Clinical trials
Neoadjuvant clinical trials
Below are recruiting neoadjuvant clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 903 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06088771RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of dupilumab and cemiplimab before lung cancer surgery
This study tests two drugs, dupilumab and cemiplimab, given before surgery for early-stage lung cancer. The goal is to see if these immune-boosting medicines can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06356155RecruitingPhase 2
Study of two drugs before surgery for upper tract cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, given before surgery for upper tract urothelial cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who are candidates for surgery.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06066437RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lutetium before prostate surgery for high-risk cancer
This trial tests a radioactive drug (lutetium) given before surgery to men with high-risk prostate cancer that hasn't spread. The goal is to see if it can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07220512Recruiting
Exercise help for ovarian, fallopian, or endometrial cancer
This trial tests a special exercise program during chemotherapy before surgery. It may help patients with certain gynecologic cancers get stronger and better prepared for treatment.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 55 years+ - NCT05633654RecruitingPhase 3
Test drug combo versus standard care for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a cancer antibody-drug combination plus pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) versus standard treatment. It’s for people with triple-negative breast cancer that still has invasive disease in the breast or lymph nodes after surgery and chemotherapy before surgery.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07102381RecruitingPhase 2
Zanidatamab plus chemo before surgery for HER2+ breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug called zanidatamab combined with chemotherapy to shrink HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery. It may help improve treatment outcomes for people with stage 2 or 3 breast cancer that has not spread.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07104604RecruitingPhase 2
New combo before surgery for low rectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of treatments (radiation, immunotherapy, and two chemotherapy drugs) given before surgery for people with a specific type of locally advanced rectal cancer that is close to the anus. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Shantou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT03026140RecruitingPhase 2
Tested immune therapy before surgery for early colon cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests immune “checkpoint” medicines (and combinations) given before colon surgery to see if they can better control early colon cancer. It is aimed at people with non-metastatic colon cancer and certain tumor markers.
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 - NCT03322995RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant chemo study for resectable pancreatic cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests a chemotherapy plan given before surgery (called “neoadjuvant” treatment) for people with pancreatic adenocarcinoma that looks resectable or borderline resectable on scans. The goal is to see how well this adaptive chemotherapy approach works and whether it can improve outcomes before an operation.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT03417622RecruitingPhase 3
Wide vs narrow breast surgery margins after lumpectomy
This study compares two ways of cutting the edge (margin) of tissue during lumpectomy after breast cancer treatment. It may help reduce the chance of the cancer coming back locally by testing whether a wider margin is better than a narrow one.
Al Mansurah, DKAges 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT03712774Recruiting
Study of how chemoradiation affects quality of life
This observational study follows people with esophageal cancer to see how their quality of life changes after chemoradiation. It does not change your treatment, but it may help doctors better understand what to expect during and after therapy.
Munich, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT03731130Recruiting
Study on quality of life after rectal cancer treatment and surgery
This observational study follows people with rectal cancer who get radiation (with or without chemotherapy) before surgery. It aims to understand how these treatments affect quality of life after surgery.
Munich, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT03740893RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug to block DNA damage in triple-negative breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies a treatment given around the time of breast surgery to help shrink or control residual (remaining) triple-negative breast cancer. It also checks biomarkers (lab signals) to understand who benefits, with some people receiving anti–PD-L1 immunotherapy and some not.
Bournemouth, DorsetAges 18 years+ - NCT03753243RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab and hormone blocker before prostate surgery
This Phase 2 trial studies whether pembrolizumab plus a hormone “androgen axis” blocker taken before prostate surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-risk, non-metastatic prostate cancer. It’s designed for patients who are planning prostate removal with an extended lymph node dissection.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT03821246RecruitingPhase 2
Atezolizumab and other drugs before prostate surgery for high-risk cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether giving immunotherapy (atezolizumab) plus another drug before surgery can shrink or control high-risk localized prostate cancer. The goal is to improve outcomes by treating the cancer early, before radical prostatectomy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03825861RecruitingPhase 2
Before-surgery chemotherapy for locally advanced stomach cancer
This Phase 2 study tests chemotherapy given before surgery (called FOLFIRINOX) for people with locally advanced stomach cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes after the surgery plan is completed.
São PauloAges 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+ - NCT03872661RecruitingPhase 2
New lung cancer medicines before surgery for unresectable stage III
This Phase 2 trial tests a combination of IBI308 plus bevacizumab and pemetrexed/carboplatin given before surgery, aiming to shrink or control unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer. It may help some people become eligible for surgery and improve outcomes, while also testing safety and effectiveness.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT03909282Recruiting
Surgery now versus radiation then delayed surgery for DCIS
This trial compares two approaches for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): having surgery first versus getting radiation first and then having surgery later. It aims to see which plan controls DCIS better while affecting treatment timing and outcomes.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neoadjuvant?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 903 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.