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
- NCT04996732Recruiting
Long-term follow-up study for people treated for cancer
This study looks at how people who have finished treatment for cancer are doing over the long term. It uses information from a cancer center registry to understand survivorship and outcomes after surgery and/or other treatments.
ShanghaiAges Any age - NCT05088187Recruiting
Study of thinking and quality of life after thyroid surgery
This study looks at how thyroid surgery affects thinking (cognition) and day-to-day quality of life. It may help patients and doctors understand what to expect and how to support people after surgery.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT03125343Recruiting
Watch-and-wait after rectal cancer treatment for select patients
This study looks at whether some people with rectal cancer can safely avoid immediate surgery after (chemo)radiation, instead closely monitoring their response. It may help some patients reduce treatment burden if the cancer fully responds.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06397287Recruiting
Urology patient feedback study
This study gathers information from urology patients using digital tools like email or apps. Your feedback could help improve care for others with urology conditions.
Graz, StyriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07809763Recruiting
Home exercise program with wearable device for older adults before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a home-based exercise and health program that uses a wearable device and smartphone app to help older adults prepare for lung cancer surgery. The goal is to improve fitness and recovery before and after your operation.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 65–85 - NCT07717827Recruiting
Brain tumor surgery guided by brain wiring maps
This trial uses advanced brain scans to create a detailed map of your brain's wiring before surgery. This helps surgeons remove more tumor safely while protecting important areas that control movement, language, and vision.
Palermo, PAAges 18 years+ - NCT02292641Recruiting
MRI study for repeat pelvic colorectal cancer
This study uses a special MRI to help understand and stage colorectal cancer that has come back in the pelvis. The goal is to improve how doctors make treatment decisions after previous surgery.
OsloAges 16 years+ - NCT07703813Recruiting
Energy use and nutrition after pancreas surgery
This study measures how your body uses energy after pancreas surgery to improve nutrition care. It may help doctors better support your recovery.
Athens, AtticaAges 18–75 - NCT07609641Recruiting
Surgery for Bile Duct Cancer: Two Surgical Approaches
This trial compares two different surgical approaches for treating bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) to see which method works better and is safer. You would undergo surgery and have your recovery and outcomes closely monitored.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07600580RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve blocks for thyroid surgery to reduce stress response
This study tests whether a special numbing technique (nerve block) given during thyroid removal surgery can reduce your body's stress response and help you recover better. Researchers will measure how well this approach works compared to standard care.
Zagreb, City of ZagrebAges 18 years+ - NCT07588386Recruiting
Early Colonoscopy After Low Rectal Cancer Surgery
This study tests whether doing a colonoscopy (camera exam of the colon) early after surgery for low rectal cancer helps catch a serious complication called anastomotic leakage—when the surgical connection between bowel segments breaks down. Early detection might help prevent severe infections and improve outcomes.
Nanchong, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT06721286RecruitingPhase 2
Combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy before surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma that can be surgically removed. It's for patients who haven't had prior treatment for their cancer and are in good overall health.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07494006Enrolling by invitation
Which breathing mode is safer during lung surgery?
This trial compares two ways of helping you breathe during lung surgery to see which one keeps your oxygen levels more stable. You will be randomly assigned to breathe either normally or with a special mode during the one-lung part of the surgery.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07431099Recruiting
Skin color matching in head and neck reconstruction
This trial tests a new way to match skin color during reconstructive surgery on the head and neck. It may help improve how the surgical site looks and how you feel about your appearance.
Guilford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07144683Recruiting
Colorectal surgery leak study
This trial is studying how often leaks happen after colorectal surgery that connects two parts of the intestine. It may help doctors better understand and prevent this complication.
Minya, Minya GovernorateAges 18–80 - NCT07070973Recruiting
Managing blood flow during ovarian cancer surgery
This study tests a proactive approach to monitoring and managing blood flow during surgery for ovarian cancer, including a heated chemotherapy bath (HIPEC). It aims to improve recovery by keeping your blood pressure and circulation stable.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT07059104Recruiting
Breast reconstruction after weight loss surgery study
This study looks at how breast reconstruction with implants works for women who have had major weight loss surgery. It uses national health registries to track outcomes and help doctors and patients make better choices.
GothenburgAges Any age - NCT06984952Recruiting
ERAS program for recovery after minimally invasive stomach cancer surgery
This study tests whether a special care program called ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) helps people recover better and faster after keyhole surgery for stomach cancer. It aims to improve your hospital experience and reduce complications.
BusanAges 19 years+ - NCT06621823Recruiting
Robotic ultrasound to check lymph nodes during gynecologic cancer surgery
This trial tests a new robotic ultrasound tool to see if it can better find cancer in lymph nodes during surgery. It may help doctors decide exactly which nodes to remove, avoiding unnecessary surgery.
RomaAges 18–99 - NCT06865638Recruiting
Testing for colorectal anastomotic leaks after surgery
This trial is testing a new method to check for leaks after colorectal cancer surgery. The goal is to see if it helps prevent complications and improves recovery.
Nanchong, SichuanAges 18–85 - NCT06607406Recruiting
Timing of radiation after surgery for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether starting radiation therapy more than 6 weeks (but within 16 weeks) after surgery is safe and effective for people with certain high-risk head and neck cancers. It could help those who had to delay radiation for recovery or other reasons.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06476067Recruiting
Predicting early esophageal cancer return after surgery
This trial uses stored tumor tissue to try to predict if esophageal cancer will come back early after surgery. It is for people who had surgery only (no chemo or radiation) and have been followed for at least 2 years.
Nagoya, Aichi-kenAges 20 years+ - NCT06358469Recruiting
Vulvar cancer surgery guided by HPV and p53 testing
This trial is for people with early-stage vulvar cancer that can be surgically removed. It looks at the cancer's HPV and p53 status to decide how much tissue to remove, aiming to reduce side effects while keeping the cancer away.
Kelowna, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06254911RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for HPV-related throat cancer
This trial tests whether giving the drug atezolizumab before surgery can help shrink HPV-related throat cancer and improve outcomes. Atezolizumab helps your immune system fight cancer cells.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 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.