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
- NCT06162650RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery chemo-radiation therapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery for people with mid or low rectal cancer that hasn't spread. The goal is to see if this approach works better than current treatments.
TainanAges 20 years+ - NCT06162559RecruitingPhase 1
Targeted therapy before surgery for HER2+ breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of three targeted drugs (trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and tucatinib) without chemotherapy before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors effectively while avoiding chemotherapy side effects.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06165900RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus immunotherapy and chemo before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests combining stereotactic radiation therapy with immunotherapy (adebrelimab) and chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and carboplatin) before surgery for early or locally advanced triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if this combination improves treatment response.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT06178159RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (DV plus pertuzumab, with or without toripalimab) given before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06204094RecruitingPhase 2
Preserving the anus with chemo, immunotherapy, and radiation for rectal cancer
This trial tests a treatment plan that combines chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation before surgery for patients with middle or low rectal cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough to avoid removing the anus, preserving bowel function.
Jinhua, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06208826RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy maintenance after surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial looks at whether continuing immunotherapy can help keep cancer from coming back in people with head and neck cancer who had a good response to chemo-immunotherapy before surgery. You would have already had surgery, and now the study tests a maintenance treatment to strengthen your immune system's fight against any remaining cancer cells.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 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 - NCT06216782Recruiting
Neoadjuvant therapy for lung cancer: a real-world study
This study observes patients with lung cancer who receive neoadjuvant therapy (treatment before surgery) to understand how well it works in everyday medical practice.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06219980RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation and immunotherapy before surgery for oral cancer
This trial tests combining radiation therapy with immunotherapy and chemotherapy before surgery for advanced oral or throat cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve treatment outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06225284RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy with or without hormone drug for premenopausal TNBC
This trial tests whether adding a hormone-blocking drug (GnRH agonist) to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps premenopausal women with triple-negative breast cancer. It aims to improve treatment outcomes by targeting hormones that may fuel tumor growth.
TaipeiAges 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+ - NCT06227117RecruitingPhase 2
Study of DV and Toripalimab before surgery for HER2-low breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (DV and Toripalimab) with chemotherapy before surgery for a specific type of breast cancer (HER2-low, HR-negative) that has not spread too far. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT06229041RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo and radiation with or without immunotherapy for high-risk rectal cancer
This trial tests if adding immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy and radiation before surgery helps shrink high-risk rectal cancer and prevent it from coming back. You may be a good fit if you have a specific type of advanced rectal cancer that hasn't spread to other parts of your body.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06234007RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation plus combo therapy for advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests a short course of radiation therapy followed by a combination of three drugs (fruquintinib, adebrelimab, and CAPOX chemotherapy) before surgery for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
WuhanAges 18–75 - NCT06245889RecruitingPhase 2
PET-Guided Therapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
This trial tests whether a special PET scan can help guide the best combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery for patients with triple-negative breast cancer. It aims to personalize treatment and improve outcomes.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06254521RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab plus chemo before surgery for MSS rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) plus chemotherapy before surgery for people with a specific type of rectal cancer that has not spread to other organs. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor more effectively than standard treatment.
Nanning, GuangxiAges 18 years+ - NCT06256237RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (toripalimab and JS004) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink limited-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find better ways to treat this cancer before surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06258811RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo-immunotherapy before surgery for advanced mouth cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy plus immunotherapy before surgery can help treat advanced mouth cancer. It aims to shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06259123RecruitingPhase 2
PSMA Radiotherapy Before Prostate Cancer Surgery
This trial tests a radioactive drug (PSMA-RLT) given before surgery for prostate cancer that has spread to a few spots. It aims to see if this treatment can stop the cancer from growing further.
ViennaAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06269211RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests whether giving an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) before surgery can help people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutated, PD-L1 positive) that can be removed. The goal is to see if it improves treatment results compared to surgery alone.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06272799Recruiting
T-DM1 after incomplete response to initial breast cancer therapy
This trial is for people with HER2-positive breast cancer who still had cancer after initial chemotherapy. It tests the safety and effectiveness of a drug called T-DM1 (Kadcyla) given after surgery to reduce the chance of the cancer coming back.
Rome, RomeAges Any age - NCT06276868RecruitingPhase 2
Darsilide plus hormone therapy and double antibody for breast cancer
This trial tests if adding a new drug (darsilide) to standard hormone therapy and two antibodies (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) before surgery can improve outcomes for women with HR-positive, HER2-positive breast cancer that hasn't spread.
Henan, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT06280495RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Targeted drugs plus chemo before surgery for colon cancer with liver spread
This trial tests whether adding two targeted drugs (serplulimab and bevacizumab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. It is for those whose cancer has certain genetic features and is considered resectable.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75
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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.