nodes but not to other organs. It aims to find the best way to treat this cancer using radiation and other therapies.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06176885RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo and targeted therapy for MSS colorectal cancer
This trial tests adding immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy and targeted therapy for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that is MSS (microsatellite stable) and cannot be removed with surgery. It aims to see if this combination helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Jinhua, ZhejiangAges 18–75
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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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