Treatment
Neoadjuvant therapy clinical trials
We’re tracking 348 recruiting studies that include Neoadjuvant therapy, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05941338RecruitingPhase 2
Tirelizumab plus chemotherapy before head and neck surgery
This Phase 2 trial tests tirelizumab combined with two chemotherapy medicines before surgery for certain head and neck squamous cell cancers. It aims to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes after the operation.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT05981014RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immune cells from lymph nodes for HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether taking immune cells from your lymph nodes and giving them back to you can help shrink breast cancer that has not responded fully to initial chemotherapy. It is for women with HER2-negative breast cancer who have had stable disease after two cycles of a standard chemotherapy combination.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT05984576Recruiting
Chemo and radiation for recurrent rectal cancer after prior pelvic radiation
This study looks at combining total neoadjuvant therapy (chemotherapy and radiation) for rectal cancer that has come back in the pelvis after earlier radiation. It aims to see if this treatment approach can help control the disease and improve outcomes in patients with limited spread that can potentially be removed or treated.
RomeAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT03964753RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo before surgery for middle-lower esophageal cancer
This trial tests a chemotherapy combination (nab-paclitaxel plus cisplatin) given before surgery for locally advanced, operable esophageal squamous cell cancer. It aims to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes by treating cancer earlier while it’s still in one region.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18–75 - NCT06121570RecruitingPhase 1
Study of immune cells from lymph nodes for HER2-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether using a patient's own immune cells from lymph nodes near the tumor, given as a treatment before surgery, can help shrink HER2-negative breast cancer. It is for people whose cancer has not responded fully to two cycles of initial chemotherapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT06216782Recruiting
Neoadjuvant therapy for lung cancer: a real-world study
This study observes patients with lung cancer who receive neoadjuvant therapy (treatment before surgery) to understand how well it works in everyday medical practice.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05999149RecruitingPhase 3
Famitinib plus chemo and immunotherapy before breast cancer surgery
This trial tests whether adding a targeted therapy pill (famitinib) to standard chemo plus an immunotherapy (camrelizumab) can shrink triple negative breast cancer before surgery. It may help people with earlier-stage disease who have not had certain prior treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07855627Recruiting
Predicting lymphedema risk before surgery
This study looks at whether a simple measurement taken before surgery can help predict if you might develop lymphedema (arm swelling) after treatment. It is for women with newly diagnosed inflammatory breast cancer who are planning to have standard treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06341478Recruiting
Bladder Cancer Tissue Study in Muscle-Invasive Patients
This study looks at tumor and blood samples from people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer to find markers that help predict how the disease will progress. It aims to improve personalized treatment for those with this specific stage of bladder cancer.
Milan, MiAges 18 years+ - NCT06385990RecruitingPhase 2
Utidelone plus Capecitabine for residual triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral chemotherapy drugs (Utidelone and Capecitabine) for women with triple-negative breast cancer that did not fully disappear after standard chemo before surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment can lower the chance of the cancer coming back.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–70 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06395844RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cell therapy for advanced ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new therapy that uses your own natural killer (NK) cells, modified to better fight cancer and injected directly into your abdomen. It's for people with advanced ovarian cancer who cannot have surgery or whose tumor cannot be fully removed.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–70 - NCT06256237RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (toripalimab and JS004) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink limited-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find better ways to treat this cancer before surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07847710RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before and after surgery for early liver cancer
This trial is testing a combination of two drugs (one that helps the immune system fight cancer and one that blocks blood vessel growth) with a special chemotherapy given directly into the liver. The goal is to shrink the tumor so it can be removed with surgery, possibly improving the chances of a cure.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 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+ - NCT06487429RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation followed by combo therapy for HER2+ stomach cancer
This trial tests a new approach for stomach cancer that has spread to nearby tissues but not to other organs. You would get a short course of radiation, followed by a combination of targeted therapy (Disitamab Vedotin), chemotherapy (S-1), and immunotherapy (Sintilimab) before surgery to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07804056RecruitingPhase 3
Alpha1H before surgery for low-risk bladder cancer
This study tests a new medicine called Alpha1H that is given before the usual surgery to remove bladder cancer. It may help lower the risk of the cancer coming back.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT07808086Recruiting
Tumor bacteria in triple-negative breast cancer treatment response
This study looks at the bacteria found in the tumor to see if they affect how well chemotherapy or immunotherapy works in treating triple-negative breast cancer. The goal is to find ways to predict treatment response and improve care.
PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT07796113RecruitingPhase 2
Study of adebrelimab plus famitinib and chemo before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) and a targeted therapy (famitinib) with chemotherapy before surgery for esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve surgical outcomes.
Xi'an, ShannxiAges 18–75
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying Neoadjuvant therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 348 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.