Clinical trials
Neoadjuvant clinical trials
Below are recruiting neoadjuvant clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 882 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05420454RecruitingPhase 4
Neoadjuvant treatment for breast cancer before surgery
This trial tests a treatment given before breast surgery to shrink breast cancer and improve outcomes based on your tumor type. Your eligibility depends on tumor size/stage, hormone and HER2 markers, and overall health checks.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT04293796Recruiting
Skipping breast surgery after complete response
This trial looks at whether some people with breast cancer can safely avoid breast surgery after they respond completely to treatment before surgery. If you have no remaining cancer in the tissue and lymph node tests, this study checks whether the “watch-and-wait” approach is feasible and safe.
Saint PetersburgAges 18–70 - NCT05427071Recruiting
Tracking a breast cancer marker to guide lymph node surgery
This study tests a special “marker” technique to help surgeons find affected lymph nodes in the armpit after chemotherapy. It may support more targeted surgery and help avoid unnecessary removal of healthy lymph nodes.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT05025813RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab before surgery or radiation for high-risk skin SCC
This Phase 2 trial tests pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) given before surgery to see if it can help control high-risk invasive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to improve outcomes by treating cancer earlier and then following with standard surgery and radiation if needed.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT05503667RecruitingPhase 2
Testing EGFR drugs before lung surgery in certain stage III cancers
This trial tests whether taking furmonertinib alone, or furmonertinib plus bevacizumab, before surgery can improve outcomes for people with EGFR-mutated lung adenocarcinoma that has not spread to distant organs. It may help shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04983121RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant pyrotinib plus ARX788 for HER2-positive breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether combining pyrotinib with ARX788 given before surgery can work better and be safe in people with HER2-positive breast cancer. It’s designed for tumors that did not respond well enough to earlier trastuzumab and pertuzumab treatment.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT05263570Recruiting
Real-world treatment planning for stage II–III HR+ HER2+ breast cancer
This trial looks at how well a standard “neoadjuvant” treatment plan works in real-world patients. It is for people newly diagnosed with stage II–III HR+ breast cancer and aims to see whether treatment gives expected outcomes in everyday care.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT05563012RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation plus chemo and PD-1 immunotherapy for stomach cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether giving a short course of radiation before surgery, along with chemotherapy and a PD-1 immunotherapy drug, can improve treatment outcomes for locally advanced stomach cancer. It may help shrink the tumor before surgery and strengthen the immune system’s attack on cancer.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT04192253RecruitingPhase 2
Carboplatin and paclitaxel before surgery for vulvar cancer
This trial tests giving chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) before surgery for certain cases of squamous cell vulvar cancer. It may help shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT03150576RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Before-surgery treatment for triple-negative or BRCA breast cancer
This trial tests an “at-the-source” medicine given before surgery to shrink triple-negative and/or BRCA-related breast cancer. It may help doctors see whether it improves tumor response and reduces cancer spread at surgery time.
Cambridge, CambridgeshireAges 16–70 - NCT03587480Recruiting
Surgery methods after chemo-radiation for stage 3 rectal cancer
This trial compares two different surgery approaches after chemo-radiation for stage 3 rectal cancer. It aims to see which operation helps control the cancer more effectively while keeping surgery as safe as possible.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05000892RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy before surgery for salivary cancer
This trial studies giving an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) plus two chemotherapy medicines before surgery to shrink salivary gland cancer. The goal is to improve how well the cancer responds and is controlled, while still aiming for a cure through surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT05429463RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery-ready lung cancer treatment with immunotherapy plus chemo
This trial studies adding an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery for resectable squamous non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes, while still keeping the cancer operable.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05674305RecruitingPhase 3
Tested radiation alone vs added chemotherapy for EBV-negative after treatment
This Phase 3 trial compares giving radiation alone versus giving radiation at the same time as chemotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer. It focuses on people whose EBV test becomes undetectable after one cycle of chemotherapy, to see which approach works best and is safest.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05761470RecruitingPhase 2
Test before-surgery cancer treatment for breast tumors with DNA repair gene changes
This trial tests a combination of medications given before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) for early breast cancer. It is designed for tumors with certain “DNA repair” gene mutations and aims to improve treatment results while shrinking or controlling the cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05638594RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant drug study for hormone- and HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial compares two combination treatment plans given before breast surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) for ER-positive and HER2-positive stage II–III breast cancer. It aims to see which plan works better to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT05800340RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for certain rare lung cancer mutations
This Phase 2 study tests an immunotherapy treatment given before surgery for people with stage IIB to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has specific rare “driver” gene changes. The goal is to shrink the cancer and improve outcomes by treating it earlier with the immune system.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT04807140RecruitingPhase 2
Study of toripalimab before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests toripalimab (an immunotherapy) given before surgery for untreated head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, either alone or with chemotherapy. The goal is to shrink or control the cancer earlier and see if it improves outcomes for people who plan curative surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT05316103Recruiting
Optical biopsy of rectal scars after cancer treatment
This trial tests a targeted “optical biopsy” (using a special light-based exam to sample tissue) to better assess rectal scars after standard chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. It may help surgeons choose the most appropriate way to operate on rectal cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT05861505RecruitingPhase 3
Treatment for new liver spread from colon cancer recurrence
This Phase 3 trial studies a treatment approach for people whose colorectal cancer has come back in the liver within 12 months and can be treated with local procedures. It aims to see whether the study treatment can improve outcomes compared with standard care for people with a limited number of liver tumors.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT05447702RecruitingPhase 2
Testes pre-surgery treatment for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial studies giving camrelizumab plus apatinib and chemotherapy before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes by testing a combination of immune and targeted medicines along with chemotherapy.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT05939661RecruitingPhase 2
Total treatment before surgery for early rectal cancer
This Phase 2 study tests a “total neoadjuvant” approach, meaning you receive cancer treatment before surgery, to improve safety and effectiveness for rectal cancer. It may help by shrinking the tumor and planning a more effective operation, while researchers carefully track side effects.
OsakaAges 18 years+ - NCT05941338RecruitingPhase 2
Tirelizumab plus chemotherapy before head and neck surgery
This Phase 2 trial tests tirelizumab combined with two chemotherapy medicines before surgery for certain head and neck squamous cell cancers. It aims to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes after the operation.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT05862168RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab with chemotherapy before surgery for oral cancer
This trial studies giving tislelizumab (an immune treatment) plus chemotherapy before surgery to shrink and treat locally advanced oral squamous cell cancer. It aims to improve tumor response and outcomes, while checking safety.
HangzhouAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neoadjuvant?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 882 recruiting neoadjuvant 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 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 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.