Treatment
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy clinical trials
We’re tracking 336 recruiting studies that include Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04495088RecruitingPhase 3
Before vs after chemotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer
This Phase 3 study compares giving chemotherapy before rectal surgery versus giving it after surgery, using a tailored plan based on your risk. The goal is to see which timing helps more people with locally advanced rectal cancer stay cancer-free and live longer.
MannheimAges 18 years+ - NCT07033819RecruitingPhase 2
Fuzuloparib and apatinib before surgery for ovarian cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral drugs—fuzuloparib (a PARP inhibitor) and apatinib (which blocks blood vessel growth to tumors)—given before surgery for advanced ovarian cancer that cannot be removed right away. It is for people whose tumors have a specific genetic marker (HRD positive) and who have not had prior cancer treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07731828RecruitingPhase 2
Short-course radiation plus immunotherapy and chemo for cervical cancer
This trial tests a new combination of short-course radiation, an immunotherapy drug called adebrelimab, and standard chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced cervical cancer. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors more effectively.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT06958432RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Short-course radiation plus chemo and immunotherapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests a treatment plan that uses a short course of radiation to the lymph nodes-sparing area, followed by chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) for people with a specific type of mid or low rectal cancer (pMMR/MSS). The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes without needing extensive surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06964906RecruitingPhase 2
HIFU, immunotherapy, and chemo for ER+ HER2- breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU, a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to heat and destroy tumor tissue) with the immunotherapy drug toripalimab and standard chemotherapy before surgery for women with a specific type of breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-negative). The goal is to see if this approach can improve treatment outcomes for women with high-risk disease.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06256237RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (toripalimab and JS004) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink limited-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find better ways to treat this cancer before surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06913777RecruitingPhase 3
Precision therapy before surgery for HR-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a new precision therapy given before surgery for women with a specific type of HR-positive breast cancer. It aims to see if this treatment can improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07230639RecruitingPhase 2
Shorter radiation with chemo and immunotherapy for high-risk colon cancer
This trial tests a shorter course of radiation combined with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) for people with a specific type of high-risk colon cancer that has not spread. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor before surgery and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07005570RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation and chemo with or without immunotherapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests if adding an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) and a targeted therapy (bevacizumab) to short-course radiation followed by chemo can improve outcomes for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer that is pMMR/MSS. The goal is to shrink the tumor before surgery and possibly avoid the need for more extensive treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05378919RecruitingPhase 2
Testing new pre-surgery treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer
This Phase 2 trial compares a pre-surgery (neoadjuvant) treatment plan versus the standard plan for people with stage II–III rectal cancer. The goal is to see which approach works better and is safe before surgery.
KaunasAges 18 years+ - NCT06667154RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose nivolumab plus chemo for early lung cancer
This trial tests a lower dose of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) combined with standard chemotherapy before surgery for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The goal is to see if this combination shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes with fewer side effects.
São José do Rio Preto, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06056336RecruitingPhase 2
Perioperative tislelizumab plus chemo for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether giving tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) along with chemotherapy before and after surgery can help people with a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this combination improves outcomes for patients whose cancer is in the chest and can be removed with surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06709885RecruitingPhase 2
HDAC inhibitor with chemoimmunotherapy before colon cancer surgery
This trial tests adding an HDAC inhibitor to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery for a type of colon cancer called pMMR that has grown into nearby fat or deeper. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor more effectively and improve outcomes.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07378306RecruitingPhase 2
Fasting-mimicking diet with chemo-immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding a special low-calorie diet (called a fasting-mimicking diet) to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy can help treat triple-negative breast cancer before surgery. It aims to see if this combination makes the treatment work better.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07629817RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery vs. Chemoradiation for Esophageal Cancer
This trial compares surgery versus a strong combination of chemotherapy and radiation for people with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has been treated first with immunotherapy. It aims to find which approach leads to better outcomes after the initial immunotherapy and chemotherapy.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT07222657RecruitingPhase 2
Freezing spray before chemo for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a freezing spray (cryotherapy) to shrink esophageal tumors before standard chemotherapy. It may help reduce tumor size and improve treatment outcomes.
Weston, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07239466RecruitingPhase 2
Ketone supplement with radiation and chemo for rectal cancer
This study tests a combination of a special diet supplement (beta-hydroxybutyrate), short radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink the tumor and improve treatment outcomes.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07267078RecruitingPhase 2
Tuvonralimab and Iparomlimab before surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial tests two immunotherapy drugs (Tuvonralimab and Iparomlimab) given before surgery to shrink bile duct cancers that are borderline removable. The goal is to make the tumor easier to remove completely and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07020247RecruitingPhase 3
Personalized radiation plus chemo with or without immunotherapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests adding immunotherapy to standard radiation and chemotherapy for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if a personalized approach improves outcomes while sparing more normal tissue.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07039656RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab plus chemo after NSCLC surgery
This trial tests adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to chemotherapy after surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is for patients who either had no treatment before surgery or had chemo-immunotherapy before surgery and still have signs of cancer in their lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this combination helps prevent cancer from coming back.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05173272RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy plus chemo, then radiation, for advanced cervical cancer
This study tests whether adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy, then giving chemotherapy together with radiation, works better for advanced cervical cancer. It aims to improve cancer control and help people live longer, without major safety issues.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT06671262RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus radiation before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests combining two treatments—an immunotherapy drug (Toripalimab) and radiation—before surgery for a certain type of breast cancer (HR+, HER2-negative) that has spread to lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor more than standard therapy alone.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–85 - NCT06727981Recruiting
Immunotherapy as first treatment for stomach cancer
This trial tests immunotherapy as the first treatment for people with advanced or locally advanced stomach cancer. It may help if you haven't had any prior anti-cancer therapy and are starting treatment soon.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–100 - NCT06576973RecruitingPhase 2
Adalimumab combo therapy for esophageal cancer before surgery
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (adalimumab), chemotherapy, and a targeted therapy pill (apatinib) before surgery for esophageal cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this mix helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ChinaAges 18–75
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 336 recruiting studies that include Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, drawn from the U.S. registry and rewritten for real people so you can see what each is testing and who it's for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy trial?
- Each study lists its own eligibility criteria — rules about condition, age, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Is Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy an approved treatment?
- A drug being studied in a trial may be investigational (still being tested) or already approved and being studied for a new use. Each study page explains what phase it's in. Clin2 does not provide medical advice — talk with your doctor about whether Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy or a specific trial is right for you.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. A drug appearing here is being studied in a trial and may be investigational. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific treatment or trial is right for you.