Clinical trials
Cancer Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 859 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06881043Recruiting
Robotic surgery tool for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a robotic surgical tool that seals blood vessels in advanced stomach cancer. It aims to see if the tool works safely and effectively during robot-assisted surgery.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–75 - NCT05197972Recruiting
Hypnosis and heart-breathing training to reduce cancer surgery anxiety
This study tests whether guided “heart-breathing” and hypnosis (through an app) can lower anxiety before cancer surgery. It may help you feel calmer in the days leading up to the operation.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT07757165RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery after drug treatment for advanced stomach cancer
This trial is for people with advanced stomach cancer that has shrunk after initial chemotherapy or targeted therapy. It compares whether adding surgery to continued medical treatment is better than staying on medical treatment alone, with the goal of improving outcomes.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07293247RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted radiation after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if targeted radiation after surgery can help people with non-small cell lung cancer who still have cancer in their lymph nodes after chemotherapy. Participants will have had surgery and chemotherapy before starting radiation.
Jonesboro, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT04595929Recruiting
Tested aerosol chemotherapy inside the abdomen for stomach cancer
This trial looks at a way to give chemotherapy into the abdomen (through a small tube during laparoscopy) for certain stomach cancers. It aims to see whether this approach improves cancer control and surgical outcomes for people whose tumors can potentially be removed.
Saint PetersburgAges 18–65 - NCT06057350Recruiting
Surgery versus endoscopy for early colon cancer with uncertain margins
This trial compares surgery versus an endoscopic procedure for people who had a colon polyp removed but some cancer cells may still be present at the edges. The goal is to see which approach leads to better outcomes and fewer side effects for early-stage colon cancer.
Oslo, AkershusAges 40 years+ - NCT06121700RecruitingPhase 2
Chemoimmunotherapy and radiation before surgery for limited spread stomach cancer
This trial tests combining chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation before surgery for stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread to a limited number of sites. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes by shrinking tumors before they are removed.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT05766800RecruitingPhase 2
PD-1 plus chemotherapy before surgery for advanced lung cancer
This trial studies whether giving a PD-1 antibody together with standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with stage IIIB–IIIC non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to shrink or control the cancer and make treatment before surgery more effective.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07493421Recruiting
Surgery and heated chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer with spread to the abdomen
This trial tests if combining surgery to remove the tumor with a special heated chemotherapy bath for the abdomen (HIPEC) is safe and possible for people whose pancreatic cancer has spread only to the lining of the abdomen.
Shanghai, shangaiShanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06451393Recruiting
AI predicts stomach cancer response to chemo
This trial tests a computer-based model that uses CT scans, endoscopic images, and biopsy tissue to predict how well stomach cancer will respond to chemotherapy given before surgery. The goal is to help doctors choose the best treatment for each patient.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 20–90 - NCT04215731RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo plus targeted drug before surgery for high-risk rectal cancer
This trial tests giving chemotherapy (mFOLFOXIRI) plus bevacizumab before surgery for rectal cancer that has higher-risk features. It aims to shrink or control the cancer early to improve outcomes after treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT05061342Recruiting
Cancer or healthy volunteers share health and imaging survey data
This study collects information about how cancer care affects daily life, treatment side effects, and quality of life, and it stores imaging and related data for future research. You might be able to take part if you’re scheduled for treatment at the center (or you’re a healthy volunteer) and can complete the questionnaires.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05576480RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy before surgery for rectal cancer without mismatch repair
This Phase 2 study tests penpulimab (an immunotherapy medicine) given with CAPEOX chemotherapy before surgery for rectal cancer that is “MSS” (not the mismatch-repair type). It aims to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes by treating before the operation.
Shanghai, None SelectedAges 18–75 - NCT06449937Recruiting
Local liver treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread
This trial tests whether treating liver tumors with surgery or ablation can help people whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver and other organs. It may be an option if you've had only 1 or 2 types of chemotherapy and your non-liver metastases are stable.
Chuzhou, AnhuiAges 18–80 - NCT05001880RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo with or without immunotherapy for peritoneal mesothelioma
This study tests whether adding immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy helps people with peritoneal mesothelioma, a cancer in the lining of the abdomen. You may receive chemotherapy alone or with immunotherapy, and the goal is to improve cancer control.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05265208RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus chemo after liver surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial studies giving a special internal radiation treatment along with capecitabine (a chemotherapy) for liver cancer related to bile ducts, after planned surgical removal. It may help improve control of the cancer in cases where surgeons think the edges of the removed tumor may be too close.
Rennes, Brittany RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT05984810RecruitingPhase 2
Using a glowing dye to help see pancreatic cancer during surgery
This trial tests whether a special dye (SGM-101) can help surgeons see remaining cancer cells during surgery for pancreatic cancer that has been treated before surgery. It may lead to more complete removal of the tumor.
LeidenAges 18 years+ - NCT06671184Recruiting
Predicting difficult thyroid surgery for less scarring
This trial looks at a tool doctors can use to predict if a certain type of thyroid surgery (through the mouth or under the chin) will be challenging. It helps people who want less visible scarring after their thyroid cancer surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06197425RecruitingPhase 3
Extra chemotherapy after surgery for colorectal cancer with positive ctDNA
This trial tests whether giving more chemotherapy can help people who still have cancer DNA in their blood after surgery and standard chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. The goal is to prevent the cancer from coming back.
DijonAges 18–80 - NCT05264337Recruiting
Study for swelling after prostate or other urinary surgery
This study looks at swelling caused by lymph fluid buildup after urinary (urologic) surgery that removes lymph nodes. If you’re scheduled for or recently had this type of surgery, this trial may help researchers understand how to prevent or treat this swelling.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06084013Recruiting
Using a green dye to check blood flow during pancreas surgery
This trial tests a green dye called indocyanine green (ICG) that is injected during pancreas surgery to see how well blood flows to the remaining tissue. The goal is to learn if this dye can help predict complications, such as leaks from the pancreas, after surgery.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07007182RecruitingPhase 2
Treating stomach cancer spread to lymph nodes with chemo, surgery, and radiation
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (conversion therapy), surgery, and radiation for people with stomach cancer that has spread only to lymph nodes behind the stomach. The goal is to see if this approach can help shrink the cancer and improve outcomes.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT07091526Recruiting
Does controlling uric acid help after pancreatic cancer surgery?
This study is checking if controlling uric acid (a normal body waste product) can help people with pancreatic cancer live longer after surgery. If you have had successful surgery and are otherwise healthy, this trial might be for you.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–85 - NCT07431892Recruiting
Pain after robotic vs. laparoscopic colon cancer surgery
This study compares pain levels after two types of minimally invasive colon cancer surgery: robotic and laparoscopic. It aims to see if one approach leads to less pain, which may help you recover more comfortably.
MadridAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 859 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.