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
- NCT05216900Recruiting
Breast reconstruction with radiation given before surgery
This study looks at how breast reconstruction works when radiation is planned around the time of surgery, including in some people before surgery depending on lymph node results. It may help improve safety and outcomes for people needing mastectomy and chest/radiation therapy.
Bilthoven, UtrechtAges 18–75 - NCT07808853RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation plus chemo-immunotherapy before esophageal cancer surgery
This trial tests a new approach before surgery: a short course of radiation (5 treatments) combined with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal is to shrink the tumor and increase the chance of successful removal, while hopefully reducing side effects and improving long-term outcomes.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07787273RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (interferon gamma and camrelizumab) given before surgery for a certain type of esophageal cancer. It aims to see if this combination can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07789210RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant targeted therapy for BRAF-mutant colorectal cancer
This trial is testing a combination of two targeted drugs (encorafenib and cetuximab) with standard chemotherapy before surgery in people with a specific type of colorectal cancer that has the BRAF V600E mutation and is locally advanced or has limited spread. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06562920RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo and SBRT before surgery for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (adebrelimab), chemotherapy, and targeted radiation (SBRT) before surgery for people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes before the main treatment.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06289751RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo-immunotherapy before surgery for stage IB2 cervical cancer
This trial tests if giving chemotherapy plus an immunotherapy drug before surgery can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes for patients with stage IB2 cervical cancer that has not been treated yet. It might be an option if you have a specific type of cervical cancer that shows a certain protein (PD-L1) on your tumor cells.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT06602843Recruiting
Chemoimmunotherapy before and after surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a treatment plan that combines chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery, followed by radiation and immunotherapy after surgery for people with esophageal squamous cell cancer. It aims to see if this approach helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
HefeiAges 18–75 - NCT07695259RecruitingPhase 4
Olaparib with trastuzumab and pertuzumab for older women with HER2+ breast cancer
This study tests a combination of two antibody drugs (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) plus a targeted pill (olaparib) given before surgery to treat elderly women with HER2-positive breast cancer. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink tumors or eliminate them entirely before surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 60 years+ - NCT06288373RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing chemoimmunotherapy vs chemoradiation for advanced cervical cancer before surgery
This trial tests whether a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) before surgery works better than standard chemoradiation for locally advanced cervical cancer. It may help shrink tumors more effectively.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–70 - NCT05468242RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab after lung cancer chemotherapy and radiation
This Phase 2 study tests tislelizumab (an immune medicine) given after chemotherapy and radiation for stage III non-small cell lung cancer that has not been treated before. It may help improve how well the cancer responds and how long patients can stay in remission, with or without an added medication called bevacizumab.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT06289062RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus camrelizumab before surgery for stage IB1 cervical cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy combined with camrelizumab (a drug that helps the immune system fight cancer) before surgery can help women with early-stage cervical cancer who want to preserve their fertility. It is for patients whose tumors show a protein called PD-L1.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–45 - NCT06697938Recruiting
Chemo plus radiation vs. chemo alone for locally advanced breast cancer
This trial compares two treatments for locally advanced breast cancer: chemotherapy before surgery plus radiation, versus chemotherapy before surgery alone. The goal is to see which approach works better for this specific type of cancer.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 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 - NCT06714604RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing standard vs. longer chemo before pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial tests whether taking chemotherapy for a longer period before surgery can help people with borderline or locally advanced pancreatic cancer. It aims to see if a longer treatment course leads to better outcomes.
Gothenburg, VGRAges 18–90 - NCT07584577Recruiting
Nutrition Support During Cancer Treatment Before Surgery
This study tests whether a special feeding tube placed in the small intestine helps patients recover better after surgery for esophageal or stomach cancer. The tube delivers nutrition directly during chemotherapy or radiation before surgery.
PessacAges 18 years+ - NCT07554846RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing immunotherapy before, during, or after surgery for early-stage lung cancer
This trial compares giving immunotherapy at different times around surgery for stage II-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find the best time to use this treatment to improve outcomes.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06613165Recruiting
Short vs long treatment for stage II-III rectal cancer with dMMR
This trial tests how long you need a PD-1 immunotherapy before surgery for a specific type of rectal cancer (dMMR/MSI-H). It looks at whether a shorter or longer course works best. This could mean fewer side effects and a quicker path to surgery.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT07541664Recruiting
Digital Mind-Body Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients
This study tests a smartphone app that combines relaxation techniques and mental health support for women receiving chemotherapy before breast cancer surgery. It aims to reduce anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and emotional distress during cancer treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07507773RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation before surgery for limb or trunk wall sarcoma
This trial tests a shorter course of radiation given before surgery for soft tissue sarcoma in the arms, legs, or trunk wall. It aims to see if this approach works well long-term and may help you keep your limb.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06155305Recruiting
Organoid drug test before breast cancer surgery
This trial uses a lab-grown mini-tumor (organoid) from your biopsy to test which chemotherapy drugs work best for your cancer before you have surgery. The goal is to personalize your treatment and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT07478731RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced rectal cancer before surgery
This trial tests a new drug called SHR-1701 combined with standard chemotherapy and radiation for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor before surgery, making it easier to remove completely.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75
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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.