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
- NCT06520111Recruiting
Cancer risk in hormone-making adrenal tumors
This study looks at the risk of cancer in adrenal tumors that produce hormones. If you are having planned surgery to remove an adrenal gland, you may be able to join.
Peschiera del Garda, Verona, Italy.Ages 18 years+ - NCT06633133Recruiting
Virtual ileostomy vs. diverting ileostomy for rectal cancer surgery
This trial compares a virtual ileostomy (a system that monitors leaks without creating a temporary opening) to a traditional diverting ileostomy (a temporary bag) in people having rectal cancer surgery. The goal is to see if the virtual method is safer and avoids a second surgery.
ChongqingAges 18 years+ - NCT06725121RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Radiation and immunotherapy for advanced liver cancer before transplant
This trial tests combining radiation therapy with immunotherapy (AtezoBev) before a liver transplant for advanced liver cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and make transplant possible for more people.
London, OntarioAges 18–70 - NCT06908070RecruitingPhase 4
Chemoradiation, surgery, then durvalumab for stage 3 lung cancer
This trial tests if giving the immunotherapy drug durvalumab after chemoradiation and surgery helps people with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer. You will receive standard chemoradiation, then have surgery, and then get durvalumab to see if it lowers the chance of the cancer coming back.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06992232RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation or surgery plus hormone therapy for prostate cancer that has spread
This trial tests whether giving intense hormone therapy along with either radiation or surgery can help men with prostate cancer that has spread to a limited number of spots (10 or fewer) but not to organs like the liver or lungs. The goal is to treat both the main tumor and the visible metastatic spots more aggressively.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT07230535Recruiting
Robotic vs standard mastectomy with DIEP reconstruction study
This trial compares how patients feel after open or robotic mastectomy combined with immediate DIEP flap reconstruction. It aims to see which approach improves wellbeing and recovery for women having this surgery.
BeaumontAges 18 years+ - NCT00923026Enrolling by invitation
Follow-up for adults previously treated in NCI surgery studies
This study asks people age 18+ who were previously treated on certain NCI Surgery Branch (NCI-SB) studies to come back for follow-up. It helps researchers understand how patients do over time after those earlier treatments, including some gene therapy studies.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06730321Recruiting
Assessing skills for robotic thyroid surgery
This trial is for people having robotic thyroid surgery (removing all or part of the thyroid with a robot). It aims to create a scoring system to measure how well surgeons perform the procedure. You may be eligible if you have a small thyroid cancer or a benign nodule and want the best cosmetic result.
ShanghaiAges Any age - NCT07241585Recruiting
Vitamin D and light therapy for skin cancer
This trial tests whether taking vitamin D before a special light therapy (photodynamic therapy) can help your body fight nonmelanoma skin cancers like basal or squamous cell cancer. You may join if you are scheduled for surgery to remove a skin tumor.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07104149RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus immunotherapy before surgery for cervical cancer
This trial tests adding a new immunotherapy drug (cadonilimab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced cervical cancer. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor more effectively before surgery.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06761287Recruiting
Choosing surgery after chemo for advanced rectal cancer
This study looks at patients with advanced rectal cancer who had treatment (chemotherapy or radiation) before surgery. They want to see if it's safe to avoid surgery in those who had a good response to initial treatment.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT06802666RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation plus combo drugs for rectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination for rectal cancer that hasn't spread far: a short course of radiation followed by two drugs (AK112 and CAPOX). The goal is to shrink the tumor before surgery and possibly avoid more aggressive treatments.
HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07532434Recruiting
Risk-Reducing Surgery for Hereditary Ovarian Cancer
This study follows women who carry gene mutations that increase ovarian cancer risk to understand how preventive surgery affects their health, quality of life, and peace of mind. Researchers will track your outcomes over 3 years to help inform future treatment decisions for others at similar risk.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06676592Recruiting
3D technology to guide head and neck surgery
This trial tests whether 3D imaging can help surgeons better plan and perform head and neck operations. If you're scheduled for head and neck surgery and standard scans, this study may improve your surgical precision.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06468696Recruiting
Scarless thyroid surgery study
This trial is testing a specific type of scarless thyroid surgery (through the chest) and seeing how well it works for people with thyroid tumors that haven't spread. It might be a good fit if you want to avoid a neck scar.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT06427824Recruiting
Health tests for older adults with bladder cancer before bladder removal
This study looks at how a series of health tests (called a comprehensive geriatric assessment) can help doctors plan care for older adults with bladder cancer who are having their bladder removed. The goal is to improve recovery and quality of life.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 65 years+ - NCT07140679RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy after surgery for certain colon cancers
This trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug toripalimab can lower the risk of colon cancer coming back after surgery. It is for people with a specific genetic feature called mismatch repair deficiency (dMMR) in their tumor, and whose cancer was at a higher stage (stage IIB, IIC, or III).
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06617936RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus endostatin and chemo for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab), an anti-angiogenic drug (endostatin), and standard chemotherapy for people with stage III lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this triple therapy can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06129747RecruitingPhase 2
Repeat Lumpectomy and Daily Partial Breast Radiation for Cancer Return
This trial studies a second breast-conserving surgery followed by daily radiation to just the tumor area for people whose breast cancer has returned in the same breast. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective, potentially avoiding a mastectomy.
Cleveland, OhioAges 19 years+ - NCT07227012RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new medicine, PF-08634404, alone or with other treatments for adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It is for people who have not had prior systemic therapy and have good liver function.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06672471Enrolling by invitation
Antibiotics after head and neck surgery study
This trial tests whether giving antibiotics after certain head and neck surgeries helps prevent infections. It is for people having planned (non-emergency) surgery that involves entering a normally clean area that may have some germs, like the mouth or throat.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT07748325RecruitingPhase 2
Checking if immunotherapy after surgery helps prevent lung cancer return
This trial is for people with non-small cell lung cancer who have already had immunotherapy and chemotherapy before surgery, followed by complete removal of the tumor. It tests whether continuing immunotherapy after surgery (adjuvant treatment) can lower the risk of cancer coming back compared to just watching and waiting.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06220058Recruiting
Preventing hernias after emergency colorectal surgery
This study compares two ways of closing the belly after emergency colorectal surgery to see which one better prevents hernias. If you need this type of surgery, you may be able to join.
Girona, CataloniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07204132Recruiting
Freezing and Immunotherapy for Bladder Cancer
This study tests a combination treatment for people with early-stage bladder cancer who want to avoid bladder removal. It uses a freezing technique (cryoablation) inside the bladder along with immunotherapy drugs to see if this can cure the cancer while keeping the bladder.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–85
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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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