Treatment
Pembrolizumab clinical trials
We’re tracking 603 recruiting studies that include Pembrolizumab, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06415487RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new cell therapy for advanced EGFR-positive solid tumors
This trial tests a new cell therapy called ACE2016 for people with advanced solid tumors that have EGFR on their surface. It may be an option if you have tried at least two other treatments (including a targeted therapy) and your cancer is still growing.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06877650RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of JMT108 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called JMT108 for people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to standard treatments. It aims to find out if the drug is safe and how well it works against cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06868732RecruitingPhase 1
A new drug combination for advanced non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that cannot be removed with surgery or cured with radiation. It aims to see if the combination is safe and effective.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06856213RecruitingPhase 2
Cetuximab with or without weekly paclitaxel for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether adding the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel (Taxol) to the targeted therapy cetuximab (Erbitux) is more effective than cetuximab alone for head and neck cancer that has progressed after initial immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if the combination can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 18 years+ - NCT06845319RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo-immunotherapy before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy that avoids a class of drugs called anthracyclines, which can be hard on the heart. The goal is to shrink tumors before surgery for people with triple-negative or low-hormone-receptor breast cancer.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06835569RecruitingPhase 1
ALTA3263 for advanced KRAS-mutated solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental pill called ALTA3263 for adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS mutation. It's for people who have already tried other treatments or can't take them.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06812858RecruitingPhase 2
PD-1 inhibitor maintenance after stem cell transplant for Hodgkin lymphoma
This trial tests whether a PD-1 inhibitor (a type of immunotherapy) given after an autologous stem cell transplant can help prevent Hodgkin lymphoma from coming back in people at high risk of relapse.
AstanaAges 18–70 - NCT05978102RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of STI-7349 for advanced solid cancers
This early-phase study tests STI-7349 (a new cancer treatment) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see how well it can control cancer.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06772623RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of telisotuzumab adizutecan plus immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination treatment for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer who haven't received prior therapy for advanced disease and don't have specific gene changes. The treatment includes an antibody-drug conjugate (telisotuzumab adizutecan) plus an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor) to see if it helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06767514RecruitingPhase 3
Ivonescimab for first-line treatment of advanced NSCLC with high PD-L1
This trial tests a new drug called Ivonescimab as the first treatment for people with advanced (stage IV) non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have high levels of PD-L1 (a protein that helps cancer hide from the immune system). The goal is to see if it can help shrink or control the cancer.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06743126RecruitingPhase 3
IMA203 vs standard treatment for advanced skin cancer
This trial tests a new cell therapy called IMA203 against standard treatments for people with advanced melanoma (a type of skin cancer) that has spread or can't be removed. It may be an option if you have already tried certain treatments and your cancer has a specific cell marker (HLA-A*02:01).
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06745882RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab for Black Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer
This study tests if the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda), alone or with chemotherapy, works well for Black patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who haven't had treatment yet. The goal is to see real-world results in this group.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06736379RecruitingPhase 1
Injected immune therapy for head and neck cancer
This trial tests an experimental treatment that is injected directly into the tumor to stimulate your immune system to fight the cancer. It is for people with head and neck cancer who have not been helped by prior treatments or who are scheduled for surgery.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06731270RecruitingPhase 2
Diclofenac for advanced lung cancer on immunotherapy
This trial tests whether adding the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors are growing while on a single immunotherapy drug. You must have been on immunotherapy for at least 12 weeks and have a growing tumor, but your doctor does not plan to change your treatment right away.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06725368RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus cetuximab after pembrolizumab for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) plus a targeted therapy (cetuximab) for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has gotten worse after treatment with pembrolizumab (with or without initial chemotherapy). The goal is to see if this new combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Ars-LaquenexyAges 18 years+ - NCT06697301RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New drug with pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new drug (EIK1001) combined with the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to see if adding EIK1001 is more effective than placebo plus pembrolizumab.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05394103RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a targeted pill for hard-to-treat solid tumors
This trial tests a new medicine (Q901) that targets a specific cell-control pathway to treat advanced cancers that have stopped responding to standard care. It’s mainly for people with certain solid tumor cancers, aiming to see whether the drug can shrink tumors or control disease.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06657157Recruiting
Nerve side effects study for new bladder cancer treatment
This study watches for nerve problems in people getting enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab as their first treatment for advanced bladder cancer. It aims to understand how common these side effects are and how they affect patients.
Augsburg, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06634875RecruitingPhase 2
Test of isunakinra alone or with pembrolizumab for colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (isunakinra plus pembrolizumab) for people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (MSS, RAS-mutated) that has a high tumor mutational burden. It may help if other treatments have stopped working.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06640283RecruitingPhase 2
Circulating tumor DNA monitoring for cervical and anal cancer
This trial uses a blood test to track tumor DNA in patients with HPV-related cervical or anal cancer. It aims to see if this test can detect early signs of recurrence after radiation therapy, helping guide follow-up care.
São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06618287RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing BMS-986507 for advanced lung and breast cancers
This study tests a new drug called BMS-986507, given in different combinations, for people with advanced solid tumors (lung cancer or breast cancer that has spread). It looks at safety, how the drug works in the body, and if it helps shrink tumors.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06600321RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ALN-BCAT for liver cancer
This trial tests a new drug called ALN-BCAT for people with advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) that has a specific genetic change. If you have already tried at least one treatment, this study may be an option for you.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05879653RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab, drug EV, and radiation for bladder cancer
This Phase 2 study tests how well pembrolizumab and an antibody-drug medicine (EV) given with bladder radiation work for non-metastatic bladder cancer that is mostly urothelial. It may help some people control the cancer without it spreading to other organs.
Kobe, HyōgoAges 18 years+ - NCT06551142RecruitingPhase 1
Study of GSK5764227 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called GSK5764227 for people with advanced solid tumors. It aims to see if the drug is safe and works against cancer that has stopped responding to other treatments.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 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.