Treatment
Pembrolizumab clinical trials
We’re tracking 603 recruiting studies that include Pembrolizumab, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05725200RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized treatment plan for metastatic colon or rectal cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests an individualized treatment chosen from your tumor’s lab testing (genetic and RNA profile plus a drug-sensitivity test from your tumor cells). It may help by matching you to targeted anti-cancer drugs that are most likely to work for your specific cancer.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT05916755Recruiting
Testing tumor clues that predict response to immunotherapy
This study looks for “biomarkers,” or tumor clues, that may help predict who benefits from checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer. It may help doctors choose the right treatment approach in the future, especially when chemotherapy is planned.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT03563729RecruitingPhase 2
Melanoma in the brain: steroids plus targeted therapy
This Phase 2 trial studies how giving steroid medicine for brain swelling may help people with melanoma that has spread to the brain, and whether adding a targeted approach works for a specific genetic tumor type. It may help shrink brain tumors and improve symptoms, while comparing how patients respond.
Herlev, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06006650RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant therapy for stage II-IVA esophageal cancer
This trial tests a treatment given before surgery for patients with a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma, stages II to IVA. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT02925234RecruitingPhase 2
Basket trial of reused cancer drugs matched to tumor markers
This trial tests cancer drugs that are already approved for other cancers, chosen based on specific changes found in your tumor. It may help people whose cancer is growing despite standard treatment (or who no longer have standard options).
AlkmaarAges 18 years+ - NCT05746897RecruitingPhase 1
First-in-human test of an anti-PVRIG drug for advanced cancers
This early-phase study tests NM1F (an anti-PVRIG antibody) in people with advanced solid tumors to see if it’s safe and whether it may work. It also includes pembrolizumab (a PD-1 “checkpoint” medicine), aiming to boost the immune system against the cancer.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04282044RecruitingPhase 1
CRX100 drug trial for advanced cancers with or without pembrolizumab
This Phase 1 trial tests CRX100 (a new cancer medicine) alone and with pembrolizumab (an immune checkpoint drug) in people with advanced solid tumors. It’s mainly designed to check safety and side effects, and to see whether tumors respond, potentially helping people whose cancer has come back or stopped responding to standard treatment.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07870577Recruiting
Nerve health during bladder cancer treatment
This study looks at nerve problems (peripheral neuropathy) in people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who receive a combination of two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, before or after surgery. The goal is to understand how these treatments affect nerves and to help manage side effects.
Munich, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06265025RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
GM103 injection for advanced solid tumors that can't be removed
This trial tests an experimental drug called GM103 that is injected directly into tumors. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments and cannot be surgically removed.
Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 18 years+ - NCT03842943RecruitingPhase 2
Before-surgery immunotherapy for stage III melanoma
This trial tests immunotherapy given before surgery to help shrink or control stage III melanoma that has spread to nearby areas (lymph nodes/region). If it works, it may improve outcomes after the melanoma is removed.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05284539RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus immunotherapy for mutated advanced lung cancer
This trial studies whether combining platinum chemotherapy with immune “checkpoint” medicine works better for people with stage IV lung cancer that has EGFR, ALK, or ROS1 mutations. It focuses on tumors that have grown again after first-line treatment.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT03755739RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Checkpoint cancer drug given into or near tumors
This trial studies whether giving immunotherapy “checkpoint inhibitor” medicine directly into the tumor area (and/or the artery feeding it), along with a chemotherapy-style drug, can work better for advanced solid tumors. It aims to boost the immune system’s ability to attack cancer while still being safe for people with measurable tumors.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05187338RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drugs that target immune checkpoints for solid tumors
This early-phase study tests a combination of three immune “checkpoint” medicines in people with advanced solid cancers. It aims to see how well they work and what side effects occur, including when given through a specific liver-focused treatment in eligible patients.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06482801RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy combo for newly treated liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy drugs given directly into the liver’s blood supply as a first treatment for liver cancer. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for people with relatively preserved liver function.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT06483347RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy combo for inoperable lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy drugs (checkpoint inhibitors) delivered directly into the liver along with standard treatment, as a first option for people with inoperable lung cancer. It aims to see if this approach can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07809256RecruitingPhase 3
Combination treatment for advanced lung cancer with a RET gene change
This trial tests a combination of two medicines (pembrolizumab and lenvatinib) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific RET gene change. The treatment may help slow down or shrink the cancer, and the study checks how well people tolerate it.
Saint PetersburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06492408RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for liver cancer
This trial tests giving two immunotherapy drugs directly into the tumor before surgery for liver cancer. It aims to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who are candidates for surgery.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06492421RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs directly into the tumor before surgery can shrink non-small cell lung cancer and improve outcomes. It is for people with early-stage (IIIA) lung cancer who are candidates for surgery.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06100497RecruitingPhase 2
PD-1 plus chemo for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (PD-1) and chemotherapy for people with advanced head and neck cancers that are poorly differentiated. The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink tumors before possible surgery or radiation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07770100RecruitingPhase 2
Matching immunotherapy and targeted radiation for advanced cancer
This trial tests combining immunotherapy (a treatment that boosts your immune system to fight cancer) with a targeted type of radiation called SBRT, which precisely delivers high-dose radiation to multiple cancer spots. The main goal is to see if this combination helps control metastatic cancer (cancer that has spread) better than standard care.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–99 - NCT06572514RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lower radiation after chemo-immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial tests if giving less radiation than usual is safe and effective for certain head and neck cancers after initial treatment with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. It aims to reduce side effects while still controlling the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07751042RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of STX-003 with and without pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This study tests an experimental drug called STX-1, given alone or with another drug that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is for people with advanced solid tumors, especially certain types of lung cancer or melanoma, who have already tried standard treatments.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07740941RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant, spare-adjuvant (NASA) in stage IIIB-IV (M1a) melanoma
This trial tests whether giving immunotherapy before surgery and possibly skipping some after may help people with advanced but removable melanoma. It aims to see if this approach can reduce the chance of the cancer coming back.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07730021RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called ASP388B, given alone or with standard treatments, for people with certain advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to therapy. It may help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Lake Success, New YorkAges 18 years+
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying Pembrolizumab?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 603 recruiting studies that include Pembrolizumab, drawn from the U.S. registry and rewritten for real people so you can see what each is testing and who it's for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a Pembrolizumab trial?
- Each study lists its own eligibility criteria — rules about condition, age, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Is Pembrolizumab an approved treatment?
- A drug being studied in a trial may be investigational (still being tested) or already approved and being studied for a new use. Each study page explains what phase it's in. Clin2 does not provide medical advice — talk with your doctor about whether Pembrolizumab or a specific trial is right for you.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. A drug appearing here is being studied in a trial and may be investigational. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific treatment or trial is right for you.