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Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy clinical trials
We’re tracking 327 recruiting studies that include Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07863999RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy before surgery for stage II-III lung cancer
This trial compares two different drug combinations given before surgery for stage II-III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Both combinations include chemotherapy, and one also includes a newer type of immunotherapy. The goal is to see which approach shrinks tumors more effectively before surgery.
Shanghai, ChinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07872722RecruitingPhase 2
Study of two immunotherapies plus chemotherapy before surgery for stomach cancer
This trial tests a new approach for stomach cancer that hasn't spread. You'd get a combination of an investigational drug targeting a specific protein on cancer cells, an immunotherapy that helps your immune system fight cancer, and standard chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if this makes the tumor shrink more and improves outcomes.
SaitamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06302465Recruiting
Narlumosbartmab plus chemo for bone cancers with giant cells
This trial tests a new drug called Narlumosbartmab added to standard chemotherapy for certain types of bone cancer that have eaten away at the bone and contain large, abnormal cells. It is for people who have not yet started standard treatment and whose tumors can be removed with surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 8 years+ - NCT05905315RecruitingPhase 2
Vulvar cancer treatment: chemoradiation vs chemotherapy then surgery
This Phase 2 trial compares two treatment approaches for some women with vulvar squamous cell cancer: chemoradiation first, or chemotherapy first followed by surgery. The goal is to see which strategy works better or is safer for tumors that are hard to remove without major pelvic surgery.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06404671Recruiting
Timing of surgery after chemo for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests whether waiting longer between chemotherapy and surgery affects outcomes for advanced ovarian cancer. It is for women who have had three cycles of chemo and whose disease can be removed surgically.
AlexandriaAges 18–75 - NCT06455410RecruitingPhase 2
GP plus adebrelimab vs. chemo alone for nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of chemotherapy drugs (GP) plus an immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) before standard treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer. It aims to see if this combination works better than chemotherapy alone for shrinking tumors.
Foshan, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT04135586Recruiting
Exercise program during chemotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial looks at whether a structured physical exercise program during neoadjuvant chemotherapy can help women with triple-negative breast cancer. You may qualify if you are treated at the specific hospital in Madrid and your tumor matches the required type and size.
MadridAges 25–75 - NCT06559696RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation to internal mammary lymph nodes for high-risk breast cancer after chemo
This trial tests whether giving radiation to the internal mammary lymph nodes (the lymph nodes behind your breastbone) can help women with high-risk breast cancer after they have had chemotherapy before surgery. It is for people whose cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes despite chemotherapy.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06299202Recruiting
Predicting breast cancer treatment response with special mammogram
This study uses a special type of mammogram with contrast dye to see if it can predict how well breast cancer responds to chemotherapy before surgery. It's for people with HER2-positive or triple-negative breast cancer.
LyonAges 35 years+ - NCT04452461RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy before surgery for borderline pancreatic cancer
This trial tests giving chemotherapy before surgery for people with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer, to try to make surgery more successful. It also checks whether the study treatment is safe and helps tumors before the operation.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18–79 - NCT07702708Recruiting
AI predicts chemotherapy response in HR+/HER2- breast cancer
This trial uses AI to analyze your pre-treatment MRI and predict how well your tumor will respond to chemotherapy before surgery. It is for people with HR+/HER2- breast cancer who need chemo before their operation.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT04289935Recruiting
Vacuum biopsy before surgery to check treatment response
This trial studies a special vacuum-assisted biopsy taken just before breast surgery to see how well pre-surgery (neoadjuvant) chemotherapy worked. It may help doctors understand whether patients truly had a complete or near-complete response on scans, which can guide next steps.
SalzburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06662110Recruiting
Blood test to predict chemo and immunotherapy response in stomach cancer
This trial tests whether a blood test (called immune proteomics) can predict how well chemotherapy and immunotherapy work in people with stomach cancer. If you qualify, you would receive standard chemo or chemo plus immunotherapy before surgery, and researchers will study your blood to see if it can guide future treatment.
Xuhui District, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07647250Recruiting
Physical activity study for pancreatic cancer patients before surgery
This study tests if a personalized physical activity program can help pancreatic cancer patients who are receiving chemotherapy before surgery. It is designed for patients who feel weak or have early signs of frailty.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07651358Recruiting
Web Program to Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Exercise and Eat Better
This study tests a personalized website program called COMPASS designed to help people with stage I-III pancreatic cancer improve their exercise and diet while receiving chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if this program helps patients feel better and stay stronger during treatment.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07638436RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether combining a new immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) with standard chemotherapy can help shrink borderline resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma before surgery. The goal is to make tumors easier to remove and improve survival.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06692725Recruiting
Lighter chemo with immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether using less chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy before surgery works well for people with stage II or III triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to reduce side effects while still being effective.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06700369Recruiting
Lowering chemo with targeted therapy for HER2+ breast cancer
This study looks at whether using targeted therapy can reduce the amount of chemotherapy needed before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer. It aims to find a safer, equally effective treatment plan.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT07593976RecruitingPhase 2
New PET scan to predict breast cancer treatment response
This study tests a new type of PET scan (a specialized imaging test) to see if it can predict whether chemotherapy will work for HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery. The scan uses a radioactive tracer designed to highlight HER2-positive cancer cells, helping doctors personalize your treatment plan.
RouenAges 18 years+ - NCT06518135Recruiting
Sentinel node biopsy after chemo for initial node-positive breast cancer
This trial checks whether a less invasive sentinel lymph node biopsy (removing just a few nodes) can safely replace full lymph node removal for people whose breast cancer and underarm lymph nodes responded well to chemotherapy. It is for patients who initially had 1 to 3 involved nodes and now appear cancer-free in the armpit.
Henan, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT05673304Recruiting
Boost treatment before surgery for luminal B breast cancer
This trial tests a “boost” treatment given before surgery along with standard chemotherapy for luminal B–type breast cancer. It may help improve outcomes by strengthening treatment before the tumor is removed.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06542588RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation plus chemo and immunotherapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of short-course radiation, chemotherapy, and two types of immunotherapy (HLX07 and Serplulimab) before surgery for advanced rectal cancer. It aims to see if this approach helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07546695Recruiting
Axillary lymph node surgery choices for HER2+ and triple-negative breast cancer
This study examines the best surgical approach for removing underarm lymph nodes in patients with HER2-positive or triple-negative breast cancer who have received chemotherapy before surgery and still have cancer in their lymph nodes. The goal is to understand whether removing more lymph nodes improves outcomes for these patients.
BaselAges Any age - NCT07537361RecruitingPhase 2
Leucine-Restricted Diet With Chemotherapy for Gastric Cancer
This trial tests whether a special diet low in leucine (an amino acid) combined with chemotherapy and immunotherapy drugs can help treat locally advanced gastric cancer before surgery. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and more effective than standard treatment alone.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–70
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 327 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.