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
- NCT05883800Recruiting
Total treatment with tailored radiation for advanced rectal cancer
This study tests a “total neoadjuvant” approach—chemotherapy first, then radiation—using adaptive (tailored) radiation planning for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. It may help improve tumor control while adjusting the radiation based on how your cancer and anatomy respond.
BergenAges 18 years+ - NCT06313450Recruiting
Lower radiation for nose cancer after immunotherapy and chemo
This trial tests whether giving a lower dose of radiation to the main tumor is safe and effective for people with nasopharyngeal cancer (a type of nose/throat cancer) who first receive a combination of immunotherapy (toripalimab) and chemotherapy. It aims to reduce side effects while still controlling the cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT05098119RecruitingPhase 2
Study drugs before surgery for mouth or throat cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests giving the immunotherapy drug sintilimab before surgery, along with fewer chemotherapy cycles. The goal is to shrink or control oral or throat squamous cell cancers while keeping side effects lower, before the tumor is removed.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06302465Recruiting
Narlumosbartmab plus chemo for bone cancers with giant cells
This trial tests a new drug called Narlumosbartmab added to standard chemotherapy for certain types of bone cancer that have eaten away at the bone and contain large, abnormal cells. It is for people who have not yet started standard treatment and whose tumors can be removed with surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 8 years+ - NCT05798793RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo plus anti–PD-1 before surgery for mouth cancer
This trial studies whether giving anti–PD-1 immunotherapy together with chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced, operable oral squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to shrink the cancer and make surgery more effective by treating both the tumor and the immune response.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06341595RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo, radiation and immunotherapy before surgery for stomach cancer with PALM
This trial tests combining chemotherapy, radiation, and an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) before surgery for advanced stomach cancer that has spread to lymph nodes near the aorta (called PALM). The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor enough to allow complete removal.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06341478Recruiting
Bladder Cancer Tissue Study in Muscle-Invasive Patients
This study looks at tumor and blood samples from people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer to find markers that help predict how the disease will progress. It aims to improve personalized treatment for those with this specific stage of bladder cancer.
Milan, MiAges 18 years+ - NCT05984810RecruitingPhase 2
Using a glowing dye to help see pancreatic cancer during surgery
This trial tests whether a special dye (SGM-101) can help surgeons see remaining cancer cells during surgery for pancreatic cancer that has been treated before surgery. It may lead to more complete removal of the tumor.
LeidenAges 18 years+ - NCT05905315RecruitingPhase 2
Vulvar cancer treatment: chemoradiation vs chemotherapy then surgery
This Phase 2 trial compares two treatment approaches for some women with vulvar squamous cell cancer: chemoradiation first, or chemotherapy first followed by surgery. The goal is to see which strategy works better or is safer for tumors that are hard to remove without major pelvic surgery.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT03465982Recruiting
Timing surgery after chemotherapy and radiation for rectal cancer
This trial studies the best time to do surgery after you finish chemotherapy and radiation for rectal cancer. It may help improve how well minimally invasive surgery works and how safely it can be done.
Alessandria, ALAges 18 years+ - NCT06349278Recruiting
Surgery for pancreatic cancer with limited liver spread after chemo
This trial is for people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to the liver (3 spots or fewer). It tests whether removing both the original tumor and the liver spots after a specific chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX) can be helpful. You may be eligible if the chemo shrinks the tumors enough and you are healthy enough for surgery.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06385990RecruitingPhase 2
Utidelone plus Capecitabine for residual triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral chemotherapy drugs (Utidelone and Capecitabine) for women with triple-negative breast cancer that did not fully disappear after standard chemo before surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment can lower the chance of the cancer coming back.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–70 - NCT06387056RecruitingPhase 2
Gene-guided hormone therapy before prostate cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving a combination of hormone treatments before surgery can improve outcomes for men with prostate cancer that has spread locally or to a few bone spots. It uses genetic testing to match participants with the most effective treatment.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06151743RecruitingPhase 2
Testing drug combo before throat cancer surgery
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (an immunotherapy called a PD-1 inhibitor, cetuximab, and platinum chemotherapy) given before surgery for advanced throat cancer that requires removing the voice box. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05699655RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New pre-surgery treatment for advanced stomach cancer with immunotherapy
This trial tests a new combination (tislelizumab plus apatinib and chemotherapy) before surgery for certain advanced stomach cancers, compared with the standard chemotherapy plus S1. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes before and around surgery.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06383728RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted therapy before surgery for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests if taking a targeted therapy drug before surgery can help shrink tumors in people with a specific type of lung cancer called EGFR-mutated squamous cell carcinoma that can be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if this approach improves outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT03842943RecruitingPhase 2
Before-surgery immunotherapy for stage III melanoma
This trial tests immunotherapy given before surgery to help shrink or control stage III melanoma that has spread to nearby areas (lymph nodes/region). If it works, it may improve outcomes after the melanoma is removed.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06395844RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new therapy that uses your own natural killer (NK) cells, modified to better fight cancer and injected directly into your abdomen. It's for people with advanced ovarian cancer who cannot have surgery or whose tumor cannot be fully removed.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–70 - NCT06404671Recruiting
Timing of surgery after chemo for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests whether waiting longer between chemotherapy and surgery affects outcomes for advanced ovarian cancer. It is for women who have had three cycles of chemo and whose disease can be removed surgically.
AlexandriaAges 18–75 - NCT04865250RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab plus chemo before surgery for lung cancer
This trial looks at adding atezolizumab to chemotherapy before surgery for resectable, non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer. It also tries to predict which patients will respond best using your tumor tissue.
Heidelberg, BaWüAges 18 years+ - NCT06418113RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation and chemo before surgery for glioblastoma
This trial tests giving radiation and chemotherapy before surgery for glioblastoma. It aims to see if this approach is safe and may help improve outcomes for patients whose tumor can be completely removed.
MadridAges 18–75 - NCT06424899RecruitingPhase 2
Chemoimmunotherapy before and after chemoradiation for stage III lung cancer
This study tests whether combining chemotherapy with immunotherapy before and after chemoradiation helps people with stage III lung cancer that can be removed by surgery. It might improve how well treatment works and reduce the chance of cancer coming back.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06389006RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for HER2-low, hormone-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (disitamab vedotin and toripalimab) followed by chemotherapy before surgery for people with a specific type of breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-low. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer CenterAges 18 years+ - NCT06256237RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (toripalimab and JS004) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink limited-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find better ways to treat this cancer before surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+
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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.