Clinical trials
Cancer Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 849 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04597294RecruitingPhase 3
Preventive pre-op HIPEC for advanced stomach cancer
This Phase 3 trial studies whether adding a heated chemotherapy procedure during surgery (HIPEC) before the main cancer treatment can lower the chance that stomach cancer returns in the belly. It is for people with advanced stomach cancer who are at higher risk of cancer coming back in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen).
Krakow, Lesser Poland VoivodshipAges 18–75 - NCT04282356RecruitingPhase 2
Test of strong chemotherapy delivered inside the abdomen
This Phase 2 trial tests an intensive treatment for advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. It combines planned surgery to remove visible tumor with chemotherapy that is put directly inside the abdomen during the operation, aiming to control the cancer more effectively.
MontpellierAges 18–75 - NCT07162506RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo-immunotherapy then surgery or radiation for esophageal cancer
This trial compares two standard treatments for esophageal cancer that has responded to initial chemo-immunotherapy: surgery to remove the tumor or radiation combined with chemotherapy. The goal is to see which approach offers better outcomes and quality of life.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07023484RecruitingPhase 2
Timing of ovarian cancer surgery after chemo
This study looks at whether the timing of surgery after chemotherapy can be personalized for advanced ovarian cancer. It uses a blood test (CA125) to help decide the best time for surgery, aiming to improve outcomes.
GuangzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT05903833RecruitingPhase 2
Study pembrolizumab and lenvatinib for advanced vulvar cancer
This trial tests whether combining pembrolizumab with lenvatinib can shrink and control advanced vulvar squamous cell cancer that can’t be fully treated with surgery or strong radiation. It may help some people live longer and better control symptoms, but it also requires close monitoring and specific health criteria.
AugsburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06037837Enrolling by invitation
Improving surgeon performance in robot-assisted surgery
This study looks at ways to improve how surgeons perform during robot-assisted surgeries. If you are a surgeon who does robotic procedures, joining this study could help make surgery safer and more effective.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06931548Recruiting
Preserving the breast fold in reconstruction
This study tests a surgical technique to better preserve the natural fold under the breast (the inframammary fold) during implant-based breast reconstruction. It may help improve the cosmetic result after breast cancer treatment.
Moscow, Skolkovo Innovation CenterAges 18 years+ - NCT06780787RecruitingPhase 2
Study of chemo plus immunotherapy for localized rectal cancer before surgery
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (FOLFOX) and two immunotherapies (botensilimab and balstilimab) before surgery for patients with localized rectal cancer. It aims to see if adding immunotherapy helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07844473Recruiting
Magtrace dye to guide surgery for early breast cancer
This trial tests using a special dye called Magtrace to help surgeons find and remove the cancer and check nearby lymph nodes during breast-conserving surgery. It might help make the surgery more precise and avoid extra procedures.
MadinahAges 18 years+ - NCT06810609RecruitingPhase 2
Immunochemotherapy, surgery, and durvalumab for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and either surgery or radiation for people with stage IIIA or IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if adding the drug durvalumab after standard treatment helps control the cancer better.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–74 - NCT04280822RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus chemo versus chemo alone before surgery
This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy before surgery works better than chemotherapy alone for resectable esophageal cancer. The goal is to improve outcomes after tumor shrinkage before the operation.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06222255Recruiting
Transanal irrigation for sleep issues after rectal cancer surgery
This trial tests if a special irrigation technique can improve sleep problems caused by low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) after rectal cancer surgery. It may help people who have ongoing bowel symptoms that disrupt sleep.
Seoul, Jongro-guAges 19–80 - NCT06420427Recruiting
Blood test to predict cervical cancer return after surgery
This trial uses a simple blood test to look for cancer DNA (ctDNA) and HPV DNA after cervical cancer surgery. The goal is to detect any return of the cancer early, so you and your doctor can act quickly.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06534489Recruiting
Surgery for lung cancer after chemo or targeted therapy
This trial tests whether combining chemo or targeted therapy before surgery can help people with non-small cell lung cancer that may require removing a whole lung. We want to see if this approach makes the surgery safer and more effective.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT05964530Recruiting
Testing local removal versus radical surgery for rectal cancer
This trial looks at whether removing the rectal tumor locally (through the anus) can work as well as a more extensive operation after scans show no remaining cancer. It may help some people avoid bigger surgery if the cancer truly appears gone after treatment.
TaipeiAges 18–75 - NCT07071987Recruiting
Acupuncture for bowel recovery after colon cancer surgery
This trial tests if thread embedding acupuncture can help your bowels start working again faster after surgery for colorectal cancer. It may reduce discomfort and speed up recovery.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT06747390RecruitingPhase 1
Lidocaine injection before throat cancer surgery
This early-phase trial tests whether injecting lidocaine (a numbing medicine) into the tumor before surgery can help with pain or other outcomes in people with oropharyngeal cancer. It's for patients who are already scheduled for a scope procedure and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06312124Recruiting
Fallopian tube removal to prevent ovarian cancer
This study looks at removing fallopian tubes during other planned surgeries to help prevent ovarian cancer. You may be able to join if you are at least 45 years old, are female or assigned female at birth, and are having non-gynecologic surgery (like gallbladder or hernia repair).
Baltimore, MarylandAges 45 years+ - NCT05031910Recruiting
Virtual 3D guidance for head and neck cancer surgery
This study tests whether a virtual reality (3D computer) model of surgery can help surgeons improve how head and neck cancer operations are planned and done. You may benefit from more personalized surgical planning, if you’re eligible for standard surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07195734RecruitingPhase 2
Adding chemo or immunotherapy before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy or chemotherapy plus immunotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has come back or not gone away after prior treatment.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04616300Recruiting
Exercise program to support brain function during breast cancer chemo
This trial studies whether a structured exercise program can help protect or improve thinking and memory in people with breast cancer while they are starting chemotherapy after surgery. It may help with “chemo brain” by targeting brain function during treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07129551Recruiting
PSMA-guided surgery for prostate cancer with lymph node spread
This study looks at how well a special type of surgery, guided by PSMA-PET scans, works for men with prostate cancer that has spread to a small number of lymph nodes in the pelvis. It aims to improve outcomes and quality of life.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 18–78 - NCT07058753Enrolling by invitation
Prehabilitation before surgery for ovarian cancer patients
This study tests a 'prehabilitation' program — exercises and support — for ovarian cancer patients who are getting chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if getting stronger before the operation helps you recover better.
KatowiceAges 18–80 - NCT06869629Recruiting
Avoiding armpit lymph node removal in breast cancer
This trial tests whether it is safe to skip removing lymph nodes from the armpit when cancer has spread there but has been found by ultrasound. If you have breast cancer that has spread to armpit lymph nodes and are not getting chemotherapy before surgery, this study may be an option.
HelsinkiAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 849 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.