Appendix cancer
MONDO:0001235A malignant neoplasm involving the vermiform appendix
Also known as: cancer of vermiform appendix, malignant appendix neoplasm, malignant appendix tumor, malignant appendix tumour, malignant neoplasm of appendix, malignant neoplasm of appendix vermiformis, malignant neoplasm of the appendix, malignant neoplasm of vermiform appendix
2921 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 19 tagged with Appendix cancer itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Appendix cancer
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Appendix carcinoma 11 trials · 42 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Appendix adenocarcinoma 12 trials · 31 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Goblet cell carcinoma 2 trials
- Carcinoma in situ of appendix 0 trials
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Appendix lymphoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Chemotherapy sprayed directly into the abdomen: a new attack on stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests a new method of delivering chemotherapy for people with cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal carcinomatosis) from gastrointestinal cancers like colorectal, stomach, or pancreatic cancer. The drug, nanoliposomal irinotecan (Oni…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat cancers: targeted combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug (JAB-21822) combined with cetuximab in people with advanced colorectal, small intestine, or appendiceal cancers that have a specific KRAS G12C mutation. Participants must have already tried at least one standard treatment. The goal is to see if the com…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Allist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Heated chemotherapy showdown: which works better for abdominal cancer spread?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways of giving chemotherapy directly into the belly after surgery to remove visible cancer from the lining of the abdomen. The cancer comes from the appendix, colon, or rectum. About 292 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either early post-operati…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Blood test may spot hidden cancer after abdominal surgery
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a blood test can detect if cancer comes back after surgery for colorectal or appendix cancer that spread to the abdomen. Researchers will collect blood samples from 55 patients before and after surgery to measure DNA changes. The goal is to see if this…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC