Treatment
Neoadjuvant therapy clinical trials
We’re tracking 352 recruiting studies that include Neoadjuvant therapy, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05585814RecruitingPhase 2
New chemo plus immunotherapy before rectal surgery
This trial tests a combination of chemo, a medicine that blocks blood vessel growth, and an immune checkpoint drug given before rectal cancer surgery. It’s for people with locally advanced rectal cancer without distant spread, to try to shrink the tumor and improve surgical results.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT04520737Recruiting
Exercise coaching during chemotherapy for liver metastases
This trial studies whether a “prehab” program—structured exercise and preparation—can help people keep up function while they are on chemotherapy for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. If you can safely exercise, the program may help you tolerate treatment and stay active.
TarragonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06035679Recruiting
Combination therapy before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of targeted therapies and chemotherapy given before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer. It aims to see if this approach helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06475196Enrolling by invitation
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (sintilimab) and chemotherapy given before surgery for esophageal cancer that can be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT07627347Recruiting
Anlotinib and Bemocizumab for Early Esophageal Cancer
This study tests two drugs (anlotinib and bemocizumab) given before surgery to shrink esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (a type of throat cancer). The goal is to see if this combination helps patients have better outcomes and fewer side effects.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06277791RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab plus chemo before surgery for advanced oral cancer
This trial is testing a new combination of an immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) plus two chemotherapy drugs (paclitaxel and carboplatin) given before surgery for advanced oral cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Hubei, WuhanAges 18–75 - NCT06747728Recruiting
Bevacizumab before surgery for new high-grade brain tumors
This trial tests whether giving bevacizumab (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth) before surgery helps treat newly diagnosed high-grade gliomas. It may be an option for adults who have not had prior anti-angiogenic therapy.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT04281641Recruiting
Testing marker-guided treatment before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial studies how well a HER2-focused treatment plan works before surgery (“neoadjuvant” therapy) for operable HER2-positive breast cancer. It also uses tumor tissue tests to find markers that may predict who benefits most.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06911606RecruitingPhase 2
Serplulimab with chemotherapy before surgery for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests adding an immunotherapy drug called serplulimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery for limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC). The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who have not received prior treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07565740RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine plus immunotherapy for newly diagnosed HPV-positive throat cancer
This trial tests a new nasal vaccine combined with an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) given before surgery for people with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer. The goal is to help the immune system fight the cancer and potentially improve outcomes after surgery.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT05704829RecruitingPhase 2
Trastuzumab-deruxtecan before surgery for HER2-positive early breast cancer
This trial compares giving trastuzumab-deruxtecan before surgery versus standard chemotherapy plus trastuzumab and pertuzumab. It aims to see which approach works better to shrink or control HER2-positive early breast cancer and improve outcomes.
Baden-Baden, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT07169708Recruiting
Study of nivolumab and chemo before surgery for lung cancer
This trial looks at real-world outcomes in Taiwan for people with resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who get nivolumab combined with chemotherapy before surgery. It aims to understand how well this treatment works and how safe it is.
Kaohsiung CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06387056RecruitingPhase 2
Gene-guided hormone therapy before prostate cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving a combination of hormone treatments before surgery can improve outcomes for men with prostate cancer that has spread locally or to a few bone spots. It uses genetic testing to match participants with the most effective treatment.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07263620Recruiting
Gut bacteria and cancer treatment before surgery
This study looks at the bacteria in your gut to see if they can predict how well chemotherapy or radiation works before surgery for certain cancers. If you have pancreatic, stomach, colon, or esophageal cancer that has spread nearby (but not to distant organs), you may be able to join.
TianjinAges Any age - NCT04547907RecruitingPhase 3
Testing two HER2 breast cancer medicines before surgery
This trial compares two anti-HER2 medicines given before surgery to shrink HER2-positive early breast cancer. It aims to see which treatment works better as “neoadjuvant” therapy to improve outcomes while keeping you safe.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT07464756RecruitingPhase 2
Study of SHR-1701 and apatinib with chemo before stomach cancer surgery
This trial tests whether adding SHR-1701 (an immunotherapy) with or without apatinib (a targeted therapy) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help treat gastric cancer. It is for people with stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes but is still removable.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06597227Recruiting
Partial vs total stomach removal for upper stomach cancer after chemo
This trial compares two types of surgery for upper stomach cancer after chemotherapy or radiation. It aims to see if removing only part of the stomach (proximal gastrectomy) works as well as removing the whole stomach (total gastrectomy) to help you recover better.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07436741RecruitingPhase 3
Study of surufatinib plus chemo before surgery for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests if adding surufatinib to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help people with a certain type of pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks the tumor more than chemotherapy alone.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05991206Recruiting
Atezolizumab with chemo before surgery for lung cancer
This study tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab with standard chemotherapy given before surgery for people with stage II to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT07402473RecruitingPhase 2
Optimizing treatment before surgery for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a neoadjuvant (before surgery) treatment plan for people with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer. The goal is to see if a personalized approach can improve outcomes.
Elizabeth, New JerseyAges 18–90 - NCT07150949RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two radiation schedules with chemotherapy and immunotherapy for rectal cancer
This study tests two different radiation regimens (long-course vs. short-course) combined with chemotherapy (CAPOX), an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 antibody), and a COX-2 inhibitor for people with MSS locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see which approach works better in shrinking the tumor before surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06904014RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new drug combo before surgery for liver cancer
This trial tests if combining three therapies (sintilimab, lenvatinib, and HAIC) before surgery can help shrink liver tumors that are on the borderline of being removable. It's for people whose cancer has spread into nearby blood vessels but not to other organs.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–70 - NCT06483282RecruitingPhase 2
Study of immunotherapy plus targeted therapy and chemo before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (adebrelimab), a targeted therapy (apatinib), and chemotherapy given before surgery for people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor enough to make surgery more effective and to study markers that might predict response.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying Neoadjuvant therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 352 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.