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
- NCT07712120Recruiting
Biofeedback to help with head and neck cancer surgery
This study tests a brief psychological support program that uses biofeedback (a tool that helps you learn to control body signals like heart rate) to help patients scheduled for head and neck cancer surgery. It aims to see if the program can improve well-being and recovery.
TurinAges 18 years+ - NCT07273136Recruiting
Belly nerve block vs. epidural for pain after cancer surgery
This study compares two ways to manage pain after major abdominal cancer surgery: a numbing injection around the belly muscles (subcostal and lateral TAP block) versus an epidural (a thin tube placed in your back). The goal is to see which provides better pain relief.
AsyutAges 18 years+ - NCT04451473Recruiting
Compare recovery programs after lung surgery
This trial compares two ways of helping patients recover after lung surgery: a “enhanced recovery” plan versus standard care. It may help your team find a recovery approach that improves comfort and recovery after surgery for certain lung problems.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–85 - NCT05123807RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery plus heated chemotherapy for recurrent mucinous ovarian cancer
This trial studies a planned surgery to remove as much cancer as possible, followed by heated chemotherapy placed in the belly (called HIPEC). It’s for people with recurrent mucinous ovarian cancer, aiming to control the cancer and improve outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07632118RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation and chemotherapy after pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial tests whether combining radiation therapy with chemotherapy (called the GX regimen) after pancreatic cancer surgery helps prevent cancer from returning in patients with high-risk features. The study aims to see if this combination treatment improves outcomes compared to standard care.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06265558Recruiting
Vacuum dressing to prevent wound problems after breast cancer surgery
This study tests a special vacuum dressing (negative pressure therapy) to prevent wound problems after complex breast cancer surgery. It's for women who have risk factors for poor healing and are having a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction or a certain breast-conserving surgery.
Dijon, Côte d'OrAges 18 years+ - NCT04734821Recruiting
Fluorescent imaging during stomach or esophagus surgery
This study tests whether a special fluorescent camera during surgery can help surgeons better operate on resectable (removable) stomach or esophagus cancer. It may help improve how surgery is guided, with the goal of safer and more accurate tumor removal.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06888388Recruiting
Safety of nipple-sparing mastectomy for women with high-risk genes
This study looks at the long-term safety of a type of breast surgery (nipple-sparing mastectomy) in women who carry certain inherited gene changes (BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, TP53, CDH1, or PTEN) that increase their risk of breast cancer. The goal is to understand how safe this surgery is over time for these women.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–90 - NCT06404983Recruiting
Opioid-free anesthesia for breast cancer surgery
This study tests whether breast cancer surgery can be done safely without using opioid pain medicines during anesthesia. The goal is to see if avoiding opioids leads to fewer side effects and a smoother recovery.
Ioannina, EpirusAges 18–99 - NCT05766891RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Hypnosis to reduce pain medication during breast cancer surgery
This trial tests whether talking with a nurse and using hypnosis before surgery can reduce the need for pain medicine during and after surgery. It aims to help you recover with less pain and fewer side effects from opioids.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05557474Recruiting
Test of a lung cancer prognosis kit after early tumor removal
This study tests a lab “prognosis kit” to better predict how early-stage lung cancer may progress after the tumor has been fully removed. You may be asked to provide tumor samples and possibly blood/body fluid samples so researchers can validate the kit.
Taichung, TaiwanAges 20 years+ - NCT05726136RecruitingPhase 4
Test fluid dosing during laparoscopic abdominal surgery
This trial tests a “fluid challenge” approach during surgery to better control your body’s fluid level. It may help guide how much fluid is safely given during longer laparoscopic abdominal operations.
Norrköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18–85 - NCT07780240Recruiting
Understanding arm band pain after breast cancer surgery
This study looks at how common axillary web syndrome (a rope-like band in the armpit after breast cancer surgery) is, who gets it, and how it affects arm function. It aims to help doctors better predict and manage this condition.
Istanbul, BAGCILARAges 18–80 - NCT06222606Recruiting
Surgery for Thyroid Cancer With or Without Special Light to Protect Calcium Glands
This study tests whether using a special light (called autofluorescence) during thyroid cancer surgery helps lower the risk of a common side effect—hypoparathyroidism, which can cause low calcium levels. You may be able to join if you are scheduled for a complete thyroid removal and have normal calcium before surgery.
Aarhus, DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT05301881RecruitingPhase 2
Continuing current treatment after local treatment for limited cancer growth
This trial tests whether continuing your current therapy after getting local treatment (like surgery or radiation) for a small area of cancer growth is safe and effective. It may help you keep the same treatment longer before switching to a new one.
AlkmaarAges 18 years+ - NCT07634666Recruiting
Heart Safety Monitoring During Urologic Cancer Surgery
This study tracks heart health before and after major surgery for prostate or kidney cancer in older adults. Researchers want to predict which patients might experience heart problems after surgery so they can provide better care.
SeoulAges 60 years+ - NCT04821843RecruitingPhase 3
Study before-surgery treatments for esophageal cancer
This Phase 3 trial compares different “treatments before surgery” for people with esophageal (or esophagus-to-stomach) cancer. It aims to see which approach works better to control the cancer and improve outcomes after surgery.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07615374Recruiting
Combined laparo-endoscopic sentinel node surgery for early stomach cancer
This trial tests a surgical technique that combines two types of minimally invasive procedures (laparoscopy and endoscopy) to find and remove the first lymph node that might contain cancer (called the sentinel lymph node) in people with early stomach cancer. The goal is to remove only the necessary lymph nodes, potentially reducing side effects while ensuring the cancer hasn't spread.
Changchun, JilinAges Any age - NCT06341933Recruiting
Kidney risk after lung cancer surgery (VATS)
This study looks at why some people develop kidney problems after lung cancer surgery using small incisions (VATS). By tracking your recovery, the doctors hope to find ways to protect your kidneys during and after surgery.
Ankara, KeçiörenAges 18–65 - NCT02706561Recruiting
Helping men stick with erectile rehab after prostate surgery
This study tests a program to help men follow sexual (erection) rehabilitation after prostate cancer surgery. It may help improve or maintain erectile functioning by supporting the right rehab steps in the months after surgery.
New York, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT04459065RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Imaging medicine to help find lung cancer during surgery
This trial tests a special imaging drug (IRDye800CW-nimotuzumab) that may help surgeons better see lung cancer tissue during planned lung surgery. Phase 1/2 looks mainly at safety and how well the imaging works to guide the operation.
Saskatoon, SaskatchewanAges 18–80 - NCT07827183Recruiting
Personalized discharge help for lung cancer surgery patients
This study tests a personalized discharge education program using AI to help patients recover at home after lung cancer surgery. The goal is to improve recovery by giving tailored instructions and support.
Siping, JilinAges 18–80 - NCT07798466Enrolling by invitation
Immediate breast reconstruction and radiation timing after breast cancer surgery
This trial studies whether getting radiation therapy right after breast reconstruction surgery is safe and effective for women with invasive breast cancer who had chemotherapy before surgery. It aims to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients needing both treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07743294Recruiting
Exercise before breast cancer surgery to reduce arm swelling
This trial tests whether doing specific exercises before breast cancer surgery helps reduce arm swelling (lymphedema) after surgery, and improves quality of life and care needs. You would participate in a supervised exercise program before your surgery and then follow up after.
TaipeiAges 20 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.