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
- NCT05321134Recruiting
Testing single-port robot surgery for colorectal conditions
This study checks how well a newer single-opening (single-port) robot works for colorectal surgery. It may help surgeons perform operations with the robotic system in carefully selected colorectal conditions.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04199026Recruiting
Tiny implanted device delivers drugs to sarcoma tumors
This trial tests an implantable device placed during planned surgery to deliver cancer medicines directly to sarcoma tumors and study how they affect the tumors. It may be an option if your sarcoma has come back or spread and surgery is part of standard care.
Houston, TexasAges 10 years+ - NCT05327517Recruiting
Surgery or chemo-radiation for cervical esophagus cancer
This study compares two ways to treat cervical esophagus squamous cell cancer: surgery alone versus chemo-radiation (chemotherapy plus radiation). It may help find the best approach to control the cancer while keeping side effects manageable.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06120387Recruiting
Radiation after kidney-sparing surgery for high-risk ureteral cancer
This trial tests whether adding radiation therapy after surgery that removes only part of the ureter or the entire kidney and ureter helps prevent cancer from coming back in patients who have high-risk features like aggressive cell type or deep tumor invasion.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07113613RecruitingPhase 2
Can some breast cancer patients skip extra radiation after surgery?
This trial tests whether women who have a complete response to chemotherapy before breast-conserving surgery can safely skip a special radiation boost to the tumor bed. It aims to reduce unnecessary treatment side effects while maintaining good outcomes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 30–75 - NCT02754115Recruiting
Audit of surgery with heated chemo for belly tumors
This study is an audit (a review of care) of patients who undergo cytoreductive surgery plus heated chemotherapy placed in the abdomen. It helps doctors understand how this treatment is done and what outcomes and safety it has.
Mumbai, MaharashtraAges 18–70 - NCT06939127RecruitingPhase 2
Cold therapy, immunotherapy, and chemo before and after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a treatment that uses extreme cold (cryoablation) along with immunotherapy (tislelizumab) and chemotherapy before and after surgery for people with early-stage lung cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this combination helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
TianjinAges 18–75 - NCT07024433Recruiting
No-breathing-tube surgery for early lung cancer
This study tests a special 'tubeless' anesthesia technique — avoiding breathing tubes during surgery — for people with early-stage lung cancer. The goal is to see if it reduces lung problems after the operation.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–70 - NCT04073706RecruitingPhase 3
Sentinel node biopsy for early womb cancer
This trial tests whether a less invasive way to check if cancer has spread to lymph nodes (sentinel node biopsy) works as well as the standard method. It is for people with early-stage endometrial cancer having surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07225127Recruiting
Bladder cancer treatment: therapy vs. surgery
This study compares two standard treatments for high-grade non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer that has come back after initial treatment: medication placed directly into the bladder (intravesical therapy) or bladder removal surgery (cystectomy). The goal is to see which option works better for patients like you.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05518643Recruiting
Testing a stress-reducing recovery plan for pancreatic surgery patients
This trial tests how well a structured hospital recovery plan (called ERAS) works for people having pancreatic surgery. It looks at stress and recovery outcomes to see if patients may do better with this approach.
LarissaAges 18 years+ - NCT07058012RecruitingPhase 2
Testing immunotherapy for ctDNA-positive colorectal cancer after treatment
This trial is for people with colorectal cancer whose ctDNA blood test is still positive after surgery and chemotherapy. It tests two immunotherapy drugs (cemiplimab alone or with fianlimab) to see if they can eliminate the remaining cancer cells and prevent the cancer from coming back.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06225011RecruitingPhase 1
Can a common antidepressant help your immune system fight colorectal cancer before surgery?
This trial is testing whether a common antidepressant called fluoxetine (Prozac) can help your immune system fight colorectal cancer before surgery. It's for people with early-stage colorectal cancer who have not yet had treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT01915225Recruiting
Collecting solid tumor samples during cancer biopsy or surgery
This trial collects tissue (samples) from people who are already scheduled for biopsy or surgery for certain solid cancers. It aims to improve future testing and research while checking that taking the sample is safe and doesn’t add extra risk.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2 years+ - NCT07560540Recruiting
Nutrition Support Before and After Pancreatic Surgery
This study tests whether a special nutrition plan before and after Whipple surgery (a major operation for pancreatic or bile duct cancer) helps patients recover faster and feel better. Researchers want to see if eating the right nutrients beforehand makes surgery easier on your body.
LahoreAges 18 years+ - NCT05334459Recruiting
Radiation and medicines after surgery for new metastatic breast cancer
This trial looks at giving radiation and anti-cancer medicines after surgery to treat newly diagnosed (de novo) metastatic breast cancer. It may help patients by improving local control of the breast area while also treating cancer throughout the body.
AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT06350370Recruiting
Colorectal Cancer Outcomes with NOSES Surgery
This study tracks patients with colon or rectal cancer who have a special type of surgery called natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES). The goal is to see how well patients do short-term and long-term after this procedure.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04733820RecruitingPhase 3
Extra chemo after surgery for advanced cervical cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding chemotherapy after surgery helps people with locally advanced cervical cancer, especially when prior treatment didn’t fully match standard guidelines. It looks at whether this “adjuvant” chemotherapy improves outcomes after neoadjuvant chemotherapy and an extensive hysterectomy.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT06993714RecruitingPhase 2
3D-printed absorbable breast implants for reconstruction
This trial tests a new type of breast implant made from a special material that your body can safely absorb over time. It is designed for women who need breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery, aiming to restore shape without leaving a permanent implant.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–70 - NCT05919108RecruitingPhase 2
Neratinib before surgery for HER2-mutated invasive lobular breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests neratinib given before surgery to treat stage I–III invasive lobular breast cancer that has a specific HER2 mutation and is hormone-receptor positive. It may help shrink the tumor and improve control of cancer before and after surgery.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07586384Recruiting
Single-Port vs Standard Laparoscopic Surgery for Stomach Cancer
This trial compares two minimally invasive surgical approaches for early-stage stomach cancer affecting the upper portion. Researchers want to see if a newer single-port technique (using one small incision) works as well as traditional laparoscopic surgery (using multiple small incisions) and may cause less pain or faster recovery.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06661720RecruitingPhase 3
Tivozanib and pembrolizumab after kidney cancer surgery
This trial is testing if adding the targeted therapy tivozanib to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help prevent kidney cancer from coming back after all known tumors have been removed by surgery.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06903468Recruiting
New cavity marking technique for breast cancer surgery and radiation
This trial tests a new way to mark the area where breast cancer is removed during lumpectomy with oncoplastic reconstruction. The goal is to make follow-up radiation more precise and reduce the need for additional surgeries.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04669873Recruiting
Partial breast radiation vs whole breast radiation after lumpectomy
This trial studies whether treating only part of the breast with radiation works as well as treating the whole breast in people with early breast cancer after lumpectomy. It may help reduce radiation exposure to healthy tissue, while still controlling the cancer.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 50–90
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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.