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
- NCT06208826RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy maintenance after surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial looks at whether continuing immunotherapy can help keep cancer from coming back in people with head and neck cancer who had a good response to chemo-immunotherapy before surgery. You would have already had surgery, and now the study tests a maintenance treatment to strengthen your immune system's fight against any remaining cancer cells.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06205485RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy and surgery vs chemoradiation for rectal cancer
This trial compares two approaches for early-stage rectal cancer: chemotherapy plus local surgery versus standard chemoradiotherapy. It aims to see if less intensive treatment can work just as well, reducing side effects.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06204094RecruitingPhase 2
Preserving the anus with chemo, immunotherapy, and radiation for rectal cancer
This trial tests a treatment plan that combines chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation before surgery for patients with middle or low rectal cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough to avoid removing the anus, preserving bowel function.
Jinhua, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06173310Recruiting
MRI-guided chemo before surgery for pancreatic cancer
This study tests whether using a special MRI scan to guide chemotherapy can help people with pancreatic cancer that is on the edge of being removable. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough for successful surgery.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 19 years+ - NCT06162650RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery chemo-radiation therapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery for people with mid or low rectal cancer that hasn't spread. The goal is to see if this approach works better than current treatments.
TainanAges 20 years+ - NCT06161818RecruitingPhase 2
Combined therapy before surgery for lymph node-positive esophageal cancer
This trial is testing a combination of chemotherapy and radiation (called total neoadjuvant therapy) before surgery for a type of esophageal cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this approach improves outcomes.
Eindhoven, North BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT06151236RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab and relatlimab before surgery for Merkel cell cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and relatlimab, before surgery for Merkel cell carcinoma that can be removed. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Wollstonecraft, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06154538RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo vs. chemo alone for advanced colorectal cancer before surgery
This trial tests whether adding immunotherapy (a treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer) to standard chemotherapy before surgery works better than chemotherapy alone for people with locally advanced colorectal cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06128252Recruiting
Taurine with chemotherapy and immunotherapy for gastric cancer
This trial tests whether adding taurine to standard chemo-immunotherapy before surgery helps treat locally advanced gastric cancer. It may be an option for patients whose tumors are PD-L1 positive and can be fully removed with surgery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT06085274Recruiting
SHINE: Using a special dye to find lymph nodes after breast cancer chemo
This study tests whether a special dye called indocyanine green (ICG) can help find sentinel lymph nodes during breast cancer surgery after chemotherapy. It may offer a safer and more effective way to check if cancer has spread.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - NCT06088771RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of dupilumab and cemiplimab before lung cancer surgery
This study tests two drugs, dupilumab and cemiplimab, given before surgery for early-stage lung cancer. The goal is to see if these immune-boosting medicines can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06091124RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for neuroendocrine bladder cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) with two chemotherapy drugs (etoposide and cisplatin) given before surgery for a rare, aggressive type of bladder cancer called neuroendocrine carcinoma. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06066437RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lutetium before prostate surgery for high-risk cancer
This trial tests a radioactive drug (lutetium) given before surgery to men with high-risk prostate cancer that hasn't spread. The goal is to see if it can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05773859RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Vaccination before surgery to treat advanced ovarian cancer
This trial studies a vaccine made from your immune cells (dendritic cell vaccine) given before chemotherapy and surgery. It aims to help your body recognize and fight ovarian cancer more effectively in people whose cancer is advanced and spread.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06025747RecruitingPhase 1
Abemaciclib plus radiation for liposarcoma before surgery
This trial tests a combination of the targeted drug abemaciclib and radiation therapy before surgery for people with a specific type of liposarcoma. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor and help make surgery more effective.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06019468RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery Treatment for Advanced Thymic Cancer
This trial tests a new treatment given before surgery for people with advanced thymic carcinoma. It aims to shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05989347RecruitingPhase 1
Dapagliflozin with chemo for breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding the drug dapagliflozin (a pill that lowers blood sugar) to standard chemotherapy before breast cancer surgery can improve outcomes. It is for women with high insulin levels and a higher BMI who are about to start chemotherapy.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05987826RecruitingPhase 2
Furmonertinib before surgery for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests whether taking furmonertinib before surgery can help shrink tumors in people with early-stage EGFR-mutant lung cancer. It aims to improve surgical outcomes and long-term results.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT05969496RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus axitinib before kidney surgery for RCC with IVC tumor
This Phase 2 trial tests whether pembrolizumab plus axitinib can shrink kidney cancer before surgery, when there is tumor growth into the inferior vena cava (IVC). It may help make the operation easier and improve chances of long-term control.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05952453RecruitingPhase 2
New ovarian cancer treatment with chemo plus maintenance medicines
This Phase 2 trial tests giving chemotherapy before surgery, then continuing two medicines afterward (olaparib and pembrolizumab). It’s designed for people with newly diagnosed Stage III/IV ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who may benefit from tighter control of the disease.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05965557Recruiting
Markers that predict response to immunotherapy before lung surgery
This study looks for blood or tissue markers that can predict who benefits from immunotherapy given before surgery for non-small cell lung cancer. It may help doctors better choose treatment in the future.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT05932199RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Durvalumab and tremelimumab before surgery for mesothelioma
This Phase 1/2 study tests the immune medicines durvalumab and tremelimumab, with or without chemotherapy, given before surgery for mesothelioma. It aims to shrink the tumor and improve safety and outcomes so more patients can have their cancer fully removed.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05919108RecruitingPhase 2
Neratinib before surgery for HER2-mutated invasive lobular breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests neratinib given before surgery to treat stage I–III invasive lobular breast cancer that has a specific HER2 mutation and is hormone-receptor positive. It may help shrink the tumor and improve control of cancer before and after surgery.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05906407Recruiting
Genetic-guided treatment planning for high-risk early breast cancer
This study uses tumor genetic testing to help plan more precise treatment for people with early high-risk breast cancer. You may be asked to give a recent tumor sample so researchers can match your cancer features with the best available options.
AugsburgAges 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.