Clinical trials
Neoadjuvant clinical trials
Below are recruiting neoadjuvant clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 908 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06025747RecruitingPhase 1
Abemaciclib plus radiation for liposarcoma before surgery
This trial tests a combination of the targeted drug abemaciclib and radiation therapy before surgery for people with a specific type of liposarcoma. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor and help make surgery more effective.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06028737RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Chemotherapy before surgery for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy drugs given before surgery for locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It aims to see if this approach helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
VilniusAges 18–80 - NCT06029036RecruitingPhase 2
Darolutamide and ADT before prostate surgery
This trial tests a combination of darolutamide (a hormone-blocking pill) and standard hormone therapy (ADT) given before prostate surgery. It is for men with high-risk prostate cancer that has not spread to distant parts of the body, to see if the treatment can improve outcomes.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06039631RecruitingPhase 2
Immuno-chemo before surgery and organ-sparing treatment for throat cancer
This trial tests whether adding immunotherapy before surgery, followed by either radiation or organ-preserving surgery, can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancer. It may help avoid complete removal of the voice box.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06042998Recruiting
Robot vs. laparoscopic surgery for stomach cancer after chemo
This trial compares robotic and laparoscopic surgery for stomach cancer patients who have already received chemotherapy or targeted therapy. It aims to see which approach leads to better outcomes after neoadjuvant (pre-surgery) treatment.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06054906RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) and a low-dose weekly chemotherapy regimen before surgery for locally advanced stomach cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06056336RecruitingPhase 2
Perioperative tislelizumab plus chemo for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether giving tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) along with chemotherapy before and after surgery can help people with a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this combination improves outcomes for patients whose cancer is in the chest and can be removed with surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06081673RecruitingPhase 2
Penpulimab plus chemo before and after surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of penpulimab (an immunotherapy drug) and chemotherapy before and after surgery for head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can improve treatment outcomes for people with resectable (removable by surgery) cancers.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06085274Recruiting
SHINE: Using a special dye to find lymph nodes after breast cancer chemo
This study tests whether a special dye called indocyanine green (ICG) can help find sentinel lymph nodes during breast cancer surgery after chemotherapy. It may offer a safer and more effective way to check if cancer has spread.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - NCT06087120Recruiting
Can a blood test predict breast cancer treatment response?
This study looks at whether a blood test (ctDNA) can help predict how well breast cancer responds to chemotherapy before surgery. It focuses on people with HER2-positive or triple-negative breast cancer that has not spread far.
JakartaAges 18 years+ - NCT06091124RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for neuroendocrine bladder cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) with two chemotherapy drugs (etoposide and cisplatin) given before surgery for a rare, aggressive type of bladder cancer called neuroendocrine carcinoma. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06109207RecruitingPhase 1
Immunotherapy and targeted drug before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests two drugs—camrelizumab (an immunotherapy) and dalpiciclib (a targeted therapy)—given before surgery for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that can be removed. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor and improves outcomes.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT06121570RecruitingPhase 1
Study of immune cells from lymph nodes for HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether using a patient's own immune cells from lymph nodes near the tumor, given as a treatment before surgery, can help shrink HER2-negative breast cancer. It is for people whose cancer has not responded fully to two cycles of initial chemotherapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06128252Recruiting
Taurine with chemotherapy and immunotherapy for gastric cancer
This trial tests whether adding taurine to standard chemo-immunotherapy before surgery helps treat locally advanced gastric cancer. It may be an option for patients whose tumors are PD-L1 positive and can be fully removed with surgery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06130332RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy Plus Chemo Before Surgery for Early Oral Cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (tirellizumab) combined with chemotherapy before surgery for early-stage oral cancer. It aims to see if this combination can help shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06137833Recruiting
Micronutrient supplement for severe tiredness in breast cancer chemo
This study tests whether a specially designed vitamin and mineral supplement can help reduce severe tiredness in women while they are receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. If you are currently in treatment and have bothersome fatigue, this trial may offer a way to feel better.
Brescia, BRESCIAAges 18 years+ - NCT06151236RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab and relatlimab before surgery for Merkel cell cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and relatlimab, before surgery for Merkel cell carcinoma that can be removed. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Wollstonecraft, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06161818RecruitingPhase 2
Combined therapy before surgery for lymph node-positive esophageal cancer
This trial is testing a combination of chemotherapy and radiation (called total neoadjuvant therapy) before surgery for a type of esophageal cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this approach improves outcomes.
Eindhoven, North BrabantAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neoadjuvant?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 908 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.