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Neoadjuvant immunotherapy clinical trials
We’re tracking 100 recruiting studies that include Neoadjuvant immunotherapy, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06312982RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Chemo, radiation, and immunotherapy before rectal cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a combination of chemotherapy, radiation, and an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer that has specific protein/gene markers (pMMR or MSS). It’s designed for those who have not yet had any treatment for their cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03740893RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug to block DNA damage in triple-negative breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies a treatment given around the time of breast surgery to help shrink or control residual (remaining) triple-negative breast cancer. It also checks biomarkers (lab signals) to understand who benefits, with some people receiving anti–PD-L1 immunotherapy and some not.
Bournemouth, DorsetAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07397611RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy for clear cell kidney cancer
This study tests a new combination of medications (casdatifan and zimberelimab) given before surgery to remove kidney tumors in people with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). The goal is to see if this approach can help shrink the tumor or improve outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07653503RecruitingPhase 1
Lymph node immunotherapy before cervical cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) directly into lymph nodes before standard surgery can help treat cervical cancer. It is for patients who have not had prior immunotherapy treatments.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT06718309RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo and immunotherapy with targeted radiation before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests giving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted radiation before surgery for people with non-small cell lung cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors and improves outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07359040Recruiting
Testing a new drug before surgery for lung cancer
This trial studies whether a new drug called Ivonescimab can improve outcomes when given before surgery for non-small cell lung cancer. It may help shrink tumors and make them easier to remove.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT07754812RecruitingPhase 4
Oral paclitaxel with immunotherapy and SBRT before surgery for older adults with lung cancer
This trial tests a new way to treat non-small cell lung cancer in people aged 70 or older. You will receive oral chemotherapy (paclitaxel) with immunotherapy and focused radiation (SBRT) before surgery, hoping to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 70 years+ - NCT05798793RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo plus anti–PD-1 before surgery for mouth cancer
This trial studies whether giving anti–PD-1 immunotherapy together with chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced, operable oral squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to shrink the cancer and make surgery more effective by treating both the tumor and the immune response.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06492408RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for liver cancer
This trial tests giving two immunotherapy drugs directly into the tumor before surgery for liver cancer. It aims to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who are candidates for surgery.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06492421RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs directly into the tumor before surgery can shrink non-small cell lung cancer and improve outcomes. It is for people with early-stage (IIIA) lung cancer who are candidates for surgery.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07561060RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy for early rectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug called tislelizumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help patients with early-stage rectal cancer (cancer within 3 cm of the opening of the rectum) avoid surgery or improve surgery outcomes. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06303583Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Chemo-radiation followed by immunotherapy for esophageal cancer
This trial tests if giving chemotherapy and radiation before surgery, followed by immunotherapy, can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of esophageal cancer that can be surgically removed.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06165900RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus immunotherapy and chemo before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests combining stereotactic radiation therapy with immunotherapy (adebrelimab) and chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and carboplatin) before surgery for early or locally advanced triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if this combination improves treatment response.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT06794775RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy before surgery for stage III melanoma
This trial is for people with stage III melanoma that can be surgically removed. It compares one immunotherapy drug to a combination of two, to see which works better before surgery.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06223568RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo with or without a vaccine for HPV-related throat cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy vaccine (PRGN-2009) to standard chemotherapy before surgery works better than chemotherapy alone for people with newly diagnosed HPV-positive oropharyngeal (head and neck) cancer.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT07618624Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Drug combination before surgery for recurrent head and neck cancer
This trial tests three drugs (finotonlimab, cetuximab, and docetaxel) given before surgery to remove recurrent head and neck cancer in patients whose cancer stopped responding to previous immunotherapy. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve surgical outcomes.
Foshan, 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+ - NCT06313450Recruiting
Lower radiation for nose cancer after immunotherapy and chemo
This trial tests whether giving a lower dose of radiation to the main tumor is safe and effective for people with nasopharyngeal cancer (a type of nose/throat cancer) who first receive a combination of immunotherapy (toripalimab) and chemotherapy. It aims to reduce side effects while still controlling the cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07342283RecruitingPhase 2
QL1706 plus chemo before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (QL1706) plus standard chemotherapy given before surgery to shrink triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if this approach helps remove the tumor more completely.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT04821843RecruitingPhase 3
Study before-surgery treatments for esophageal cancer
This Phase 3 trial compares different “treatments before surgery” for people with esophageal (or esophagus-to-stomach) cancer. It aims to see which approach works better to control the cancer and improve outcomes after surgery.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06694454RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Inhaled azacytidine plus chemo and durvalumab before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests adding an inhaled drug (azacytidine) to standard chemotherapy and durvalumab before surgery for early-stage lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT05699655RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New pre-surgery treatment for advanced stomach cancer with immunotherapy
This trial tests a new combination (tislelizumab plus apatinib and chemotherapy) before surgery for certain advanced stomach cancers, compared with the standard chemotherapy plus S1. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes before and around surgery.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying Neoadjuvant immunotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 100 recruiting studies that include Neoadjuvant immunotherapy, 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 immunotherapy 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 immunotherapy 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 immunotherapy 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.