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
- NCT03872661RecruitingPhase 2
New lung cancer medicines before surgery for unresectable stage III
This Phase 2 trial tests a combination of IBI308 plus bevacizumab and pemetrexed/carboplatin given before surgery, aiming to shrink or control unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer. It may help some people become eligible for surgery and improve outcomes, while also testing safety and effectiveness.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT04475705RecruitingPhase 4
Propofol or sevoflurane for anesthesia in child tumor surgery
This trial compares two types of anesthesia medicine—propofol versus sevoflurane—during planned surgery to remove a solid tumor. It aims to find which option is safer and works better for children having curative tumor surgery.
Hong KongAges 6 months–18 years - NCT04875585RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant and post-surgery immunotherapy for operable lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of medicines given before surgery and immunotherapy after surgery for resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It aims to shrink the tumor before the operation and reduce the risk of cancer coming back after surgery.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18 years+ - NCT05734300Recruiting
Surgery study for older adults with early colon cancer
This study looks at how well a planned surgery approach works for people age 75 and older with early-stage colon cancer. It may help improve outcomes by selecting the right patients for a specific colon operation plan.
Copenhagen, HerlevAges 65 years+ - NCT05974475Recruiting
Personalized modeling during targeted lung radiation for early cancer
This trial studies how detailed tests (“multi-omics” modeling) can improve how doctors plan and deliver stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. It may help make treatment planning more precise for cancers in stages I–II.
Milan, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06652009Recruiting
Radiation vs surgery for kidney and ureter cancer
This study compares two treatments for cancer of the kidney pelvis or ureter: radiation therapy (using high-energy beams) versus surgery. It is for people who cannot have surgery for medical reasons and want to see if radiation could be a good alternative.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT05217966Recruiting
Radiation before possible breast surgery for early ER-positive cancer
This study gives radiation to the breast before surgery to see if some people can safely delay or even skip surgery. It targets women with a small, node-negative, ER-positive breast cancer with low genetic risk.
Montreal, QuebecAges 50 years+ - NCT07618624Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Drug combination before surgery for recurrent head and neck cancer
This trial tests three drugs (finotonlimab, cetuximab, and docetaxel) given before surgery to remove recurrent head and neck cancer in patients whose cancer stopped responding to previous immunotherapy. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve surgical outcomes.
Foshan, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06818552Recruiting
Vascular surgeon's role in orthopedic tumor surgery
This trial is looking at how a vascular surgeon can help during surgery for tumors that involve blood vessels. It may help people with bone or soft tissue tumors that are close to or wrapped around major blood vessels.
Bologna, ItaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07241663Recruiting
Surgery for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial is testing whether surgery can help people with a certain type of pancreatic cancer that is locally advanced but not yet spread. You may join if your cancer has shrunk or stayed stable after at least 4 months of chemotherapy and your medical team thinks surgery is possible.
PadovaAges 18 years+ - NCT07200544RecruitingPhase 4
Meloxicam for skin cancer surgery pain
This study tests if meloxicam, an anti-inflammatory painkiller, helps control pain after Mohs surgery for skin cancer. It aims to reduce the need for stronger opioid pain medicines.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18–110 - NCT07146672RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Super DC cell injection to prevent cancer recurrence after surgery
This trial tests a new immune cell treatment called Super DC cells to see if it can stop tumors from coming back after they have been surgically removed. It is for people with solid tumors who have had complete removal of the cancer and show no signs of remaining disease on scans.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT07071207Recruiting
Text reminders after prostate surgery
This trial tests if text message reminders help men recover urinary control after prostate surgery. If you are planning prostate surgery and can use a mobile phone for texts, you may be able to join.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06839001RecruitingPhase 3
Freezing small breast tumors instead of surgery trial
This study tests if freezing a very small early-stage breast tumor (cryoablation) can be as effective as surgery. It may be an option for people whose tumor is small enough and hasn't spread to lymph nodes or elsewhere.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT05738603Recruiting
Predicting low blood pressure during head and neck flap surgery
This study looks at a way to predict low blood pressure during head and neck free flap surgery (when tissue is moved from one place to another). If successful, it may help the surgical team prevent complications by preparing earlier.
Poznan, PoznańAges 18 years+ - NCT06711965Recruiting
Custom molds for breast reconstruction shaping
This trial tests custom 3D-printed molds to help shape breast tissue during reconstruction. It is for people who are already planning a DIEP or TRAM flap after mastectomy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06272461Recruiting
Comparing lidocaine vs. ketamine for colorectal surgery pain
This trial compares two pain-relief medicines (lidocaine vs. ketamine) given through an IV during open colorectal surgery. It aims to find which one works better to reduce pain after surgery.
NabeulAges 18–90 - NCT05752149RecruitingPhase 2
Fluorescent-guided surgery for throat cancer patients
This study tests a special dye/light method during surgery for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell cancer. The goal is to see if it’s safe and practical to help surgeons find the tumor more clearly.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT04567771Recruiting
Proton vs IMRT radiation after surgery for uterine or cervical cancer
This study compares two types of radiation therapy (proton and IMRT) given after surgery for endometrial or cervical cancer. It aims to see which treatment is better at reducing side effects while still being effective.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06194708Recruiting
Why some temporary stomas are never reversed after rectal cancer surgery
This trial looks at why some people who had a temporary stoma (a bag for waste) after rectal cancer surgery never get it reversed. It collects information from medical records to find patterns that might explain this.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–100 - NCT07759193Recruiting
Measuring energy use in head and neck cancer patients after free flap surgery
This study looks at how many calories and energy your body uses after free flap surgery for head and neck cancer. It may help improve nutrition care after surgery.
Tel AvivAges 18–120 - NCT07457346RecruitingPhase 2
Testing emactinib with chemo and immunotherapy before head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests whether combining the drug emactinib with chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery helps treat advanced head and neck cancer. It aims to shrink tumors and make surgery more effective.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06805045Recruiting
Image-guided surgery for rectal cancer
This trial uses special imaging to guide surgery for rectal cancer. It studies whether detailed scans taken before surgery can help doctors remove the cancer more precisely.
BolognaAges 18–80 - NCT07024615RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ASP2138 before surgery for pancreatic cancer
This study tests an experimental drug, ASP2138, given before surgery for pancreatic cancer that is still removable. After surgery, you will receive standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if adding ASP2138 before surgery helps improve outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 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.