Clinical trials
Neoadjuvant Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting neoadjuvant therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 356 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07389629RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for kidney cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination given before surgery for kidney cancer that is early stage but hard to operate on. The goal is to shrink the tumor and make surgery easier.
GuangzhouAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT06354530RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of pre-surgery therapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of drugs (anlotinib, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy) given before surgery for esophageal cancer that has not spread to other organs. The goal is to see if this approach shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Chongqing, None SelectedAges 18–80 - NCT07279077RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation with chemo and immunotherapy for high-risk colon cancer
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation, chemotherapy, and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) for people with a specific type of high-risk colon cancer that has not spread. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor before surgery and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07026422RecruitingPhase 2
Combination immunotherapy with chemoradiation for high-risk rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) plus standard chemotherapy and radiation before surgery for people with a specific type of high-risk rectal cancer. The goal is to see if adding these drugs can improve treatment results.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT04875585RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant and post-surgery immunotherapy for operable lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of medicines given before surgery and immunotherapy after surgery for resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It aims to shrink the tumor before the operation and reduce the risk of cancer coming back after surgery.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18 years+ - NCT06356688RecruitingPhase 2
Study of chemo plus immunotherapy before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (paclitaxel and cisplatin) plus an immunotherapy drug (cadonilimab) given before surgery for advanced esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06613165Recruiting
Short vs long treatment for stage II-III rectal cancer with dMMR
This trial tests how long you need a PD-1 immunotherapy before surgery for a specific type of rectal cancer (dMMR/MSI-H). It looks at whether a shorter or longer course works best. This could mean fewer side effects and a quicker path to surgery.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT07359040Recruiting
Testing a new drug before surgery for lung cancer
This trial studies whether a new drug called Ivonescimab can improve outcomes when given before surgery for non-small cell lung cancer. It may help shrink tumors and make them easier to remove.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06910072Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Chemo and immunotherapy before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy and two immunotherapy drugs given before surgery for women and men with triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink or eliminate the tumor before surgery.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT05406999RecruitingPhase 2
Intense hormone treatment before prostate surgery for high-risk cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies giving strong hormone-based treatment before prostate surgery to shrink and control high-risk, locally advanced prostate cancer. It may help improve surgical success and reduce cancer spread risk, but it requires careful health checks and prior-treatment limits.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT07492342RecruitingPhase 2
Fulzerasib with immunotherapy and chemo before surgery for KRAS G12C lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of a targeted pill (Fulzerasib) and immunotherapy (Sintilimab) plus standard chemotherapy before surgery, for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06385288Recruiting
Blood and tissue study in high-risk sarcoma
This study collects blood and tissue samples from people with high-risk soft tissue sarcoma before their surgery. The goal is to learn how the immune system responds to pre-surgery treatments like radiation and hyperthermia (heat therapy).
Tübingen, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT07113275RecruitingPhase 3
Short versus long radiation schedule for advanced rectal cancer
This study compares two different schedules of radiation (a short course versus a longer course) followed by standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for advanced rectal cancer. It aims to see which approach works best to shrink the tumor before surgery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07616440Recruiting
Ultrasound drug delivery with chemotherapy for HER2-positive breast cancer
This study tests a new technique that uses focused ultrasound to deliver cancer drugs directly to breast tumors, combined with standard chemotherapy. The goal is to improve treatment effectiveness for HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT06843681Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Trastuzumab and Chemo Before Surgery for HER2-Positive DCIS
This trial tests giving trastuzumab (a targeted drug) plus a chemotherapy drug called a taxane before surgery for women with HER2-positive ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), an early form of breast cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or eliminate the cancer before surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07165847RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for gastric cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation, chemotherapy, and two immunotherapy drugs before surgery for people with resectable gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Chongqing, Other (Non U.s.)Ages 18 years+ - NCT06498154RecruitingPhase 2
Skipping breast surgery for some patients after chemo
This trial tests whether women with certain aggressive breast cancers (HER2-positive without hormone receptors, or triple-negative) can safely skip breast surgery if chemotherapy makes their tumor completely disappear. The goal is to avoid surgery and its side effects when it may no longer be needed.
TianjinAges 18–70 - NCT06741982RecruitingPhase 1
Immune-targeted therapy and virus treatment before head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of immune therapy, targeted drugs, and a virus-based treatment before surgery for head and neck cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–70 - NCT06806930RecruitingPhase 2
Predicting response to hormone therapy before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests whether we can predict how well hormone therapy works before surgery for early-stage breast cancer. It may help women with estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative or HER2-low breast cancer avoid or tailor treatments.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 21 years+ - NCT07671885RecruitingPhase 3
Hormone therapy before surgery for premenopausal breast cancer
This trial tests if giving hormone-blocking pills before surgery can help guide which treatments you need after surgery. It is for premenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer.
AkitaAges 18 years+ - NCT06719206Recruiting
Reducing sitting time during cancer treatment
This study looks at helping people with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer who are starting or have recently started treatment (like chemo or radiation) to sit less and move more during their treatment. If you are treated at a hospital in Uppsala or Västerås, Sweden, you may be able to join.
UppsalaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07103395RecruitingPhase 2
Study of chemo, radiation, and dual immunotherapy for stage 3 lung cancer
This trial tests combining chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and two immune-boosting drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) as a first treatment for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It aims to see if this combination improves outcomes compared to standard care.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neoadjuvant therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 356 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.