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
- NCT07195084Recruiting
Proton therapy for early-stage lung cancer
This trial tests a new type of proton radiation for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if it's safe and works well, with less damage to healthy tissue.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07022535RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized timing of surgery for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial checks if adjusting the timing of surgery (interval debulking surgery) after chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with advanced ovarian cancer. It's for those who cannot have surgery right away and will receive chemotherapy first.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07512232Recruiting
Rectal Lavage During Surgery to Lower Cancer Recurrence Risk
This trial tests whether rinsing the rectum with special fluid during minimally invasive surgery for mid-to-low rectal cancer helps prevent the cancer from coming back locally. The procedure aims to wash away cancer cells that might have leaked into the surgical area.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07081360RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo before or after surgery for pancreatic cancer
This trial compares two approaches for patients with pancreatic or periampullary cancer that can be surgically removed: getting chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) versus surgery first. It aims to find out which sequence leads to better outcomes.
Minya, Minya GovernorateAges 18–75 - NCT07708012Recruiting
Laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery for early stomach cancer
This study tests a less invasive surgery for early stomach cancer that combines a camera in the belly with a scope down the throat. It aims to remove the cancer while saving as much of the stomach as possible, which may mean a quicker recovery and better quality of life.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT07724106RecruitingPhase 1
NeoOVSV vaccine for ovarian cancer after surgery
This trial tests a personalized vaccine made from your own tumor tissue called NeoOVSV. It is meant to train your immune system to fight any remaining cancer after surgery. The vaccine is a personal treatment because it uses your tumor's unique markers.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT07676890RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a personalized vaccine for ovarian cancer after surgery
This trial tests a personalized vaccine made from your tumor's genetic material. It is given after surgery to help your immune system recognize and attack any remaining cancer cells, with the goal of preventing the cancer from coming back.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06800768Recruiting
PET scan for finding thyroid cancer that has returned after surgery
This trial tests a special PET scan (68Ga-FAPI) to see if it can better find thyroid cancer that has come back or spread after surgery. It may help your doctor decide on the best next steps for your care.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07622381Recruiting
Specialist Nurse Care for Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
This trial tests whether extra support from specially trained nurses helps patients recover better after head and neck cancer surgery. The study focuses on improving care, managing side effects, and supporting your overall recovery.
TianjinAges 18–70 - NCT06087068RecruitingPhase 2
Thyroid hormone therapy after lobectomy for low-risk thyroid cancer
This trial is testing whether thyroid hormone replacement after surgery is safe for people with low-risk papillary thyroid cancer. It may help maintain normal hormone levels after part of the thyroid is removed.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 1.5 years–70 years - NCT06326736RecruitingEarly Phase 1
mRNA vaccine after surgery for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a personalized mRNA vaccine (made from your tumor's unique markers) combined with standard chemotherapy after surgery for pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if the vaccine can help prevent the cancer from coming back.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06161207RecruitingPhase 3
Laparoscopic surgery for stomach cancer using 3D and dye
This trial tests a new way to remove stomach cancer using 3D-4K cameras and a special dye during laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. It may help surgeons see the cancer better and remove it more precisely.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT07584577Recruiting
Nutrition Support During Cancer Treatment Before Surgery
This study tests whether a special feeding tube placed in the small intestine helps patients recover better after surgery for esophageal or stomach cancer. The tube delivers nutrition directly during chemotherapy or radiation before surgery.
PessacAges 18 years+ - NCT07488611RecruitingPhase 3
Progain nutrition program for stomach cancer surgery
This study tests a nutrition program (PROGAIN) for people having surgery for stomach cancer. The goal is to see if it helps with recovery.
Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-doAges 19 years+ - NCT06512558Recruiting
Using augmented reality for breast cancer surgery planning
This trial tests whether augmented reality can help doctors locate tumors that cannot be felt during breast cancer surgery. If you are having surgery for a non-palpable breast lesion and need an MRI, you may be able to join.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18–100 - NCT05993923Recruiting
Geriatric team support for seniors having colorectal cancer surgery
This study tests whether a team of specialists (including a geriatric doctor) can help people aged 70+ recover better after colorectal cancer surgery. The goal is to see if this approach improves your daily functioning and independence after the operation.
Nîmes, FranceAges 70 years+ - NCT06674252Recruiting
Herbal treatment for symptoms after lung cancer surgery
This study tests whether a modified herbal formula (Bufei Decoction) can help reduce symptoms like cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath in older adults after lung cancer surgery, and whether it improves survival.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT05130801RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
MRI and pHLIP dye during breast surgery to map tumors
This trial tests whether a special MRI and an injected light-activated dye (pHLIP® ICG) can help doctors see and target breast cancer during surgery. You may be offered this approach around the time of breast-conserving surgery, to improve how well the tumor area is identified.
Montvale, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06281210Recruiting
Test to skip breast surgery after chemo
This trial checks if a breast biopsy can confirm that chemo has destroyed all cancer cells, so you might avoid surgery altogether. It's for people with aggressive breast cancer types who responded well to chemotherapy.
Candiolo, TurinAges 18 years+ - NCT06959511RecruitingPhase 2
Zanzalintinib for advanced thyroid cancer before surgery
This trial tests a drug called zanzalintinib for people with advanced thyroid cancer that has spread nearby. The goal is to see if taking this pill before surgery can shrink the tumor and make it easier to remove.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT03731442RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation plus chemotherapy for esophageal cancer that came back
This Phase 3 trial studies giving combined chemotherapy and radiation to treat esophageal cancer that has returned after earlier surgery and/or prior treatments. It may help control the cancer in the area where it comes back, especially when the surgical margins were not fully clear or the cancer is outside the original radiation field.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 16–70 - NCT07227636RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy for ctDNA-positive colorectal cancer after surgery
This trial tests two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, for people with colorectal cancer who have had surgery and chemotherapy but still have detectable cancer DNA in their blood. The goal is to see if these drugs can help clear the remaining cancer cells.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07350928RecruitingPhase 3
Nasal spray before breast-saving surgery for calm wakefulness
This trial tests a nasal spray (dexmedetomidine) given before breast-conserving surgery to help you stay calm and comfortable while awake during the procedure. It aims to improve your recovery and waking experience after surgery.
TianjinAges 20–70 - NCT04890171Recruiting
Endoscopic removal vs surgery for early stomach cancer type
This trial compares two ways to treat early stomach cancer: removing it through an endoscope versus doing an operation. It’s meant for a specific stomach-cancer type (undifferentiated) that has not spread, to see which approach may be better.
Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 19–75
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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.