Clinical trials
Cancer Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 863 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06538857RecruitingPhase 2
Study of CEB-01 for resectable pancreatic cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called CEB-01 in people with pancreatic cancer that can be surgically removed. It aims to see if adding this drug to surgery improves outcomes.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT04073706RecruitingPhase 3
Checking lymph nodes with a tracer during endometrial cancer surgery
This trial tests a “sentinel node” biopsy, using a special dye/tracer, during surgery for early-stage endometrial cancer. It may help doctors find whether cancer has spread to lymph nodes while possibly avoiding more extensive lymph node removal.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 863 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.