Treatment
Neoadjuvant Pembrolizumab clinical trials
We’re tracking 52 recruiting studies that include Neoadjuvant Pembrolizumab, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07455032RecruitingPhase 1
Neoadjuvant therapy combo for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (CADI-05 and pembrolizumab) before surgery for people with a certain type of head and neck cancer that hasn't spread. The goal is to see if this treatment can help shrink the tumor before it is removed.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07018570RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo, immunotherapy, and radiation for stomach cancer before surgery
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (FLOT), an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab), and short-course radiation before surgery for gastroesophageal junction cancer. The goal is to see if this approach improves outcomes.
Kashiwa, ChibaAges 18 years+ - NCT05280314RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before and after surgery for stage III melanoma or throat cancer
This trial tests two immunotherapy medicines given before surgery and again after surgery to help control the cancer and improve outcomes. It studies people with resectable (operable) stage III melanoma or certain stage III/IVA throat cancers.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05446467RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial studies whether pembrolizumab, given before surgery, can improve outcomes for certain people with stage III–IVA head and neck squamous cell cancer. It’s typically added alongside low-dose PFAS as part of treatment leading up to standard surgery and afterward medicines/radiation.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18–85 - NCT05980702RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing 2 vs 4 rounds of chemo-immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether 2 or 4 cycles of pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) plus carboplatin and nab-paclitaxel (chemotherapy) before surgery works better for people with advanced head and neck cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if fewer treatments are just as effective.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06304350RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus chemo before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy (given before surgery) can help shrink stage II/III esophageal cancer. The goal is to make surgery more likely to remove all cancer and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06923475RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Chemo plus immunotherapy before surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) combined with immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) before and after surgery can improve outcomes compared to having surgery right away. It is for people with bile duct cancer that can be removed or is borderline removable.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06880029RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Timing of chemo and immunotherapy for breast cancer
This trial is testing whether the time of day you receive chemotherapy and pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) affects how well they work against triple-negative breast cancer. It's for people who will get these treatments before surgery.
Vila Nova de Gaia, RegiãoAges 18–75 - NCT06006650RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant therapy for stage II-IVA esophageal cancer
This trial tests a treatment given before surgery for patients with a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma, stages II to IVA. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT03842943RecruitingPhase 2
Before-surgery immunotherapy for stage III melanoma
This trial tests immunotherapy given before surgery to help shrink or control stage III melanoma that has spread to nearby areas (lymph nodes/region). If it works, it may improve outcomes after the melanoma is removed.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT07343596Recruiting
Immunotherapy before surgery for oral cavity cancer
This study tests whether giving an immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab before surgery can help treat oral cavity cancer. The researchers will look for biomarkers (clues in your tumor) that may predict how well the treatment works.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06245889RecruitingPhase 2
PET-Guided Therapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
This trial tests whether a special PET scan can help guide the best combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery for patients with triple-negative breast cancer. It aims to personalize treatment and improve outcomes.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05496036RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab before surgery for resectable Merkel cell cancer
This trial tests pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) given before surgery to shrink Merkel cell carcinoma and improve outcomes. Participants also have extra tumor biopsies to study biomarkers, which may help explain who benefits most.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06845319RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo-immunotherapy before surgery for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy that avoids a class of drugs called anthracyclines, which can be hard on the heart. The goal is to shrink tumors before surgery for people with triple-negative or low-hormone-receptor breast cancer.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06907602RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Optimizing treatment before surgery for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests different combinations of treatments given before surgery for a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to find the best approach to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients whose cancer has not spread to distant organs.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05633654RecruitingPhase 3
Test drug combo versus standard care for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a cancer antibody-drug combination plus pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) versus standard treatment. It’s for people with triple-negative breast cancer that still has invasive disease in the breast or lymph nodes after surgery and chemotherapy before surgery.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06384560RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Triple therapy before surgery for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) before surgery for pancreatic cancer that can be removed. It aims to see if this triple therapy helps shrink tumors and improve survival.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07740941RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant, spare-adjuvant (NASA) in stage IIIB-IV (M1a) melanoma
This trial tests whether giving immunotherapy before surgery and possibly skipping some after may help people with advanced but removable melanoma. It aims to see if this approach can reduce the chance of the cancer coming back.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07213934RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy and radiation before surgery for recurrent head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination for people whose head and neck cancer has come back after prior radiation. You'll receive an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) plus radiation, then surgery. The goal is to see if this approach can improve how well surgery works.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 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+ - NCT06999980RecruitingPhase 2
NEOadjuvant Ipi Nivo Rela for Melanoma
This trial tests a combination of three immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab, relatlimab, and nivolumab) given before surgery to people with melanoma that can be completely removed. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Wollstonecraft, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT05733689RecruitingPhase 1
Testing new pre-surgery treatment for stomach and esophagus cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests how well a tailored (response-adapted) chemotherapy plan works before surgery for stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It aims to improve treatment planning while checking early safety.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying Neoadjuvant Pembrolizumab?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 52 recruiting studies that include Neoadjuvant Pembrolizumab, 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 Pembrolizumab 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 Pembrolizumab 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 Pembrolizumab 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.