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Pembrolizumab clinical trials
We’re tracking 615 recruiting studies that include Pembrolizumab, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05913388RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug plus pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab alone
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding GB1211 to pembrolizumab works better than pembrolizumab with a placebo in people with metastatic melanoma or metastatic head and neck squamous cell cancer. It may help shrink tumors and improve outcomes, but it also carries risks from immune-based treatment.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT05980702RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing 2 vs 4 rounds of chemo-immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether 2 or 4 cycles of pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) plus carboplatin and nab-paclitaxel (chemotherapy) before surgery works better for people with advanced head and neck cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if fewer treatments are just as effective.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06102395RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab plus chemo before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help people with advanced head and neck cancer. It aims to see if the combination is more effective than chemotherapy alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06170788RecruitingPhase 3
New Two-Drug Immunotherapy Combo vs. Standard Immunotherapy for Advanced Lung Cancer
This study compares a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab) versus pembrolizumab alone for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a high PD-L1 level (≥50%) and has not been treated yet. The goal is to see if the combination works better than the standard single immunotherapy.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06389422RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus Keytruda for liver cancer with vein clots
This trial tests a combination of moderate-dose radiation therapy and the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for liver cancer that has spread into the main veins of the liver. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors and improve survival.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT06502743RecruitingPhase 2
Study of chemotherapy and pembrolizumab with or without nesuparib for endometrial cancer
This trial tests a chemotherapy combination (carboplatin and paclitaxel) plus the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, followed by maintenance pembrolizumab either alone or with a PARP inhibitor called nesuparib. It is for women with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer that is MMR-proficient (a type where the cells have a normal ability to fix DNA).
Kyeonggi-doAges 19 years+ - NCT06525220RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo vs. standard for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (petosemtamab plus pembrolizumab) compared to pembrolizumab alone for people with head and neck cancer that has spread or come back and cannot be cured locally. It may be an option if your cancer has a certain protein (PD-L1) and you haven't had prior cancer treatment for this stage.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06624644RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
LNS8801 with or without pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new drug called LNS8801, alone or with pembrolizumab, for people with advanced melanoma that has stopped responding to prior treatments, especially anti-PD-1 therapy.
Newport Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06788912RecruitingPhase 2
Study of pembrolizumab plus other drugs before lung cancer surgery
This trial is testing a new combination of drugs (including pembrolizumab) as a treatment before surgery for people with a certain type of lung cancer. The goal is to see if it helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Daphne, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07027124RecruitingPhase 2
High-risk prostate cancer treatment before and after surgery
This trial tests a combination of hormone therapy, a targeted pill (Darolutamide), and an immunotherapy drug (Pembrolizumab) before and after surgery for men with high-risk prostate cancer that has specific genetic features. The goal is to see if this approach helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07261683RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for recurrent ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and a bladder relaxant for ovarian cancer that has come back after initial treatment. It aims to see if adding these drugs together can help control the cancer longer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT01042379RecruitingPhase 2
Adaptive drug trial for newly diagnosed breast cancer
This study tests personalized, changing treatment plans (given before surgery) to find better options for your specific breast tumor. You may be asked for extra breast-tissue testing to help match you with the most suitable study drug(s).
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07660094RecruitingPhase 3
New treatment for advanced lung cancer that has stopped responding to immunotherapy
This trial tests a new investigational medicine (aglatimagene besadenovec) plus pembrolizumab against standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) for people with stage IV non-squamous lung cancer that has stopped responding to pembrolizumab. The new treatment is given as a tumor injection (like a biopsy) along with a pill (prodrug) and an infusion of pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if it can re-engage the immune system to fight the cancer.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07187778RecruitingPhase 2
Kidney cancer treatment before surgery
This trial tests two drugs, alone or together, given before surgery to shrink kidney cancer tumors. It aims to see which approach works best for patients with intermediate- to high-risk clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07777822RecruitingPhase 3
First-line treatment for metastatic non-squamous lung cancer with RAS mutation
This trial tests whether adding a new drug (zoldonrasib) to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy can help people with a specific type of lung cancer. It is for those with a RAS G12D mutation and no prior treatment for metastatic disease.
Plantation, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05269381RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized cancer vaccine with pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a personalized vaccine made from your tumor's unique markers, combined with the drug pembrolizumab, to help your immune system fight cancer. It is for people with advanced solid tumors who have already tried standard treatments.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 16 years+ - NCT06841354RecruitingPhase 3
Sac-TMT alone or with pembrolizumab for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug, Sac-TMT, given alone or with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who have not yet received any treatment for advanced disease. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07513376RecruitingPhase 3
Adjuvant vaccine plus immunotherapy for high-risk early lung cancer
This trial tests whether giving a personalized cancer vaccine (Intismeran) with or without an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) after lung cancer surgery can help prevent the cancer from coming back in patients with early-stage, high-risk non-small cell lung cancer.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07221474RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a personalized vaccine plus chemo for lung cancer
This trial tests an experimental personalized cancer vaccine (V940) combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy for people with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if adding the vaccine helps the immune system fight the cancer better.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07198074RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Avastin added to chemo plus Keytruda for certain endometrial cancer
This study tests adding Avastin (bevacizumab) to the standard combination of chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) plus immunotherapy (Keytruda) for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer with a specific genetic makeup (pMMR and TP53 mutation). The goal is to see if adding Avastin helps shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05920356RecruitingPhase 3
Tested KRAS-targeted sotorasib plus chemo vs pembrolizumab plus chemo
This Phase 3 trial tests whether sotorasib plus standard chemotherapy works better than pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) plus standard chemotherapy as first treatment for certain advanced lung cancers. It may help people whose tumors have a KRAS G12C mutation and that do not show PD-L1 on testing.
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT06103864RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Dato-DXd with or without durvalumab for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial is testing whether a new drug combination (Dato-DXd with or without durvalumab) works better than standard chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab for people with a certain type of advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has a protein called PD-L1. The study aims to find a more effective treatment option for this specific group.
Daphne, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06998069RecruitingPhase 3
Head and neck cancer study for older adults
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy followed by radiation for older adults with head and neck cancer. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective for people aged 65 and older.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 65 years+ - NCT07275216RecruitingPhase 2
A study of pembrolizumab plus chemo for frail Hodgkin lymphoma patients
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab with chemotherapy for people with newly diagnosed Hodgkin lymphoma who are too frail for standard treatment. The goal is to find a safer, effective option for patients who are older or have other health issues.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying Pembrolizumab?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 615 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.