Clinical trials
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting neoadjuvant chemotherapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 335 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06977893RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo and immunotherapy for HR+ breast cancer before surgery
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to chemotherapy before surgery helps women with a certain type of breast cancer (HR+, HER2-). It aims to see if this combination works better than chemotherapy alone.
HangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT05554276RecruitingPhase 2
PD-1 immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and radiation for advanced cervical cancer
This trial tests whether chemotherapy plus an immune treatment called PD-1, along with radiation, can help people with cervical cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. It’s aimed at locally advanced, unresectable cervical squamous cell cancer.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT06908668RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab plus chemo with or without radiation before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests adding a drug called adebrelimab to standard chemotherapy and possibly radiation, given before surgery for breast cancer that is HER2-negative and locally advanced. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink tumors more effectively, potentially allowing for breast-conserving surgery.
BeijingAges 18–70 - NCT07383818RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant therapy with trastuzumab rezetecan and toripalimab for HR+/HER2-low breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (trastuzumab rezetecan and toripalimab) given before surgery to treat a specific type of breast cancer that is hormone-receptor-positive and HER2-low. It aims to see if this treatment can improve outcomes for patients who have not had prior cancer treatment.
HarbinAges 18–70 - NCT05772208RecruitingPhase 3
New treatment plan for nasopharyngeal cancer after EBV DNA stays detectable
This Phase 3 trial tests a stronger treatment approach for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal cancer whose EBV “DNA” (a cancer-related virus signal in blood) does not go away after one cycle of chemotherapy. It may help improve outcomes by changing treatment based on how the cancer responds early.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06035250Recruiting
AI predicts stomach cancer response to chemo before surgery
This study tests whether an AI tool can predict how well stomach cancer responds to chemotherapy before surgery. It uses CT scans and biopsy images taken before treatment starts to see if the AI can help guide future care.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06829797RecruitingPhase 2
Iparomlimab and chemotherapy vs chemotherapy alone for stomach cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab, combined as QL1706) to standard chemotherapy before surgery works better than chemotherapy alone for people with locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that can be surgically removed.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT04576143RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Dose-dense chemo before surgery for HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial studies a faster, higher-frequency chemotherapy schedule given before surgery for HER2-negative breast cancer. It aims to see if this approach works better and is safe for the patient’s cancer stage.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT05547529RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo and radiation before surgery versus chemo alone for esophageal cancer
This trial studies whether adding radiation to chemotherapy before surgery works better for people with operable (resectable) squamous cell esophageal cancer. It aims to improve outcomes by comparing two different treatment plans before the operation.
MoscowAges 18–70 - NCT06155305Recruiting
Organoid drug test before breast cancer surgery
This trial uses a lab-grown mini-tumor (organoid) from your biopsy to test which chemotherapy drugs work best for your cancer before you have surgery. The goal is to personalize your treatment and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT03357120Recruiting
Using blood DNA to assess response after breast cancer chemotherapy
This study checks whether a blood test that looks for “tumor DNA” (circulating tumor DNA) can help evaluate how well neoadjuvant chemotherapy worked for breast cancer. It may help doctors better understand treatment response after surgery.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT06798376Recruiting
Immunotherapy plus chemo before stomach cancer surgery
This trial tests combining immunotherapy (PD-1 blockers) with chemotherapy before surgery for advanced stomach cancer. The goal is to find the best number of treatment cycles to shrink the tumor and improve surgery results.
BeijingAges 18–90 - NCT06998758RecruitingPhase 3
Megestrol Acetate for weight loss during chemo in advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests if taking megestrol acetate (a medicine used to stimulate appetite and help gain weight) can reduce weight loss caused by chemotherapy in people with locally advanced colorectal cancer. It may help you maintain strength and energy during treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06498154RecruitingPhase 2
Skipping breast surgery for some patients after chemo
This trial tests whether women with certain aggressive breast cancers (HER2-positive without hormone receptors, or triple-negative) can safely skip breast surgery if chemotherapy makes their tumor completely disappear. The goal is to avoid surgery and its side effects when it may no longer be needed.
TianjinAges 18–70 - NCT07202819Recruiting
Chemotherapy and MRI before bladder surgery
This study looks at how well MRI scans can detect bladder cancer after chemotherapy, before surgery to remove the bladder. It may help doctors know if the chemo is working.
Asyut, Asyut GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT06832904RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus two targeted drugs before surgery for HER2+ breast cancer
This trial tests whether giving a combination of two targeted drugs (pyrotinib and trastuzumab) along with standard chemotherapy before surgery can work better for HER2-positive breast cancer. It is for women whose cancer has not spread to distant organs and who have not yet had treatment for their cancer.
HangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT07080944Recruiting
Lymph node biopsy after chemo for inflammatory breast cancer
This trial is testing if a less invasive sentinel lymph node biopsy can replace more extensive lymph node removal in women with inflammatory breast cancer who have had chemotherapy and whose nodes appear cancer-free. This could help avoid unnecessary side effects.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06107920RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy before surgery for blocked colon cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy before surgery helps people with colon cancer that caused a blockage and needed a temporary colostomy. It aims to improve outcomes compared to standard treatment.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06908291Recruiting
Photoacoustic imaging test for breast nodules and chemo response
This study uses a new imaging technique that combines light and sound to examine breast lumps. It may help doctors diagnose breast cancer, determine its type, and see how well chemotherapy is working.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06386887Recruiting
Fasting During Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer
This trial tests whether adding periods of fasting to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps people with advanced ovarian cancer. It is for those receiving platinum-based chemo for the first time or after recurrence.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05496491Recruiting
Before-surgery radiation and chemo for rectal cancer
This study tests a specific “before surgery” treatment (radiation plus chemotherapy), followed by more chemotherapy to improve outcomes in people with certain types of rectal cancer. You might be considered if your cancer is locally advanced but not spread to distant organs.
LarissaAges 18–80 - NCT04836156RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized pre-surgery treatment for HER2-negative early breast cancer
This study tests a treatment plan chosen using lab drug testing on a patient’s tumor (in a dish). It may help improve outcomes for people with early breast cancer that is HER2-negative by matching therapy to what the tumor seems sensitive to.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT05202314Recruiting
Camrelizumab plus chemo after stent for left bowel cancer
This study tests whether adding camrelizumab (an immune therapy) to chemotherapy—after a stent is placed to open a blocked left-sided colon—improves outcomes. It’s meant for people whose cancer can still be removed with surgery after the blockage is treated.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06682195RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus toripalimab before surgery for TNBC
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy plus the immunotherapy drug toripalimab before surgery can improve outcomes for women with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer that tests positive for PD-L1.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neoadjuvant chemotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 335 recruiting neoadjuvant chemotherapy 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 neoadjuvant chemotherapy 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 neoadjuvant chemotherapy 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.