Treatment
Neoadjuvant therapy clinical trials
We’re tracking 355 recruiting studies that include Neoadjuvant therapy, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07089199RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo before surgery for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (tislelizumab, anlotinib, and nab-paclitaxel) given before surgery for stage III lung cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this treatment helps shrink the tumor and improves outcomes.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06923345RecruitingPhase 2
Modified long-course radiation and chemo with immunotherapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests a treatment plan involving radiation, chemotherapy, and an immunotherapy drug (a PD-1 inhibitor) for people with a specific type of high-risk rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor before surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06704945RecruitingPhase 3
Skipping armpit surgery after good chemo response
This trial tests whether it's safe to skip armpit surgery in people whose breast cancer has responded well to chemotherapy and whose lymph nodes appear cancer-free on ultrasound. It aims to reduce side effects like arm swelling while still controlling the cancer.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06878222RecruitingPhase 2
Testing an immunotherapy combo before surgery for cervical cancer
This trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and cisplatin) before surgery can help shrink cervical cancer. It is for people with certain stages of cervical cancer who are candidates for surgery, including those who want to preserve their fertility.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06928701Recruiting
Diet and exercise for early breast cancer before surgery
This trial tests whether a personalized nutrition and exercise program can improve treatment response by changing how your body and immune system react to breast cancer before surgery. It is for women newly diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer who will receive neoadjuvant therapy (treatment before surgery).
Novara, NovaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06235203RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing treatment timing in recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial compares giving chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant) versus after surgery (adjuvant) for patients whose nasopharyngeal cancer has returned locally. It aims to find which approach works better to control the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07176182RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy with alvenor for rectal cancer with high YWHAB
This trial tests adding the drug alvenor to standard chemotherapy before surgery for rectal cancer patients whose tumors have high levels of a protein called YWHAB. The goal is to see if this combination can improve treatment outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07385001RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ivonescimab with chemotherapy before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called Ivonescimab (AK112) combined with two chemotherapy drugs (Abraxane and cisplatin) given before surgery for esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and improve surgery outcomes for patients with locally advanced disease.
Xi'an, ShannxiAges 18–75 - NCT06832904RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus two targeted drugs before surgery for HER2+ breast cancer
This trial tests whether giving a combination of two targeted drugs (pyrotinib and trastuzumab) along with standard chemotherapy before surgery can work better for HER2-positive breast cancer. It is for women whose cancer has not spread to distant organs and who have not yet had treatment for their cancer.
HangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT07762586RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer
This study looks at how well a standard chemotherapy given before surgery works for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It aims to see if higher responses lead to better outcomes.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18–90 - NCT06714708RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation with immunotherapy and chemo before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation, an immunotherapy drug called sintilimab, and standard chemotherapy before surgery for stage II–III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for patients who are candidates for surgery.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT05263570Recruiting
Real-world treatment planning for stage II–III HR+ HER2+ breast cancer
This trial looks at how well a standard “neoadjuvant” treatment plan works in real-world patients. It is for people newly diagnosed with stage II–III HR+ breast cancer and aims to see whether treatment gives expected outcomes in everyday care.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT07289282Recruiting
Study of blood markers and chemotherapy response in breast cancer
This trial is studying tiny molecules in your blood (called microRNAs) to see if they can predict how well breast cancer responds to chemotherapy given before surgery. If you are starting neoadjuvant chemotherapy, this study may help personalize your treatment.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT04587739RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation before surgery for a single liver tumor
This early feasibility study tests a radiation plan given before surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma (a type of liver cancer) to see if it’s safe and doable. It may help shrink or control the tumor before an operation that aims to fully remove it.
LilleAges 18–70 - NCT04842006Recruiting
Personalized treatment plan for rectal cancer before and after surgery
This trial looks at a personalized treatment approach for rectal cancer. It aims to guide the best chemotherapy and (if needed) radiotherapy before and after surgery, based on scans and specific test results.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18–100 - NCT06949033RecruitingPhase 3
Cadonilimab with chemo for stomach cancer
This trial tests a new combination of immunotherapy (cadonilimab) and chemotherapy before and after surgery for a specific type of advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It aims to see if adding this immunotherapy helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–75 - NCT06925243RecruitingPhase 3
Apatinib, Sintilimab, and Chemo for Intestinal Gastric Cancer
This phase 3 trial tests adding the targeted drug apatinib to a standard combination of sintilimab (immunotherapy) and chemotherapy (SOX regimen) given before surgery for a specific type of stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer (intestinal type, HER2-negative). The goal is to see if the three-drug combination works better than the two-drug combination in shrinking the tumor and improving outcomes before surgery.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–75 - NCT07054086Recruiting
Personalized treatment testing with tumor models for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether a personalized treatment plan, chosen using a lab-grown model of your tumor, works better than standard therapy for esophageal cancer that can be surgically removed. It aims to find the most effective drugs for you before surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07286253RecruitingPhase 2
QL1706 plus chemo before surgery for advanced cervical cancer
This trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug QL1706 to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for women with a certain type and stage of cervical cancer. It is for women whose cancer has not been treated yet and who are healthy enough for the treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT06479460Recruiting
Blood test monitoring during chemo before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial tests whether a blood test (ctDNA) can help doctors monitor how well chemotherapy before surgery is working in women with HER2-positive breast cancer. It aims to see if changes in the blood can predict treatment success.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06992336RecruitingPhase 2
Circulating tumor DNA guided extra treatment for early triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether using a blood test to detect leftover cancer DNA after initial treatment can help doctors decide if extra therapy is needed for people with early triple-negative breast cancer. It aims to improve outcomes for those with remaining disease after neoadjuvant therapy.
Guangzhou, GuangodngAges 18–70
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying Neoadjuvant therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 355 recruiting studies that include Neoadjuvant therapy, 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 therapy 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 therapy 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 therapy 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.