Clinical trials
Neoadjuvant clinical trials
Below are recruiting neoadjuvant clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 907 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06561308RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo for advanced endometrial cancer
This trial tests a combination of a PD-1 inhibitor (a type of immunotherapy) with chemotherapy given before surgery for advanced endometrial cancer. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06550453RecruitingPhase 4
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for RAS-mutated colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) plus targeted therapy (bevacizumab) and chemotherapy (CapeOX) given before surgery for a specific type of locally advanced colorectal cancer. It is designed for patients whose tumors have a RAS mutation, are BRAF normal, and are microsatellite stable.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT06904014RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug combo before surgery for liver cancer
This trial tests if combining three therapies (sintilimab, lenvatinib, and HAIC) before surgery can help shrink liver tumors that are on the borderline of being removable. It's for people whose cancer has spread into nearby blood vessels but not to other organs.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–70 - NCT06888102RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Epigenetic therapy before prostate surgery
This trial tests a short course of 'epigenetic therapy' (drugs that change how genes work) given before prostate removal surgery. The goal is to see if it can improve treatment effects and help shrink or control the tumor.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07311083Recruiting
Lifestyle program for triple-negative breast cancer patients
This study tests a lifestyle program (diet, exercise, and support) for women with triple-negative breast cancer who are getting chemotherapy plus immunotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if healthy habits can help during treatment.
Essen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–75 - NCT06483282RecruitingPhase 2
Study of immunotherapy plus targeted therapy and chemo before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (adebrelimab), a targeted therapy (apatinib), and chemotherapy given before surgery for people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor enough to make surgery more effective and to study markers that might predict response.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 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 - NCT07269249Recruiting
Dostarlimab before surgery for advanced rectal cancer
This study looks at how well the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab works before surgery in patients with a specific type of advanced rectal cancer that has DNA repair problems (called dMMR/MSI-H). The goal is to see if it is safe and effective in the real world.
NaplesAges 18 years+ - NCT06516289RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant treatment for BRCA-mutated HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral medications (HRS-1167 and famitinib) with or without an immunotherapy drug (camrelizumab) before surgery for women with a BRCA gene mutation and HER2-negative breast cancer. It aims to see if these drugs can shrink tumors before surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05525767RecruitingPhase 4
Bevacizumab plus chemo before surgery for HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial studies whether adding bevacizumab (an anti-blood-vessel medicine) to chemotherapy before surgery improves treatment outcomes for people with HER2-negative breast cancer. It’s mainly for tumors that are stage II to IIIC and have not had prior cancer treatment.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT04990609RecruitingPhase 2
Study for pancreatic cancer using a biopsy-confirmed treatment approach
This Phase 2 trial is for people with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (a type of pancreatic cancer) confirmed by biopsy. It tests a new treatment strategy after the cancer is diagnosed and considers people who haven’t had certain chemotherapy yet.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05529940RecruitingPhase 3
FOLFIRINOX around surgery for resectable pancreatic cancer
This trial compares giving chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX before and after surgery versus giving it mainly after surgery for people with resectable pancreatic duct cancer. It aims to improve outcomes by timing the treatment around the operation.
SeoulAges 19–80 - NCT07741448RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo and targeted drug before surgery for HER2-positive upper tract cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (gemcitabine) and a targeted drug (Trastuzumab Rezetecan) before surgery to remove the kidney and ureter. It may help shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for people with HER2-positive upper tract urothelial cancer.
Huanggang, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT04911816RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pre-surgery chemo plus oral hydroxychloroquine for pancreatic cancer
This trial studies giving chemo and hydroxychloroquine before surgery for resectable pancreatic cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve the chances of successful removal.
Morgantown, West VirginiaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07263919RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus cadonilimab before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests adding cadonilimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery for esophageal cancer that can be removed. It aims to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Xi'anAges 18–75 - NCT07182565RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Short radiation plus chemotheapy and immunotherapy before surgery for junction cancer
This trial tests a combination of shortened radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy given before surgery for cancer at the junction of the esophagus and stomach. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and improves outcomes.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07147426RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab plus chemo before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab with chemotherapy before surgery can help people with advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough to remove it completely during surgery.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT03694236RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Durvalumab with chemoradiation before lung tumor surgery
This trial studies whether adding durvalumab (an immune therapy) to standard chemoradiation before surgery can improve outcomes for people with stage III, resectable lung cancer. It aims to help shrink the tumor and improve chances of successful treatment.
Seoul, SeoulAges 20 years+ - NCT06279130RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New immunotherapy before surgery for multiple cancer types
This trial tests new immunotherapy combinations given before surgery for cancers that have certain genetic features (dMMR or pMMR). It aims to see if these drugs can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for patients with various cancer types, including those for which standard neoadjuvant therapy is not an option.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT05640791RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab with chemo before surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial tests giving durvalumab (an immunotherapy drug) together with chemotherapy before surgery for bile duct or gallbladder cancer. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors and improves outcomes for patients whose cancer is considered high-risk but still removable.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04452461RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy before surgery for borderline pancreatic cancer
This trial tests giving chemotherapy before surgery for people with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer, to try to make surgery more successful. It also checks whether the study treatment is safe and helps tumors before the operation.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18–79 - NCT07202845Recruiting
Predicting chemo response in bladder cancer with MRI
This trial uses special MRI scans to see how well bladder cancer responds to chemotherapy before surgery. It may help doctors know early if the treatment is working.
AsyutAges 18 years+ - NCT07230639RecruitingPhase 2
Shorter radiation with chemo and immunotherapy for high-risk colon cancer
This trial tests a shorter course of radiation combined with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) for people with a specific type of high-risk colon cancer that has not spread. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor before surgery and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neoadjuvant?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 907 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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