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
- NCT06697938Recruiting
Chemo plus radiation vs. chemo alone for locally advanced breast cancer
This trial compares two treatments for locally advanced breast cancer: chemotherapy before surgery plus radiation, versus chemotherapy before surgery alone. The goal is to see which approach works better for this specific type of cancer.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–70 - NCT05926492RecruitingPhase 2
Surufatinib plus chemotherapy before surgery for osteosarcoma
This Phase 2 trial studies whether surufatinib combined with chemotherapy given before surgery can shrink osteosarcoma and improve outcomes. It may help by attacking the tumor from more than one angle before the main treatment step.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 2–70 - NCT07762586RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer
This study looks at how well a standard chemotherapy given before surgery works for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It aims to see if higher responses lead to better outcomes.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18–90 - NCT06107673RecruitingPhase 2
Pill vs chemo before breast cancer surgery
This study compares taking a daily pill (dalpiciclib with hormone therapy) versus standard chemotherapy before breast cancer surgery. It's for postmenopausal women with a common type of early breast cancer that is strongly hormone-receptor positive and HER2-negative.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18–75 - NCT07289282Recruiting
Study of blood markers and chemotherapy response in breast cancer
This trial is studying tiny molecules in your blood (called microRNAs) to see if they can predict how well breast cancer responds to chemotherapy given before surgery. If you are starting neoadjuvant chemotherapy, this study may help personalize your treatment.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06826079RecruitingPhase 2
Sorbitol plus chemo and immunotherapy for advanced gastric cancer
This trial tests adding sorbitol to standard chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (tirellizumab) for people with locally advanced stomach cancer. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and helps shrink tumors before surgery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT06878222RecruitingPhase 2
Testing an immunotherapy combo before surgery for cervical cancer
This trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and cisplatin) before surgery can help shrink cervical cancer. It is for people with certain stages of cervical cancer who are candidates for surgery, including those who want to preserve their fertility.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06939127RecruitingPhase 2
Cold therapy, immunotherapy, and chemo before and after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a treatment that uses extreme cold (cryoablation) along with immunotherapy (tislelizumab) and chemotherapy before and after surgery for people with early-stage lung cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this combination helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
TianjinAges 18–75 - NCT06154538RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo vs. chemo alone for advanced colorectal cancer before surgery
This trial tests whether adding immunotherapy (a treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer) to standard chemotherapy before surgery works better than chemotherapy alone for people with locally advanced colorectal cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03322995RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant chemo study for resectable pancreatic cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests a chemotherapy plan given before surgery (called “neoadjuvant” treatment) for people with pancreatic adenocarcinoma that looks resectable or borderline resectable on scans. The goal is to see how well this adaptive chemotherapy approach works and whether it can improve outcomes before an operation.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07188246RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation and immunotherapy before chemo for breast cancer
This trial tests a new approach for breast cancer that combines a short course of focused radiation (SBRT) with an injection of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab directly into the tumor, followed by standard chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor more effectively before surgery.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07122687RecruitingPhase 2
IBI363 or Pembrolizumab with Chemo before Lung Cancer Surgery
This trial tests two different drug combinations (IBI363 plus chemo versus pembrolizumab plus chemo) given before surgery for people with a specific type of lung cancer. The goal is to see which approach works better at shrinking the tumor and helping patients recover.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT06734702RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy before chemo-radiation for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new approach for people with stage III lung cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. You would receive immunotherapy (to help your immune system fight cancer) plus chemotherapy first, then standard chemo-radiation, and finally more immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this sequence works better than standard treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07478900Recruiting
Tattoo marking breast tumors before chemo
This trial tests a simple method: marking the tumor with a small tattoo before chemotherapy. The tattoo helps surgeons find the exact spot for lumpectomy after the tumor shrinks, so you can keep more of your breast.
Bhubaneswar, OdishaAges 18–75 - NCT06766578RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation plus immunotherapy and chemo before gastric cancer surgery
This trial tests a new combination of low-dose radiation, an immunotherapy drug (tirelizumab), and chemotherapy (SOX) given before surgery for locally advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors more effectively.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06949033RecruitingPhase 3
Cadonilimab with chemo for stomach cancer
This trial tests a new combination of immunotherapy (cadonilimab) and chemotherapy before and after surgery for a specific type of advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It aims to see if adding this immunotherapy helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–75 - NCT06802757RecruitingPhase 2
Study of posaconazole with immunotherapy and chemo for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests if adding posaconazole (an antifungal drug) to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy before breast cancer surgery works better than just the standard treatment. It is for people with newly diagnosed, early-stage triple-negative breast cancer.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–70 - NCT06735118Recruiting
Can AI help see chemo-related fatty liver?
This study uses a special MRI technique and artificial intelligence to see how chemotherapy may cause a fatty liver. It may help find liver changes early in people who have had chemo.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–80 - NCT06777420Recruiting
Question list for breast cancer patients before chemo
This study tests whether a list of helpful questions can improve communication and care for breast cancer patients who will receive chemotherapy before surgery. It aims to support patients in talking with their doctors about what matters most to them.
Uppsala, Region UppsalaAges 18 years+ - NCT06925243RecruitingPhase 3
Apatinib, Sintilimab, and Chemo for Intestinal Gastric Cancer
This phase 3 trial tests adding the targeted drug apatinib to a standard combination of sintilimab (immunotherapy) and chemotherapy (SOX regimen) given before surgery for a specific type of stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer (intestinal type, HER2-negative). The goal is to see if the three-drug combination works better than the two-drug combination in shrinking the tumor and improving outcomes before surgery.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–75 - NCT05740995Recruiting
New pre-op treatment for esophageal cancer using immunotherapy plus chemo
This trial studies giving immunotherapy (anti–PD-1) together with chemotherapy before surgery for certain locally advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer. The goal is to improve how well the tumor responds before and after the operation.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04483076RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo before stomach surgery with different cycles
This trial studies whether giving oxaliplatin plus S-1 (SOX) chemotherapy before stomach surgery works best when given for different cycle lengths. It may help shrink stage III gastric cancer before a standard D2 gastrectomy and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07044453RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Extra chemo tailored to tumor stage for operated pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether giving different types of extra chemo (after surgery) based on the stage of your cancer can help prevent it from coming back. It's for people with pancreatic cancer who already had chemo and surgery.
RouenAges 18 years+ - NCT04437160RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo after surgery for triple-negative breast cancer with leftover tumor
This Phase 2 study tests chemotherapy given after surgery for people with triple-negative breast cancer who still have cancer left after initial (neoadjuvant) chemo. It may help lower the chance the cancer comes back in people at higher risk based on leftover tumor and lymph node findings.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75
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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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