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
- NCT03964753RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo before surgery for middle-lower esophageal cancer
This trial tests a chemotherapy combination (nab-paclitaxel plus cisplatin) given before surgery for locally advanced, operable esophageal squamous cell cancer. It aims to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes by treating cancer earlier while it’s still in one region.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18–75 - NCT07702708Recruiting
AI predicts chemotherapy response in HR+/HER2- breast cancer
This trial uses AI to analyze your pre-treatment MRI and predict how well your tumor will respond to chemotherapy before surgery. It is for people with HR+/HER2- breast cancer who need chemo before their operation.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06964906RecruitingPhase 2
HIFU, immunotherapy, and chemo for ER+ HER2- breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU, a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to heat and destroy tumor tissue) with the immunotherapy drug toripalimab and standard chemotherapy before surgery for women with a specific type of breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-negative). The goal is to see if this approach can improve treatment outcomes for women with high-risk disease.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06205485RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy and surgery vs chemoradiation for rectal cancer
This trial compares two approaches for early-stage rectal cancer: chemotherapy plus local surgery versus standard chemoradiotherapy. It aims to see if less intensive treatment can work just as well, reducing side effects.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04606914RecruitingPhase 2
Carboplatin plus mirvetuximab for advanced ovarian cancer after chemo
This Phase 2 study tests adding mirvetuximab to carboplatin for people with advanced, high-grade serous ovarian cancer who will first receive “neoadjuvant” chemotherapy. It is designed for tumors that strongly show FRα, which mirvetuximab targets, to see if this improves outcomes.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04016389Recruiting
Neoadjuvant chemo then fertility-sparing surgery for cervical cancer
This study looks at whether giving chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy) can shrink certain cervical cancers enough to allow fertility-sparing surgery. It may help some people avoid removing the uterus, while still treating the cancer effectively.
Houston, TexasAges 18–40 - NCT04019678Recruiting
Breast cancer study after chemotherapy with small underarm node spread
This study looks at whether it’s safe and effective to avoid removing many underarm lymph nodes in some people who, after chemotherapy, still seem to have only tiny (“micro”) cancer deposits in the sentinel lymph node. It may help reduce treatment side effects while keeping cancer control.
Rozzano, MIAges 18–75 - NCT04031677RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery with or without chemotherapy for high-risk retroperitoneal sarcoma
This trial studies whether adding chemotherapy before surgery helps people with high-risk retroperitoneal (abdominal-area) leiomyosarcoma or liposarcoma. The goal is to improve outcomes while comparing surgery alone versus surgery plus neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04103567Recruiting
Testing stool and bacteria clues for poor rectal cancer response
This study looks at stool samples to see whether gut bacteria or other microbes help explain why some rectal cancers respond less well to treatment given before surgery. If you have mid or lower rectal cancer and are planning pre-surgery treatment, your information and stool sample may help researchers improve how treatment is chosen.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT04109079Recruiting
Best surgery plan for breast cancer lymph nodes after chemotherapy
This study looks at the safest and most useful way to remove and check breast-cancer lymph nodes in the armpit after you finish chemotherapy given before surgery. It may help you avoid unnecessary surgery while still getting accurate information about how well the treatment worked.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT04137653RecruitingPhase 3
New pre-surgery drug choice for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests which chemotherapy drug works better before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) for triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to underarm lymph nodes. It compares two forms of paclitaxel given by random assignment to see which option may shrink the tumor more effectively and improve outcomes.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–70 - NCT04138719RecruitingPhase 2
Test two chemotherapy combos before breast surgery for triple-negative cancer
This trial compares two different chemotherapy combinations given before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) for people with triple-negative breast cancer. It looks to see which drug combination works better to control the cancer before and around the time of the operation.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18–70 - NCT04219202Recruiting
Pre-surgery radiation for retroperitoneal soft tissue cancer
This study tests giving special radiation (ions) before surgery for a specific cancer in the back of the abdomen (retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcoma). The goal is to shrink or control the tumor so surgery may be safer or more effective.
HeidelbergAges 18 years+ - NCT04277858RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery chemo plus robotic surgery for p16-positive throat cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy before robotic surgery works well for certain p16-positive oropharyngeal (throat) cancers. It aims to shrink or control the cancer and allow the surgeon to remove the tumor with clean margins while avoiding cancer spread beyond the neck.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–80 - NCT04286841Recruiting
Immunotherapy before lung surgery for early lung cancer
This trial looks at giving immunotherapy before surgery for certain early-stage lung cancers to help shrink the tumor and improve outcomes. It is mainly for people whose lung cancer can be removed by surgery and who don’t have specific gene changes like EGFR or ALK.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT04373655Recruiting
Lymph node surgery after chemotherapy for invasive breast cancer
This trial studies how doctors should operate on lymph nodes after you finish chemotherapy given before surgery. It may help improve treatment planning for people whose breast cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, but not to distant organs.
Esslingen am NeckarAges 18 years+ - NCT04428528Recruiting
Ultrasound-like pictures that track breast tumors during chemotherapy
This study uses a special light-based imaging scan to learn more about breast masses and how tumors may respond to chemotherapy before surgery. The scan is meant to help doctors better characterize tumors and potentially track treatment response.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT04437160RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo after surgery for triple-negative breast cancer with leftover tumor
This Phase 2 study tests chemotherapy given after surgery for people with triple-negative breast cancer who still have cancer left after initial (neoadjuvant) chemo. It may help lower the chance the cancer comes back in people at higher risk based on leftover tumor and lymph node findings.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04483076RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo before stomach surgery with different cycles
This trial studies whether giving oxaliplatin plus S-1 (SOX) chemotherapy before stomach surgery works best when given for different cycle lengths. It may help shrink stage III gastric cancer before a standard D2 gastrectomy and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04574960RecruitingPhase 3
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy before kidney/ureter cancer surgery
This Phase 3 trial studies giving cisplatin-based chemotherapy before surgery for certain newly diagnosed upper-urinary-tract urothelial cancers (kidney/ureter). It may help shrink the cancer and improve outcomes by treating microscopic disease earlier.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04575935RecruitingPhase 3
Minimally invasive surgery after chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial studies whether doing surgery using smaller incisions after chemotherapy works as well as a more traditional approach for certain people with stage IIIC–IV ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. It may help reduce surgical trauma while aiming for effective tumor removal.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04614194RecruitingPhase 2
Blood and tumor markers to test response to abemaciclib
This trial studies how the immune system and other body signals in blood and tumor tissue relate to how well abemaciclib works before breast cancer surgery. The goal is to learn who benefits most from this medicine and why.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04616131Recruiting
Testing ctDNA as a marker in pancreatic cancer treatment
This trial is studying a blood test that looks for tumor DNA (ctDNA) to see if it can help predict how well treatment is working in people with pancreatic cancer that hasn't spread. It is for patients getting chemotherapy before possible surgery.
DeKalb, IllinoisAges 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.