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
- NCT06756217Recruiting
PET scan to check early response to immunotherapy before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a special PET scan (68Ga-grazytracer) to see if it can predict early whether immunotherapy is working in people with lung cancer that can be surgically removed. If successful, this scan could help doctors tailor treatment sooner.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06765616RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with chemo and radiation for rectal cancer before surgery
This trial tests a combination of a PD-L1 inhibitor (adebrelimab), short-course radiation, and chemotherapy given before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–85 - NCT06768931RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests adding an immunotherapy drug to standard chemotherapy before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if this combination works better than chemotherapy alone.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18 years+ - NCT06770270RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with radiation and chemo before rectal cancer surgery
This trial tests adding an immunotherapy drug (pucotenlimab) to standard radiation and chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor more effectively and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06771960Recruiting
Targeted therapy before surgery for EGFR lung cancer
This trial looks at how well a targeted therapy works before surgery for people with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to understand the link between a heart rhythm measure (RVT) and patient outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06783491RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy with or without heated chemo for advanced colon cancer
This trial tests if adding heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery improves outcomes for people with advanced colon cancer that hasn't spread to other organs. It compares standard chemotherapy before surgery alone versus chemotherapy before surgery plus heated chemo during surgery.
Córdoba, CórdobaAges 18–75 - NCT06787911RecruitingPhase 2
Donafenib and immunotherapy before surgery for advanced thyroid cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—donafenib (a targeted therapy) and an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1 antibody)—given before surgery for locally advanced differentiated thyroid cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor to make surgery easier and more complete. If you have this type of thyroid cancer that is hard to remove completely with surgery alone, this study may be an option.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT06788912RecruitingPhase 2
Study of pembrolizumab plus other drugs before lung cancer surgery
This trial is testing a new combination of drugs (including pembrolizumab) as a treatment before surgery for people with a certain type of lung cancer. The goal is to see if it helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Daphne, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06791083RecruitingPhase 2
Envafolimab, Fruquintinib, and chemo before gastric cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (Envafolimab and Fruquintinib) plus chemotherapy given before surgery for certain types of stomach cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06792149Recruiting
Guiding gastric cancer treatment with 3D bioprinting
This trial uses a 3D-printed model of your tumor to predict which drugs will work best for your gastric cancer. It aims to make treatment more personalized and effective.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06793137RecruitingPhase 2
Antibiotics before surgery for advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests if taking antibiotics before standard treatment can improve outcomes for people with advanced rectal cancer that requires surgery.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06794775RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy before surgery for stage III melanoma
This trial is for people with stage III melanoma that can be surgically removed. It compares one immunotherapy drug to a combination of two, to see which works better before surgery.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06800339RecruitingPhase 1
Immunotherapy and radiation before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests combining chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and a low dose of radiation before surgery for people with non-small cell lung cancer that is borderline resectable (can potentially be removed but is close to nearby structures). It aims to see if this approach can shrink the tumor enough to allow successful surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06800391RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy before surgery for advanced pseudomyxoma peritonei
This trial tests a chemotherapy combination (capecitabine and cyclophosphamide) given before surgery for people with a large amount of pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP). The goal is to see if it can shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
MilanAges 18–76 - NCT06802757RecruitingPhase 2
Study of posaconazole with immunotherapy and chemo for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests if adding posaconazole (an antifungal drug) to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy before breast cancer surgery works better than just the standard treatment. It is for people with newly diagnosed, early-stage triple-negative breast cancer.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–70 - NCT06811870RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Hyperbaric oxygen before surgery for breast cancer
This trial tests adding hyperbaric oxygen (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) before standard chemotherapy for breast cancer. The goal is to see if it helps shrink the tumor more effectively before surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–60 - NCT06812728RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo and radiation before surgery for advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests giving a strong chemotherapy combination (FOLFIRINOX) followed by radiation before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. If you have stage 3 or high-risk stage 2 rectal cancer that has not spread, this approach may shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Shibīn al Kawm, MenoufiaAges 18–70 - NCT06817525RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo and immunotherapy before surgery for early triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether a combination of chemotherapy drugs (nab-paclitaxel and carboplatin) plus an immunotherapy drug (PD1 inhibitor) given before surgery can help treat early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. It aims to improve outcomes by using these treatments before the main surgery.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–65 - NCT06830239RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant dostarlimab for resectable stage III colon cancer
This trial tests an investigational immunotherapy drug called dostarlimab given before surgery for colon cancer. It is for people whose tumor is MMR-proficient (also called MSS) and is large enough or has spread to nearby lymph nodes but not to other parts of the body. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor before surgery.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT06831136RecruitingPhase 2
Endoscopic ultrasound ablation plus immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of endoscopic ultrasound-guided heat ablation (RFA) and the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab for people with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06831526RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Chemoradiation with or without azeliragon for new glioblastoma
This trial tests whether adding the study drug azeliragon to standard radiation and chemotherapy can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. The study will also look at how the tumor responds to the added drug.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06831955RecruitingPhase 2
Lifestyle program to boost chemo before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a structured lifestyle program (diet and exercise) can make standard chemotherapy before surgery work better for triple-negative breast cancer. It looks at how the program affects your body’s response to treatment and your overall health.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT06835049RecruitingPhase 2
Heating therapy before surgery for high-risk soft tissue sarcoma
This trial tests a new approach for high-risk soft tissue sarcoma of the arm, leg, or trunk. Before surgery, you would receive chemotherapy combined with local hyperthermia (a treatment that gently heats the tumor area) to see if this can improve outcomes.
AarauAges 18 years+ - NCT06843889RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab with chemoradiation before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemoradiation before surgery helps people with a type of esophageal cancer. It is for patients whose cancer has not spread to other organs and who have not had treatment before.
Guangzhou, Baiyun DistrictAges 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.