Colon adenocarcinoma
MONDO:0002271A carcinoma that arises from glandular epithelial cells of the colon
Also known as: adenocarcinoma - colon, adenocarcinoma of colon, adenocarcinoma of the colon, colon adenocarcinoma, colonic adenocarcinoma, COAD
3013 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 90 tagged with Colon adenocarcinoma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Colon adenocarcinoma
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Cecum adenocarcinoma 0 trials · 31 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Appendix adenocarcinoma 12 trials · 31 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Colon mucinous adenocarcinoma 2 trials · 21 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix 4 trials · 19 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Colon medullary carcinoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Immunotherapy before surgery shows promise for certain colorectal cancers
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-risk stage 2 or stage 3 colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic feature called mismatch repair deficiency. About 88 participants will receive p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to outsmart resistant colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of chemotherapy (FOLFOX), an anti-angiogenic drug (bevacizumab), and two immunotherapies (botensilimab and balstilimab) in 20 patients with MSS metastatic colorectal cancer, a type that usually doesn't respond to immunotherapy. The …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to stop colorectal cancer recurrence in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental vaccine (RO7198457) in people with stage II or III colorectal cancer who have signs of remaining cancer DNA in their blood after surgery. The goal is to see if the vaccine can prevent the cancer from returning better than simply watching and waiti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to prevent colon cancer return in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy can help prevent cancer from coming back in people with stage III colon cancer that has a specific DNA repair defect (dMMR). About 712 participants will receive either chemo …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets hard-to-treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, SX-682, alone and with the immunotherapy nivolumab, in people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The cancer must have a RAS mutation and be microsatellite stable (MSS), which often makes it harder …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to the standard two-drug regimen (encorafenib and cetuximab) works better at shrinking tumors in people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (BRAF-mutant, microsatellite stable). About 86 part…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop BRAF colon cancer in its tracks
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two targeted drugs (encorafenib and cetuximab) after standard surgery and chemotherapy can lower the chance of cancer coming back in people with a specific genetic type of stage II/III colon cancer (BRAF V600E). Participants either receive the drug…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colon tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—ATRA (a vitamin A derivative), bevacizumab (a blood vessel growth blocker), and atezolizumab (an immunotherapy)—in 22 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a daily aspirin keep colon cancer from returning?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether taking a low-dose aspirin (100 mg) daily for three years can prevent colon cancer from coming back after surgery. It includes 264 people with stage II or III colon cancer who have a specific mutation in the PI3K gene. Participants are randomly ass…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack shows promise for tough colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two targeted drugs (encorafenib and cetuximab) plus an immunotherapy (nivolumab) in people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (BRAF V600E mutation) that is stable (MSS) and has spread or can't be removed by surgery. The goal is to…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (cetuximab, LY3214996, and abemaciclib) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread and no longer responds to standard therapy. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and improve survival. About 46 adult…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Could a drug replace surgery for some colon cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether the drug cemiplimab can control a specific type of colon cancer (dMMR) without needing surgery. About 50 adults with this cancer type will receive the drug through an IV. The main goal is to see if it is safe and effective enough to avoid an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two drugs, cabozantinib and nivolumab, in 48 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink or stabilize tumors. All participants have a type of …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Could chemo before surgery stop colon cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving chemotherapy before surgery (instead of after) helps people with locally advanced colon cancer live longer without the cancer returning. About 708 adults aged 18 to 70 with non-spreading colon cancer are taking part. The goal is to see if early che…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Kyungpook National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Chemo cocktail targets tough colon cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab to standard chemotherapy (oxaliplatin and capecitabine) before surgery can help shrink tumors in people with a specific type of locally advanced colon cancer called microsatellite stable (MSS). About…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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AI-Powered test aims to predict best cancer treatment for each patient
Diagnosis CancelledThis study tests a new platform called xDRIVE that combines drug sensitivity testing and AI to predict which treatments will work best for people with advanced colorectal cancer. The platform will not provide treatment itself but will give doctors a recommendation. The goal is to…
Sponsor: First Ascent Biomedical Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can surgeons spare nerves and still cure colon cancer?
Symptom relief OngoingDoctors remove right or left colon cancer along with nearby lymph nodes, but the deep nerves that control the gut often get damaged. That damage can leave patients with lasting diarrhea, bowel spasms, or slow bowel movements. This trial compares standard surgery with a laparoscop…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study seeks genetic clues to rising colorectal cancer in young adults
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates genetic factors that may increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer at a young age (18-50). Researchers will collect blood or saliva samples and review medical records from 818 participants, including patients and their family members. The goal is t…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC