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
- NCT06401304Recruiting
Value-based breast surgery outcomes study
This study looks at how well breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) works for women with breast cancer or other breast conditions. It will track how you feel, how you look, and your overall satisfaction to help improve future care.
SydneyAges 18 years+ - NCT07802353Recruiting
Focused radiation after brain tumor surgery
This study tests a type of radiation called stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) given right after surgery to remove a brain tumor. The goal is to see if it helps control the tumor with fewer side effects.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06050200Recruiting
Growth Observation in Liver Surgery
This trial studies a way to help people who need liver surgery but have a very small remaining liver after the operation. It tests a special growth observation approach to see if it can safely increase the size of the future liver remnant.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18–80 - NCT04086290RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Surgery plus targeted radiation for prostate cancer spread
This study looks at whether combining prostate surgery with a highly focused radiation treatment (SBRT) can control prostate cancer that has spread to a limited number of bones. It may help patients by treating the main tumor and the specific metastatic spots in a controlled way.
HerlevAges 18 years+ - NCT06748352Recruiting
Robot-assisted scope removal for early stomach cancer
This study tests a new robot-assisted tool to remove early-stage stomach cancer or precancerous cells through a scope (endoscope) without open surgery. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective at removing the abnormal tissue completely.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT07176455Enrolling by invitation
Dietary habits after stomach cancer surgery
This trial studies how older stomach cancer survivors' eating habits change after surgery and tests ways to help them eat healthier. It focuses on people who just had their stomach cancer removed.
NanjingAges 60 years+ - NCT04373655Recruiting
Lymph node surgery after chemotherapy for invasive breast cancer
This trial studies how doctors should operate on lymph nodes after you finish chemotherapy given before surgery. It may help improve treatment planning for people whose breast cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, but not to distant organs.
Esslingen am NeckarAges 18 years+ - NCT05704621RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery after PARP inhibitor failure in returning ovarian cancer
This trial tests whether doing additional (“secondary”) tumor-removal surgery can help people with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that has returned after PARP inhibitor maintenance. It focuses on people whose cancer can likely be fully removed and who are considered good candidates for surgery and follow-up treatment.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT07705139Recruiting
Listening to bowel sounds after colorectal surgery
This study listens to your bowel sounds after colorectal cancer surgery to see if they can help doctors know when your gut is working again. You will have a small device placed on your belly to record sounds for a few days.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–90 - NCT05990426Recruiting
Alternate day fasting during chemo for gynecologic cancers
This trial tests whether alternating between a fasting day and a normal eating day can help people recovering from gynecologic cancer surgery while they receive chemotherapy. It aims to see if this eating pattern is safe and helpful during treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05200260RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery plus maintenance medicines for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial checks whether having surgery to remove as much tumor as possible, followed by ongoing targeted treatment, helps people with advanced ovarian (and related) cancers live longer and/or control cancer better. It specifically uses tumor-testing results to match patients and then continues treatment after surgery.
FoshanAges 18 years+ - NCT05412225RecruitingPhase 1
Pre-surgery radiation, then mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction
This Phase 1 study looks at giving radiation before surgery for people with locally advanced breast cancer, then performing a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. It aims to see whether this combined approach can shrink the cancer before surgery and safely allow reconstruction afterward.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05990946Recruiting
Smartphone symptom check-ins to improve recovery exercises after lung surgery
This trial tests whether using a smartphone app to report symptoms can help patients stick to their recovery exercises after minimally invasive lung cancer surgery. If you are having surgery for lung cancer, this study may help you recover better at home.
Zhongshan, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06348134RecruitingPhase 2
Anti-HER2 Therapy Before and After Surgery for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
This trial tests a targeted therapy (anti-HER2) given before and after surgery for Nigerian women with HER2-positive breast cancer. It aims to see if this treatment helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Ikeja, LagosAges 18 years+ - NCT04839614Recruiting
Weight-loss surgery plus uterus surgery for certain uterine lining conditions
This trial tests doing weight-loss surgery at the same time as laparoscopic uterus (womb) surgery for people with certain early uterine lining conditions. It may help lower risk from severe obesity while treating the uterine condition.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06788548Recruiting
Fluorescence-Guided Surgery for Early Stomach Cancer
This trial tests a new technique that uses a special dye to highlight the first lymph nodes where stomach cancer might spread, allowing surgeons to remove only the necessary nodes during surgery. The goal is to reduce side effects while still effectively treating the cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06878222RecruitingPhase 2
Testing an immunotherapy combo before surgery for cervical cancer
This trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and cisplatin) before surgery can help shrink cervical cancer. It is for people with certain stages of cervical cancer who are candidates for surgery, including those who want to preserve their fertility.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT00005095Recruiting
Ovarian cancer risk study: specimens and health data
This study collects tissue samples and medical information from people at higher risk for ovarian cancer or undergoing gynecologic surgery. Researchers use this data to develop better ways to detect and prevent ovarian cancer early.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80 - NCT06870903Recruiting
Comparing two lymph node removal methods in vaginal surgery for early endometrial cancer
This trial compares two ways of removing lymph nodes during a vaginal minimally invasive surgery for early-stage endometrial cancer. It aims to find which method is safer and more effective.
Diyarbakır, BaglarAges 18–85 - NCT07053033RecruitingPhase 2
Laser surgery or surgery plus second radiation for recurrent brain tumors
This trial is testing whether a second, precise dose of radiation to the brain, after a tumor has been removed or treated with a laser, can help people with recurrent brain metastases. It's for patients whose brain tumors have come back after prior radiation therapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07310056Recruiting
Smart wearable tracking for lung cancer surgery recovery
This study tests whether using a wearable device and a smartphone app during lung cancer surgery and recovery can help track and improve how well you heal. It may offer extra support and guidance to help you recover better after your operation.
ChengduAges 18–85 - NCT06504147RecruitingPhase 2
Radspherin for ovarian cancer with peritoneal spread
This trial tests a radioactive treatment called Radspherin given during surgery for advanced ovarian cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. It is for people whose tumors are HR proficient (a specific genetic type) and who have already had chemotherapy before surgery.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT03760575RecruitingPhase 1
Pembrolizumab plus chemo with surgery for pleural mesothelioma
This trial studies how well pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) works when added to chemotherapy before image-guided surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma. It aims to shrink or control the cancer and improve surgical results by combining treatments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07060261Recruiting
Pre-op MRI for HPV+ tonsil cancer surgery
This trial is looking at whether an MRI before surgery can help improve outcomes for people with HPV-positive tonsil cancer who are undergoing robotic surgery (TORS). The results may help doctors better plan surgery to remove all cancer.
Cleveland, OhioAges 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.