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
- NCT07627698RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK Cell Therapy for Advanced Melanoma
This trial tests engineered immune cells (CAR-NK cells) designed to target two markers found on melanoma cells. The goal is to help patients with melanoma that has spread or cannot be surgically removed and has not responded to or is unsuitable for standard treatments.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06222879RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combinations for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of new drugs (HRS-8080, SHR-A2009, or others) for people with advanced breast cancer that has stopped responding to previous treatments. The goal is to see if these combinations can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT07619521RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination drug therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests two targeted drugs, selumetinib and DS-8201a (trastuzumab deruxtecan), for advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The combination may help people whose tumors have specific markers (KRAS mutation and HER2 positivity).
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06709417RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo and radiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial is testing whether giving a combination of an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) with chemotherapy, followed by radiation plus more chemotherapy (concurrent chemoradiotherapy), can help people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed surgically. The goal is to see if this approach shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 20–75 - NCT07612176RecruitingPhase 1
Testing NEOK001 drug for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new cancer drug called NEOK001 that targets two proteins (B7-H3 and ROR1) found on certain tumor cells. The drug combines a cancer-fighting molecule with a toxic payload to kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07607769Recruiting
Tremelimumab and Durvalumab for Untreated Advanced Liver Cancer
This Italian study follows patients with advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) who receive a combination immunotherapy treatment called STRIDE for the first time. The trial tracks how well the treatment works, how it affects quality of life, and its safety in people with moderate to severe liver disease.
AnconaAges 18–100 - NCT07612189RecruitingPhase 1
Testing NEOK002 for Advanced Solid Tumors
This trial tests a new cancer drug called NEOK002 that targets two proteins (EGFR and MUC1) found on certain cancer cells. It's designed for patients with advanced cancers that have spread and don't have standard treatment options available.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07609121RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation, Chemotherapy, and Immunotherapy for Advanced Lung Cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and two newer cancer-fighting drugs (tislelizumab and surufatinib) for patients with Stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07607873Recruiting
Transplant vs surgery after chemo for liver-only colorectal cancer
This trial compares liver transplant versus liver surgery for people whose colorectal cancer has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed initially. You would first receive chemotherapy to shrink the tumors, and if they become removable, you may be randomly assigned to have a liver transplant or standard liver surgery.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07589205RecruitingPhase 1
Testing IBI3028 for Advanced Solid Tumors
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called IBI3028 in people with advanced cancers that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The study aims to find the right dose and understand how the drug works in your body.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07589517RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK Cell Therapy for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) designed to fight advanced colorectal cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. The therapy is customized to target specific protein markers on your cancer cells.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT02185443RecruitingPhase 2
SBRT radiation for liver metastases that can’t be surgically removed
This trial studies stereotactic body radiation therapy (high-precision radiation given in a few sessions) for liver metastases when surgery isn’t possible. It may help shrink or control tumors in the liver and delay progression in people whose cancer has not spread outside the liver (or only to areas treated with a curative plan).
São Paulo, São PauloAges 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.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07569679RecruitingPhase 2
Combination Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy for Biliary Tract Cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy drugs given directly into the liver, combined with two immunotherapy/targeted therapy drugs, for people with advanced biliary tract cancer (cancer of the bile ducts or gallbladder). The goal is to shrink tumors and improve survival in patients who have not received prior chemotherapy.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT05668962RecruitingPhase 2
Study selpercatinib plus I-131 for RET thyroid cancer that cannot take iodine
This trial tests whether combining a targeted pill (selpercatinib) with a radioactive iodine dose (I-131) can shrink thyroid cancer that has spread and no longer responds to radioactive iodine. It is for RET fusion–positive (genetically driven) thyroid cancers where the cancer cannot reliably absorb iodine anymore.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 12 years+ - NCT06730308RecruitingPhase 2
Steroids with chemoradiation for thymoma that can't be removed
This trial tests if adding a steroid (methylprednisolone) to standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with thymoma that cannot be fully removed by surgery or has come back. The goal is to see if this combination works better at controlling the disease.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07560488RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy Combination for Advanced Liver Cancer
This trial tests a combination of four treatments (two immunotherapy drugs, a blood-vessel-blocking drug, and chemotherapy delivered directly to the liver) to shrink unresectable (inoperable) advanced liver cancer and potentially make it removable by surgery. The goal is to help patients who have never had cancer treatment before.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04687631RecruitingPhase 3
Study drug for colorectal cancer that spread to the liver
This Phase 3 trial tests a treatment approach for colorectal cancer that cannot be removed with surgery at first but has spread only to the liver. It is intended for people whose tumor is RAS/BRAF “wild-type” and who are well enough to do daily activities, to see if the treatment can control the cancer better.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07559045RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo-Immunotherapy Plus Radiation vs Standard Treatment for Advanced Esophageal Cancer
This trial compares two treatment approaches for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (a type of cancer that starts in the lining of the food tube). One group receives chemotherapy combined with an immunotherapy drug before radiation; the other receives chemotherapy and radiation at the same time. The goal is to see which approach works better.
Zunyi, GuizhouAges 18–75 - NCT07554456RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New Drug Combination for Advanced Esophageal Cancer
This trial tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 combined with an immune therapy (tislelizumab) and sometimes chemotherapy against standard chemotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this new combination works better and is safer than current treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07549100Recruiting
Tislelizumab plus chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether combining tislelizumab (an immunotherapy drug) with chemotherapy can shrink advanced esophageal cancer before surgery. The goal is to help patients whose tumors are too large or invasive to operate on initially.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT07548177RecruitingPhase 2
Combination drug study for advanced soft tissue sarcoma
This study tests two cancer drugs (benmelstobart and anlotinib) together to treat alveolar soft part sarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. The drugs work by boosting the immune system and blocking tumor blood vessel growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 14 years+ - NCT07547787Recruiting
Long-term safety follow-up for cadonilimab study participants
This is a follow-up study for people who previously received cadonilimab (AK104), an experimental cancer drug, in an earlier clinical trial. Researchers will check in with you periodically to monitor your health and collect information about how you're doing long-term.
BeijingAges Any age - 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+
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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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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.