Clinical trials
Neoadjuvant Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting neoadjuvant therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 348 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06537154RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Neoadjuvant therapy for bladder cancer with active surveillance
This trial tests whether people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer can safely avoid immediate surgery or radiation after a short course of chemotherapy. Instead, they would be closely monitored and only treated if the cancer comes back.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06719414Recruiting
Using a special MRI to predict rectal cancer response to pre-surgery therapy
This trial uses a special type of MRI scan (called amide proton transfer-weighted imaging) to look at your rectal cancer before and after chemotherapy and/or radiation. The goal is to see if the scan can predict whether the cancer has completely disappeared by the time of surgery, which could help guide future treatment decisions.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT06716073Recruiting
Endoscopic vs standard breast-conserving surgery after chemo
This study compares two types of breast-conserving surgery for women who have already had chemotherapy before their operation. It aims to see if using a tiny camera (endoscope) leads to equally good long-term results as standard breast-conserving surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06597227Recruiting
Partial vs total stomach removal for upper stomach cancer after chemo
This trial compares two types of surgery for upper stomach cancer after chemotherapy or radiation. It aims to see if removing only part of the stomach (proximal gastrectomy) works as well as removing the whole stomach (total gastrectomy) to help you recover better.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06569368RecruitingPhase 2
Metronidazole with rectal cancer treatment
This trial tests adding the antibiotic metronidazole to standard pre-surgery therapy for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if changing the bacteria in your gut can make the cancer treatment work better.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06559371Recruiting
PET scan to check lymph nodes after breast cancer treatment
This study uses a special PET scan (68Ga FAPI) to check if lymph nodes under the arm still have cancer after you finish pre-surgery treatment. It helps doctors see how well the treatment worked before you have surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 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 - NCT04138719RecruitingPhase 2
Test two chemotherapy combos before breast surgery for triple-negative cancer
This trial compares two different chemotherapy combinations given before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) for people with triple-negative breast cancer. It looks to see which drug combination works better to control the cancer before and around the time of the operation.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18–70 - NCT06441890RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized chemo before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy before surgery, guided by the genetic profile of your tumor, can improve outcomes for a specific type of HER2-positive breast cancer. It aims to tailor treatment to each person's cancer biology.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06437977RecruitingPhase 3
Pre-surgery treatment with radiation, immunotherapy, and chemo for stage II-III NSCLC
This trial tests whether combining radiation, an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab), and chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes in people with resectable stage II to III non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if this approach works better than standard chemotherapy alone.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06435351RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Personalized vaccine for high-risk triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a personalized vaccine made from your own immune cells (dendritic cells) to help prevent your high-risk triple-negative breast cancer from coming back. It is for people who had significant tumor left after standard chemotherapy and surgery.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06435260RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation, chemo, and immunotherapy before pancreas cancer surgery
This trial tests a short course of radiation combined with chemo and the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab before surgery for pancreatic cancer. It aims to shrink tumor to make removal easier and improve outcomes.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18–75 - NCT06380101Recruiting
Special diet with standard therapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests a special medical food that limits certain amino acids (building blocks of protein) during standard treatment for rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this diet helps the treatment work better while reducing side effects.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT06364371Recruiting
Predicting rectal cancer treatment response using multi-omics
This trial is testing a new way to predict how well your rectal cancer will respond to treatments given before surgery. It uses advanced tests (like looking at genes and other markers) to tailor your care.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06341400RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination drug treatment before bladder cancer surgery
This trial tests two drugs (RC48 and toripalimab) given before bladder cancer surgery for patients who cannot take the standard chemotherapy due to kidney problems or other reasons. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06087120Recruiting
Can a blood test predict breast cancer treatment response?
This study looks at whether a blood test (ctDNA) can help predict how well breast cancer responds to chemotherapy before surgery. It focuses on people with HER2-positive or triple-negative breast cancer that has not spread far.
JakartaAges 18 years+ - NCT06309290Recruiting
Prehabilitation with strength training before breast cancer treatment
This trial tests if strength exercises before starting chemotherapy can help postmenopausal women with breast cancer. It aims to improve patients' ability to undergo treatment and surgery.
SantiagoAges Any age - NCT06281405RecruitingPhase 2
CAPOX and immunotherapy with or without radiation for rectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding radiation therapy to a combination of chemotherapy (CAPOX) and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 antibody) is more effective than the combination alone for people with locally advanced rectal cancer that is MSS (microsatellite stable) or pMMR. It aims to improve outcomes for patients with high-risk features.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT06245889RecruitingPhase 2
PET-Guided Therapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
This trial tests whether a special PET scan can help guide the best combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery for patients with triple-negative breast cancer. It aims to personalize treatment and improve outcomes.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06178159RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (DV plus pertuzumab, with or without toripalimab) given before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06162650RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery chemo-radiation therapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery for people with mid or low rectal cancer that hasn't spread. The goal is to see if this approach works better than current treatments.
TainanAges 20 years+ - NCT06161818RecruitingPhase 2
Combined therapy before surgery for lymph node-positive esophageal cancer
This trial is testing a combination of chemotherapy and radiation (called total neoadjuvant therapy) before surgery for a type of esophageal cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this approach improves outcomes.
Eindhoven, North BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT05989347RecruitingPhase 1
Dapagliflozin with chemo for breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding the drug dapagliflozin (a pill that lowers blood sugar) to standard chemotherapy before breast cancer surgery can improve outcomes. It is for women with high insulin levels and a higher BMI who are about to start chemotherapy.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05987826RecruitingPhase 2
Furmonertinib before surgery for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests whether taking furmonertinib before surgery can help shrink tumors in people with early-stage EGFR-mutant lung cancer. It aims to improve surgical outcomes and long-term results.
ShanghaiAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neoadjuvant therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 348 recruiting neoadjuvant therapy 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 therapy 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 therapy 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.