Clinical trials
Cancer Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 861 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04575935RecruitingPhase 3
Minimally invasive surgery after chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial studies whether doing surgery using smaller incisions after chemotherapy works as well as a more traditional approach for certain people with stage IIIC–IV ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. It may help reduce surgical trauma while aiming for effective tumor removal.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT03125980RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo timing before vs after colon cancer surgery
This Phase 3 study compares two schedules of a colon cancer chemo combination: starting before surgery or starting after surgery. It aims to see which timing helps people live longer and lowers cancer coming back.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06840262Recruiting
Nerve surgery for pain after cancer amputation
This study tests two surgical techniques—target muscle re-innervation and regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces—alone or together, to help reduce pain felt in the remaining limb or the missing limb (phantom pain) after amputation for cancer. The goal is to find the best way to manage pain and improve quality of life.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04671940Recruiting
Study tumor DNA changes during robot surgery after radiation
This study looks at how a cancer’s DNA changes over time in people who had head and neck cancer treated with radiation and then need robot-assisted surgery. It may help doctors understand why some cancers come back or persist and how to better plan treatment.
LondonAges 19 years+ - NCT07053085RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery or radiation for stable HER2+ breast cancer spread
This study tests whether combining surgery or strong focused radiation with standard treatment can help people whose HER2-positive breast cancer has spread to a few spots (5 or fewer) in the body, but not the brain. It's for patients whose cancer is stable after at least 3 months of first-line therapy.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06317324Recruiting
SBRT vs. surgery for lung cancer with lobe spread
This study compares two treatments—stereotactic body radiation (SBRT) and surgery—for people whose non-small cell lung cancer has spread into the tissue between the lobes of the lung. The goal is to see which treatment leads to better long‑term results for this specific type of cancer.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06434896Recruiting
Blood test to guide chemotherapy in stage II colon cancer
This trial is for people with stage II colon cancer who are not currently getting chemotherapy. It uses a blood test to look for tumor DNA, so doctors can decide if chemotherapy might help prevent the cancer from coming back.
's-HertogenboschAges 18 years+ - NCT07327021RecruitingPhase 2
MRI-Guided treatment reduction for stage 2-3 triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests if using MRI scans can safely reduce the amount of chemotherapy and immunotherapy needed before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer. All patients will receive the standard KEYNOTE-522 regimen, but the treatment may be tailored based on MRI results.
Tel AvivAges 18 years+ - NCT04787744RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Test standard prostate cancer treatment with or without targeted spot radiation
This study tests whether adding targeted local treatment (like radiation to a few spots seen on scans) improves outcomes for some people with limited (oligometastatic) prostate cancer. It compares standard systemic therapy alone versus standard therapy plus PET-scan–guided spot treatment.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04423211RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery-recovered prostate cancer treated with PET-guided radiation
This trial tests whether adding targeted radiation guided by a PET scan (along with hormone therapy) can improve outcomes for prostate cancer that has come back after surgery. The PET scan helps doctors look for spots outside the usual radiation area so treatment can be tailored.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07000253RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Timing of local treatment for limited metastatic stomach or esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether giving local treatments (like surgery or radiation) to cancer spots later—after starting immunotherapy or targeted therapy—helps people with stomach or esophageal cancer that has spread to a few places. It aims to improve outcomes by timing treatments carefully.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07507643RecruitingPhase 3
Steroid treatment before liver surgery study
This study tests if a steroid called methylprednisolone can help people recovering from major liver surgery. It aims to see if it reduces inflammation and improves outcomes.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07346248Enrolling by invitation
Complications after pre-surgery treatment for advanced rectal cancer
This study looks at complications that happen after surgery in patients with advanced rectal cancer who got radiation or chemo-radiation before their operation. Researchers want to learn how different pre-surgery treatments affect recovery.
Rozzano, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT05694208Recruiting
Mobile phone education for people having gynecologic cancer surgery
This trial tests whether receiving education through your smartphone before and/or after gynecologic cancer surgery can improve your quality of life. It may help by giving you easier-to-follow information and support during recovery.
Avcılar, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06640881RecruitingPhase 2
Repeat breast-conserving surgery with partial reirradiation
This trial tests a new approach for women whose breast cancer has returned in the same breast after earlier surgery and radiation. Instead of removing the whole breast, doctors will remove only the tumor again and give a small, focused dose of radiation before surgery, aiming to preserve the breast.
AmsterdamAges 50 years+ - NCT05132504RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery chemotherapy and immunotherapy for operable pancreatic cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests giving chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) before surgery, to shrink or control potentially removable pancreatic cancer. The goal is to improve outcomes while making sure the cancer can still be safely removed by surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05168839RecruitingPhase 3
Using dye scans during surgery to help prevent leakage
This trial tests whether using a special dye and camera during colorectal cancer surgery can help lower the risk of a surgical “leak” where the bowel is joined. If you’re having a planned left-sided colectomy or high rectal resection, the scan may help surgeons see blood flow more clearly.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT05787197Recruiting
Blood test to guide treatment after colon cancer liver surgery
This trial studies a blood test (called ctDNA) in people with colon cancer that has spread to the liver and is being removed with curative surgery. The goal is to see how the blood test can help with planning and improving treatment after surgery.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT05973864RecruitingPhase 2
Capecitabine plus pembrolizumab after TNBC surgery and chemo
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding capecitabine to pembrolizumab after surgery can lower the risk of cancer coming back in people with triple-negative breast cancer that didn’t fully respond to earlier treatment. It’s meant for patients whose tumor was removed but still showed remaining cancer after chemo-immunotherapy.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06354959Recruiting
Prehab program before lung or esophageal cancer surgery
This program helps you get stronger and healthier before your lung or esophageal cancer surgery. It's called 'prehab' and aims to improve your recovery after the operation.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06866717Recruiting
Exercise before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether doing exercise training before lung cancer surgery can help you recover better. It is for people with low fitness levels who live with another adult at home.
RouenAges 18 years+ - NCT06934018Recruiting
Surgical margin width for liver-only colorectal cancer spread
This trial tests whether a wider surgical margin (at least 7mm) during liver surgery improves survival and reduces cancer return in patients whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver but not elsewhere. It aims to remove all visible liver tumors with a safe margin.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07264647RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo-immunotherapy before surgery for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests combining chemotherapy with immunotherapy before surgery for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that has a PD-L1 level of 1% or higher. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes.
Rome, Roma (RM)Ages 18–99 - NCT07632339RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combination for recurrent head and neck cancer
This trial tests two drugs—becotatug vedotin and pucotenlimab—given before surgery to treat head and neck cancer that has come back in the same area. The goal is to shrink the tumor and help your body's immune system fight the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 861 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.