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
- NCT05910177RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery treatment for cervical neuroendocrine cancer with immunotherapy
This Phase 2 trial tests giving camrelizumab plus chemotherapy (etoposide and cisplatin) before surgery for certain cervical neuroendocrine cancers. It aims to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes by treating cancer early rather than waiting until after surgery.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT05914389RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy before surgery for colon cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies giving chemotherapy plus immune therapy before surgery for certain colon cancers that do not have mismatch repair defects (MSS/pMMR). The goal is to shrink and control the tumor and improve outcomes compared with standard approaches.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05916040Recruiting
MRI-guided treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer
This trial studies a total “before-surgery” treatment plan for locally advanced rectal cancer, using MRI (a detailed scan) to help guide radiation. It may help patients by aiming to shrink the tumor and improve the chance of successful surgery.
Jette, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT05918328RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two medicines before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial compares nab-PH plus pyrrolitinib versus TCbHP as treatment given before breast surgery. It aims to see which option works better and is safe for people with HER2-positive invasive breast cancer.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT05926492RecruitingPhase 2
Surufatinib plus chemotherapy before surgery for osteosarcoma
This Phase 2 trial studies whether surufatinib combined with chemotherapy given before surgery can shrink osteosarcoma and improve outcomes. It may help by attacking the tumor from more than one angle before the main treatment step.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 2–70 - NCT05932199RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Durvalumab and tremelimumab before surgery for mesothelioma
This Phase 1/2 study tests the immune medicines durvalumab and tremelimumab, with or without chemotherapy, given before surgery for mesothelioma. It aims to shrink the tumor and improve safety and outcomes so more patients can have their cancer fully removed.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05939830Recruiting
Skipping axillary lymph node surgery after treatment response
This study looks at whether some breast cancer patients can safely skip a surgery that removes lymph nodes in the armpit after their initial (pre-surgery) treatment shows the armpit is likely clear. It may reduce surgical side effects if the armpit truly responds well.
NanjingAges 18–70 - NCT05939661RecruitingPhase 2
Total treatment before surgery for early rectal cancer
This Phase 2 study tests a “total neoadjuvant” approach, meaning you receive cancer treatment before surgery, to improve safety and effectiveness for rectal cancer. It may help by shrinking the tumor and planning a more effective operation, while researchers carefully track side effects.
OsakaAges 18 years+ - NCT05941338RecruitingPhase 2
Tirelizumab plus chemotherapy before head and neck surgery
This Phase 2 trial tests tirelizumab combined with two chemotherapy medicines before surgery for certain head and neck squamous cell cancers. It aims to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes after the operation.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT05952453RecruitingPhase 2
New ovarian cancer treatment with chemo plus maintenance medicines
This Phase 2 trial tests giving chemotherapy before surgery, then continuing two medicines afterward (olaparib and pembrolizumab). It’s designed for people with newly diagnosed Stage III/IV ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who may benefit from tighter control of the disease.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05957016RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment before and during rectal radiation with chemo
This Phase 2 study tests a treatment plan given before surgery (neoadjuvant) along with radiation and chemotherapy (concurrent chemoradiotherapy) for locally advanced rectal cancer. It may help shrink the cancer before the next steps of care and improve control of the disease.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05965531RecruitingPhase 2
TAS-102 plus radiation before surgery for rectal cancer
This trial studies whether adding TAS-102 (a chemotherapy medicine) to radiation given before treatment improves outcomes for certain locally advanced rectal cancers. It may help by trying to shrink the tumor before the next steps of care.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT05969496RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus axitinib before kidney surgery for RCC with IVC tumor
This Phase 2 trial tests whether pembrolizumab plus axitinib can shrink kidney cancer before surgery, when there is tumor growth into the inferior vena cava (IVC). It may help make the operation easier and improve chances of long-term control.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05976815Recruiting
Exercise added to chemotherapy before breast cancer surgery
This study tests whether adding a supervised physical exercise program around the time of “before-surgery” chemotherapy helps people with newly diagnosed breast cancer. You may be assigned to an exercise group or a usual-care group, and the researchers will compare outcomes between them.
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT05977907RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests pembrolizumab and an investigational drug (IO102-103) given before surgery for certain non-bulky head and neck squamous cell cancers. The goal is to shrink the cancer and improve chances of cure by treating it before the operation.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05980715RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing immunotherapy to radiation after successful treatment for head and neck cancer
This trial looks at whether giving an immunotherapy drug (a PD-1 inhibitor) after surgery is better than giving radiation therapy for people with advanced head and neck cancer who had a complete response to chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery. The goal is to prevent the cancer from coming back.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT05981014RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immune cells from lymph nodes for HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether taking immune cells from your lymph nodes and giving them back to you can help shrink breast cancer that has not responded fully to initial chemotherapy. It is for women with HER2-negative breast cancer who have had stable disease after two cycles of a standard chemotherapy combination.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT05980702RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing 2 vs 4 rounds of chemo-immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether 2 or 4 cycles of pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) plus carboplatin and nab-paclitaxel (chemotherapy) before surgery works better for people with advanced head and neck cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if fewer treatments are just as effective.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05984576Recruiting
Chemo and radiation for recurrent rectal cancer after prior pelvic radiation
This study looks at combining total neoadjuvant therapy (chemotherapy and radiation) for rectal cancer that has come back in the pelvis after earlier radiation. It aims to see if this treatment approach can help control the disease and improve outcomes in patients with limited spread that can potentially be removed or treated.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT05989347RecruitingPhase 1
Dapagliflozin with chemo for breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding the drug dapagliflozin (a pill that lowers blood sugar) to standard chemotherapy before breast cancer surgery can improve outcomes. It is for women with high insulin levels and a higher BMI who are about to start chemotherapy.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05999149RecruitingPhase 3
Famitinib plus chemo and immunotherapy before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests whether adding a targeted therapy pill (famitinib) to standard chemo plus an immunotherapy (camrelizumab) can shrink triple negative breast cancer before surgery. It may help people with earlier-stage disease who have not had certain prior treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06017583RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo plus immunotherapy and targeted radiation for advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests whether combining chemotherapy, immunotherapy (PD-1 inhibitor), and a precise type of radiation can help shrink locally advanced rectal cancer before surgery. It aims to improve treatment success and reduce side effects.
Nanning, GuangxiAges 18–70 - NCT06019468RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery Treatment for Advanced Thymic Cancer
This trial tests a new treatment given before surgery for people with advanced thymic carcinoma. It aims to shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75
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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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