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
- NCT06719206Recruiting
Reducing sitting time during cancer treatment
This study looks at helping people with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer who are starting or have recently started treatment (like chemo or radiation) to sit less and move more during their treatment. If you are treated at a hospital in Uppsala or Västerås, Sweden, you may be able to join.
UppsalaAges 18 years+ - NCT06719414Recruiting
Using a special MRI to predict rectal cancer response to pre-surgery therapy
This trial uses a special type of MRI scan (called amide proton transfer-weighted imaging) to look at your rectal cancer before and after chemotherapy and/or radiation. The goal is to see if the scan can predict whether the cancer has completely disappeared by the time of surgery, which could help guide future treatment decisions.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT06716073Recruiting
Endoscopic vs standard breast-conserving surgery after chemo
This study compares two types of breast-conserving surgery for women who have already had chemotherapy before their operation. It aims to see if using a tiny camera (endoscope) leads to equally good long-term results as standard breast-conserving surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06714084Enrolling by invitation
Treating high-risk cervical cancer with chemoradiation and immunotherapy
This trial tests a new drug called Cardenimumab combined with standard chemotherapy and radiation for women with high-risk cervical cancer. The goal is to see if adding this drug can improve outcomes for patients whose tumors are large, have spread to lymph nodes, or are stage IV.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06709651Recruiting
Gut bacteria treatment for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether a treatment that targets your gut bacteria (microbiome) can help fight triple-negative breast cancer before surgery. It is for people with newly diagnosed, untreated triple-negative breast cancer that has not spread far.
Cork, MunsterAges 18 years+ - NCT03740893RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug to block DNA damage in triple-negative breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies a treatment given around the time of breast surgery to help shrink or control residual (remaining) triple-negative breast cancer. It also checks biomarkers (lab signals) to understand who benefits, with some people receiving anti–PD-L1 immunotherapy and some not.
Bournemouth, DorsetAges 18 years+ - NCT06364956RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing new drug combo for bladder cancer before surgery
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (Tislelizumab and Palbociclib) given before bladder removal surgery. It is for people with bladder cancer that has a specific genetic change and who cannot take the standard chemotherapy cisplatin.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT04016389Recruiting
Neoadjuvant chemo then fertility-sparing surgery for cervical cancer
This study looks at whether giving chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy) can shrink certain cervical cancers enough to allow fertility-sparing surgery. It may help some people avoid removing the uterus, while still treating the cancer effectively.
Houston, TexasAges 18–40 - NCT06686576RecruitingPhase 3
Study of QL1706 before surgery for MSI-H colon cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy medicine (QL1706) given before surgery to treat colon cancer that hasn't spread yet. It's designed for patients whose tumors have a specific gene feature (MSI-H/dMMR) and who haven't had any prior treatment for this cancer.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT04776525RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy before surgery for certain soft tissue sarcomas
This trial tests a step-by-step (sequential) chemotherapy plan given before surgery for adults with specific types of soft tissue sarcoma. The goal is to shrink or control the tumor before the operation and see how well this approach works and is tolerated.
BergenAges 18 years+ - NCT06681064Recruiting
Tracking breast cancer changes during pre-surgery treatment
This study looks at how breast cancer changes while you are receiving chemotherapy or targeted therapy before surgery. The goal is to better understand which treatments work best for different types of breast cancer.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06650748Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
A study of hormone therapy with or without a targeted drug for breast cancer
This trial tests if adding a targeted drug (CDK4/6 inhibitor) to hormone therapy works better than hormone therapy alone for women with a certain type of breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). The study measures the activity of tumor cells (Ki-67) to help decide treatment.
BeijingAges 18–70 - NCT06647680RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo and immunotherapy before surgery for rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (a PD-1 inhibitor) given before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes compared to standard treatment.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT05446467RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial studies whether pembrolizumab, given before surgery, can improve outcomes for certain people with stage III–IVA head and neck squamous cell cancer. It’s typically added alongside low-dose PFAS as part of treatment leading up to standard surgery and afterward medicines/radiation.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18–85 - NCT06637306RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing dupilumab with chemo for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial adds dupilumab (a targeted immune treatment) to standard chemotherapy before surgery for patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink tumors more effectively.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06624475RecruitingPhase 2
New immunotherapy before surgery for high-risk basal cell cancer
This trial tests if giving a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and relatlimab) before surgery works better than one drug alone for people with large or high-risk basal cell skin cancer that needs surgery. The goal is to shrink the cancer and make surgery easier.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06631521RecruitingPhase 1
Hormone pills before prostate cancer surgery
This trial tests two oral hormone drugs (darolutamide and relugolix) given before prostate removal surgery for men with high-risk prostate cancer. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks the tumor and improves treatment outcomes.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06631092RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized cancer vaccine with standard therapy for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a personalized cancer vaccine (NECVAX-NEO1) given along with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery for patients with triple-negative breast cancer. The vaccine is customized to target specific mutations in your tumor, aiming to boost your immune system and improve treatment outcomes.
ErlangenAges 18 years+ - NCT06613100RecruitingPhase 1
Xaluritamig before prostate surgery for high-risk prostate cancer
This study tests an experimental drug called xaluritamig given before surgery for men with localized prostate cancer that is intermediate or high risk. The goal is to see if it can help shrink the cancer before the prostate is removed.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06597227Recruiting
Partial vs total stomach removal for upper stomach cancer after chemo
This trial compares two types of surgery for upper stomach cancer after chemotherapy or radiation. It aims to see if removing only part of the stomach (proximal gastrectomy) works as well as removing the whole stomach (total gastrectomy) to help you recover better.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06596018RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Radiation therapy for breast cancer not responding to chemo
This trial tests whether adding a special type of radiation (SBRT) can help people whose breast cancer did not shrink after two rounds of standard chemotherapy. It's for people with stage II or III breast cancer that is still growing or stable.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06587061RecruitingPhase 2
HRS-4642 plus AG before and after surgery for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of two medications (HRS-4642 and AG) given before and after surgery for pancreatic cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this treatment helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06567782RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy vs. chemotherapy alone for stage 3 colon cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab to standard chemotherapy (CAPEOX) is more effective than chemotherapy alone for people with a specific type of colon cancer (MMRp/MSS) that has not spread. It is given before surgery to shrink the tumor.
AalstAges 18 years+ - NCT06569368RecruitingPhase 2
Metronidazole with rectal cancer treatment
This trial tests adding the antibiotic metronidazole to standard pre-surgery therapy for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if changing the bacteria in your gut can make the cancer treatment work better.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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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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