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
- NCT07762586RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer
This study looks at how well a standard chemotherapy given before surgery works for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It aims to see if higher responses lead to better outcomes.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18–90 - NCT06910072Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Chemo and immunotherapy before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy and two immunotherapy drugs given before surgery for women and men with triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink or eliminate the tumor before surgery.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06386887Recruiting
Fasting During Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer
This trial tests whether adding periods of fasting to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps people with advanced ovarian cancer. It is for those receiving platinum-based chemo for the first time or after recurrence.
Cleveland, OhioAges 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 - NCT05378919RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new pre-surgery treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer
This Phase 2 trial compares a pre-surgery (neoadjuvant) treatment plan versus the standard plan for people with stage II–III rectal cancer. The goal is to see which approach works better and is safe before surgery.
KaunasAges 18 years+ - NCT07202819Recruiting
Chemotherapy and MRI before bladder surgery
This study looks at how well MRI scans can detect bladder cancer after chemotherapy, before surgery to remove the bladder. It may help doctors know if the chemo is working.
Asyut, Asyut GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT04750122RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Drug-screening guided treatment before surgery for HER2 breast cancer
This trial tests a treatment plan that is chosen using drug-testing in a lab (to see which medicines may work best) before surgery. It is for people with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer, aiming to improve outcomes by guiding the right treatment early.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT04378023Recruiting
Liver transplant plus chemo-radiation for bile duct cancer
This study tests giving chemo and radiation before a liver transplant for an unresectable bile duct cancer near the liver (hCCA). If your cancer can’t be removed with surgery right now, this approach aims to shrink and control it so transplant may become an option.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18–70 - NCT04016675Recruiting
Radiation before surgery for cancer of the tear sac
This trial studies giving radiation before surgery for malignant (cancerous) tumors of the tear sac. It may help shrink the tumor and improve how well treatment works when surgery is planned.
ShanghaiAges 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+ - NCT04576143RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Dose-dense chemo before surgery for HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial studies a faster, higher-frequency chemotherapy schedule given before surgery for HER2-negative breast cancer. It aims to see if this approach works better and is safe for the patient’s cancer stage.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07616440Recruiting
Ultrasound drug delivery with chemotherapy for HER2-positive breast cancer
This study tests a new technique that uses focused ultrasound to deliver cancer drugs directly to breast tumors, combined with standard chemotherapy. The goal is to improve treatment effectiveness for HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07524452RecruitingPhase 3
Becotatug vedotin plus immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs—becotatug vedotin (a targeted therapy) and a PD-1 inhibitor (an immunotherapy)—given before surgery to treat advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to shrink tumors and improve surgical outcomes for patients with specific cancer markers.
Zhuhai, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07371234RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation and immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation and an immunotherapy drug (similar to Keytruda) given before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05837806RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab and disitamab as pre-surgery treatment for HER2 UTUC
This trial tests whether giving tislelizumab plus disitamab vedotin before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) can improve outcomes for people with HER2-positive, high-risk upper tract urothelial cancer. It also looks at the treatment’s safety and helps doctors learn if certain tumor features predict response.
TianjinAges 18 years+ - NCT06998758RecruitingPhase 3
Megestrol Acetate for weight loss during chemo in advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests if taking megestrol acetate (a medicine used to stimulate appetite and help gain weight) can reduce weight loss caused by chemotherapy in people with locally advanced colorectal cancer. It may help you maintain strength and energy during treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06714708RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation with immunotherapy and chemo before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation, an immunotherapy drug called sintilimab, and standard chemotherapy before surgery for stage II–III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for patients who are candidates for surgery.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07492342RecruitingPhase 2
Fulzerasib with immunotherapy and chemo before surgery for KRAS G12C lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of a targeted pill (Fulzerasib) and immunotherapy (Sintilimab) plus standard chemotherapy before surgery, for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07126119RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for upper tract cancer
This trial tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab with the chemotherapy drug nab-paclitaxel before surgery can help treat high-risk upper tract urothelial cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who are planning to have their kidney and ureter removed.
Tianjin, Outside U.S.Ages 18 years+ - NCT06924619RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation before surgery for advanced thymoma
This trial tests giving radiation therapy before surgery for a type of thymus gland tumor (thymoma) that has grown into nearby tissues but has not been treated yet. The goal is to see if this approach can make the tumor removable and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07388771Recruiting
Predicting treatment results for lung cancer before surgery
This trial is testing a treatment given before surgery for non-small cell lung cancer. Patients receive chemotherapy plus immunotherapy (chemo-immunotherapy) first, then have surgery to remove the tumor. The goal is to see how well this approach works.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07286253RecruitingPhase 2
QL1706 plus chemo before surgery for advanced cervical cancer
This trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug QL1706 to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for women with a certain type and stage of cervical cancer. It is for women whose cancer has not been treated yet and who are healthy enough for the treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06802666RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation plus combo drugs for rectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination for rectal cancer that hasn't spread far: a short course of radiation followed by two drugs (AK112 and CAPOX). The goal is to shrink the tumor before surgery and possibly avoid more aggressive treatments.
HubeiAges 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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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.