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
- NCT06380101Recruiting
Special diet with standard therapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests a special medical food that limits certain amino acids (building blocks of protein) during standard treatment for rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this diet helps the treatment work better while reducing side effects.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT06361940RecruitingPhase 2
Short-term hormone therapy before breast cancer surgery
This trial is testing how well a short course of hormone-blocking pills (endocrine therapy) works before surgery in women with early-stage hormone receptor-positive HER2-negative breast cancer. The goal is to understand what makes some cancers resistant to these treatments.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06364371Recruiting
Predicting rectal cancer treatment response using multi-omics
This trial is testing a new way to predict how well your rectal cancer will respond to treatments given before surgery. It uses advanced tests (like looking at genes and other markers) to tailor your care.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06365619RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for recurrent melanoma
This trial tests two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, given before surgery for people whose melanoma has come back after previous anti-PD1 treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor and help prevent future recurrence.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06368141RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus immunotherapy before surgery for colon cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy followed by an immunotherapy drug (a checkpoint inhibitor) before surgery helps shrink locally advanced colon cancer. It is for people with a specific tumor type (MSS and RAS mutation) who have not had prior treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06339658Recruiting
Comparing two dyes for lymph node surgery in breast cancer
This trial compares two dyes (ICG and blue patent) to see which is better for finding the first lymph node (sentinel node) during surgery in women with breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes and who had chemotherapy first.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06341400RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination drug treatment before bladder cancer surgery
This trial tests two drugs (RC48 and toripalimab) given before bladder cancer surgery for patients who cannot take the standard chemotherapy due to kidney problems or other reasons. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06353997RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant INBRX-106 with pembrolizumab for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called INBRX-106 to the standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for patients with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and potentially reduce the risk of the cancer coming back.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06356155RecruitingPhase 2
Study of two drugs before surgery for upper tract cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, given before surgery for upper tract urothelial cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who are candidates for surgery.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06318897RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with chemo for early triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) plus two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) given before surgery for people with early-stage, triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment helps shrink or eliminate the tumor before it's removed.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06320717Recruiting
AI-guided pre-surgery treatment for pancreatic cancer
This study tests how well an AI tool can guide which pre-surgery treatment is best for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed. It uses your tumor's genetic fingerprint to choose the most effective therapy.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06087120Recruiting
Can a blood test predict breast cancer treatment response?
This study looks at whether a blood test (ctDNA) can help predict how well breast cancer responds to chemotherapy before surgery. It focuses on people with HER2-positive or triple-negative breast cancer that has not spread far.
JakartaAges 18 years+ - NCT06303583Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Chemo-radiation followed by immunotherapy for esophageal cancer
This trial tests if giving chemotherapy and radiation before surgery, followed by immunotherapy, can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of esophageal cancer that can be surgically removed.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06309290Recruiting
Prehabilitation with strength training before breast cancer treatment
This trial tests if strength exercises before starting chemotherapy can help postmenopausal women with breast cancer. It aims to improve patients' ability to undergo treatment and surgery.
SantiagoAges Any age - NCT06312982RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Chemo, radiation, and immunotherapy before rectal cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a combination of chemotherapy, radiation, and an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer that has specific protein/gene markers (pMMR or MSS). It’s designed for those who have not yet had any treatment for their cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05760612RecruitingPhase 3
After breast cancer surgery, test neratinib plus trastuzumab
This trial studies whether adding neratinib to standard trastuzumab treatment after neoadjuvant (before-surgery) therapy lowers the risk of breast cancer coming back. It is for people whose breast cancer is hormone-receptor positive and HER2 positive, with residual cancer found after neoadjuvant treatment.
GuangzhouAges 18–70 - NCT06279130RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New immunotherapy before surgery for multiple cancer types
This trial tests new immunotherapy combinations given before surgery for cancers that have certain genetic features (dMMR or pMMR). It aims to see if these drugs can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for patients with various cancer types, including those for which standard neoadjuvant therapy is not an option.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06281405RecruitingPhase 2
CAPOX and immunotherapy with or without radiation for rectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding radiation therapy to a combination of chemotherapy (CAPOX) and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 antibody) is more effective than the combination alone for people with locally advanced rectal cancer that is MSS (microsatellite stable) or pMMR. It aims to improve outcomes for patients with high-risk features.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT06288191RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab and relatlimab before surgery for skin cancer
This trial tests if two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and relatlimab, given before surgery can help shrink a type of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. It's for people whose cancer can be removed with surgery.
Wollstonecraft, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06295159RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before and after surgery for advanced melanoma
This trial tests whether giving immunotherapy (anti-PD1) before and after surgery can help treat melanoma that has spread to nearby lymph nodes or skin. It is for people whose melanoma can be removed surgically, and who either haven't had systemic treatment before or whose melanoma has returned after prior immunotherapy or targeted therapy.
Tampa, FloridaAges 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 - 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+ - 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+
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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.