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
- NCT07693959RecruitingPhase 3
RC48 plus gemcitabine before bladder cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of an antibody-drug conjugate (RC48) plus chemotherapy (gemcitabine) given before bladder removal surgery. It is for people with HER2-positive bladder cancer that has grown into the muscle layer.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT04289935Recruiting
Vacuum biopsy before surgery to check treatment response
This trial studies a special vacuum-assisted biopsy taken just before breast surgery to see how well pre-surgery (neoadjuvant) chemotherapy worked. It may help doctors understand whether patients truly had a complete or near-complete response on scans, which can guide next steps.
SalzburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06651151RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant LTX-315 plus pembrolizumab for resectable melanoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (LTX-315 and pembrolizumab) given before surgery to shrink melanoma that is stage III or IV (M1a) and can be removed. The goal is to see if this approach works better than surgery alone.
Oslo, OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06662110Recruiting
Blood test to predict chemo and immunotherapy response in stomach cancer
This trial tests whether a blood test (called immune proteomics) can predict how well chemotherapy and immunotherapy work in people with stomach cancer. If you qualify, you would receive standard chemo or chemo plus immunotherapy before surgery, and researchers will study your blood to see if it can guide future treatment.
Xuhui District, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06663059RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab before surgery for esophageal cancer: 2 vs 4 cycles
This trial tests a drug called Adebrelimab (an immunotherapy) given before surgery to treat esophageal squamous cell cancer. It compares 2 cycles of treatment with 4 cycles to see which works better. The goal is to shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
Xi'an, ShannxiAges 18–75 - NCT06664996RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus radiation before surgery for liver cancer with portal vein tumor clot
This trial tests combining an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) with focused radiation (SBRT) before surgery for liver cancer that has spread into a branch of the portal vein. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor and make surgery more successful.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT06667154RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose nivolumab plus chemo for early lung cancer
This trial tests a lower dose of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) combined with standard chemotherapy before surgery for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The goal is to see if this combination shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes with fewer side effects.
São José do Rio Preto, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07671885RecruitingPhase 3
Hormone therapy before surgery for premenopausal breast cancer
This trial tests if giving hormone-blocking pills before surgery can help guide which treatments you need after surgery. It is for premenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer.
AkitaAges 18 years+ - NCT05911958RecruitingPhase 2
Study drug before surgery for HER2-low, HR-positive breast cancer
This trial tests SHR-A1811 given before surgery (neoadjuvant treatment) for breast cancer that is hormone-receptor positive (HR-positive) and HER2-low. It aims to shrink or control the cancer early and see how well this approach works compared with standard care.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT07665190RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combination before surgery for advanced throat cancer
This trial tests a new combination of a targeted therapy (EGFR-ADC) and an immunotherapy drug before surgery to shrink and control locally advanced throat cancer. It may help make surgery more effective and reduce the chance of recurrence.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07667751RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Ipalotinib with Sunitinib and Olaparib before surgery for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (Ipalotinib, Sunitinib, and Olaparib) given before surgery to shrink tumors in people with a specific type of advanced ovarian cancer that has a genetic marker called HRD-positive. The goal is to see if this treatment helps make surgery more effective.
HefeiAges 18–75 - NCT07647263RecruitingPhase 2
New Drug Treatment Before Surgery for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
This trial tests a new drug called trastuzumab rezetecan given before surgery for early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer. It's designed for patients whose cancer doesn't respond well to standard HER2-targeted treatments.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07647289RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy before bladder cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (eribulin and toripalimab) given before surgery to remove bladder cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for people with advanced or high-risk bladder cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07646301RecruitingPhase 2
Immune therapy with chemotherapy for advanced cervical cancer
This trial tests two immune-boosting drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) combined with standard chemotherapy given before surgery for locally advanced cervical cancer. The goal is to shrink the cancer and improve survival chances.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07646574Enrolling by invitation
Non-surgical treatment after immunotherapy for specific gastric cancer
This trial tests whether patients with advanced gastric cancer (a specific type called dMMR/MSI-H) can be treated without surgery after receiving immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach can control the cancer while avoiding the risks of surgery.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07651358Recruiting
Web Program to Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Exercise and Eat Better
This study tests a personalized website program called COMPASS designed to help people with stage I-III pancreatic cancer improve their exercise and diet while receiving chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if this program helps patients feel better and stay stronger during treatment.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07653503RecruitingPhase 1
Lymph node immunotherapy before cervical cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) directly into lymph nodes before standard surgery can help treat cervical cancer. It is for patients who have not had prior immunotherapy treatments.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT07647250Recruiting
Physical activity study for pancreatic cancer patients before surgery
This study tests if a personalized physical activity program can help pancreatic cancer patients who are receiving chemotherapy before surgery. It is designed for patients who feel weak or have early signs of frailty.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07643623RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Immunotherapy for operable stomach cancer before and after surgery
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy drugs (sintilimab, chemotherapy, and sometimes ipilimumab) given before surgery to shrink stomach or esophageal junction tumors, then continued after surgery. The goal is to improve survival in patients with resectable (removable) gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07638436RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether combining a new immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) with standard chemotherapy can help shrink borderline resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma before surgery. The goal is to make tumors easier to remove and improve survival.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06690645Recruiting
Stress and breast cancer treatment response
This trial studies how psychological stress might affect the success of pre-surgery breast cancer treatments (neoadjuvant therapy). If you are about to start treatment and have never had cancer therapy before, this study could help doctors understand your response better.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT06690476RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of IPM514 for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called IPM514 for people with a type of esophageal cancer (squamous cell). It aims to find out if the drug is safe and effective. The trial has different groups for those who have had prior treatment and those who will have surgery after treatment.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT05370144Recruiting
Pre-surgery chemotherapy and radiation for esophagus cancer
This study tests a new pre-surgery treatment plan that combines chemotherapy with focused, shorter-course radiation for esophagus or stomach-where-it-meets-the-esophagus (GEJ) adenocarcinoma. The goal is to shrink the tumor before surgery and improve treatment outcomes.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–80 - NCT06269211RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests whether giving an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) before surgery can help people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutated, PD-L1 positive) that can be removed. The goal is to see if it improves treatment results compared to surgery alone.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 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.