Clinical trials
Neoadjuvant Treatment clinical trials
Below are recruiting neoadjuvant treatment clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 177 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06461910RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy, thymalfasin, and chemo before surgery for stomach cancer
This trial is testing a combination of three medicines—an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1), an immune booster (thymalfasin), and a chemotherapy regimen (SOX)—given before surgery to shrink stage III stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer and improve outcomes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06423326RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy before surgery for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of three chemotherapy drugs given before surgery for pancreatic cancer that is removable or borderline removable. The goal is to shrink the tumor to make surgery more successful.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06320717Recruiting
AI-guided pre-surgery treatment for pancreatic cancer
This study tests how well an AI tool can guide which pre-surgery treatment is best for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed. It uses your tumor's genetic fingerprint to choose the most effective therapy.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06154538RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo vs. chemo alone for advanced colorectal cancer before surgery
This trial tests whether adding immunotherapy (a treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer) to standard chemotherapy before surgery works better than chemotherapy alone for people with locally advanced colorectal cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06019468RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery Treatment for Advanced Thymic Cancer
This trial tests a new treatment given before surgery for people with advanced thymic carcinoma. It aims to shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05772481Recruiting
PET-MRI scan test for rectal cancer after pre-surgery treatment
This study looks at whether a special scan called PET-MRI can better show how rectal cancer responds to treatment given before surgery. If it works well, it could help doctors plan the right next steps after chemoradiotherapy.
StrasbourgAges 18–75 - NCT05731726RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests whether giving serplulimab (an immune medicine) plus CAPEOX chemotherapy and celecoxib before surgery can shrink locally advanced rectal cancer and improve outcomes. It may help by increasing immune attack on the tumor while chemotherapy helps reduce the cancer before the operation.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05576389RecruitingPhase 2
Fluzoparib plus camrelizumab before surgery for BRCA-related HER2-negative breast cancer
This study tests a combination of two drugs – fluzoparib (a PARP inhibitor) and camrelizumab (an immunotherapy) – given before surgery for early-stage or locally advanced HER2-negative breast cancer in people with an inherited BRCA mutation. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05360290Recruiting
Study checks cancer cells in breast tissue after surgery
This trial looks for circulating tumor cells—cancer cells that may travel in the blood—after standard breast cancer treatment, including chemotherapy before surgery and surgery itself. It may help doctors understand who might be at higher risk and tailor follow-up care.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05284552RecruitingPhase 2
Tinzaparin blood-thinner and biomarkers after ovarian cancer surgery
This Phase 2 study tests whether the blood thinner tinzaparin used after neoadjuvant treatment can change blood markers (“biomarkers”) in people with certain stages of ovarian cancer. It aims to understand if tinzaparin affects the body’s cancer-related signals, which could help future treatment decisions.
Eksjö, EksjöAges 18 years+ - NCT05167487Recruiting
Study of treatment effects after chemotherapy and surgery for lung cancer
This trial looks at how lung tumors respond after chemotherapy given before surgery in people with stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It may help doctors understand which past treatments lead to better results, since it uses medical records from approved clinical cases.
A Coruña, A CoruñaAges 18 years+ - NCT04821843RecruitingPhase 3
Study before-surgery treatments for esophageal cancer
This Phase 3 trial compares different “treatments before surgery” for people with esophageal (or esophagus-to-stomach) cancer. It aims to see which approach works better to control the cancer and improve outcomes after surgery.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT04373655Recruiting
Lymph node surgery after chemotherapy for invasive breast cancer
This trial studies how doctors should operate on lymph nodes after you finish chemotherapy given before surgery. It may help improve treatment planning for people whose breast cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, but not to distant organs.
Esslingen am NeckarAges 18 years+ - NCT04332588RecruitingPhase 1
Testing PET/MRI monitoring for HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery
This early-phase study looks at how well PET/MRI scans can monitor treatment response in people with HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery. You may be asked to undergo specific scans during “neoadjuvant” therapy (treatment given before the main operation).
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04486495Recruiting
Minimally invasive lymph node treatment after chemo for node-positive breast cancer
This study looks at a less invasive way to check and treat lymph nodes in the armpit after you receive chemotherapy (and sometimes immunotherapy) before breast surgery. It may help people with cancer that has already spread to armpit lymph nodes by improving how staging and treatment are done.
's-HertogenboschAges 18 years+ - NCT06430658RecruitingPhase 2
Combination treatment before surgery for unresectable esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of treatments given before surgery to shrink tumors in patients with esophageal cancer that is considered too advanced for immediate surgery. The goal is to make surgery possible and improve outcomes.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07076836Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for lung cancer patients on immunotherapy
This study tests whether adding electroacupuncture at a specific point on the leg (called Zusanli) can help people with lung cancer who are getting chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery. It might reduce side effects and improve response to treatment.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT06361940RecruitingPhase 2
Short-term hormone therapy before breast cancer surgery
This trial is testing how well a short course of hormone-blocking pills (endocrine therapy) works before surgery in women with early-stage hormone receptor-positive HER2-negative breast cancer. The goal is to understand what makes some cancers resistant to these treatments.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT03567889RecruitingPhase 3
Injectable treatment before surgery for advanced melanoma
This trial tests whether an injected medicine placed directly into melanoma tumors before surgery can improve outcomes for melanoma that has spread to nearby lymph nodes/skin but can still be fully removed. It aims to shrink the cancer and reduce the chance it comes back after surgery.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07371611RecruitingPhase 3
Sintilimab plus chemo before and after surgery for advanced oral cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) to standard chemotherapy before and after surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma. The treatment is given first to shrink the tumor, then again after surgery to help prevent recurrence.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07327970Recruiting
AI test to predict breast cancer treatment response
This study tests whether an AI tool can predict how well breast cancer responds to chemotherapy given before surgery. Your tumor sample from a needle biopsy will be analyzed to see if the AI's prediction matches your actual treatment outcome.
IncheonAges 18 years+ - NCT07162675Recruiting
Step count and treatment response in breast cancer patients
This study looks at how your daily step count, measured by a smartwatch, relates to how well your breast cancer responds to treatment before surgery. It may help show if being more active during chemotherapy leads to better outcomes.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18 years+ - NCT07131514RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for pancreatic cancer before and after surgery
This trial tests if giving a combination of four drugs before and after surgery can help treat pancreatic cancer. The drugs include HRS-4642, gemcitabine, nab-paclitaxel, and adebrelimab. It may help shrink the tumor before surgery and lower the chance of cancer coming back afterward.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT07063901Recruiting
Predicting esophageal cancer treatment response with AI and imaging
This trial uses artificial intelligence to analyze CT scans and predict how well esophageal cancer responds to chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy before surgery. The goal is to help doctors personalize treatment for better outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neoadjuvant treatment?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 177 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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