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
- NCT06970912RecruitingPhase 2
ctDNA-Guided Reduced Chemo in HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer
This study is testing whether using a ctDNA blood test can help doctors decide if patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer can safely receive less intensive chemotherapy after surgery. The goal is to reduce side effects while still preventing the cancer from coming back.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06858449Recruiting
Exercise and protein during chemo for breast cancer
This study tests whether adding resistance training (like lifting weights) along with a protein shake after workouts can help women with breast cancer maintain muscle and bone health while they receive chemotherapy before surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 20–89 - NCT06831136RecruitingPhase 2
Endoscopic ultrasound ablation with immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a procedure that uses sound waves to heat and destroy part of the tumor, combined with an immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab (Keytruda) that helps your immune system fight the cancer. It is for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06595160Recruiting
Diet and gut bacteria in pancreatic cancer treatment
This study looks at how diet and the bacteria in your gut might affect how well chemotherapy works for pancreatic cancer that can be surgically removed. If you have been newly diagnosed with this type of pancreatic cancer, you may be able to join.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06714084Enrolling by invitation
Treating high-risk cervical cancer with chemoradiation and immunotherapy
This trial tests a new drug called Cardenimumab combined with standard chemotherapy and radiation for women with high-risk cervical cancer. The goal is to see if adding this drug can improve outcomes for patients whose tumors are large, have spread to lymph nodes, or are stage IV.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT04016389Recruiting
Neoadjuvant chemo then fertility-sparing surgery for cervical cancer
This study looks at whether giving chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy) can shrink certain cervical cancers enough to allow fertility-sparing surgery. It may help some people avoid removing the uterus, while still treating the cancer effectively.
Houston, TexasAges 18–40 - NCT04776525RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy before surgery for certain soft tissue sarcomas
This trial tests a step-by-step (sequential) chemotherapy plan given before surgery for adults with specific types of soft tissue sarcoma. The goal is to shrink or control the tumor before the operation and see how well this approach works and is tolerated.
BergenAges 18 years+ - NCT06647680RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo and immunotherapy before surgery for rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (a PD-1 inhibitor) given before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes compared to standard treatment.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06561308RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo for advanced endometrial cancer
This trial tests a combination of a PD-1 inhibitor (a type of immunotherapy) with chemotherapy given before surgery for advanced endometrial cancer. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06504147RecruitingPhase 2
Radspherin for ovarian cancer with peritoneal spread
This trial tests a radioactive treatment called Radspherin given during surgery for advanced ovarian cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. It is for people whose tumors are HR proficient (a specific genetic type) and who have already had chemotherapy before surgery.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06417190RecruitingPhase 2
Bladder preservation trial for muscle-invasive bladder cancer with variant histology
This trial tests a bladder-sparing approach for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer that has a variant histology type. The goal is to avoid removing the bladder by using a combination of treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06368141RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus immunotherapy before surgery for colon cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy followed by an immunotherapy drug (a checkpoint inhibitor) before surgery helps shrink locally advanced colon cancer. It is for people with a specific tumor type (MSS and RAS mutation) who have not had prior treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06339658Recruiting
Comparing two dyes for lymph node surgery in breast cancer
This trial compares two dyes (ICG and blue patent) to see which is better for finding the first lymph node (sentinel node) during surgery in women with breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes and who had chemotherapy first.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06205485RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy and surgery vs chemoradiation for rectal cancer
This trial compares two approaches for early-stage rectal cancer: chemotherapy plus local surgery versus standard chemoradiotherapy. It aims to see if less intensive treatment can work just as well, reducing side effects.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06173310Recruiting
MRI-guided chemo before surgery for pancreatic cancer
This study tests whether using a special MRI scan to guide chemotherapy can help people with pancreatic cancer that is on the edge of being removable. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough for successful surgery.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 19 years+ - NCT06085274Recruiting
SHINE: Using a special dye to find lymph nodes after breast cancer chemo
This study tests whether a special dye called indocyanine green (ICG) can help find sentinel lymph nodes during breast cancer surgery after chemotherapy. It may offer a safer and more effective way to check if cancer has spread.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - NCT05831397Recruiting
Study tests tiny blood “packages” during breast cancer chemotherapy
This trial studies small particles in the blood (called extracellular vesicles) in people receiving chemotherapy before surgery for breast cancer. It may help doctors learn more about what those particles can tell them during neoadjuvant treatment.
Pavia, LombardyAges 18–80 - NCT05844813Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Neoadjuvant chemo plus targeted treatment for high-risk retroperitoneal sarcoma
This trial tests giving chemotherapy together with a targeted treatment before surgery for people with a high-risk retroperitoneal sarcoma. The goal is to shrink or control the tumor so surgery can potentially remove it with minimal remaining disease (R0/R1).
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05825066RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy before surgery for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests giving chemotherapy before any surgery to people with borderline resectable or locally advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor, which may make surgery more successful and improve outcomes.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05800600RecruitingPhase 2
Iron treatment to lower anemia during pre-surgery chemotherapy
This trial tests whether giving iron (iron sucrose) can reduce anemia during chemotherapy before curative surgery. It may help you feel better and have smoother treatment by improving low blood counts caused by iron deficiency.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05640791RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab with chemo before surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial tests giving durvalumab (an immunotherapy drug) together with chemotherapy before surgery for bile duct or gallbladder cancer. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors and improves outcomes for patients whose cancer is considered high-risk but still removable.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04990609RecruitingPhase 2
Study for pancreatic cancer using a biopsy-confirmed treatment approach
This Phase 2 trial is for people with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (a type of pancreatic cancer) confirmed by biopsy. It tests a new treatment strategy after the cancer is diagnosed and considers people who haven’t had certain chemotherapy yet.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04606914RecruitingPhase 2
Carboplatin plus mirvetuximab for advanced ovarian cancer after chemo
This Phase 2 study tests adding mirvetuximab to carboplatin for people with advanced, high-grade serous ovarian cancer who will first receive “neoadjuvant” chemotherapy. It is designed for tumors that strongly show FRα, which mirvetuximab targets, to see if this improves outcomes.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04616131Recruiting
Testing ctDNA as a marker in pancreatic cancer treatment
This trial is studying a blood test that looks for tumor DNA (ctDNA) to see if it can help predict how well treatment is working in people with pancreatic cancer that hasn't spread. It is for patients getting chemotherapy before possible surgery.
DeKalb, IllinoisAges 18 years+
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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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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.