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
- NCT04842162RecruitingPhase 2
Near-infrared dye imaging to help remove all mouth/throat cancer
This Phase 2 study tests a special camera and dye during surgery to help surgeons confirm they removed all cancer at the edge of the removed tissue. If it works, it may lower the chance of cancer being left behind after oral cavity or oropharynx squamous cell cancer surgery.
AnderlechtAges 18 years+ - NCT05325632RecruitingPhase 2
HER2 breast cancer vaccine plus chemo and targeted antibodies
This Phase 2 study tests a personalized immune-therapy vaccine made from your immune cells, given with weekly paclitaxel and HER2-targeted antibodies (trastuzumab and pertuzumab). It aims to improve treatment outcomes for people with HER2-positive breast cancer before standard local treatment (like surgery and radiation).
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05838001Recruiting
Testing two ways to locate non-tumor-feel breast cancer
This trial compares two techniques for finding breast tumors that cannot be felt by hand after initial (neoadjuvant) treatment. If successful, it may make breast-conserving surgery more accurate when the tumor has become “non-palpable.”
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07068529Recruiting
Metabolic biomarkers for early diagnosis and recurrence of colorectal cancer
This study looks at metabolic biomarkers in blood and tumor tissue to help detect colorectal cancer earlier, predict outcomes, and monitor for recurrence. It includes both people newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer and healthy volunteers for comparison.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07076979Recruiting
Metabolic biomarkers for stomach cancer detection and monitoring
This study looks for metabolic markers in your blood and tumor tissue to help find stomach cancer early, predict your prognosis, and watch for recurrence. If you qualify, you would give blood and tumor samples for testing.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06498154RecruitingPhase 2
Skipping breast surgery for some patients after chemo
This trial tests whether women with certain aggressive breast cancers (HER2-positive without hormone receptors, or triple-negative) can safely skip breast surgery if chemotherapy makes their tumor completely disappear. The goal is to avoid surgery and its side effects when it may no longer be needed.
TianjinAges 18–70 - NCT06902467Recruiting
Chemotherapy directly into the abdomen after surgery for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests giving chemotherapy directly into the abdomen (intraperitoneal) after optimal surgery for advanced ovarian cancer. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective for women who have already received 3-4 cycles of chemotherapy before surgery.
MurciaAges 18–70 - NCT04169542Recruiting
Study on how COVID-19 affected costs for breast surgery patients
This study asks people with breast cancer who are having breast surgery about how COVID-19 affected their out-of-pocket costs, work income, and job stability. Your answers may help improve support for patients during public health emergencies.
Conroe, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06082349Recruiting
LVA surgery vs sham for cancer-related lymphedema
This study tests a surgery called lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) against a sham (placebo) surgery to see if it helps reduce swelling in people with lymphedema caused by cancer treatment. It is for patients with early-stage lymphedema in one arm or leg that hasn't improved with standard care.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT05887856Enrolling by invitation
Educational program to reduce pre-surgery anxiety in breast cancer
This trial tests whether a specially designed educational program can lower anxiety before breast surgery. It may help you feel more prepared and calmer leading up to the operation.
LahoreAges 18–70 - NCT07717307Recruiting
Comparing two neck surgeries for oral cancer spread
This trial tests whether a smaller neck surgery works as well as a larger one for people with oral cancer that has spread to one lymph node. The goal is to see if less extensive surgery can reduce side effects while still controlling the cancer.
Kolhāpur, MaharashtraAges 21–75 - NCT07416188RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
LMP744 drug for returning glioblastoma
This trial tests an experimental drug called LMP744 for people whose glioblastoma has come back. It aims to see if the drug can slow or stop tumor growth by targeting specific proteins in cancer cells.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT07423039Recruiting
Ear acupressure for anxiety and pain during breast cancer surgery
This study tests if pressing on specific points on the ear (acupressure) can help reduce anxiety and pain during breast cancer surgery. It compares acupressure plus standard care to standard care alone, and may be a drug-free way to help you feel calmer before and after your procedure.
StuttgartAges 18–99 - NCT07235371Recruiting
Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for Bladder Recovery After Cervical Cancer Surgery
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation on specific acupoints (like acupuncture points) can help you regain bladder control after cervical cancer surgery. If you've had a catheter for a few weeks and haven't been able to pee on your own, this might be an option to help retrain your bladder.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT06482983Recruiting
Two breathing methods for women having laparoscopic gynecologic surgery
This study compares two ways of helping you breathe during surgery to see which one is better for your brain and lungs. The results may help doctors choose the safest method for people like you.
Istanbul, UmraniyeAges 18–70 - NCT07241676Enrolling by invitation
Pancreatic cancer surgery and early recurrence study
This study looks at patients who had surgery to remove pancreatic cancer to understand what factors might lead to the cancer coming back early. If you have had surgery for pancreatic cancer and are interested in helping researchers learn more, this may be a fit.
Padova, PDAges 18 years+ - NCT07747272Recruiting
Nerve-sparing prostate surgery and erectile function
This study looks at how your health before surgery affects your erectile function after robot-assisted prostate removal. It aims to help doctors predict and improve recovery of erectile function.
Florence, ItalyAges 18–75 - NCT07307456RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab and BCG for high-risk bladder cancer
This trial tests a combination of two treatments after bladder tumor surgery: a drug called toripalimab (given through a vein) plus BCG therapy (given into the bladder) for people with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can help prevent the cancer from coming back.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03659448RecruitingPhase 3
Test drug that helps map colon and rectal cancer during surgery
This Phase 3 study tests SGM-101, a drug used during surgery to help doctors better outline primary, recurrent, and spread (metastatic) colorectal cancer. It may improve how completely tumors are identified and removed during an operation.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03747588Recruiting
Laparoscopic versus open surgery for pancreas cancer
This study compares two ways of doing pancreaticoduodenectomy (a major surgery to remove parts of the pancreas and nearby tissue): minimally invasive (often smaller incisions) versus open surgery. It may help clarify which approach works best when the cancer looks potentially removable.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03896568RecruitingPhase 1
Trial of stem cell therapy for recurrent high-grade brain tumors
This Phase 1 study tests an advanced stem-cell treatment (hMSC-DNX2401) for recurrent high-grade glioma, including certain brain tumor types that come back. It aims to see if the treatment can be safely delivered and whether it can help control the tumor after standard therapies have already been tried.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05049317Recruiting
Check urinary and sexual function after rectal cancer surgery
This study looks at how a specific rectal surgery (laparoscopic total mesorectum excision) affects urinary and sexual function after the operation. It may help patients by tracking what to expect and which factors relate to better recovery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT05981001RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Experimental cell therapy for advanced HER2-negative breast cancer
This study tests a new treatment for advanced HER2-negative breast cancer. Doctors will take immune cells from lymph nodes near your tumor, grow them in a lab, and then give them back to you along with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. This approach aims to help your body fight the cancer more effectively.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06121557RecruitingPhase 1
Immune cells from lymph nodes for advanced HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a treatment using your own immune cells taken from lymph nodes near the tumor. The cells are grown in a lab and given back to you to fight cancer, along with another drug chosen by your doctor.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70
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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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