Clinical trials
Cancer Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 860 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06788834Recruiting
Pre-surgery exercise and nutrition program for cancer patients
This trial tests a program of exercise and nutritional support before cancer surgery to help you recover faster. It is for patients having major abdominal, chest, or gynecologic cancer surgery.
Catanzaro, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06966791Recruiting
Sexual function in young women after breast cancer surgery
This study looks at how breast cancer surgery affects sexual function in younger women who still have their period. It aims to understand changes and help improve care.
DenizliAges 18–50 - NCT04532606RecruitingPhase 4
Remimazolam to improve outcomes after bladder tumor surgery
This trial tests whether the anesthesia medicine remimazolam can improve recovery and longer-term outcomes after surgery for early-stage bladder cancer. If you are having a bladder tumor procedure through the urethra, this study may help doctors understand whether this anesthesia choice matters for prognosis.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–90 - NCT05219058Recruiting
Rebuilding after major pelvic cancer surgery
This study looks at reconstruction (how tissue is rebuilt) after very large pelvic cancer surgeries. It may help teams improve the options and support for people having these operations and recovery experiences.
Southampton, HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT05862740Recruiting
Surgery study for advanced ovarian cancer after chemotherapy
This study looks at how well a minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic debulking) can remove tumor in people with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. It may help doctors compare whether this approach is safe and effective for patients who need either upfront surgery or surgery after chemotherapy.
Padova, Padova, VenetoAges 18 years+ - NCT06039631RecruitingPhase 2
Immuno-chemo before surgery and organ-sparing treatment for throat cancer
This trial tests whether adding immunotherapy before surgery, followed by either radiation or organ-preserving surgery, can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancer. It may help avoid complete removal of the voice box.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06915909Recruiting
Robotic prostate surgery with low pressure gas for less pain
This trial tests whether using lower gas pressure during robotic prostate surgery can reduce pain after the operation. It aims to help men recover more comfortably.
Stevenage, HertfordshireAges 18–75 - NCT06731998Recruiting
Improving pain control after cancer surgery
This study compares different methods of managing pain after minimally invasive surgery for abdominal cancers. It aims to find which approach works best to reduce pain and improve recovery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–89 - NCT06030804Recruiting
Dexmedetomidine during surgery and long-term survival
This trial studies whether adding a medication called dexmedetomidine during cancer surgery can improve long-term survival. It is for older adults having major cancer surgery that lasts at least two hours and who will need a pain pump after the operation.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 60 years+ - NCT04209218Recruiting
Blood pressure and dexamethasone during lung cancer surgery
This study looks at how best to manage blood pressure during lung cancer surgery and whether giving dexamethasone (a steroid medicine) helps patients during the operation and recovery. You might benefit if you’re having longer lung cancer surgery and your heart and other organs are stable enough for the study.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–90 - NCT04586959Recruiting
Uterine movement study during minimally invasive cancer surgery
This study looks at how moving the uterus during minimally invasive surgery may affect women with early-stage endometrial cancer. It may help doctors choose the safest, most effective surgical approach.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–90 - NCT05094843Recruiting
Mini-invasive surgery for lung cancer and heart rhythm changes
This study looks at how lung cancer surgery affects the heart’s electrical signals and stress response, using heart tracing tests (ECG) around the time of surgery. It may help doctors better understand and monitor heart risks in people having curative, minimally invasive lung cancer surgery.
Tampere, PirkanmaaAges 18 years+ - NCT06326892Recruiting
Natural opening extraction in low rectal cancer surgery
This trial looks back at patients who had surgery for low rectal cancer using a technique where the removed tissue is taken out through a natural opening (like the anus) instead of through a separate cut in the belly. It aims to see how well this approach works.
Rozzano, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT06761196Recruiting
Quality of life after breast cancer surgery
This study looks at how breast cancer surgery affects your quality of life. It includes people with any stage of breast cancer (or at high risk) who need breast surgery under general anesthesia. The goal is to learn how to better support your recovery and well-being.
ColmarAges 18 years+ - NCT06835426Recruiting
Imaging removed tissue during cancer surgery
This study tests a high-resolution PET-CT scanner that takes pictures of tissue removed during surgery to help doctors see if all the cancer has been removed. You might qualify if you are having surgery for a range of cancers including breast, prostate, thyroid, skin, gastrointestinal, or brain tumors.
Ghent, Oost VlaanderenAges 18 years+ - NCT05155878Recruiting
Study of factors that predict outcomes for certain pancreas tumors
This study looks at what features of certain pancreas and nearby tumors or cysts might help predict outcomes. It uses existing medical records (and consent, if applicable) and may help doctors better estimate prognosis for patients in the future.
UmeåAges 18 years+ - NCT06958926Recruiting
Study of colon cancer that returns after surgery
This study looks at colon cancer that comes back in the same area after surgery. It may help doctors understand how to better treat this type of recurrence.
HsinchuAges 18 years+ - NCT07321145Recruiting
Robot vs. Endoscopic Breast-Conserving Surgery
This trial looks back at medical records to compare two types of breast-conserving surgery (robot-assisted vs. endoscopic) for women with early-stage breast cancer. It's for women who are good candidates for keeping their breast and who want a less invasive surgical option.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06636864Enrolling by invitation
Morphine injection for better recovery after colon cancer surgery
This trial tests if giving a single injection of morphine into the spinal fluid can improve how well you feel and recover after laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer. The morphine is given through a spinal needle before surgery, and it may help control pain during and after the procedure.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07208786Recruiting
Vacuum therapy to prevent leaks after colorectal cancer surgery
This trial tests whether using a special vacuum device inside the surgical connection (anastomosis) right after surgery can help prevent leaks. If you are having surgery for colorectal cancer, this treatment might reduce your risk of a serious complication.
Nanchong, SichuanAges 18–85 - NCT07268846Recruiting
Prebiotic supplement before colorectal cancer surgery
This trial tests if taking a postbiotic supplement before surgery for colorectal cancer can improve recovery. It may help patients with adenocarcinoma of the large intestine prepare for their operation.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT04527861Recruiting
Minimally invasive single-incision surgery for colon cancer
This trial compares a single-incision laparoscopic operation versus the usual laparoscopic operation for colorectal (colon or “high rectum”) cancer. It looks at cancer outcomes and may help determine which approach is safer and works better for the right patients.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–85 - NCT05946824RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation for prostate cancer that returned after surgery
This trial tests a new way of delivering radiation for prostate cancer that has come back after prostate surgery. It may help control the cancer by targeting the “prostate bed” area or nearby lymph nodes where it returned.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06425874Recruiting
Study on how social factors affect well-being after breast surgery
This study looks at how things like income, education, and support systems affect the quality of life and emotional well-being of younger women (ages 18-50) after breast cancer surgery. The goal is to better understand and address these factors.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 860 recruiting cancer surgery 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 cancer surgery 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 cancer surgery 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.