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
- NCT06835049RecruitingPhase 2
Heating therapy before surgery for high-risk soft tissue sarcoma
This trial tests a new approach for high-risk soft tissue sarcoma of the arm, leg, or trunk. Before surgery, you would receive chemotherapy combined with local hyperthermia (a treatment that gently heats the tumor area) to see if this can improve outcomes.
AarauAges 18 years+ - NCT06862934Recruiting
Liver transplant for bile duct cancer that can't be removed
This study tests if a liver transplant can help people with a type of bile duct cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be surgically removed. It is for patients whose cancer has been stable for at least 6 months after initial treatments.
Milan, MilanAges 18–70 - NCT06894173Recruiting
Early breast cancer treatment evolution study
This study looks back at treatments given to people with triple-negative or HER2-positive early breast cancer between 2016 and 2021. It aims to understand how treatment approaches have changed over time.
Aviano, PNAges 18 years+ - NCT06907602RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Optimizing treatment before surgery for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests different combinations of treatments given before surgery for a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to find the best approach to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients whose cancer has not spread to distant organs.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06927180RecruitingPhase 2
Study of SHR-A1811 plus pertuzumab before surgery for HER2+ breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (SHR-A1811 and pertuzumab) given before surgery to shrink HER2-positive breast cancer. It aims to see if this approach improves outcomes for patients with early-stage but high-risk disease.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT06967103RecruitingPhase 2
New drug before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests a new drug, QL1706, given alongside chemotherapy before surgery for a certain type of breast cancer. It aims to see if this combination helps shrink tumors before they are removed.
ZhengzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT07012720Recruiting
Comparing breast cancer treatments before surgery
This trial looks at different drug combinations given before surgery to shrink breast tumors. The goal is to find which treatments work best for different types of breast cancer, such as triple-negative, HER2-positive, or hormone-receptor-positive. If you are a woman scheduled for neoadjuvant therapy (treatment before surgery) and have not had previous cancer treatment, this study may be for you.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 25–75 - NCT07084558Recruiting
Testing treatment guided by tumor DNA for hormone positive breast cancer
This trial tests whether using a blood test (circulating tumor DNA) can help guide chemo and hormone therapy for early-stage, hormone receptor positive and HER2 negative breast cancer. The goal is to tailor treatment to your tumor's response, potentially reducing unnecessary side effects.
Vienna, AustriaAges 18–100 - 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+ - NCT07163910RecruitingPhase 2
Homoharringtonine plus hormone therapy before prostate surgery
This trial tests whether adding a drug called homoharringtonine (a type of chemotherapy) to standard hormone therapy before prostate surgery can improve outcomes for men with certain stages of prostate cancer. It's for men who haven't had any previous treatment and plan to have their prostate removed.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–85 - NCT07267078RecruitingPhase 2
Tuvonralimab and Iparomlimab before surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial tests two immunotherapy drugs (Tuvonralimab and Iparomlimab) given before surgery to shrink bile duct cancers that are borderline removable. The goal is to make the tumor easier to remove completely and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07335081RecruitingPhase 2
ctDNA in HER2-positive early breast cancer before surgery
This trial is testing whether monitoring ctDNA (genetic material from the tumor in your blood) can help guide treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery. It is for people with early-stage (Stage II or III) disease who have not yet started treatment.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT07359989Recruiting
Leucine plus chemoradiation before surgery for rectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding leucine (a simple amino acid) to standard chemoradiation before surgery can help shrink rectal cancer and improve outcomes. It is for people with locally advanced rectal cancer that hasn't yet spread to other organs.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT07371208RecruitingPhase 2
Sac-TMT plus immunotherapy before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer
This study tests a combination of two drugs—Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (Sac-TMT) and an immunotherapy called KL-A167—given before surgery to shrink triple-negative breast tumors. It aims to improve outcomes for people with early-stage, high-risk breast cancer who have not yet had any treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT00437879Recruiting
Ultrasound and MRI scans to track breast cancer response early
This study uses ultrasound and/or MRI scans to see how breast cancer responds early while you start “neoadjuvant” treatment (chemotherapy, with or without radiation before surgery). It may help doctors spot response sooner and better understand which imaging changes match treatment benefit.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT07419932Recruiting
Pre-surgery treatment for advanced thyroid cancer
This study tests whether giving treatment before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) helps people with locally advanced thyroid cancer. It aims to shrink the tumor so surgery can be more successful.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 14–80 - NCT07581912RecruitingPhase 2
Fulzerasib Plus Cetuximab for Advanced Colorectal Cancer With KRAS G12C
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (fulzerasib and cetuximab) given before surgery to shrink locally advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic mutation called KRAS G12C. The goal is to help make the cancer easier to remove surgically and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–85 - NCT07550972Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Combination drug treatment before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This study tests two drugs (pertuzumab and lenvatinib) given together before surgery for advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who haven't received prior cancer treatment.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06080620Recruiting
Choosing the best treatment for locally advanced breast cancer
This study looks at different treatment plans for women with newly diagnosed, locally advanced breast cancer (stage IIIb-IIIc). It aims to find the most effective combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. If you are a woman aged 18-70 with this diagnosis and your tumor can be surgically removed, this trial may be an option for you.
BeijingAges 18–70 - NCT07018947RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab and bevacizumab before and after surgery for liver cancer
This trial tests whether adding two drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) before and after surgery can lower the chance of liver cancer coming back in people with high-risk HCC. You must be eligible for surgical removal of your tumor.
Badalona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+
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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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