Clinical trials
Cancer Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 858 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06940947RecruitingPhase 3
Endoscopy or surgery for early colon cancer
This trial compares a newer, less invasive endoscopic procedure with standard surgery for people who have a small, early-stage colon cancer. The goal is to see if the endoscopic treatment is as effective as surgery while being gentler on the body.
GdanskAges Any age - NCT07050485Enrolling by invitation
Postbiotic gummies after GI cancer surgery
This trial tests if taking postbiotic gummies (a type of supplement that helps good gut bacteria) can help your gut recover faster after surgery for stomach, colon, or other gastrointestinal cancers. It is for people having scheduled, minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery to remove their cancer.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05733806Recruiting
Study for rare gynecologic cancers
This study is looking at people with rare cancers affecting the female reproductive system. It may help researchers learn more about how these cancers behave and how best to follow patients over time.
MilanAges Any age - NCT07278622Recruiting
Virtual group prehabilitation before cancer surgery
This trial tests a virtual group session to help prepare you before cancer surgery. It aims to see if offering this 'surgery school' online is practical and helpful for patients like you.
Plymouth, DevonAges 18 years+ - NCT06421376RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo-immunotherapy before radiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This study tests a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy before and after standard chemoradiation for people with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to see if this approach can improve outcomes with manageable side effects.
Anyang, HenanAges 18–80 - NCT05749887Recruiting
Salvage surgery after chemo-radiation for cervical cancer
This trial studies whether doing surgery after standard chemo-radiation can help control cervical cancer that may still be present. It may be an option if your biopsy or PET-CT scan suggests residual tumor in the cervix and/or nearby pelvic lymph nodes.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04831580Recruiting
Robotic vs open hysterectomy for early cervix cancer
This trial compares robotic surgery to open (traditional) surgery for women with early-stage cervix cancer. The goal is to see which approach is safer and works better for cancer control and recovery.
Goodyear, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06451003Recruiting
Preventing blood clots after cancer surgery: a program trial
This trial tests a program to help people who had cancer surgery get medicine to prevent dangerous blood clots. If you had belly or pelvic cancer surgery and are not on blood thinners, you may be able to join.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07264556Recruiting
Comparing three anesthesia types for colorectal cancer surgery
This trial compares three types of anesthesia during colorectal cancer surgery to see how they affect the body's immune response and cancer cells. It may help find the safest and most effective anesthesia option for people having this operation for the first time.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT03503240Enrolling by invitation
Skin cancer surgery study about satisfaction, scars, and quality of life
This study asks people who had skin cancer surgery about how they feel about their appearance, their scar healing, and their quality of life. It may help doctors understand what outcomes matter most to patients after skin cancer treatment.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT04665635Recruiting
Ovarian cancer surgery: bowel shaving vs bowel resection
This trial compares two surgical options for ovarian cancer that involves the rectosigmoid bowel wall: removing a segment (resection) versus shaving only the involved layer (tumor shaving). It may help find which approach is safer and better for people whose cancer has spread to the outer bowel layers.
AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT04958720Recruiting
Registry for esophagus and stomach cancer patients
This study keeps an organized record of people diagnosed with esophagus, gastroesophageal junction, or stomach cancer. It helps researchers learn from real-world outcomes, based on health information collected over time.
Alicante, AlicanteAges 18–100 - NCT07463261Recruiting
Rectal cancer surgery: with or without a temporary stoma
This trial compares two ways of doing rectal cancer surgery: one with a temporary stoma (a bag on the belly) and one without. It aims to see if a stoma helps prevent complications after the bowel is reconnected.
MoscowAges 18–70 - NCT06391892RecruitingPhase 3
Liquid biopsy guided treatment for early pancreatic cancer
This trial uses a liquid biopsy (a simple blood test that looks for cancer DNA) to decide whether you should have chemotherapy before surgery or go straight to surgery. It is for people with pancreatic cancer that has not spread beyond the pancreas.
Linz, Upper AustriaAges 18–99 - NCT07188064Recruiting
Nerve surgery to help erections after prostate cancer surgery
This study tests a new nerve surgery to help men regain erections after prostate cancer surgery. It's for men who have had moderate to severe erectile dysfunction for at least 12 to 18 months after their prostate removal.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06492421RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs directly into the tumor before surgery can shrink non-small cell lung cancer and improve outcomes. It is for people with early-stage (IIIA) lung cancer who are candidates for surgery.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT04991025RecruitingPhase 2
Certolizumab added to chemo and nivolumab for operable lung cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding certolizumab (an immune-targeting medicine) to standard chemo plus nivolumab can improve outcomes in people with certain operable non-small cell lung cancers. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatment before surgery.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07429760Enrolling by invitation
Bowel prep with or without antibiotics for left-sided colon surgery
This study compares two ways to prepare for left-sided colorectal cancer surgery: cleaning the bowel with liquid alone, or cleaning the bowel plus taking oral antibiotics beforehand. The goal is to see if adding antibiotics reduces infections after surgery.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT07380867Enrolling by invitation
New marker test for marking colon tumors before surgery
This trial tests a new marker that glows under special light to help doctors see exactly where a colon tumor is during surgery. It may help make the surgery more precise.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–80 - NCT06769087Enrolling by invitation
Removing urinary catheter right after colorectal cancer surgery
This study compares taking out the urinary catheter immediately after colorectal cancer surgery versus leaving it in for one day. It aims to see which approach leads to fewer complications and faster recovery.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–80 - NCT05931419Recruiting
Radiation versus surgery for high-risk prostate cancer
This trial compares two standard treatment options—radiation or surgery—for people with high-risk prostate cancer that has not spread. The goal is to see which approach works better for long-term cancer control and side effects.
AlkmaarAges 50–75 - NCT06483698Recruiting
Tracking recovery after early lung cancer surgery
This study follows people with stage I lung cancer to see how they do after surgery. It aims to learn what affects recovery and long-term outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT06926374Recruiting
Robotic surgery for gastrointestinal and urologic conditions
This trial tests a new robotic surgery system for common operations on the colon, rectum, prostate, kidney, bladder, stomach, esophagus, gallbladder, and hiatal hernia. It may offer a less invasive option for patients who need surgery for these conditions.
Hong KongAges 18–80 - NCT04698252RecruitingPhase 2
Local treatment for ER/PR-positive limited spread breast cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether treating a small number of metastatic spots with a local approach (like targeted radiation, surgery, or ablation) can help people with ER/PR-positive breast cancer. It aims to help when the cancer has spread only to a few areas and has not significantly worsened after initial whole-body treatment.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 858 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.