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Pembrolizumab clinical trials

As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 394 clinical trials of Pembrolizumab that are recruiting, at sites in 65 countries (most in United States (260), China (80), South Korea (79)). 3 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 2 (180), Phase 3 (72), Phase 1/2 (62), Phase 1 (51). The most active sponsors are Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC (27), M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (11), National Cancer Institute (NCI) (9). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.

Newest trials

StudyPhaseWhereStatusRegistered
Lenvatinib and Pembrolizumab With or Without SBRT for Metastatic Kidney Cancer Phase 2 Kazan' and 7 other locations Recruiting Nov 10, 2026
Bladder cancer: test a biomarker-guided plan after neoadjuvant therapy Phase 2 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Recruiting Nov 2, 2026
Peripheral neuropathy during perioperative therapy with enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab in muscle-invasive urothelial cancer — Munich, Bavaria and 2 other locations Recruiting Oct 13, 2026
Sacituzumab Tirumotecan plus Pembrolizumab in advanced biliary tract cancer Phase 2 Beijing, Beijing Municipality Recruiting Sep 30, 2026
Sac-TMT and pembrolizumab with chemoradiation for bladder muscle invasion Phase 3 Kaohsiung City and 9 other locations Recruiting Sep 21, 2026
Ivonescimab plus enfortumab vedotin vs pembrolizumab plus enfortumab vedotin in untreated locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer Phase 2/3 Phoenix, Arizona and 6 other locations Recruiting Sep 11, 2026
VVD-133214 with Pembrolizumab in advanced colorectal cancer Phase 2 Tucson, Arizona and 121 other locations Recruiting Sep 9, 2026
Neoadjuvant pembrolizumab and porustobart for resectable MSS colon cancer Phase 2 Los Angeles, California and 29 other locations Recruiting Sep 8, 2026
Ficerafusp alfa (BCA101) with pembrolizumab in first-line PD-L1-positive recurrent/metastatic HNSCC: alternative dosing vs weekly dosing Phase 2 Fort Myers, Florida and 6 other locations Recruiting Sep 8, 2026
Proton or Photon Radiotherapy Added to Pembrolizumab Before Surgery for Advanced or Recurrent Oral Cavity Cancer Phase 2 Rochester, Minnesota Recruiting Aug 25, 2026

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Quick answers

How many clinical trials of Pembrolizumab are recruiting right now?

394, as of November 12, 2026. 3 of them were first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 65 countries. The most sites are in United States (260 trials), China (80 trials), South Korea (79 trials), Italy (74 trials), France (71 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 180, Phase 3: 72, Phase 1/2: 62, Phase 1: 51. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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Last reviewed 2026-11-12 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.