Clinical trials
Neoadjuvant Treatment clinical trials
Below are recruiting neoadjuvant treatment clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 186 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07095439RecruitingPhase 2
Sandwich treatment for stage 2 and 3 rectal cancer
This trial tests a new way of giving radiation and chemotherapy before surgery for rectal cancer that hasn't spread. It aims to see if this 'sandwich' approach is safe and works better than standard treatment.
CairoAges 18–70 - NCT06758830RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Total neoadjuvant therapy vs surgery for rectal cancer
This trial tests whether a full course of chemotherapy and radiation before any surgery (called total neoadjuvant therapy) can help you avoid surgery and preserve your rectum. It is for people with a specific early stage of rectal cancer that has not spread.
VilniusAges 18 years+ - NCT07584577Recruiting
Nutrition Support During Cancer Treatment Before Surgery
This study tests whether a special feeding tube placed in the small intestine helps patients recover better after surgery for esophageal or stomach cancer. The tube delivers nutrition directly during chemotherapy or radiation before surgery.
PessacAges 18 years+ - NCT04280822RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus chemo versus chemo alone before surgery
This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy before surgery works better than chemotherapy alone for resectable esophageal cancer. The goal is to improve outcomes after tumor shrinkage before the operation.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT04268121RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery for certain digestive neuroendocrine cancers
This study looks at whether chemotherapy given before surgery improves how long patients live without the cancer coming back. It’s aimed at people with localized, poorly differentiated digestive neuroendocrine carcinoma with a higher growth rate marker.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07176182RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy with alvenor for rectal cancer with high YWHAB
This trial tests adding the drug alvenor to standard chemotherapy before surgery for rectal cancer patients whose tumors have high levels of a protein called YWHAB. The goal is to see if this combination can improve treatment outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07198165RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation followed by chemo plus bevacizumab with or without immunotherapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) to standard chemoradiation and targeted therapy improves outcomes for locally advanced rectal cancer. It is for patients who have not had prior treatment and do not have certain genetic markers (BRAF mutation or MSI-H).
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06317558Recruiting
Real-world study of immunotherapy before surgery for lung cancer
This study looks at how well immunotherapy given before surgery works for non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to help doctors understand real-world outcomes for patients who receive this treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT06959511RecruitingPhase 2
Zanzalintinib for advanced thyroid cancer before surgery
This trial tests a drug called zanzalintinib for people with advanced thyroid cancer that has spread nearby. The goal is to see if taking this pill before surgery can shrink the tumor and make it easier to remove.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06928701Recruiting
Diet and exercise for early breast cancer before surgery
This trial tests whether a personalized nutrition and exercise program can improve treatment response by changing how your body and immune system react to breast cancer before surgery. It is for women newly diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer who will receive neoadjuvant therapy (treatment before surgery).
Novara, NovaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06723990Recruiting
HER2 breast cancer treatment decision study
This study tests a tool called HER2DX to help doctors choose the best treatment for early stage HER2 positive breast cancer. It may help tailor therapy before or after surgery.
Milan, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07346248Enrolling by invitation
Complications after pre-surgery treatment for advanced rectal cancer
This study looks at complications that happen after surgery in patients with advanced rectal cancer who got radiation or chemo-radiation before their operation. Researchers want to learn how different pre-surgery treatments affect recovery.
Rozzano, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06811870RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Hyperbaric oxygen before surgery for breast cancer
This trial tests adding hyperbaric oxygen (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) before standard chemotherapy for breast cancer. The goal is to see if it helps shrink the tumor more effectively before surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–60 - NCT07153445RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab before and after surgery for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab, given before and after surgery, can help treat stage III non-small cell lung cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body. It is for people who have not had any previous cancer treatment for this disease.
Alicante, AlicanteAges 18 years+ - NCT07033819RecruitingPhase 2
Fuzuloparib and apatinib before surgery for ovarian cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral drugs—fuzuloparib (a PARP inhibitor) and apatinib (which blocks blood vessel growth to tumors)—given before surgery for advanced ovarian cancer that cannot be removed right away. It is for people whose tumors have a specific genetic marker (HRD positive) and who have not had prior cancer treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07286253RecruitingPhase 2
QL1706 plus chemo before surgery for advanced cervical cancer
This trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug QL1706 to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for women with a certain type and stage of cervical cancer. It is for women whose cancer has not been treated yet and who are healthy enough for the treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT06562920RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo and SBRT before surgery for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (adebrelimab), chemotherapy, and targeted radiation (SBRT) before surgery for people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes before the main treatment.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06908668RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab plus chemo with or without radiation before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests adding a drug called adebrelimab to standard chemotherapy and possibly radiation, given before surgery for breast cancer that is HER2-negative and locally advanced. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink tumors more effectively, potentially allowing for breast-conserving surgery.
BeijingAges 18–70 - NCT06764355RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo, Immunotherapy, and Chemoradiation Before Surgery for Advanced Esophageal Cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and chemoradiation before surgery for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
TaipeiAges 18–75 - NCT06276868RecruitingPhase 2
Darsilide plus hormone therapy and double antibody for breast cancer
This trial tests if adding a new drug (darsilide) to standard hormone therapy and two antibodies (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) before surgery can improve outcomes for women with HR-positive, HER2-positive breast cancer that hasn't spread.
Henan, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT06940388RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus standard treatment for rectal cancer
This trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab to standard total neoadjuvant treatment (chemotherapy and radiation before surgery) can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink the tumor more than standard treatment alone.
MainzAges 18 years+ - NCT07371234RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation and immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation and an immunotherapy drug (similar to Keytruda) given before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05343325RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant low-dose radiation with chemo-immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether giving low-dose radiation before surgery—along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug—can work better and be safe for treating locally advanced head and neck squamous cell cancer. It may help shrink tumors before surgery and reduce the chance of the cancer coming back.
Zhuhai, GuangdongAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neoadjuvant treatment?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 186 recruiting neoadjuvant treatment 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 treatment 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 treatment 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.