Clinical trials
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting neoadjuvant chemotherapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 328 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06420440RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery treatment for liver cancer at high risk of return
This study tests a treatment given before surgery for liver cancer that is at high risk of coming back. You would receive a combination of chemotherapy directly into the liver artery (HAIC), a targeted pill (lenvatinib), and an immunotherapy drug (a PD-1 inhibitor) — if a computer model predicts you might benefit.
Xiangyang, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT04728724RecruitingPhase 2
Check immune treatment before surgery for stage III lung cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests an “immunotherapy” medicine given before surgery for stage III non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to shrink the cancer and make curative surgery more successful while monitoring safety and response.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06800339RecruitingPhase 1
Immunotherapy and radiation before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests combining chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and a low dose of radiation before surgery for people with non-small cell lung cancer that is borderline resectable (can potentially be removed but is close to nearby structures). It aims to see if this approach can shrink the tumor enough to allow successful surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07506876RecruitingPhase 2
Combined hormone and chemo before surgery for HER2+ breast cancer
This trial tests combining hormone therapy with chemotherapy and targeted therapy before surgery for a type of breast cancer that is both hormone-receptor-positive (HR+) and HER2-positive. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatment.
Gresham, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT05125055RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Test new throat cancer treatment before surgery
This trial tests giving anti–PD-1 immunotherapy plus a drug called TP before surgery for oral squamous cell carcinoma (mouth/throat cancer). The goal is to see whether this pre-surgery treatment improves how much the tumor responds under the microscope.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07200141RecruitingPhase 2
Boosting radiation before surgery for rectal cancer
This trial tests a new way of giving radiation therapy before surgery for rectal cancer. It uses a higher dose to the tumor during standard radiation to see if it can improve outcomes.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT05582265RecruitingPhase 3
Study immune drug plus chemo before surgery versus surgery first
This Phase 3 trial compares two treatment plans for stage III/IVA head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC). One plan uses an immune drug with chemotherapy before surgery; the other goes straight to surgery first, to see which approach works better.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07457359RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab plus radiation for chemo-resistant triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests if combining an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) with targeted radiation (SBRT) can help people with triple-negative breast cancer that did not shrink after initial chemotherapy. It aims to improve outcomes before surgery.
HangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT06323369RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab plus chemo before surgery vs surgery alone for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether giving tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) with chemotherapy before surgery works better than surgery alone for people with head and neck cancer that has not spread to lymph nodes. It's for cancers that can be removed with surgery, and the goal is to see if the pre-surgery treatment improves outcomes.
Guangzhou, YuexiuAges 18–75 - NCT06424899RecruitingPhase 2
Chemoimmunotherapy before and after chemoradiation for stage III lung cancer
This study tests whether combining chemotherapy with immunotherapy before and after chemoradiation helps people with stage III lung cancer that can be removed by surgery. It might improve how well treatment works and reduce the chance of cancer coming back.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07601737RecruitingPhase 2
Nimotuzumab with immunotherapy and chemotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of three treatments—nimotuzumab (a targeted therapy), a PD-1 inhibitor (which boosts your immune system), and chemotherapy—followed by surgery for locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve survival.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07618624Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Drug combination before surgery for recurrent head and neck cancer
This trial tests three drugs (finotonlimab, cetuximab, and docetaxel) given before surgery to remove recurrent head and neck cancer in patients whose cancer stopped responding to previous immunotherapy. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve surgical outcomes.
Foshan, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07276880RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo, immunotherapy, and radiation for lymph node-positive triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy, the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, and low or high-dose radiation before surgery for people with triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this approach can improve treatment outcomes.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07751055RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy and radiation with immunotherapy before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs to standard chemotherapy and radiation before surgery can help shrink esophageal cancer and improve outcomes. It is for people with a certain type of esophageal cancer that can be removed with surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07804056RecruitingPhase 3
Alpha1H before surgery for low-risk bladder cancer
This study tests a new medicine called Alpha1H that is given before the usual surgery to remove bladder cancer. It may help lower the risk of the cancer coming back.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT07251582RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing infusion timing for lung cancer immunotherapy before surgery
This trial tests whether the timing of immunotherapy infusion before surgery improves how well the tumor responds in people with stage II to III non-small cell lung cancer. It combines immunotherapy with standard chemotherapy to shrink the tumor before it is removed.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neoadjuvant chemotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 328 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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