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
- 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+ - 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 - NCT06259929RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant abemaciclib and giredestrant for early breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral medications (abemaciclib and giredestrant) given before surgery to women with a common type of early breast cancer (hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative). The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor before surgery.
Catania, CataniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06762405RecruitingPhase 3
Testing dostarlimab with short radiation for MSI rectal cancer
This trial tests a new approach: giving the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab along with a short course of radiation before surgery, with the goal of avoiding surgery in many patients. It is for people with a specific type of rectal cancer (MSI-H or dMMR) that has not spread to other organs.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT06225843RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug combo before liver surgery for colorectal cancer
This trial is for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. It tests whether adding a new drug (sotevtamab) to standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX) before surgery can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06696794RecruitingPhase 3
Testing mitomycin before surgery for high-risk bladder cancer
This trial tests whether giving mitomycin directly into the bladder before surgery can help people with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective at preventing cancer from coming back.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06812728RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo and radiation before surgery for advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests giving a strong chemotherapy combination (FOLFIRINOX) followed by radiation before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. If you have stage 3 or high-risk stage 2 rectal cancer that has not spread, this approach may shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Shibīn al Kawm, MenoufiaAges 18–70 - NCT07381075RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new drug (antibody-drug conjugate) alone or with an immunotherapy drug before surgery for head and neck cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–70 - NCT06771960Recruiting
Targeted therapy before surgery for EGFR lung cancer
This trial looks at how well a targeted therapy works before surgery for people with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to understand the link between a heart rhythm measure (RVT) and patient outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07379281Recruiting
Personalized chemo testing for bladder cancer
This trial tests whether using a patient's own tumor cells grown in a lab (organoids) can help doctors choose the best chemotherapy drugs before bladder cancer surgery. It may help find the most effective treatment for you.
JinanAges 18–80 - NCT07378306RecruitingPhase 2
Fasting-mimicking diet with chemo-immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding a special low-calorie diet (called a fasting-mimicking diet) to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy can help treat triple-negative breast cancer before surgery. It aims to see if this combination makes the treatment work better.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07371611RecruitingPhase 3
Sintilimab plus chemo before and after surgery for advanced oral cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) to standard chemotherapy before and after surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma. The treatment is given first to shrink the tumor, then again after surgery to help prevent recurrence.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07371208RecruitingPhase 2
Sac-TMT plus immunotherapy before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer
This study tests a combination of two drugs—Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (Sac-TMT) and an immunotherapy called KL-A167—given before surgery to shrink triple-negative breast tumors. It aims to improve outcomes for people with early-stage, high-risk breast cancer who have not yet had any treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07366112RecruitingPhase 2
CDK4/6 inhibitor plus hormone therapy before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of a CDK4/6 inhibitor (a type of targeted therapy) with hormone therapy given before surgery for early-stage breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07365592RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Neoadjuvant therapy for locally advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy, an immunotherapy drug (anti-PD-1 antibody), and sitagliptin before surgery for colorectal cancer that has not spread to other organs. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07354061RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ensartinib plus chemo before surgery for ALK+ lung cancer
This trial tests whether taking the targeted therapy Ensartinib (which blocks ALK) along with standard chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink ALK-positive lung cancer and improve outcomes. It is for people who have not yet had treatment and whose cancer is at a stage that can be removed with surgery.
Xi’an, ShanxiAges 18–75 - NCT07353294Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Propranolol plus immunotherapy and chemo before bladder cancer surgery
This trial tests adding a blood pressure medication (propranolol) to a combination of immunotherapy (tislelizumab) and chemotherapy before surgery for bladder cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. It aims to see if this can help shrink the tumor before it is removed.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07359989Recruiting
Leucine plus chemoradiation before surgery for rectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding leucine (a simple amino acid) to standard chemoradiation before surgery can help shrink rectal cancer and improve outcomes. It is for people with locally advanced rectal cancer that hasn't yet spread to other organs.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06208462RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for high-risk bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy directly into the liver artery, an immunotherapy drug, and a targeted therapy pill before surgery for a type of bile duct cancer that has a high chance of coming back. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes for patients whose cancer is still removable but has certain high-risk features.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07349303RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab Before Surgery for Stage IIb/c Melanoma
This trial tests whether giving pembrolizumab (Keytruda) before surgery helps people with a certain type of advanced melanoma (stage IIb/c). The goal is to see if this treatment can improve outcomes before the tumor is removed.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07343596Recruiting
Immunotherapy before surgery for oral cavity cancer
This study tests whether giving an immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab before surgery can help treat oral cavity cancer. The researchers will look for biomarkers (clues in your tumor) that may predict how well the treatment works.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07352280Recruiting
Immunotherapy before surgery for certain colorectal cancers
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) given before surgery for people with stage II or III colorectal cancer that has a specific DNA repair problem (dMMR/MSI-High). The drug aims to shrink the tumor and improve treatment outcomes.
Beijing, UndefinedAges 18 years+ - NCT07337811Recruiting
Selective removal of rectal cancer after radiation and chemotherapy
This trial tests how well a precise surgery removes the remaining rectal cancer after you have had radiation and chemotherapy. It is for people whose tumor has shrunk a lot but is still there, and the tumor is very low in the rectum.
Guangzhou, GuanggongAges 18–75 - NCT07335081RecruitingPhase 2
ctDNA in HER2-positive early breast cancer before surgery
This trial is testing whether monitoring ctDNA (genetic material from the tumor in your blood) can help guide treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery. It is for people with early-stage (Stage II or III) disease who have not yet started treatment.
ShanghaiAges 18–70
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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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