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
- NCT07448077RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation with immunotherapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of short-course radiation, chemotherapy, and an immunotherapy drug (Enlonstobart) for patients with a specific type of rectal cancer called pMMR. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors before surgery and improve outcomes.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07436364RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Ultrasound to monitor sarcoma response to radiation
This trial uses contrast-enhanced ultrasound to see how well soft tissue sarcoma responds to radiation therapy given before surgery. The goal is to find out if this imaging method can help doctors assess treatment effects earlier.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07441850Recruiting
Digital rehab for stomach cancer patients after chemo or radiation
This trial is testing a smartphone-based exercise and recovery program for people with stomach cancer who have had chemo or radiation before surgery. It aims to help you get back on your feet faster after surgery.
BeijingAges 18–70 - NCT07436741RecruitingPhase 3
Study of surufatinib plus chemo before surgery for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests if adding surufatinib to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help people with a certain type of pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks the tumor more than chemotherapy alone.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07437898RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab plus chemo before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) to standard chemotherapy, given before surgery, helps shrink esophageal cancer tumors and improves outcomes. It is for people with a specific type of esophageal cancer that has not spread widely.
Putian, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT05033392RecruitingPhase 2
PD-1 therapy plus chemotherapy before stomach cancer surgery
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a PD-1 antibody (JS001/toripalimab) to chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. It aims to help shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–79 - NCT07432932Recruiting
Personalized treatment before surgery for high-risk sarcoma
This trial tests a precision medicine approach by giving targeted therapy before surgery for high-risk soft tissue sarcoma. The goal is to see if matching treatment to your tumor's type can improve outcomes.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06741540Recruiting
TDCS for breast cancer patients with mild to moderate depression
This trial tests if transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can help improve mood and treatment outcomes in breast cancer patients with mild to moderate depression who are receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT05200260RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery plus maintenance medicines for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial checks whether having surgery to remove as much tumor as possible, followed by ongoing targeted treatment, helps people with advanced ovarian (and related) cancers live longer and/or control cancer better. It specifically uses tumor-testing results to match patients and then continues treatment after surgery.
FoshanAges 18 years+ - NCT07419932Recruiting
Pre-surgery treatment for advanced thyroid cancer
This study tests whether giving treatment before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) helps people with locally advanced thyroid cancer. It aims to shrink the tumor so surgery can be more successful.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 14–80 - NCT05557578RecruitingPhase 2
New drug before surgery for resectable bile duct cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests a “neoadjuvant” (before-surgery) treatment for resectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer in the liver) that has higher risk of coming back. It aims to shrink or control the cancer before the operation, and to see if patients can safely undergo surgery afterward.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05920863RecruitingPhase 2
Lenvatinib, immunotherapy, plus liver artery treatment before surgery
This Phase 2 trial tests whether giving lenvatinib and immunotherapy along with TACE (a liver artery treatment) before surgery can lower the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma coming back after surgery. It targets people with certain higher-risk early-stage liver tumors (CNLC IB/IIA).
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06671262RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus radiation before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests combining two treatments—an immunotherapy drug (Toripalimab) and radiation—before surgery for a certain type of breast cancer (HR+, HER2-negative) that has spread to lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor more than standard therapy alone.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–85 - 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+ - NCT04744506Recruiting
Targeted removal of armpit nodes after chemotherapy for breast cancer
This trial studies a more targeted surgery to remove cancer-involved lymph nodes in the armpit after you finish chemotherapy before surgery. It may help doctors better remove affected nodes while avoiding unnecessary tissue removal.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–85 - NCT07410975RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and chemo before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests combining two immunotherapy drugs (anti-CTLA-4 antibody and sintilimab) with chemotherapy before surgery for stage II-III non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07408635RecruitingPhase 2
New Immunotherapy Plus Chemotherapy Before Lung Cancer Surgery
This trial tests a new combination of an immunotherapy drug (IBI363) plus chemotherapy before surgery in people with Stage III lung cancer that can't be removed at first. The goal is to shrink the tumor so it can be surgically removed.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07402473RecruitingPhase 2
Optimizing treatment before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a neoadjuvant (before surgery) treatment plan for people with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer. The goal is to see if a personalized approach can improve outcomes.
Elizabeth, New JerseyAges 18–90 - NCT07401199Recruiting
AI predicts immunotherapy response in advanced stomach cancer
This trial uses artificial intelligence to analyze CT scans, blood, and tumor tissue to predict how well your cancer will respond to chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery. It aims to personalize treatment for locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer.
Fuyang, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07400523RecruitingPhase 3
Ribociclib for breast cancer with leftover disease after chemo
This trial tests ribociclib, a targeted therapy, for women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who still have cancer cells in the breast or lymph nodes after initial chemotherapy. It aims to reduce the chance of cancer coming back.
Zhanjiang, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07398937RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for stage II-IIIA squamous NSCLC
This trial compares two immunotherapy drugs (serplulimab and nivolumab) given before surgery for people with resectable stage II-IIIA squamous non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see which works better to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07397611RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy for clear cell kidney cancer
This study tests a new combination of medications (casdatifan and zimberelimab) given before surgery to remove kidney tumors in people with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). The goal is to see if this approach can help shrink the tumor or improve outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07394387RecruitingPhase 2
HIFU with or without immunotherapy before chemo for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding focused ultrasound (HIFU) and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) before standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for women with stage II or III triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). It aims to find a more effective way to shrink tumors before surgery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT07396324RecruitingPhase 2
A new drug before surgery for HR+ HER2- breast cancer
This trial tests whether the drug QL1706, given before surgery, can help treat hormone receptor positive and HER2-negative breast cancer. It is for people who have not yet had cancer spread to other parts of the body.
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.