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
- NCT07750951RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs and chemotherapy given before surgery for a type of rectal cancer that has a specific genetic marker (MSI-H/dMMR). The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve the chances of successful surgery.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT06911606RecruitingPhase 2
Serplulimab with chemotherapy before surgery for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests adding an immunotherapy drug called serplulimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery for limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC). The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who have not received prior treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07169708Recruiting
Study of nivolumab and chemo before surgery for lung cancer
This trial looks at real-world outcomes in Taiwan for people with resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who get nivolumab combined with chemotherapy before surgery. It aims to understand how well this treatment works and how safe it is.
Kaohsiung CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07464756RecruitingPhase 2
Study of SHR-1701 and apatinib with chemo before stomach cancer surgery
This trial tests whether adding SHR-1701 (an immunotherapy) with or without apatinib (a targeted therapy) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help treat gastric cancer. It is for people with stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes but is still removable.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT05991206Recruiting
Atezolizumab with chemo before surgery for lung cancer
This study tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab with standard chemotherapy given before surgery for people with stage II to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT06483282RecruitingPhase 2
Study of immunotherapy plus targeted therapy and chemo before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (adebrelimab), a targeted therapy (apatinib), and chemotherapy given before surgery for people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor enough to make surgery more effective and to study markers that might predict response.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05011487RecruitingPhase 2
Before-surgery osimertinib plus chemotherapy for EGFR lung cancer
This study tests whether giving osimertinib together with chemotherapy before surgery can shrink and control EGFR-mutant, stage III lung cancer so it can be fully removed. If it works, it may improve the chances that the cancer does not come back after surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05104788RecruitingPhase 2
Icotinib plus chemotherapy before surgery for EGFR lung cancer
This trial studies how well a targeted medicine (icotinib) combined with chemotherapy works before surgery for certain EGFR-mutated lung adenocarcinoma. The goal is to shrink or control the tumor and make surgery more effective.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT05295212RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab plus chemo before surgery for lung cancer
This trial studies whether adding atezolizumab (an immune medicine) to standard platinum-based chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for operable stage II–IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and increase the chance the cancer can be removed with better results.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05377658RecruitingPhase 2
AK104 with chemo before and after surgery for lung cancer
This trial studies AK104 along with chemotherapy given before surgery and after surgery for people with resectable (operable) stage II to IIIA non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to improve treatment effectiveness by shrinking the tumor before surgery and helping prevent it from coming back afterward.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT05447702RecruitingPhase 2
Testes pre-surgery treatment for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial studies giving camrelizumab plus apatinib and chemotherapy before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes by testing a combination of immune and targeted medicines along with chemotherapy.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT05965531RecruitingPhase 2
TAS-102 plus radiation before surgery for rectal cancer
This trial studies whether adding TAS-102 (a chemotherapy medicine) to radiation given before treatment improves outcomes for certain locally advanced rectal cancers. It may help by trying to shrink the tumor before the next steps of care.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06081673RecruitingPhase 2
Penpulimab plus chemo before and after surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of penpulimab (an immunotherapy drug) and chemotherapy before and after surgery for head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can improve treatment outcomes for people with resectable (removable by surgery) cancers.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06389006RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for HER2-low, hormone-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (disitamab vedotin and toripalimab) followed by chemotherapy before surgery for people with a specific type of breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-low. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterAges 18 years+ - NCT06463834RecruitingPhase 2
Sintilimab plus chemo before surgery for esophageal cancer
This study tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) with chemotherapy given before surgery for a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06516445RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation plus targeted drugs before surgery for rectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of treatments before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. You would receive short-course radiation, then an immunotherapy drug (camrelizumab) plus a PARP inhibitor (fluzoparib) and chemotherapy, to shrink the tumor and make surgery more successful.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06770270RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with radiation and chemo before rectal cancer surgery
This trial tests adding an immunotherapy drug (pucotenlimab) to standard radiation and chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor more effectively and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06791083RecruitingPhase 2
Envafolimab, Fruquintinib, and chemo before gastric cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (Envafolimab and Fruquintinib) plus chemotherapy given before surgery for certain types of stomach cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06944106RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab plus chemo before surgery for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests whether adding the drug ivonescimab to chemotherapy before surgery can help people with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. The treatment is given for a short time to shrink the tumor and make surgery more likely to succeed.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07108127RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted drugs plus chemo for HER2-positive rectal cancer
This trial tests whether a combination of two targeted drugs (trastuzumab and pertuzumab biosimilars) plus chemotherapy can shrink advanced HER2-positive rectal cancer before surgery. It aims to improve response and potentially reduce the need for more aggressive treatments.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06241807RecruitingPhase 2
Camrelizumab plus chemo before surgery for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests adding the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab to standard chemotherapy before surgery for people with stage IIIA-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors more effectively before removal.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06895447RecruitingPhase 2
Robot-assisted stomach cancer surgery after chemo or radiation
This trial tests whether using a robotic arm to remove stomach cancer is safe and effective for patients who have already received chemotherapy or radiation. If you have stage III stomach cancer and are healthy enough for surgery, this approach may offer a more precise operation.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT07437898RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab plus chemo before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) to standard chemotherapy, given before surgery, helps shrink esophageal cancer tumors and improves outcomes. It is for people with a specific type of esophageal cancer that has not spread widely.
Putian, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06102395RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab plus chemo before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help people with advanced head and neck cancer. It aims to see if the combination is more effective than chemotherapy alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+
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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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