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
- NCT06385262RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo before surgery for early-stage lung cancer
This study tests whether giving chemotherapy before surgery helps people with non-small cell lung cancer that has not spread far. The goal is to see if it can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07876154RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for locally advanced cervical cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs with standard chemotherapy before surgery for cervical cancer that has not spread far. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve treatment outcomes.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–70 - NCT05636969Recruiting
Pre-surgery exercise program for lung cancer treatment
This trial looks at whether a “prehabilitation” (guided exercise and fitness preparation) program helps people with non-small cell lung cancer get ready for surgery after starting treatment before surgery. It may help you tolerate treatment and surgery better if you can do the required fitness testing and procedures.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07743190RecruitingPhase 2
Lighter chemo for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer with high immune cells
This trial tests a less intense chemotherapy regimen (without one of the standard drugs) combined with immunotherapy for people with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer whose tumors have a high level of immune cells (TILs). The goal is to see if this approach is effective while reducing side effects.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT03712774Recruiting
Study of how chemoradiation affects quality of life
This observational study follows people with esophageal cancer to see how their quality of life changes after chemoradiation. It does not change your treatment, but it may help doctors better understand what to expect during and after therapy.
Munich, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT03731130Recruiting
Study on quality of life after rectal cancer treatment and surgery
This observational study follows people with rectal cancer who get radiation (with or without chemotherapy) before surgery. It aims to understand how these treatments affect quality of life after surgery.
Munich, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT04286841Recruiting
Immunotherapy before lung surgery for early lung cancer
This trial looks at giving immunotherapy before surgery for certain early-stage lung cancers to help shrink the tumor and improve outcomes. It is mainly for people whose lung cancer can be removed by surgery and who don’t have specific gene changes like EGFR or ALK.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT04281641Recruiting
Testing marker-guided treatment before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial studies how well a HER2-focused treatment plan works before surgery (“neoadjuvant” therapy) for operable HER2-positive breast cancer. It also uses tumor tissue tests to find markers that may predict who benefits most.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04437160RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo after surgery for triple-negative breast cancer with leftover tumor
This Phase 2 study tests chemotherapy given after surgery for people with triple-negative breast cancer who still have cancer left after initial (neoadjuvant) chemo. It may help lower the chance the cancer comes back in people at higher risk based on leftover tumor and lymph node findings.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03825861RecruitingPhase 2
Before-surgery chemotherapy for locally advanced stomach cancer
This Phase 2 study tests chemotherapy given before surgery (called FOLFIRINOX) for people with locally advanced stomach cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes after the surgery plan is completed.
São PauloAges 18–75 - NCT04483076RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo before stomach surgery with different cycles
This trial studies whether giving oxaliplatin plus S-1 (SOX) chemotherapy before stomach surgery works best when given for different cycle lengths. It may help shrink stage III gastric cancer before a standard D2 gastrectomy and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04019678Recruiting
Breast cancer study after chemotherapy with small underarm node spread
This study looks at whether it’s safe and effective to avoid removing many underarm lymph nodes in some people who, after chemotherapy, still seem to have only tiny (“micro”) cancer deposits in the sentinel lymph node. It may help reduce treatment side effects while keeping cancer control.
Rozzano, MIAges 18–75 - NCT04331093RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery treatment for stage III–IV melanoma with two medicines
This trial tests two medicines given before surgery to shrink stage III–IV acral melanoma (a melanoma type on the hands/feet) and improve outcomes. If the tumors respond, surgery can happen afterward as planned.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–75 - NCT04137653RecruitingPhase 3
New pre-surgery drug choice for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests which chemotherapy drug works better before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) for triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to underarm lymph nodes. It compares two forms of paclitaxel given by random assignment to see which option may shrink the tumor more effectively and improve outcomes.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–70 - NCT04993014RecruitingPhase 2
De-escalating treatment after HER2-positive breast cancer responds
This study looks at whether some people with HER2-positive breast cancer can safely receive less (de-escalated) treatment after they finish chemotherapy plus HER2-targeted drugs before surgery. It specifically focuses on people whose cancer shows a complete response on the surgery pathology report.
São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT05104788RecruitingPhase 2
Icotinib plus chemotherapy before surgery for EGFR lung cancer
This trial studies how well a targeted medicine (icotinib) combined with chemotherapy works before surgery for certain EGFR-mutated lung adenocarcinoma. The goal is to shrink or control the tumor and make surgery more effective.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT02535221RecruitingPhase 3
Hormone treatment vs chemotherapy before breast surgery
This Phase 3 trial compares hormone-based treatment versus chemotherapy given before surgery in people who are premenopausal and have hormone-receptor positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. It looks to see which approach works better to control the cancer before the breast operation.
BeijingAges 35–55 - NCT05148767RecruitingPhase 4
UGT1A1-guided irinotecan for locally advanced rectal cancer
This trial studies whether adjusting irinotecan treatment based on a person’s UGT1A1 gene test can improve outcomes for locally advanced rectal cancer. It focuses on people who are about to start (or continue) chemoradiation and do not have cancer spread to distant organs.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05241119Recruiting
Lymph node mapping to guide surgery after chemotherapy
This study tests using a special carbon-based tracing method to help doctors check which lymph nodes to treat during surgery after you finish chemotherapy. It may improve how accurately the surgical plan targets cancer in the armpit (axillary) lymph nodes.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–70 - NCT05268692RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Pancreatic cancer chemo before surgery, then two drug combinations
This trial studies giving chemotherapy before planned surgery for pancreatic cancer, followed by additional treatment with two drug combinations. It may help shrink the cancer and improve how well surgery works.
KochiAges 18–85 - NCT05201430RecruitingPhase 3
FOLFOXIRI vs CapeOX before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer
This trial compares two chemotherapy plans given before rectal cancer surgery to see which helps more people and works better for disease control. If you have locally advanced rectal cancer and have not had treatment yet, this study may be an option.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04894188Recruiting
Hormone plus radiation before prostate surgery for high-risk cancer
This trial studies giving hormone treatment and radiation before prostate surgery to treat high-risk, locally advanced prostate cancer. It aims to improve cancer control by shrinking or controlling the tumor before removing it.
Douliu City/Huwei Township, Yunlin CountyAges 20–75 - NCT03753243RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab and hormone blocker before prostate surgery
This Phase 2 trial studies whether pembrolizumab plus a hormone “androgen axis” blocker taken before prostate surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-risk, non-metastatic prostate cancer. It’s designed for patients who are planning prostate removal with an extended lymph node dissection.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT04666961RecruitingPhase 2
Hormone therapy before surgery for extensive DCIS
This Phase 2 study tests whether taking hormone medicine before surgery can change the surgical plan and outcomes for people with extensive ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). It is for estrogen-receptor positive DCIS and aims to see how this “neoadjuvant” approach affects treatment decisions.
AngersAges 40 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.