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
- NCT05469022RecruitingPhase 2
Lazertinib before lung surgery for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests whether taking lazertinib before surgery can shrink or control EGFR-mutant lung adenocarcinoma that can be fully removed by an operation. It uses a special liquid biopsy from fluid in the lungs to confirm the EGFR mutation and guide treatment.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT05406999RecruitingPhase 2
Intense hormone treatment before prostate surgery for high-risk cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies giving strong hormone-based treatment before prostate surgery to shrink and control high-risk, locally advanced prostate cancer. It may help improve surgical success and reduce cancer spread risk, but it requires careful health checks and prior-treatment limits.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT04486495Recruiting
Minimally invasive lymph node treatment after chemo for node-positive breast cancer
This study looks at a less invasive way to check and treat lymph nodes in the armpit after you receive chemotherapy (and sometimes immunotherapy) before breast surgery. It may help people with cancer that has already spread to armpit lymph nodes by improving how staging and treatment are done.
's-HertogenboschAges 18 years+ - NCT04875585RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant and post-surgery immunotherapy for operable lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of medicines given before surgery and immunotherapy after surgery for resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It aims to shrink the tumor before the operation and reduce the risk of cancer coming back after surgery.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18 years+ - NCT05563922RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a plan to preserve the anus after rectal chemo-radiation
This Phase 2 study tests a “total neoadjuvant” (chemo plus radiation before the main treatment) plan to see if some people with low rectal cancer can keep their anus. It may help you avoid permanent colostomy if your cancer responds well and you meet the study rules.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04280822RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus chemo versus chemo alone before surgery
This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy before surgery works better than chemotherapy alone for resectable esophageal cancer. The goal is to improve outcomes after tumor shrinkage before the operation.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT04743102Recruiting
Multi-point full-thickness biopsy to confirm complete rectal cancer response
This trial checks whether taking small samples from the full thickness of rectal tissue can accurately confirm that rectal cancer has fully responded to chemotherapy and/or radiation. It may help doctors decide the best next step if no tumor is seen after treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT05202314Recruiting
Camrelizumab plus chemo after stent for left bowel cancer
This study tests whether adding camrelizumab (an immune therapy) to chemotherapy—after a stent is placed to open a blocked left-sided colon—improves outcomes. It’s meant for people whose cancer can still be removed with surgery after the blockage is treated.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT04842006Recruiting
Personalized treatment plan for rectal cancer before and after surgery
This trial looks at a personalized treatment approach for rectal cancer. It aims to guide the best chemotherapy and (if needed) radiotherapy before and after surgery, based on scans and specific test results.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18–100 - NCT05772208RecruitingPhase 3
New treatment plan for nasopharyngeal cancer after EBV DNA stays detectable
This Phase 3 trial tests a stronger treatment approach for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal cancer whose EBV “DNA” (a cancer-related virus signal in blood) does not go away after one cycle of chemotherapy. It may help improve outcomes by changing treatment based on how the cancer responds early.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04617756RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab plus chemo before surgery for high-risk upper urinary tract cancer
This trial studies whether durvalumab (an immunotherapy) given with chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-risk cancer in the kidney pelvis or ureter. It is mainly looking at safety and effectiveness in shrinking or controlling the cancer before treatment continues.
Paris, Paris Cx 20Ages 18 years+ - NCT05984485RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery vs chemo before surgery for low-risk rectal cancer
This trial compares two approaches for low-risk locally advanced rectal cancer: going straight to surgery (TME) versus receiving chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if upfront surgery works just as well, sparing patients from chemotherapy side effects.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06000917RecruitingPhase 2
Study of combination therapy before surgery for ER+/HER2+ breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of targeted therapies and chemotherapy given before surgery for women with a specific type of breast cancer that is both ER-positive and HER2-positive. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06006650RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant therapy for stage II-IVA esophageal cancer
This trial tests a treatment given before surgery for patients with a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma, stages II to IVA. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT06035250Recruiting
AI predicts stomach cancer response to chemo before surgery
This study tests whether an AI tool can predict how well stomach cancer responds to chemotherapy before surgery. It uses CT scans and biopsy images taken before treatment starts to see if the AI can help guide future care.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06102395RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab plus chemo before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help people with advanced head and neck cancer. It aims to see if the combination is more effective than chemotherapy alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06209294RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo before fertility-sparing surgery for cervical cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (AK104) and standard chemotherapy before surgery for a certain type of early-stage cervical cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can help shrink the tumor enough to allow fertility-preserving surgery, so you may be able to keep your uterus.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT06241807RecruitingPhase 2
Camrelizumab plus chemo before surgery for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests adding the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab to standard chemotherapy before surgery for people with stage IIIA-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors more effectively before removal.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06281210Recruiting
Test to skip breast surgery after chemo
This trial checks if a breast biopsy can confirm that chemo has destroyed all cancer cells, so you might avoid surgery altogether. It's for people with aggressive breast cancer types who responded well to chemotherapy.
Candiolo, TurinAges 18 years+ - NCT06354530RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of pre-surgery therapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of drugs (anlotinib, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy) given before surgery for esophageal cancer that has not spread to other organs. The goal is to see if this approach shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Chongqing, None SelectedAges 18–80 - NCT06169956Recruiting
Study of nivolumab with chemo before lung cancer surgery
This study looks at how well the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) works when given with standard chemotherapy before surgery for people with a certain type of lung cancer that has not spread. It may help shrink the tumor before surgery.
Kempten (Allgäu), BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06373055Recruiting
Predicting chemo response in bladder cancer with gene mapping
This trial uses a new technology called spatial transcriptomics to study how bladder cancer tumors respond to chemotherapy before surgery. It aims to find patterns that predict which patients will benefit from treatment.
SeoulAges 18–80 - NCT06391892RecruitingPhase 3
Liquid biopsy guided treatment for early pancreatic cancer
This trial uses a liquid biopsy (a simple blood test that looks for cancer DNA) to decide whether you should have chemotherapy before surgery or go straight to surgery. It is for people with pancreatic cancer that has not spread beyond the pancreas.
Linz, Upper AustriaAges 18–99 - NCT07840677RecruitingPhase 2
Cholesterol-lowering drug plus chemoimmunotherapy before surgery for advanced colon cancer
This study tests a new treatment combination for people with locally advanced colon cancer that has not spread. It combines a cholesterol-lowering drug (tafolecimab) with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery, to see if it helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–80
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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.