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
- NCT07249333Recruiting
Complications after pre-surgery radiation for colorectal cancer
This trial looks at side effects and recovery (complications) after chemotherapy or radiation given before surgery for colorectal cancer. It includes people who are somewhat frail (scores 2–4), to see how they do after the operation.
Kamenitz, VojvodinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06878222RecruitingPhase 2
Testing an immunotherapy combo before surgery for cervical cancer
This trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and cisplatin) before surgery can help shrink cervical cancer. It is for people with certain stages of cervical cancer who are candidates for surgery, including those who want to preserve their fertility.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06908291Recruiting
Photoacoustic imaging test for breast nodules and chemo response
This study uses a new imaging technique that combines light and sound to examine breast lumps. It may help doctors diagnose breast cancer, determine its type, and see how well chemotherapy is working.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06928701Recruiting
Diet and exercise for early breast cancer before surgery
This trial tests whether a personalized nutrition and exercise program can improve treatment response by changing how your body and immune system react to breast cancer before surgery. It is for women newly diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer who will receive neoadjuvant therapy (treatment before surgery).
Novara, NovaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06712420RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy before surgery for advanced gallbladder cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy before surgery helps people with locally advanced gallbladder cancer that can still be removed. It may improve outcomes by shrinking the tumor beforehand.
Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 18–70 - NCT06926179Recruiting
Immunotherapy before surgery or radiation for lung cancer
This trial tests using immunotherapy before surgery or radiation for non-small cell lung cancer. It looks at how safe and effective this approach is and how it affects survival.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06777420Recruiting
Question list for breast cancer patients before chemo
This study tests whether a list of helpful questions can improve communication and care for breast cancer patients who will receive chemotherapy before surgery. It aims to support patients in talking with their doctors about what matters most to them.
Uppsala, Region UppsalaAges 18 years+ - NCT06939127RecruitingPhase 2
Cold therapy, immunotherapy, and chemo before and after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a treatment that uses extreme cold (cryoablation) along with immunotherapy (tislelizumab) and chemotherapy before and after surgery for people with early-stage lung cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this combination helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
TianjinAges 18–75 - NCT07198165RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation followed by chemo plus bevacizumab with or without immunotherapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) to standard chemoradiation and targeted therapy improves outcomes for locally advanced rectal cancer. It is for patients who have not had prior treatment and do not have certain genetic markers (BRAF mutation or MSI-H).
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07202819Recruiting
Chemotherapy and MRI before bladder surgery
This study looks at how well MRI scans can detect bladder cancer after chemotherapy, before surgery to remove the bladder. It may help doctors know if the chemo is working.
Asyut, Asyut GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT06924619RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation before surgery for advanced thymoma
This trial tests giving radiation therapy before surgery for a type of thymus gland tumor (thymoma) that has grown into nearby tissues but has not been treated yet. The goal is to see if this approach can make the tumor removable and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07188246RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation and immunotherapy before chemo for breast cancer
This trial tests a new approach for breast cancer that combines a short course of focused radiation (SBRT) with an injection of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab directly into the tumor, followed by standard chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor more effectively before surgery.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06933199Recruiting
Focused radiation before brain tumor surgery
This study tests giving a single, precise dose of radiation to a brain metastasis just before surgery, to see if it helps control the tumor better without extra side effects. It’s for people who are already planning surgery for a medium-to-large brain tumor that started from another cancer.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07135856Recruiting
Lung-saving surgery after pre-surgery therapy for NSCLC
This trial studies how well sleeve lobectomy (a type of lung-saving surgery) works for people with non-small cell lung cancer who have already received therapy like chemotherapy or immunotherapy before surgery. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07130240RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab with chemo before surgery for cervical cancer
This trial tests adding a new drug called Ivonescimab to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and cisplatin) given before a hysterectomy in women with cervical cancer stage IB2 or IIA1 (tumor size 2-4 cm). The goal is to see if this combination improves outcomes compared to chemo alone.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07126119RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for upper tract cancer
This trial tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab with the chemotherapy drug nab-paclitaxel before surgery can help treat high-risk upper tract urothelial cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who are planning to have their kidney and ureter removed.
Tianjin, Outside U.S.Ages 18 years+ - NCT07125547RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and chemo before surgery for ureteral cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (tislelizumab) and chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) given before surgery for ureteral cancer. The goal is to see if the treatment shrinks the tumor and makes the surgery more effective.
Tianjin, Outside U.S.Ages 18 years+ - NCT07113275RecruitingPhase 3
Short versus long radiation schedule for advanced rectal cancer
This study compares two different schedules of radiation (a short course versus a longer course) followed by standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for advanced rectal cancer. It aims to see which approach works best to shrink the tumor before surgery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07103395RecruitingPhase 2
Study of chemo, radiation, and dual immunotherapy for stage 3 lung cancer
This trial tests combining chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and two immune-boosting drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) as a first treatment for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It aims to see if this combination improves outcomes compared to standard care.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07088354Recruiting
AI model predicts treatment response in esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model can accurately predict if esophageal cancer will completely disappear after chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy before surgery. If successful, it could help doctors decide the best treatment plan for patients.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07095439RecruitingPhase 2
Sandwich treatment for stage 2 and 3 rectal cancer
This trial tests a new way of giving radiation and chemotherapy before surgery for rectal cancer that hasn't spread. It aims to see if this 'sandwich' approach is safe and works better than standard treatment.
CairoAges 18–70 - NCT07084610RecruitingPhase 2
Metabolic markers predict response to immunotherapy before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether certain markers in your blood or tissue can predict how well immunotherapy works before surgery for early-stage lung cancer. It aims to find out who benefits most from this treatment.
Ribeirão Preto, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07081360RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo before or after surgery for pancreatic cancer
This trial compares two approaches for patients with pancreatic or periampullary cancer that can be surgically removed: getting chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) versus surgery first. It aims to find out which sequence leads to better outcomes.
Minya, Minya GovernorateAges 18–75 - NCT07080944Recruiting
Lymph node biopsy after chemo for inflammatory breast cancer
This trial is testing if a less invasive sentinel lymph node biopsy can replace more extensive lymph node removal in women with inflammatory breast cancer who have had chemotherapy and whose nodes appear cancer-free. This could help avoid unnecessary side effects.
MilanAges 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.