Colorectal neoplasm
MONDO:0005335A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the colon or rectum. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include lipoma and leiomyoma. Representative examples of malignant neoplasms include carcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma. Colorectal adenomas always exhibit epithelial dysplasia and are considered premalignant neoplasms.
Also known as: colorectal neoplasm, colorectal tumor, colorectal tumour, colorectum neoplasm, colorectum neoplasm (disease), colorectum tumor, colorectum tumour, large bowel neoplasm
4186 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1495 tagged with Colorectal neoplasm itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Colorectal neoplasm
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Colorectal cancer 1,770 trials · 2,702 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Colorectal carcinoma 305 trials · 1,170 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rectal cancer 434 trials · 634 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant colon neoplasm 62 trials · 439 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Familial colorectal cancer 3 trials · 91 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Colorectal lymphoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Rectal neoplasm 434 trials · 691 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Rectal cancer 434 trials · 634 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Epithelial neoplasm of rectum 0 trials · 399 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anus neoplasm 87 trials · 140 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of rectum 2 trials Sub-types →
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Colonic neoplasm 461 trials · 635 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- Malignant colon neoplasm 62 trials · 439 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Epithelial tumor of colon 0 trials · 409 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cecal neoplasm 0 trials · 59 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Sigmoid neoplasm 7 trials · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Colon neuroendocrine neoplasm 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign colon neoplasm 2 trials Sub-types →
- Colon inflammatory polyp 0 trials
- Colon juvenile polyp 0 trials
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Colorectal adenoma 96 trials · 120 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Colon adenoma 17 trials · 32 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Colorectal sessile serrated adenoma/polyp 11 trials · 13 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rectum adenoma 5 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Colorectal tubulovillous adenoma 1 trial Sub-types →
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Colorectal neuroendocrine tumor G1 1 trial · 4 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Colon neuroendocrine tumor G1 1 trial · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rectal neuroendocrine tumor G1 1 trial
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Colorectal hamartoma 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Colorectal juvenile polyp 0 trials Sub-types →
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Colorectal leiomyoma 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Colon leiomyoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Rectum leiomyoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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AI-Designed cancer vaccine enters human testing for colorectal cancer
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a personalized vaccine called COLONYVAQ-CRC, designed using AI and quantum physics, for patients with stage III colorectal cancer that has been surgically removed. The vaccine is given alongside standard chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (nivolum…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Biogenea Pharmaceuticals Ltd. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo stop colorectal cancer from coming back?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the experimental drug zanzalintinib, alone or combined with an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab plus berahyaluronidase alfa), can improve disease-free survival in people with stage II or III colorectal cancer who have molecular residual disease (…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 20:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to wipe out hidden colorectal cancer cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, can clear tiny amounts of cancer DNA from the blood of people with stage II or III colorectal cancer who have completed standard treatment. The study enrolls 20 adults whose blood still shows …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 20:00 UTC
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New pill takes on Hard-to-Treat KRAS cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called BLU-924 (SAR449336) in people with advanced pancreatic, lung, or colorectal cancers that have specific KRAS mutations. The drug is designed to block the cancer-driving KRAS protein. The trial will enroll about 265 participants to evalu…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Blueprint Medicines Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 20:00 UTC
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New pill targets stubborn colorectal cancer mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental pill called VS-7375, designed to block a specific cancer-driving protein (KRAS G12D). The trial includes people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has this mutation. Some participants receive VS-7375 alone, others get it combined with an antib…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Verastem, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 20:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether a new drug called ZEN003694, when added to the chemotherapy capecitabine, is safe for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. About 30 participants will receive the combination to find the best d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 20:00 UTC
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Smart missile drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new medicine called SOT109 for people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. SOT109 is designed to find and attack cancer cells that have a specific marker (CDH17) while sparing healthy cells. The study has two parts: t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: SOTIO Biotech a.s. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 20:00 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer: phase 3 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests a new drug, telisotuzumab adizutecan, combined with bevacizumab, against the standard treatment (LONSURF plus bevacizumab) in 700 adults with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to prior therapies. The goal is to see if the new combo sh…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 20:00 UTC
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Lifeline for cancer patients: rollover study extends access to targeted drug opnurasib
Disease control Recruiting nowThis rollover study allows up to 40 people with KRAS G12C-mutated lung or other solid tumors who are already benefiting from opnurasib in a Novartis trial to keep receiving the drug. Participants continue their current dose of opnurasib alone or with TNO155 or trametinib. The goa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Watch and wait: could immunotherapy let some GI cancer patients avoid surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with early-stage gastrointestinal cancers that have a mismatch repair deficiency, a feature that can make tumors respond well to immunotherapy. Part A is a registry that tracks all such patients, whether they have surgery or immunotherapy. Part B follow…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with RAS mutations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug, BPI-572270, in 120 adults with advanced solid tumors (lung, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer) that have specific RAS gene mutations. The trial has two phases: first to find a safe dose and check for side effects, then to see if the drug…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Betta Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug boost chemo for tough cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial will test whether adding semaglutide (a GLP-1 drug used for diabetes and weight loss) to standard chemotherapy is safe and tolerable for people with metastatic pancreatic, colorectal, or liver cancer. About 30 participants will receive weekly semaglutide in…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough colorectal cancer: experimental drug combo enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called ZEN003694 to two approved cancer drugs (cetuximab and encorafenib) can help patients with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study involves 30 a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing an experimental oral drug, VVD-133214, in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic features (MSI or dMMR). The drug works by blocking a protein that helps these cancers grow. The study will check safety and how well the drug w…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for colorectal cancer in nigeria: immunotherapy trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tislelizumab for people in Nigeria with a specific type of colorectal cancer (mismatch repair deficient). The drug helps the immune system attack cancer cells. The study will check if the drug shrinks tumors and is safe. It includes 40 adults who ha…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate IM-1617 enters human trials for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IM-1617 in people with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread or can't be removed by surgery). The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing that dose in more people to see how well it works and how …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new biologic drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan (MK-2870), alone or with chemotherapy, in people with advanced colorectal, pancreatic, or biliary tract cancers that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check safety and see if tumors shrink.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: experimental drug targets KRAS mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new oral drug called RMC-5127, alone or combined with other drugs, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12V mutation. The study includes people with lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers who have already tried stan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for colorectal cancer: drug duo aims to wipe out hidden tumor DNA
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding celecoxib to TAS-102 can clear tiny amounts of cancer DNA (ctDNA) in the blood of colorectal cancer patients who have finished standard chemotherapy. About 25 adults with stage II-IV colorectal cancer and no visible tumors on scans will take TAS-10…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets tough cancers with genetic flaw
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug, GSK5460025, alone or with other cancer drugs, in adults whose solid tumors have specific genetic changes (dMMR or MSI-H). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and to check its safety. About 47 people with advanced cancers th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers: early trial recruits 554 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called S241656 (BDTX-4933) in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic changes (KRAS, BRAF, or other RAS/MAPK mutations). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing how well it works alone or wit…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called zongertinib, which blocks HER2, a protein that fuels cancer growth. It is given alone or with other cancer drugs to adults with advanced HER2+ breast, stomach, or colorectal cancer that has spread and not responded to prior treatm…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a four-drug cocktail shrink hard-to-treat colorectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding two extra drugs—bevacizumab and sintilimab—to the usual combination of irinotecan and cetuximab can shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer that no longer responds to irinotecan. The study enrolls 160 adults with RAS wi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own tumor cells fight cancer? new trial tests immune cell therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether specially selected immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor, grown in large numbers in the lab, and given back along with the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can shrink tumors in people with metastatic colorectal, pancreatic, ovarian, breast, o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy fog targets stomach tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a technique called PIPAC, which turns a chemotherapy drug (mitomycin C) into a mist and sprays it directly onto cancer spread inside the abdomen. It is for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual rehab hub aims to cut surgery complications for colorectal cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a virtual hub offering personalized exercise, nutrition, psychology, and peer support before and after colorectal cancer surgery can reduce complications within 30 days. About 564 adults in Australia having curative surgery will be randomly assigned to us…
Sponsor: Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on brain tumors and metastases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called NEO212 in people with specific brain tumors (astrocytoma, glioblastoma) or cancers that have spread to the brain. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it helps control tumor growth. About 134 adults will take NEO212 alone or with sta…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Neonc Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat colon cancer? phase 3 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug INCA33890 to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab helps people with metastatic colorectal cancer that is microsatellite stable (a type that doesn't respond well to immunotherapy). About 700 adults who have not had prior treat…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets rare cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called rezatapopt (PC14586) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific TP53 Y220C mutation. The drug is designed to reactivate the p53 protein, which normally helps stop cancer growth. The trial will also test rezatapopt combined with th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy trial hopes to tackle tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests SL-28, a cell therapy made from donor immune cells, in 60 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or breast cancer) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the therapy can shrink t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Second Life Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat colon cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a combination of three drugs—liposomal irinotecan, TAS102, and bevacizumab—can help people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. About 50 adults with mismatch repair proficient tumors will receive the drugs in …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves plus chemo may slow liver cancer growth in colorectal patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a non-invasive sound wave treatment (histotripsy) to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. About 100 adults whose cancer cannot be removed by surgery will receive both treatments. The go…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink polyps in inherited colon cancer condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug TPST-1495 can reduce the number and size of polyps in the small bowel and colon of people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), an inherited condition that greatly raises colon cancer risk. About 38 participants will take the drug by…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called telisotuzumab adizutecan combined with standard chemotherapy in people whose colorectal cancer has spread. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors and is safe. About 390 adults will take part at hospitals worldwide.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced bowel cancer: experimental drug combo enters major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug called pumitamig, combined with chemotherapy, works better than the current standard treatment (bevacizumab plus chemo) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 990 adults who have not yet been treated…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 4-Drug cocktail aims to fight tough colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of up to 4 experimental drugs (retifanlimab, TriAdeno vaccine, N-803, and SX-682) in people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has spread and not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and improve …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rechallenge therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial compares a rechallenge treatment (irinotecan plus cetuximab) against the current standard (trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab) for people with metastatic colorectal cancer whose disease has worsened after earlier therapies. Only patients with specific gene…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico Italia Meridionale • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New chemo delivery method aims to shrink untreatable colon tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called transarterial infusion chemotherapy (TAIC) for people with colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Instead of giving chemo through a vein, TAIC delivers it directly to the tumor's blood supply, which may boost effectiveness and red…
Sponsor: Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study matches colorectal cancer patients to precision drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the safety and effectiveness of targeted therapies or immunotherapies in people with metastatic colorectal cancer (cancer that has spread). Participants are assigned to a treatment based on specific biomarkers found in their tumor. The goal is to see if these per…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to shrink colorectal tumors before surgery with targeted drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a short course of targeted drugs before surgery can improve outcomes for people with colorectal cancer that can be removed. About 197 participants will receive a treatment matched to their tumor's genetic makeup, followed by standard surgery. The g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a home workout program reshape the gut and tame chemo toxicity?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a 12-week home-based exercise program can alter the gut microbiome in young adults (ages 18-50) with colorectal cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exercise group or a waitlist control group. Researcher…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to control advanced colon cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests the safety and best dose of a drug called ulixertinib when given with cetuximab and/or encorafenib. It is for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread and who have already tried treatments targeting EGFR or BRAF. The goal is to find a do…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new antibody boost chemotherapy against advanced colorectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether adding an experimental antibody called petosemtamab to standard chemotherapy can help people with a certain type of advanced colorectal cancer that has returned or spread. Participants will receive either petosemtamab plus chemotherapy or a standard …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Alpha radiation targets tumors in new cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing two investigational radiopharmaceuticals in adults with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal, pancreatic, biliary tract, gastric, esophageal, and head and neck cancers. First, participants receive SKL35502, an imaging agent that highlights tumors ca…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SK Life Science, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat colon cancer: experimental drug combo enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called precemtabart tocentecan, alone or with bevacizumab, against a standard treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer that has progressed after prior therapies. About 1,020 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment gro…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug BBO-10203 enters first human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called BBO-10203 in people with advanced solid tumors (breast, lung, or colorectal cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to block two cancer-driving proteins (PI3K and RAS). Researchers will check safe…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: TheRas, Inc., d/b/a BBOT (BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could restarting chemo after liver surgery keep cancer away?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with colorectal cancer that spread to the liver, who had good results from chemotherapy before surgery. After removing the liver tumors, half will restart the same chemo (FOLFIRI) and half will get no further treatment. The goal is to see if the extra c…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AGX101 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests AGX101, a drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells by targeting a protein called TM4SF1. About 80 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, prostate, or pancreatic cancer) who have run out of standard options will receive the dru…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Angiex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets metastatic colorectal cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called CA-4948 to standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX) and a targeted therapy (bevacizumab) is safe for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. About 24 adults whose cancer has spread and cannot be surgically remov…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nanoparticles boost radiation against tough brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding AGuIX gadolinium-based nanoparticles to standard brain radiation can better control brain metastases that are at high risk of coming back. About 134 adults with certain cancers (like melanoma, lung, breast, or colorectal) that have spread to the br…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple combo aims to break resistance in aggressive colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a three-part treatment for advanced colorectal cancer with a BRAF V600E mutation that has stopped responding to standard BRAF-targeted therapy. The trial combines ivonescimab, a drug that blocks two proteins involved in tumor growth and immune evasion, wit…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to tackle stubborn colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether combining pidnarulex (a drug that blocks cancer cell growth) with cemiplimab (an immunotherapy that helps the immune system attack cancer) is safe and effective for people with advanced colorectal cancer that no longer responds to standard treatments…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sealing the wound after polyp removal cut bleeding risk?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether completely closing the wound left after removing large flat colon polyps (at least 20 mm) reduces complications like delayed bleeding or perforation. About 686 adults scheduled for polyp removal will be randomly assigned to either have the wound closed wi…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced colon cancer: experimental drug combo enters phase 3 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests whether a new drug called ivonescimab, combined with standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX), works better than the current standard treatment (bevacizumab plus FOLFOX) for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has spread. About 600 adults who have not had…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Summit Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets FAP-Positive tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive drug, LY4337713, in people with advanced cancers that have high levels of a protein called FAP. The cancers include certain types of ovarian, breast, pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, stomach, and bile duct cancers. The study aims …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo shrink advanced colorectal tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called HDM2017 to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab can safely shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer. The study includes adults aged 18 to 75 whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. Resear…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Zhongmei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World study tests fruquintinib for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is observing how well the drug fruquintinib works for people with metastatic colorectal cancer who have already tried standard treatments. About 150 participants in Germany will be treated as part of their normal care, and researchers will track tumor response, surviva…
Sponsor: iOMEDICO AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, LY4257496, that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells with a specific protein (GRPR). It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, LY4170156, designed to attack cancer cells with a specific marker (folate receptor alpha). It is for people with advanced solid tumors like ovarian, lung, or breast cancer that have not responded to other treatments. The trial has two parts: first fin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive 'Smart Bombs' target Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests two radioactive drugs, [177Lu]Lu-A9-0631 and [225Ac]Ac-A9-0642, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called GRPR on their surface. These cancers include certain breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers that have stopped responding …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Alpha-9 Oncology USA Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could water replace gas in colonoscopies for better polyp detection?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new technique called total underwater colonoscopy (using water instead of gas) to the standard method in over 1,000 people undergoing screening after a positive stool test. The goal is to see if water helps doctors find more flat, hard-to-spot polyps that ca…
Sponsor: Vestre Viken Hospital Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation therapy targets Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new treatment for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to standard therapies. The treatment uses a two-step process to deliver a radioactive particle directly to cancer cells, aiming to control the disease. About…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted combo aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether adding the targeted drug sotorasib and another drug called panitumumab to standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRI) works better than standard chemo alone (with or without bevacizumab) for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has a specific KRAS G1…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets HER2 cancers in promising trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called BAY 2927088 (sevabertinib) in about 111 adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene mutations. The drug aims to block the abnormal HER2 protein and stop cancer growth. Participants take a 20 mg tablet daily in 3-week cycles u…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial zaps spreading colon cancer with precision: could it be a Game-Changer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial is testing whether adding focused treatments—like high-dose radiation, surgery, or heat ablation—to standard chemotherapy can help people with colorectal cancer that has spread to up to four sites. The goal is to see if destroying those metastatic tumors impr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for liver metastases: immune booster combined with targeted chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an immune-boosting drug (PDS01ADC) to standard chemotherapy delivered directly to the liver can help people with colorectal, bile duct, or adrenal cancer that has spread to the liver. About 70 adults will receive the drug combination along with a s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a platform trial match the right drug combo to each tumor?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase I/II platform trial tests several drug combinations, including evorpacept, trastuzumab deruxtecan, zanidatamab, tucatinib, and TTX-MC138, in people with advanced solid tumors, especially metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to find safe and promising regimens that cou…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: QuantumLeap Healthcare Collaborative • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A stitch in time: could a device make abdominal closure safer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two ways of closing the abdomen after open colorectal surgery: a device-assisted method (SutureTOOL) versus the traditional manual technique. The goal is to see if the device helps reduce the chance of an incisional hernia forming within one year. Participants…
Sponsor: Suturion AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New CAR T-Cell therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental therapy called FT836, a ready-made CAR T-cell treatment, in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colorectal, breast, ovarian, endometrial, or head and neck cancers that have not responded to prior treatments. The main goals are…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fate Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called NT-175 for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have a specific mutation (TP53 R175H) and a certain immune marker (HLA-A*02:01). NT-175 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining two drugs—fruquintinib and TAS-102—works better than fruquintinib alone for people with advanced colorectal cancer that hasn't responded to prior treatments. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The main g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Criterium, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called CT-202 in people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer, colorectal cancer, or bladder cancer that has come back or spread. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells that have a pro…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Context Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: first human trial of ERAS-0015 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new oral drug called ERAS-0015, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 600 adults with advanced solid tumors that have certain RAS mutations. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. Researc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Erasca, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug JNJ-95437446 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called JNJ-95437446 in people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and second, checking safety more closely in a larger…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer: amivantamab combo enters phase 3
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a new drug called amivantamab, combined with standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRI), can help people with advanced colorectal cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. The study includes 700 participants whose cancer has returned or sp…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for colorectal cancer: amivantamab plus chemotherapy in clinical trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called amivantamab, either alone or with standard chemotherapy, in people with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and to find the safest dose. About 225 participants will take part across …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for colorectal cancer: amivantamab combo tested in 1,000 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two drug combinations for people with advanced left-sided colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants receive either amivantamab or cetuximab along with chemotherapy. The goal is to see which combination helps keep the cancer from growing…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric pulses vs. pelvic tumors: a new hope when surgery fails?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether irreversible electroporation (IRE) can safely and effectively treat recurrent pelvic tumors in people who cannot have surgery, radiation, or other local treatments. IRE uses electrical pulses to destroy cancer cells without cutting or heating tissue. R…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug JNJ-89402638 enters human trials for Tough-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called JNJ-89402638 in people with metastatic colorectal or gastric cancer that has progressed after at least two prior treatments. The trial will first find the safest dose and schedule, then test the drug alone or combined …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving a combination of targeted drugs and chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of colorectal cancer that has a BRAF V600E mutation. Participants receive encorafenib, cetuximab, and mFOLFOX6 for eight we…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BL-B01D1 shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 in people with advanced stomach or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for any side effects. About 96 adults aged 18 to 75 will take part, and r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental virus and CAR t combo takes on Hard-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called DISP-10 for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal and stomach cancers. The treatment combines a virus (DV-10) with specially engineered immune cells (CAR T cells) to attack cancer. The study ai…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dispatch Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug STRO-004 takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called STRO-004 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has three parts: finding a safe dose of STRO-004 alone, testing that dose in more patients, and combining STRO-004 with another d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sutro Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets cancer spread in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called metarrestin in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread (metastasized). The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors. The study includes adults with pancreatic, breast, or other solid tumors, and children…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BNT329 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BNT329 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (CA19-9). The main goals are to check safety and find the best dose. About 245 participants will take part. The drug works by targeting cancer cells and may help control tum…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill plus cetuximab outsmart Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called HSK42360-Na, taken as a tablet, together with the cancer drug cetuximab, and sometimes with chemotherapy, in people with a specific type of metastatic colorectal cancer that has a BRAF V600 mutation. The study has two parts: the first …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Haisco Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out hidden colorectal cancer cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests two drugs, regorafenib and lorigerlimab, in people with high-risk colorectal cancer who have no visible tumors but still have cancer DNA in their blood after standard treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can clear these hidden cancer cells and…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced colon cancer: experimental combo enters phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AMT-676 combined with standard chemotherapy and targeted therapy for people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps shrink tumors or slow the disease. About 180 a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Multitude Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New t cell engager takes on tough colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called CBI-1214 in 80 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. CBI-1214 is designed to connect the body's own immune T cells to cancer cells, helping the immune system attack the tumor. The main …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Cartography Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy as a fine mist: could PIPAC reduce side effects for abdominal cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a technique called PIPAC, which turns liquid chemotherapy into a fine mist sprayed directly into the abdomen during a minimally invasive surgery. It aims to see if this approach is safe and causes fewer side effects than standard chemotherapy. The stu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for young cancer patients: experimental drug targets recurrent tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tegavivint in children, teens, and young adults whose solid tumors have come back or stopped responding to treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can shrink tumors by blocking a key growth signal inside cancer cells. About 147 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets hidden cancer cells after colorectal cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests the drug AMB-05X in 15 colorectal cancer patients who have completed curative treatment but still have signs of cancer in their blood (ctDNA-positive) with no visible tumors on scans. The goal is to see if the drug can safely eliminate these remaining can…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets tough cancers with KRAS G12D mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug, LY3962673, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12D mutation, including pancreatic, lung, and colorectal cancers. The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug shrinks tumors, given alone or with chemoth…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy where a patient's own T cells are genetically engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells with a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The study includes adults with advanced lung, colorectal, pancreatic, or endometrial cancers …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A cleaner rectum, a safer surgery? trial pits enema against oral prep
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two standard bowel preparation methods—Fleet enema (given rectally) and Pico-Salax (taken orally)—to see which cleans the rectum better before transanal endoscopic surgery. The study includes adults undergoing this surgery at a single center, and measures clea…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug HH160 enters first human tests for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called HH160 in about 56 adults with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread). The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants will receive HH160 alone or with other cancer tr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Huahui Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may tell when to stop immunotherapy in colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a blood test that detects tiny traces of tumor DNA (called MRD) can help decide when it's safe to stop immunotherapy in people with advanced colorectal cancer. Patients who respond well to one year of immunotherapy and have two negative MRD tests will be …
Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer patients who have no other options
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a treatment called BSJ019T in Japanese patients with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the treatment can control the cancer's growth and how safe it is. About 51 participants wi…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common amino acid help fight colorectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking histidine, an amino acid supplement, can safely boost the immune system's ability to fight colorectal cancer. Twenty participants will take 2 grams of histidine daily for 9 weeks alongside their standard cancer treatment. Researchers will measure c…
Sponsor: Jing-yuan Fang, MD, Ph. D • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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First-in-Class cancer drug targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called VMD-102 in people with advanced solid tumors, including liver, lung, kidney, skin (uveal melanoma), and colorectal cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a specific protein (PKC epsilon)…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: VM Discovery, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cutting scans, keeping safety: a new streamlined approach to liver cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a streamlined version of radioembolization, a treatment that delivers tiny radioactive beads directly to liver tumors. The standard procedure requires extra imaging beforehand to check for radiation leakage to the lungs, which can delay treatment. For patients wi…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for colorectal cancer: experimental combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a new immunotherapy drug called volrustomig, combined with standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRI) and bevacizumab, in 120 people with metastatic colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps control the cancer longer. Participan…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could existing cancer drugs tackle rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether two approved drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, can treat rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600. These drugs are already used for melanoma and lung cancer, but researchers want to see if they help people with other cancer types.…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double attack on mutant KRAS: can two targeted drugs outsmart resistant cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining two experimental drugs, JAB-21822 and JAB-3312, can safely shrink or control advanced solid tumors that carry a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The study includes people with cancers like non-small cell lung, colorectal, or pancrea…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Allist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill outsmart Tumors' defenses?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental oral drug called TT-702 in people with advanced solid tumors. The drug works by blocking a protein that tumors use to hide from the immune system. The study aims to find the safest dose of TT-702 when given alone and in combination with an immunot…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new immune drug outsmart Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called STAR0602, which is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. It is being studied in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or combined with chemotherapy, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Marengo Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug attack shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether an experimental immunotherapy called IBI363, combined with the anti-angiogenic drug bevacizumab, can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. About 550 adults whose cancer has progressed …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy takes on tough colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether a combination of three drugs—balstilimab, botensilimab, and agenT-797—can shrink tumors in adults with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. All 17 participants will receive the treatment, and researchers wil…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Darren Sigal, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill help the immune system fight cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an investigational drug called ARV-6723, given as a pill, in people with advanced solid tumors. The drug is designed to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The study will test ARV-6723 alone and in combination with pembrolizumab, an imm…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New cell therapy targets common cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new type of cell therapy called TCR1188-ABC for people with certain advanced cancers (pancreatic, colorectal, lung, or bile duct) that have a specific KRAS G12V mutation. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, engineering them t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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A balloon tube that could spare patients a stoma after bowel surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a device called COLO-BT™, a temporary balloon tube placed inside the bowel after colorectal surgery. The goal is to see if it can safely divert stool away from the surgical connection, potentially avoiding the need for a temporary ileostomy (a stoma bag). Th…
Sponsor: JSR Medical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, alone or with other immune-boosting drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new immunotherapy combo shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental immunotherapy called AB122, given alone or combined with other investigational drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors such as pancreatic, colorectal, lung, and stomach cancers. The goal is to find out which combinations are s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tumors that beat immunotherapy? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug (PLN-101095) alone or with pembrolizumab in adults whose advanced solid tumors have stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. About 124 participants will receive the treatment to check safety and early signs of tumor shrinkage. The goal…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill boost the immune system to fight Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called OATD-02 in people with advanced or metastatic colorectal, ovarian, pancreatic, or renal cell cancer. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and whether it can help the immune system attack tumors by increasing arg…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Molecure S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Target antibody shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental drug called petosemtamab (MCLA-158) in people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal, head and neck, and lung cancers. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to block two cancer-related proteins, EGFR and LGR5. Researchers want …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merus B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered app aims to transform colorectal cancer recovery monitoring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a digital platform that uses artificial intelligence to monitor colorectal cancer patients after surgery. Patients report symptoms through a mobile app, and the AI analyzes the data to flag issues with color-coded alerts. The goal is to see if this system boosts …
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug rechallenge tame colorectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is investigating whether a combination of three drugs—irinotecan, cetuximab, and envafolimab—can control tumor growth when given again to people with metastatic colorectal cancer who had previously responded to similar treatments. The study enrolls adults whose…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Beijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Pronged attack shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether combining two targeted drugs—fruquintinib, which blocks blood vessel growth to tumors, and cetuximab-beta, which blocks a cancer growth signal—can shrink tumors in people with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer who have already tried…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug targets two proteins at once in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IBI3028 in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The drug works by attaching to two proteins (EGFR and c-Met) found on some cancer cells and delivering two anti-cancer agents directl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Innovent Biopharmaceutical Technology (Hangzhou) Co., LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat colon cancer? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing whether a new drug called SAR445877, when added to standard chemotherapy and a targeted therapy, is safe for people with advanced colorectal cancer that hasn't spread widely yet. About 41 adults will take part. The main goal is to find any side e…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Pronged antibody boost chemo against Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called PM8002 (pumitamig) to standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors in people with a common type of metastatic colorectal cancer that has not been treated before. PM8002 is a bispecific antibody designed to block…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Biotheus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged t cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Expanded accessThis treatment program tests a personalized cell therapy for people with advanced pancreatic or colorectal cancers that have a specific genetic mutation (KRAS G12D). Patients' own immune cells are collected, genetically engineered to recognize and attack the cancer, and then infu…
Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called M5A-IL2 immunocytokine together with precise radiation (SBRT) in people with advanced colorectal or breast cancer that has spread. The drug helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The goal is to find the safest dos…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer: targeted drug combo enters phase 3
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding tucatinib and trastuzumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with HER2-positive colorectal cancer that has spread or can't be removed. About 400 participants will be randomly assigned to the new combo or standard treatment. The goal is to see if…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cholesterol drug help immunotherapy fight colorectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug adebrelimab and the cholesterol-lowering drug simvastatin to standard chemotherapy and targeted therapy can shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatment. The …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mini-Tumors grown in a dish could guide chemo choices for advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a lab-grown mini-tumor (tumouroid) from a patient's biopsy can help doctors pick the more effective chemotherapy between two standard options (FOLFOX or FOLFIRI) for metastatic colorectal cancer. The trial enrolls adults with a specific type of colorectal…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an Immune-Boosting herb improve colorectal cancer survival?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding an immune-modulating drug called Astragalus polysaccharide (APS) to standard cancer treatments can help people with colorectal cancer live longer. The drug is already approved in Taiwan for cancer-related fatigue. Researchers will review medical…
Sponsor: Chou-Chen Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver transplant showdown: which method works best for colon cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at different ways to perform a liver transplant in people whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers will compare living versus deceased donor transplants, whole versus split organs, and one-stage versus two-stag…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs aims to tackle tough colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding two immune-boosting drugs (ongericimab and toripalimab) to standard second-line chemotherapy can shrink tumors in people with advanced MSS/pMMR colorectal cancer. The study enrolls 32 adults whose cancer progressed after first-line tre…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pudong Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnet magic: new device aims to simplify colon surgery recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new magnetic device called Flexagon that helps surgeons reconnect parts of the colon after removing diseased sections. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well for people with colorectal cancer or diverticular disease. About 20 adults having colon s…
Sponsor: GI Windows, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug AWT020 takes on advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests a new drug called AWT020, given alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors such as non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, kidney cancer, and melanoma. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best do…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping spreading tumors could extend life on current cancer drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a targeted, tumor-destroying treatment (like focused radiation or heat ablation) can help people with certain gastrointestinal cancers—such as colorectal, small bowel, or pancreatic cancer—continue their current systemic therapy longer when only a …
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy join forces against Hard-to-Treat liver metastases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining a precise form of radiation (SBRT) with an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 monoclonal antibody) can help people whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver and cannot be removed surgically. The trial enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 with a specific typ…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jun Huang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vitamin b derivative boost chemo for advanced colon cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called arfolitixorin for people with metastatic colorectal cancer (cancer that has spread). The drug is a form of vitamin B that may make standard chemotherapy work better. About 90 participants will receive arfolitixorin along with usual chemo drugs, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Isofol Medical AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Stress-Boosting drug make immunotherapy work for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests a new two-drug combination for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that is microsatellite stable (MSS), a type that typically does not respond to immunotherapy alone. The study combines LB-100, which blocks a protein called PP2A to increase stress si…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment made from a patient's own immune cells (TILs) for metastatic colorectal or prostate cancer. The goal is to see if repeated doses are safe and feasible in 12 participants. The therapy aims to help the immune system fight cancer, but ong…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: CuraCell TX AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug IDE574 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IDE574 in people with advanced solid tumors or a specific type of breast cancer (ER+, HER2-). The drug targets two enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The study has two parts: first, testing IDE574 alone in various cancers; second, combining it…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Smart drain could spot deadly leaks after bowel surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new device called xBar that adds sensors to a standard surgical drain. The goal is to continuously monitor the surgical connection (anastomosis) after colorectal cancer surgery and spot leaks early. The study will enroll 80 adults and compare their recovery to …
Sponsor: Exero Medical Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could zapping thigh muscles and sipping protein shakes stop muscle wasting after cancer surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether using a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the thigh muscles (neuromuscular electrical stimulation, or NMES) can prevent muscle loss and weakness after abdominal surgery for colorectal or gastric cancer. Some participants will also receive…
Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced colon cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs (fruquintinib and FOLFIRI) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread. It is for those who have already had one prior treatment. The goal is to see if this new combination can help control the cancer longer and with manag…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: SCRI Development Innovations, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called OKN4395, taken as a pill, alone or together with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers like lung, colorectal, sto…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Epkin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug CT-95 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called CT-95 in people with advanced cancers that have a protein called mesothelin on their cells. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 70 adults with ovarian, lung, pancreatic, or other mesoth…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Context Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Smart immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using a patient's own immune cells, called CAR T cells, that are specially designed to target and kill solid tumor cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. It is for adults with certain advanced cancers, including lung, colon, pancreatic, ovari…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer? drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining the drug pirfenidone with an immunotherapy (PD-1 inhibitor), and possibly adding focused radiation, can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The study will enroll 48 adults aged 1…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tao Zhang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug THE-0504 enters human testing for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called THE-0504 in 30 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, colon, stomach, breast, and pancreatic cancers. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and to find the best dose. Researchers will also watch for any signs t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Thena Biotech S.r.l. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New hope for tough colorectal cancer: LYL273 trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, LYL273, in about 155 adults with metastatic colorectal cancer that has relapsed or stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants must have limited liver involvement and no surg…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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CHEMO-FREE HOPE: new trial tests skipping Post-Surgery drugs for colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether people with locally advanced colorectal cancer who have already received chemotherapy or radiation before surgery can safely skip additional chemotherapy afterward. The trial will compare a 'wait and watch' approach to standard adjuvant chemothera…
Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called KO-2806, alone or with other cancer drugs, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. About 300 participants wi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kura Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Heated chemo during surgery could boost colon cancer survival
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether giving chemotherapy before surgery, with or without a heated chemotherapy wash inside the abdomen during surgery, can help people with locally advanced colon cancer live longer without the cancer returning. About 1,083 participants will be ra…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for advanced colon cancer: which drug combo works best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two different chemotherapy combinations for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has spread and needs a second treatment. About 280 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either FOLFIRI or irinotecan, with or without bevacizumab. The goal is to see …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New combo targets liver tumors in hard-to-treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a strong chemotherapy directly to the liver, followed by standard cancer pills and an injection, works better than the standard treatment alone. It is for people whose colorectal cancer has spread mostly to the liver and is no longer responding to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Delcath Systems Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New smart chemo targets tumors, spares healthy tissue
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called AVA6103 in 174 people with advanced solid tumors (like pancreatic, stomach, or lung cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to activate only inside tumors, potentially killing cancer cells while r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Avacta Life Sciences Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with a specific gene mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called RMC-9805, taken as a pill, in adults with advanced solid tumors (such as lung, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer) that have a specific mutation in the KRAS gene called G12D. The drug is given alone or in combination with another oral dr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, alone or together, in 60 people with colorectal or endometrial cancer. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. The study focuses on patients with different genet…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called CT3001 in people with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose of CT3001 alone, then testing it combined wit…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Crossignal Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on stubborn cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new cell therapy called UCLH80-1 in 36 people with advanced solid tumors (colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and bile duct cancers) that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target a protein …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo may let some colon cancer patients skip surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two drugs, toripalimab and celecoxib, in people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (dMMR or MSI-H) that has not spread far. The goal is to see if the treatment can make the tumor disappear completely, so some patients might not need surgery. About 105 adul…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for Early-Relapse colorectal cancer: immune booster added to chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with colorectal cancer that came back within a year after finishing initial chemotherapy. It tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug called serplulimab to standard second-line chemo and targeted therapy can help control the cancer longer. About 40 part…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug RBS2418 aims to rev up immune system against tough colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2a trial tests an experimental drug called RBS2418 in 150 adults with advanced, metastatic colorectal cancer that has worsened despite standard treatments. The drug is designed to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. Participants will receive eithe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Riboscience, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Desperate cancer patients get early access to promising drug combo
Disease control Expanded accessThis program offers early access to a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, for people with serious or life-threatening cancers like colorectal, pancreatic, lung, liver, melanoma, sarcoma, ovarian, or prostate cancer. It is for patients who have tr…
Sponsor: Agenus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New combo aims to fix Chemo's lingering side effect in cancer survivors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding all-trans retinoic acid to romiplostim N01 can better raise platelet counts in adults who have low platelets after finishing chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers. About 220 participants will receive either the combo or romiplostim alone for 12…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The cells are designed to target two cancer-related proteins at once, based on each patient's tumor markers. The …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack aims to shrink tough colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (anti-PD-1) and a diabetes drug (sitagliptin) to standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors before surgery in people with locally advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic profile (pMMR). About 138 adults aged 18–75 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktails aim to fight colorectal cancer in the liver
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests different combinations of immunotherapy drugs (with or without radiation) in 24 people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and who are scheduled for surgery. The goal is to see if these treatments change the immune environment inside the liver tum…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Chemo-Free combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests two drugs, fulzerasib and cetuximab N01, given before surgery to people with a specific genetic subtype (KRAS G12C mutation) of locally advanced colorectal cancer. The goal is to shrink tumors and improve surgical outcomes without using chemotherapy. Fort…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to unleash immune system on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, UCB4594, in people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to standard treatments. The drug is a monoclonal antibody that targets a protein called HLA-G on cancer cells, potentially helping the immune system attack them. The stud…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Coffee break for cancer survivors: could your morning cup fight liver fat?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether drinking instant coffee every day for 6 weeks can reduce liver fat and improve gut health in people who have finished treatment for stage I-III colorectal cancer. About 80 adults who completed surgery, chemo, or radiation at least 2 months ago will par…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Colon tumor removal showdown: which technique stops regrowth?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two procedures—EMR and ESD—for removing large, flat colon growths (called LST-G) that can turn into cancer. About 282 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal is to see which technique leads to fewer growths coming back within a yea…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Blood test may personalize chemo for aggressive colon cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with high-risk stage III colorectal cancer. It tests whether using a blood test (ctDNA) to guide treatment decisions can improve outcomes. Participants will receive either standard chemotherapy or chemotherapy plus bevacizumab, with regular blood monitori…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Blood test may help tailor chemo for colorectal cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with stage I or low-risk stage II colorectal cancer who have a positive ctDNA blood test one month after surgery, indicating a higher risk of recurrence. Researchers will assign different chemotherapy regimens based on ctDNA results to see if this persona…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Blood test may guide chemo decisions for colorectal cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with high-risk stage II colorectal cancer who have a positive blood test for tumor DNA one month after surgery. It tests whether using that blood test to choose stronger or different chemotherapy can help clear the tumor DNA and prevent the cancer from co…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Blood test may personalize chemo for colorectal cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a blood test that detects tumor DNA can help doctors decide how long chemotherapy should last for people with certain types of colorectal cancer. About 340 adults with stage II or low-risk stage III colorectal cancer will be randomly assigned to sta…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New hope for advanced colon cancer: drug combo trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combination of drugs for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to initial treatment. About 30 adults aged 18-75 will receive a mix of chemotherapy and targeted therapy. The goal is to see if this approach can delay cancer growth…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer: drug combo enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing whether a new drug called TL938, taken as a pill, combined with the targeted therapy trastuzumab (given by IV), can shrink tumors in people with HER2-positive colorectal cancer that has spread or come back. The study will enroll 80 adults who have al…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Teligene Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink multiple colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a PD-1 monoclonal antibody (immunotherapy) alone or combined with chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6) before surgery in people with multiple colorectal cancers. The goal is to shrink tumors and increase the chance of complete removal while preserving organs. The stud…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink liver tumors in hard-to-treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding radiotherapy to a drug combination (fruquintinib and sintilimab) can help control colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and hasn't responded to two prior treatments. About 62 adults with a specific type of colorectal cancer (MSS/pMMR) will…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Lung-Directed chemo during surgery: a new hope for colorectal cancer spread?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a technique called in vivo lung perfusion (IVLP), where chemotherapy is delivered directly into one lung during surgery to remove lung tumors. The goal is to kill any remaining cancer cells while reducing side effects on the rest of the body. About 10 adults with…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New drug targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called KQB365 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have KRAS G12S or G12C mutations and haven't responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if KQB365 alone or combined with other drugs can…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kumquat Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New colorectal cancer drug candidate RPH-030 enters Head-to-Head trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new experimental drug, RPH-030, to the approved drug Vectibix in people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has a specific gene type (wild-type RAS). About 180 participants will receive either RPH-030 or Vectibix along with standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRI)…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: R-Pharm • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tailored chemo doses aim to cut severe side effects in digestive cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adjusting chemotherapy doses based on a patient's DPD enzyme activity can reduce severe side effects in people with digestive cancers. About 400 participants with DPD deficiency will receive lower doses of fluoropyrimidine chemo (with oxaliplatin) and be …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to boost survival in colorectal cancer liver spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding two drugs (serplulimab and bevacizumab) to standard chemotherapy improves outcomes for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and can be surgically removed. The trial involves 156 adults aged 18-75 with specific genetic types (R…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New combo therapy targets liver metastases in hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a two-part treatment for people with colorectal or non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the liver and hasn't responded to standard therapies. The treatment combines a liver-directed procedure (TATE) that delivers a chemotherapy-like drug directly to the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Teclison Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Radioactive antibody targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called 177LuBetaBart in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is a radioactive antibody designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells. The study will enroll about 61 participants and…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Radiopharm Theranostics, Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New daily pill hopes to control advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new daily oral medication called ETX-19477 in about 120 adults with advanced solid tumors, including breast, ovarian, prostate, and other cancers. The drug blocks a protein called PARG to interfere with cancer cells' ability to repair themselve…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: 858 Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to wipe out rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug SHR-1701 to standard chemoradiotherapy can completely eliminate tumors in people with advanced rectal cancer before they have surgery. About 48 adults aged 18-75 with a specific type of rectal cancer will receive the treatment over several…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hong Qiu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called FMC-376 in people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer) that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The trial has three parts: first, finding the safest dose; then, checking how well th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Frontier Medicines Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with RAS mutations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug called JYP0015 in people with advanced solid tumors (such as pancreatic, lung, or colorectal cancer) that have a RAS mutation. The drug aims to block the activity of the mutated RAS protein, which drives cancer growth. The trial will enroll 210 pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Guangzhou JOYO Pharma Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Engineered donor cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach using immune cells from healthy donors, engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells. The target is chosen based on each participant's tumor profile. The trial includes 85 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard tre…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Essen Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New hope for advanced colorectal cancer: drug cocktail shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of three drugs (trastuzumab-deruxtecan, capecitabine, and bevacizumab) as a first treatment for people with HER-2 positive colorectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see how well the drugs shrink tumors. About …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called MBRC-201 in people with advanced solid tumors (prostate, breast, colorectal, lung, or pancreatic cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate, designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: MBrace Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called EBNK-001, made from donor immune cells (natural killer cells), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. Participants receive the cells after chemotherapy to prepare the body, along with low-dose in…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Essen Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New combo attack: virus and supercharged immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new combination treatment for people with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors (like breast, lung, or stomach cancer). Participants receive an injection of a special virus directly into one tumor to help the immune system attack cancer, followed by a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a targeted drug keep working after cancer progresses? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether continuing cetuximab (a targeted antibody) with chemotherapy after first-line treatment stops working can improve outcomes in metastatic colorectal cancer. About 480 adults whose tumors have specific genetic markers (RAS and BRAF wild-type) will r…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called TGI-5, given alone or with the immunotherapy nivolumab, in people with advanced solid tumors such as colorectal, liver, lung, and skin cancers. The study aims to find safe doses and check for side effects in about 194 participan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hefei TG ImmunoPharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? first human trial of TH9619 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called TH9619 in about 43 adults with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal, head and neck, lung, and gastric cancers. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Participants must have already …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: One-carbon Therapeutics AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Diet overhaul may cut colon cancer risk in obese adults with polyps
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 6-month diet change can reduce inflammation and improve metabolism in obese adults who have had colon polyps. Participants and their household partners will follow a special eating plan. The goal is to see if diet can lower the risk of developing colore…
Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New cancer drug SIM0610 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called SIM0610 in 260 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, colorectal, head and neck, and liver cancers. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. Particip…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on hard-to-treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining the targeted drug cabozantinib with immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab, with or without tremelimumab) is safe and effective for people with advanced stomach, esophageal, liver, or colorectal cancer. About 117 adults with stage 3 or 4 disease that c…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Anwaar Saeed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New hope for tough colon cancer: drug cocktail boosts surgery success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding two drugs (bevacizumab and a PD-1 inhibitor) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a common, hard-to-treat type of colorectal cancer. About 166 adults with locally advanced pMMR/MSS colorectal cancer will be r…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jun Huang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink colorectal tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs—futibatinib (a daily pill) and tislelizumab (an IV immunotherapy)—in adults with advanced colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combo can shrink tumors and to identify biomarkers that predict response. About 33 people wil…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Promising drug targets HER2 cancers in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests zanidatamab, a drug that targets cancer cells with a HER2 gene alteration, in 105 adults with advanced lung, endometrial, colorectal, head & neck, or sarcoma cancers. Participants receive the drug every 3 weeks, and doctors monitor tumor shrinkage and sid…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Can a mood stabilizer help fight colorectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding valproic acid (a drug used for epilepsy) to a repeat course of anti-EGFR therapy (irinotecan and panitumumab) can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of metastatic colorectal cancer (RAS/BRAF wild-type). The study will enroll 1…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Naples • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New Three-Drug cocktail takes on tough colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (envafolimab) and a stronger chemotherapy mix (mFOLFOXIRI) to the standard treatment (cetuximab plus mFOLFOX6) can better control advanced left-sided colorectal cancer that has spread. About 198 people with a specific …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients with dangerous gene flaw: safer chemo combo tested
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a different chemotherapy drug (trifluridine/tipiracil) for people with metastatic colorectal or gastroesophageal cancer who have a genetic condition (DPD deficiency) that makes standard chemo very toxic. About 73 participants will receive this drug along with oth…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Pre-surgery postbiotic pill may cut colon cancer operation risks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a postbiotic supplement (butyrate) for 7 days before colorectal cancer surgery can lower the chance of complications like infections or bowel issues. Researchers will compare complication rates in 164 adults who get the supplement versus those who …
Sponsor: AC Camargo Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Immunotherapy boost for hard-to-treat bowel cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy (FOLFOXIRI) and bevacizumab helps people with a specific type of metastatic colorectal cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. The study enrolls 238 adults whose t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Could a breast cancer drug combo treat rare tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests two drugs, trastuzumab and pertuzumab, already approved for breast cancer, in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called HER2 amplification or mutation. About 30 adults and children with various rare or hard-to-treat cancers will receive …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New hope: Chemo-Free cocktail targets advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of targeted drugs (cetuximab beta and fruquintinib) with or without immunotherapy can control advanced colorectal cancer without traditional chemotherapy. About 70 people with a specific genetic type (RAS/BRAF wild-type) will receive these d…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Could a melanoma drug combo tame rare BRAF cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing two drugs, vemurafenib and cobimetinib, already approved for melanoma, in adults with other rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600 mutation. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 3…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a common cancer drug help rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests atezolizumab, a drug already approved for several cancers, in people with rare cancers that have high tumor mutational burden (TMB) or microsatellite instability (MSI). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing for at least 24 wee…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink tough colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug toripalimab, with or without the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib, before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (dMMR/MSI-H). About 270 participants will receive the dr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests A2B395, a donor-derived CAR T-cell therapy designed to target cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, or breast cancer that have lost a specific immune marker. The trial has two phases: first to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in shrinking tough colon tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving two drugs (encorafenib and cetuximab) before surgery can shrink tumors in people with a specific genetic mutation (BRAF V600E) in colon or upper rectal cancer. About 30 participants will receive the drugs for 6 weeks before their planned surge…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Federation Francophone de Cancerologie Digestive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:58 UTC
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Can a computer model read MRI scans to predict which liver cancer patients will relapse?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are building a computer model that combines detailed features from preoperative MRI scans with routine clinical information to estimate the risk of cancer returning after surgery for colorectal liver metastases. The study includes adults who had surgery for these live…
Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 20:00 UTC
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Can a lab test tell which chemo works for colon cancer?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether a laboratory test called ChemoINTEL can predict how a patient's colorectal cancer will respond to chemotherapy. The study enrolls 100 adults with colorectal cancer, including those receiving adjuvant chemotherapy, those with high-risk stage II dis…
Sponsor: Pierian Biosciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 20:00 UTC
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New device could catch colon cancers that stool tests miss
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called Gixam to see if it can find precancerous growths or colon cancer in people aged 45-84 who had a negative stool test (FIT). About 1,436 participants will use the Gixam device, take a home stool test, and then get a standard colonoscopy. The goal is…
Sponsor: Jubaan Ltd. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 20:00 UTC
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Can a booklet and free tests get more people screened for two silent killers?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers test whether giving people education materials and free access to screening helps them get checked for colorectal cancer and hepatitis C. The trial enrolls adults ages 45 to 75 who receive care at community health centers and are not up to date on these screenings. Pa…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood, breath, and stool tests could revolutionize colon cancer screening
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing new, easy-to-use screening tools for colorectal cancer (CRC) in over 4,000 adults across Europe. Participants provide blood, breath, stool, and cheek swab samples, which are analyzed for biomarkers, genetic risks, and chemical patterns. The goal is to develo…
Sponsor: Firalis SA • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to spot hidden cancer spread in the abdomen
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests whether a radioactive tracer called [68Ga]BED003 can improve PET/CT scans for detecting cancer in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen). The trial includes adults with colorectal, ovarian, gastric, pancreatic, or a type of breast cancer. Researchers …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Blue Earth Diagnostics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test aims to track cancer treatment response in real time
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether a blood test called Guardant360 can measure how well cancer treatment is working in people with advanced lung, colorectal, or breast cancer. The test looks for tumor DNA that cancer cells release into the bloodstream. Participants give blood sampl…
Sponsor: Guardant Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breath of life: new test could sniff out gut cancers before they spread
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a simple breath test to help detect gastrointestinal cancers—including cancers of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, and bowel—at an earlier stage. The test measures tiny molecules in exhaled breath that may be linked to these cancers. Participants pro…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood draw could spot colorectal cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test can accurately identify colorectal cancer or polyps in adults referred for suspected lower GI cancer. Participants provide a blood sample during their routine diagnostic visit, and their results are compared to their final diagnosis. The…
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot 10 cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new blood test can screen for many types of cancer at once. Researchers will enroll 24,000 adults aged 45-75 who do not have cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two blood test groups or a control group. The goal is to see how w…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could extra stool tests catch bowel cancer earlier and save colonoscopies?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve early detection of bowel cancer by having patients provide multiple stool samples (FIT tests) instead of just one. About 1,000 people referred to a hospital in Scotland with possible bowel cancer symptoms will take part. The goal is to see if tracking c…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracers aim to light up Hard-to-See cancers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing two radioactive imaging agents, 68Ga-DFC413 and 68Ga-NNS309, to see how well they highlight tumors on PET scans. About 66 adults with advanced pancreatic, lung, breast, colorectal, or soft tissue cancers will receive the agents. The goal is to co…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test could spare thousands from unneeded colonoscopies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new blood test that looks for special molecules called ofCS, which reappear in most colorectal cancers. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples from 2000 people scheduled for a colonoscopy in Denmark. The goal is to see if combining the blood test with…
Sponsor: Nordsjaellands Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a routine blood clot test predict Cancer's next move?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a common blood test that measures how well blood clots (called TEG) can also act as a biomarker for cancer. Researchers will compare TEG results from patients with several types of cancer (liver, pancreas, bile duct, esophagus, colorectal, and lung) ag…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple stool test spot cancer early in lynch syndrome patients?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new stool DNA test (mt-sDNA 2.0) to see how well it detects colorectal cancer or advanced growths in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples from 950 participants and compare…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria test could revolutionize colon cancer screening
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a new, non-invasive diagnostic tool for colorectal cancer by analyzing gut microbiome signatures in stool samples. Researchers will enroll 1006 participants aged 50-74 who have tested positive on the standard fecal immunochemical test (FIT). By combinin…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your gut bacteria might reveal hidden cancer risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether the mix of bacteria in the gut can serve as a warning sign for colorectal cancer and advanced polyps. Researchers will collect stool samples from people aged 50-74 who are part of a national screening program and have had a positive fecal immunoch…
Sponsor: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stool test vs. colonoscopy: which is better for older adults with polyps?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to monitor older adults (ages 65-82) who have had colon polyps in the past: an annual stool test (FIT) or a colonoscopy every few years. About 9,000 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods and followed for up to 11 years to se…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new blood test spot colorectal cancer return earlier?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial compares two blood tests—Haystack and Signatera—that look for tiny traces of tumor DNA in the blood after surgery for stage II-IV colorectal cancer. The goal is to see which test is better at detecting minimal residual disease, which could signal that cancer may come b…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stool sample screening could revolutionize digestive cancer detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if testing stool samples for multiple markers can accurately screen for stomach and colorectal cancers. About 5,000 adults scheduled for endoscopy will provide a stool sample before the procedure and be followed for two years. The goal is to develop a non-i…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One drop, many cancers? a rapid test aims to spot cancer signals in blood, urine, or saliva
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study evaluates a rapid test called Methylscape that measures DNA methylation patterns in body fluids like blood, urine, or saliva. The goal is to see if it can detect a cancer signal and even predict where the cancer started, using a single sample. Researchers will compare …
Sponsor: Centro de Tratamiento e Investigación sobre Cáncer, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smartphone photo of stool help detect colon cancer?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can analyze photos of stool to help assess colorectal cancer risk. Adults referred for a colonoscopy will take pictures of their stool using a mobile app, and the AI's analysis will be compared with standard fecal immunochemic…
Sponsor: Servicio de Salud Metropolitano Sur Oriente • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot colon cancer before it spreads
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test called DENEB that looks for tiny molecules (microRNAs) to find colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps early. Researchers will collect blood samples from 2,000 people who are also getting a colonoscopy. The goal is to see if the blood test…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot colon cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks for circular RNA, a genetic material, to detect colorectal cancer early. Researchers will collect blood samples from 600 adults with stage I-III colorectal cancer to see how accurately the test identifies the disease. If it works,…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot colon cancer in young adults before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is developing a blood test that uses tiny particles called exosomes and machine learning to detect colorectal cancer in people under 50. The test looks for specific microRNA patterns in the blood. Researchers will compare results from 400 people—some with cancer and so…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could predict which colorectal cancer patients benefit from targeted drugs
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a blood test that uses epigenetic markers (chemical changes on DNA) to predict whether a patient with metastatic colorectal cancer will respond to targeted therapies like cetuximab or bevacizumab. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 500 patients…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could reveal hidden cancer spread in colorectal patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThe EXELION study is testing a new blood test that looks for tiny particles called exosomal microRNAs to find out if colorectal cancer has spread beyond the liver. Current scans often miss small or hidden metastases, which can affect treatment options. The study will enroll 500 a…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could spare thousands from unneeded colonoscopies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a blood test can help identify people who have a positive stool test for hidden blood but are actually at very low risk for colorectal cancer. The goal is to reduce the number of unnecessary colonoscopies, which are invasive and strain healthcare r…
Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI eye on cancer: robot helps spot hidden polyps
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will test whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors find and identify colorectal polyps during colonoscopy better than standard methods. About 1000 adults having a routine colonoscopy will be randomly assigned to either AI-assisted or standard colonoscopy. …
Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Pee test could spot colon cancer early in africa
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new urine test that aims to detect colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps early. Researchers will enroll 210 people in Ghana, Tanzania, and South Africa who have symptoms like rectal bleeding or are getting a colonoscopy. The test uses a biosensor to fi…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a simple scan reveal the most dangerous form of colon cancer?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of PET/CT scan that uses a radioactive tracer called FAPI to detect an aggressive form of colorectal cancer known as CMS4. The CMS4 subtype is linked to worse outcomes and may not respond well to standard chemotherapy. Researchers will scan 45 patients…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New PET scan agent aims to sharply detect multiple cancers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new imaging agent called 18F-T2, which is designed to highlight tumors that produce a protein called CAIX. About 200 adults with various cancers (like kidney, lung, or breast cancer) will receive an injection of 18F-T2 and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The g…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Gut bacteria clues could lead to simple cancer test
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether analyzing the bacteria in a person's stool can help detect colorectal cancer earlier, especially in people under 50 who are not routinely screened. Researchers will collect stool samples and diet information from 400 adults in Portugal recently di…
Sponsor: Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Personalized cancer test could match patients to best drugs
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new diagnostic test called µCAN that takes a small sample of a patient's tumor and grows it in the lab. The test then screens many drugs to see which ones kill the cancer cells best. The goal is to help doctors choose the right treatment for each person wi…
Sponsor: Oncosyne AS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New PET scan agent aims to spot cancers more precisely
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new radioactive imaging agent that targets a protein called LRRC15, found on many cancer cells. Researchers will use PET scans to see if this agent can better detect and stage cancers like pancreatic, breast, lung, and others. The trial includes 26 healthy…
Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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AI aims to improve colon polyp measurement for cancer prevention
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests an AI tool called EndoAIM that helps doctors measure the size of polyps found during a colonoscopy. Accurate size measurement is important because larger polyps (over 10 mm) have a higher risk of becoming cancer. The study will enroll 278 adults undergoing colono…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a Pill-Sized camera replace some colonoscopies?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a camera capsule that you swallow can be used as a first step to check for colorectal cancer, instead of going straight to a colonoscopy. The capsule takes pictures as it travels through your gut, and if it finds something suspicious, you would still…
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Blood test could speed up colorectal cancer detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test to quickly identify people who may have colorectal cancer. It aims to help doctors decide who needs urgent care, especially when colonoscopy appointments are delayed. The study will include 400 adults who either had a positive stool test or …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Blood test could spot colon cancer before it spreads
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test (called a liquid biopsy) to see if it can find colorectal cancer, pre-cancerous growths (adenomas), and cancers linked to Lynch syndrome at an early stage. Researchers will enroll 1,200 people who have already had a colonoscopy. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Poo test could spare thousands from unpleasant camera exams
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a quick, at-home stool test (FIT) can accurately detect if bowel cancer has returned after surgery. About 1,000 patients who are due for a routine colonoscopy will also provide a FIT sample. If the test works well, some patients might be able to skip…
Sponsor: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot 20 cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test that looks for DNA signals from 20 different cancers, including lung, breast, and colon cancer. Researchers will see if the test can find cancer early, detect any cancer left after treatment, and catch a relapse before it shows up on scans. The …
Sponsor: Adela, Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New CT scanner aims to spot hidden liver tumors better
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new type of CT scanner (photon-counting CT) can detect liver metastases from colorectal cancer as well as MRI does. About 100 adults with colorectal cancer will get both scans, and researchers will compare the results. If the new CT works well, it could…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New device could make colonoscopies greener and more accurate
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a tool called SCALE-EYE that helps doctors measure the size of polyps during a colonoscopy. The goal is to see if it works better than current methods and can reduce the number of follow-up colonoscopies, waste, and carbon footprint. About 241 people aged 55-80 h…
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot 8 cancers early using AI
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new AI-powered blood test that looks at platelets and immune cells to find early signs of eight different cancers, including lung, breast, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will collect blood samples from 6,000 adults aged 40 and older, both with and with…
Sponsor: Javier Toledo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New blood test aims to catch colon cancer sooner
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood samples from 6,500 people to improve a DNA-based blood test for colorectal cancer. Participants include people newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer and those at average risk getting a routine colonoscopy. The goal is to make the test more accurate…
Sponsor: Universal Diagnostics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Blood test could replace colonoscopy for cancer screening?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test from Natera to see how well it can detect colorectal cancer and advanced growths in people at average risk. About 25,000 adults aged 40 and older who are already scheduled for a colonoscopy will give a blood sample. The results will be compa…
Sponsor: Natera, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Pill cam could spot hidden colon cancers in blood infection patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a tiny camera in a pill (colon capsule endoscopy) can find colorectal cancer or precancerous growths in people who have had a bloodstream infection with certain gut bacteria. About 100 adults will swallow the camera 4-8 weeks after leaving the hospit…
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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AI-Powered blood test could spot colon cancer before it spreads
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a blood test that can detect colorectal cancer and advanced polyps early. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to combine molecular markers and personal risk factors. The test will be developed and validated in 510 adults undergoing colonoscopy o…
Sponsor: ADVANCED MARKER DISCOVERY S.L. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot colon cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test called Delta-HLD to see how well it can detect colorectal cancer in average-risk people aged 45-75. About 3,200 participants will give a blood sample before their scheduled screening colonoscopy, which will be used as the gold standard for c…
Sponsor: Epiliquid Holding, Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:39 UTC
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Could a Pre-Surgery diet stop colorectal cancer from coming back?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether eating a high-fiber, low-fat diet for three weeks before colorectal cancer surgery can change gut bacteria to help prevent the cancer from returning or spreading. About 80 adults with colorectal cancer will follow this diet and provide blood, stool, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 20:00 UTC
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Personalized navigation may boost cancer screening in high-risk communities
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving people a personalized report about their cancer risk and screening options helps them complete recommended cancer tests. Adults aged 45 to 74 who are at high risk for lung, breast, colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, or liver cancer are invited to …
Sponsor: Hunan Cancer Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Burning the edges: a new way to stop colon polyps from coming back
Prevention Recruiting nowLarge colorectal polyps can turn into cancer, so doctors remove them during a colonoscopy. Even after removal, polyps often grow back. This trial compares two methods for sealing the area where the polyp was removed: one uses a water jet to lift tissue and then burns it with argo…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Cancer-Killing pill stop colon cancer before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests the safety of a drug called ONC201 (dordaviprone) in 36 adults at high risk for colorectal cancer due to familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or a history of many polyps. The drug aims to kill precancerous cells without harming normal ones. Researcher…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Walking may counteract Radiation's colon cancer risk
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a walking program can reduce signs of colorectal cancer in men who had pelvic radiation for prostate cancer. Radiation can raise the risk of colon cancer years later by causing mutations and inflammation. Researchers will compare colon tissue and blood sa…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can walking keep cancer away? new study investigates
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study explores whether aerobic exercise, like walking, can lower levels of ctDNA (a marker of cancer in the blood) and help prevent breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer from coming back. Researchers will test different amounts of weekly exercise (90 to 375 minutes) in 33 p…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stool test vs. colonoscopy: new trial aims to prevent colon cancer in High-Risk patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to prevent colon cancer in people who have had multiple advanced polyps removed. One group gets a standard colonoscopy after three years, while the other group does a simple stool test every year for two years, and only gets a colonoscopy if the test …
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A mobile app aims to turn health awareness into action — a trial puts it to the test
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a mobile app called Wellnuts can help healthy adults aged 25–65 in Hong Kong become more aware of their health risks and take action. Participants use the app to assess their risk for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, and recei…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diet study tests if plants beat cancer risk
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eating more plants and fewer animal foods can lower colorectal cancer risk. Researchers will measure changes in bile acids, gut bacteria, and other markers in 40 adults who have had colon polyps removed. Participants follow a self-guided diet for several …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Fish oil may shield cancer patients from chemo nerve pain
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking fish oil supplements can prevent nerve damage in the hands and feet caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in colorectal cancer patients. 120 participants will receive either fish oil or corn oil (placebo) during their treatment. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Lifestyle advice after positive screening may cut colon cancer risk
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving personalized diet and lifestyle advice to people who had a positive colorectal cancer screening (but no cancer) can help them adopt healthier habits and potentially prevent future cancer. 800 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the ad…
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can video texts and mailed kits boost colon cancer screening?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of tools—video messages, mailed stool test kits, and help with social needs—to encourage colorectal cancer screening among Latinx adults aged 45-64. About 6000 participants will receive these supports, and researchers will compare screening completi…
Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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AI eye on your gut: could Computer-Aided colonoscopy cut cancer risk?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a computer-aided detection (CADe) system during screening colonoscopy helps find and remove more advanced polyps, potentially lowering the risk of colorectal cancer. About 592 adults at increased risk for colorectal cancer will be randomly assigned …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could a Weight-Loss drug stop colon cancer before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, can lower biological markers linked to colorectal cancer risk. Researchers will enroll 20 adults aged 18-50 with a BMI between 27 and 40 who have had a recent colonoscopy. The goal is to s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Church health workers aim to slash colorectal cancer risk with screening and lifestyle coaching
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether community health workers can help people at higher risk for colorectal cancer get screened and adopt healthier habits. About 880 adults aged 45 and older who are not up-to-date with screening will be assigned to either a health worker-led program or usual…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:36 UTC
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Smartwatch workouts aim to beat Post-Chemo fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized exercise program, tracked by a smartwatch, can help reduce fatigue in people who have finished chemotherapy for certain cancers (breast, colorectal, ovarian, pancreatic, or gastric). About 98 participants will be randomly assigned to either…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Amazon plant put to the test against Cancer's relentless tiredness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowCancer treatment often leaves patients with a deep, lasting tiredness that few treatments can fix. Researchers are testing whether guarana, a caffeine-rich Amazonian plant, can reduce that fatigue and improve daily life. The study gives 60 people with breast, lung, colorectal, ce…
Sponsor: Centro de Tratamiento e Investigación sobre Cáncer, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can acupuncture soothe Chemotherapy's lingering nerve pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether a standardized acupuncture protocol can reduce peripheral neuropathy, a common and often lasting side effect of oxaliplatin chemotherapy. Participants are adults with gastrointestinal solid tumors who stopped oxaliplatin-based treatment and still…
Sponsor: GERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prehab may shield seniors from chemo brain fog
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a prehabilitation (prehab) exercise program can reduce memory loss, forgetfulness, and brain fog caused by chemotherapy in older adults with colorectal cancer. Researchers will enroll 86 physically inactive people aged 60-85 who are about to start chemoth…
Sponsor: Dr. Chris Gaffney • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored training may boost healthy living in GI cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether personalized self-management training helps people with gastrointestinal cancer adopt healthier habits like better diet and more exercise. 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either personalized or standard training for 6 weeks. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community navigators may boost quality of life for latinx cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a community health worker (promotora) can help Latinx patients recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Sixty participants will either get a navigator for up to 6 months or just a list of social services. The goal is to see if this support improve…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new recipe for cancer care: social prescriptions and Bite-Sized learning
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot trial tests a new approach to support cancer patients and their caregivers. The intervention combines social prescriptions—connecting people to community resources—with short online learning modules and regular symptom check-ins. The goal is to see if this package can …
Sponsor: University of Regensburg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shock therapy for bowels: new patch may speed up recovery after colon cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-invasive device called transcutaneous electrical acustimulation (TEA) in 190 elderly patients (65+) recovering from colorectal cancer surgery. The device delivers mild electrical pulses to the skin to stimulate bowel function. Participants receive TEA or a …
Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mindfulness together ease the burden of advanced cancer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot trial explores whether a couple-based mindfulness program, called Mindful PaCT, is practical and helpful for people with metastatic colorectal cancer and their partners. The program involves four weekly video sessions that teach mindfulness skills like awareness, accep…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common antioxidant shield cancer patients from painful mouth sores?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether alpha-lipoic acid, a powerful antioxidant, can prevent oral mucositis—painful mouth sores—caused by the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil in colorectal cancer patients. Half of the 50 participants will take alpha-lipoic acid twice daily for six months, whi…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an ALS drug clear the fog of chemo brain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether riluzole, a drug already used for ALS, can help cancer survivors who struggle with memory, focus, and mental clarity after treatment — a condition called cancer-related cognitive impairment. Researchers will measure changes in a brain protein called BDNF …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New approach aims to bridge mental health gap for older cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new program called Open Door for Cancer (OD-C) designed to help older adults (65+) who have been diagnosed with breast, colorectal, lung, or prostate cancer and are feeling depressed. The program aims to make it easier for them to start mental health care. Rese…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to make colonoscopy prep less of a hassle and save lives
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a mobile app that gives personalized instructions for colonoscopy preparation, including diet and laxative timing. About 470 people aged 50-69 in a colorectal cancer screening program will use the app or standard instructions. The goal is to see if the app helps …
Sponsor: Hospital del Rio Hortega • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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AI symptom tracker aims to catch early colon cancer in young adults
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app called Smart Symptom Tracking ALEX can help young adults (ages 18-44) track gastrointestinal symptoms better than traditional paper logs. The app uses artificial intelligence to provide reminders, coaching, and education. Researchers want…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Exercise may boost Well-Being in advanced colorectal cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a structured 18-week exercise program can improve health-related quality of life in people with metastatic colorectal cancer who are starting their first round of chemotherapy. About 150 adults will be randomly assigned to either the exercise group or …
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Nerve block may speed recovery after colorectal cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nerve block (superior hypogastric plexus block) can help people recover better after laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer. About 170 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive the nerve block or not. The main goal is to see if…
Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New digital program aims to boost quality of life for colorectal cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new digital follow-up program for people who have had early-stage colorectal cancer. The program uses a smartphone app to monitor symptoms, check for cancer return with a blood test, and provide personalized care. Researchers want to see if it improves quality …
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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AI phone app aims to ease cancer treatment side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether an AI-powered smartphone app called ASSIST can help people with breast cancer, lymphoma, or colorectal cancer manage symptoms while on systemic therapy. Sixty participants will either use the app for 12 weeks or receive standard care. The main …
Sponsor: Patrick C. Johnson, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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AI steps in to ease Chemo's toll: new trial for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an AI system can help doctors better manage chemotherapy side effects in people with breast or colorectal cancer. About 174 patients will be split into two groups: one where doctors use AI suggestions to adjust care, and one with standard care alone. The …
Sponsor: Incheon St.Mary's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Art therapy may boost resilience in colorectal cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether mandala art therapy can help people who have had colorectal cancer surgery feel stronger emotionally and cope better with their illness. About 70 adults will be split into two groups: one will do mandala art activities, and the other will receive stand…
Sponsor: Cumhuriyet University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Virtual art therapy tested to ease cancer anxiety
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether art therapy, delivered through virtual reality glasses or in person, can help reduce anxiety and improve sleep and well-being in people with colorectal cancer. 78 patients receiving chemotherapy will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: virtual…
Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New nerve block combo aims to cut opioid use after colon surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a special nerve block (BAP) to a standard abdominal wall block (TAP) can better control pain and reduce the need for strong painkillers after minimally invasive left-sided colorectal surgery. About 140 adults having elective laparoscopic surgery wi…
Sponsor: Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Sitting less during cancer care: new study tests digital fix
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a digital support program can help people with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer reduce the time they spend sitting during their treatment. The goal is to improve their well-being and lower future health risks. About 172 participants will use an acti…
Sponsor: Mälardalen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New digital program aims to ease young cancer Survivors' pain and fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a digital health program called AYA STEPS for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. The program uses video sessions and online materials to teach skills for managing symptoms like pain, fatigue, and emotional distress, and to encourage follow-up care. Rese…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New online tool aims to ease Cancer's hidden toll on patients and families
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a web-based program designed to help people with colorectal cancer and their caregivers manage common but distressing symptoms like fatigue, depression, sleep problems, pain, and brain fog. The program is for patients currently on chemotherapy and their main fami…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New care approach aims to help seniors bounce back after colon cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special geriatric care program before and after colorectal cancer surgery helps patients aged 70 and older recover their daily functioning better than standard care. The program includes early nutrition support, early mobilization, and careful managemen…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Which painkiller combo works best for cancer surgery? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares three routine pain control methods used during minimally invasive cancer surgery: a nerve block plus local anesthetic, nerve block alone, or local anesthetic alone. About 48 adults having surgery for various cancers will be randomly assigned to one of the thre…
Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:48 UTC
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Web tool aims to spot hidden cancer in large colon polyps without special equipment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a simple web-based tool that helps doctors predict whether a large colon polyp contains invasive cancer. The tool uses only standard endoscopic images and basic information like polyp size and location. Doctors of varying experience will use the tool to assess po…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 20:00 UTC
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Personalized cancer test could take guesswork out of treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new approach to personalize cancer treatment for people with colorectal or pancreatic cancer. Researchers will take a small sample of a patient's tumor, grow it in the lab, and test different drugs on it to see which one works best. The goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: Luxembourg Institute of Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texting homeless adults to boost colon cancer screening
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether sending text messages can encourage homeless adults aged 45-75 to complete colorectal cancer screening. About 588 participants from shelter clinics in New York City will be randomly assigned to receive SMS reminders or standard care. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists gather tumor samples to unlock new cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from people with solid tumors who are already scheduled for surgery or biopsy at the NIH Clinical Center. Researchers will use the samples to study the biology of cancer and identify new targets for therapy. Up to 1,800 adults and children (age …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can protein patterns in stored tumors point to new treatment targets?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study in Vietnam looks at archived tumor samples from patients with several solid cancers, including liver, colorectal, gastric, breast, lung, endometrial, melanoma, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will measure the presence of two proteins, ENPP1/cGAS and FA…
Sponsor: Tam Anh Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NCI opens screening study for experimental cell therapies in multiple cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens adults with certain cancers (like melanoma, lung, or colorectal cancer) to see if they qualify for experimental treatments being tested by the NCI Surgery Branch. These treatments involve taking a patient's own immune cells, growing them in a lab, and giving th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study gathers key materials to create personalized cell therapies for tough cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study collects tumor tissue and blood cells from 200 people with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, and pancreatic cancers. The goal is to understand how often tumors lose a specific marker (HLA) and to store participants' own T cells for potential fu…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost colonoscopy rates after abnormal stool tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a clinic-wide program called Primary Care-GI Connect to improve follow-up colonoscopy rates in people who had an abnormal stool-based colorectal cancer screening test (FIT). The program helps coordinate care, standardize referrals, and educate patients. Researche…
Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may spot colon cancer return months before scans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 392 people with stage I-III colon cancer who have had surgery to remove their tumor. Researchers will take blood samples at regular intervals over three years to look for tiny pieces of tumor DNA, called molecular residual disease (MRD). The goal is to see if a…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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2000 volunteers help create a gold standard for cancer blood tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 2000 people—some with cancer and some without—to create a blinded reference set. Researchers will use these samples to evaluate how well new blood tests can detect many types of cancer early. The goal is to improve the accuracy of…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Who should tell relatives about cancer risk? new study tests best approach
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether having a healthcare provider directly contact close relatives of people with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer leads to more genetic testing than having the patient share the information themselves. About 4,186 patients and their relatives will take pa…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests ways to keep cancer survivors on track
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether patient navigation services, an interactive website, or both can help people who had stage I-III colorectal cancer get the recommended follow-up tests after surgery. About 75 survivors will be assigned to one of three groups to see which approach works…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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25,000 patient records reviewed to speed up bowel cancer diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews data from about 25,000 patients who were checked for bowel cancer in Scotland between 2022 and 2025. The goal is to see how well the current two-step stool test works and find ways to make diagnosis faster and more accurate. Researchers hope to reduce delays an…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists try to personalize heated chemo for stomach cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a treatment called HIPEC, where heated chemotherapy is washed inside the abdomen after surgery to remove tumors. Researchers want to see if lab-grown tumor models can predict how well the chemotherapy works. Sixty adults with cancers that have spread to the ab…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mapping tumors in 3D: could imaging reveal hidden growth patterns?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether medical imaging can predict the growth patterns of liver metastases from colorectal and breast cancer. Researchers will take removed liver tumors and map them in 3D, comparing the tissue details with CT and MRI scans taken before surgery. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Cancer Research Antwerp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict and treat cancer wasting better? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at why some people with advanced cancer lose weight and muscle, a condition called cachexia. Researchers will follow 800 patients with advanced lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer to see if there are distinct subtypes of cachexia based on symptoms, biomar…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test tell who needs more cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test that looks for cancer DNA (called a liquid biopsy) can find leftover cancer cells after surgery in people with stage III colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if this test can help doctors decide who needs additional treatment and who ca…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict chemo brain before it happens?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how chemotherapy for colon or rectal cancer affects thinking and memory. Researchers will track changes in brain function and blood proteins in 60 patients during and after treatment. The goal is to find tests that could identify who is at risk for 'chemo brai…
Sponsor: Joseph McCollom • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple recovery checklist slash hospital stays after colorectal surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol helps people recover better after colorectal surgery. The protocol includes non-narcotic pain control, careful fluid management, early eating and walking, and early removal of drains. Researchers will …
Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One dose may not fit all: blood tests could tailor cancer drug dosing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether measuring the amount of certain targeted cancer drugs in the blood can help find the best dose for each patient. It involves adults with advanced digestive cancers like colorectal, liver, and stomach tumors who are already taking these medications. By …
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virtual health educator get more native americans screened for colon cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two ways to encourage colorectal cancer screening among American Indians in Oklahoma. Participants will either watch a video of a real community health educator or interact with a virtual health educator. The goal is to see which method reaches more people and he…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to break language and cultural barriers in cancer genetic testing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create and improve educational materials about genetic testing for cancer patients from diverse backgrounds. Researchers will interview 445 people with breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, or colorectal cancer who speak English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole. Th…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cell shifts after colorectal surgery may predict who stays Cancer-Free
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 7,000 colorectal cancer patients to see how their immune cells change during the period around surgery. Researchers want to know if these changes can predict survival, disease-free survival, and recurrence one year after surgery. The goal is to find simple, real…
Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to drug resistance in tough colorectal cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (with a BRAF V600E mutation) becomes resistant to standard targeted therapy. Researchers will collect tumor tissue, blood, and stool samples from 30 patients before treatment and when the disease progresses. Th…
Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut instinct: listening to bowel sounds may reveal hidden clues about surgical recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether monitoring bowel sounds before and after colorectal cancer surgery can help doctors assess how well the intestines are recovering. Researchers will track 172 patients and compare bowel sound patterns with outcomes like time to first gas, ability to eat…
Sponsor: Zhongnan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic roadmaps for advanced cancer: study tests whether expert navigation boosts targeted therapy use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether having a specialist review genetic test results and guide treatment decisions can increase the use of targeted therapies for people with advanced solid tumors, including breast, lung, colorectal, and bladder cancers. Participants will have their tumor or …
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Giving cancer patients a say in genetic results may boost knowledge and satisfaction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how letting cancer patients choose which genetic results they receive affects their understanding, expectations, and satisfaction. Adults with certain cancers (cholangiocarcinoma, multiple myeloma, or early-onset colon or rectal cancer) can join. Participants …
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA 'Crystal Ball' may spot return of colorectal cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a test that uses DNA methylation patterns from tumor samples to predict whether stage II or III colorectal cancer will return after surgery and chemotherapy. Researchers will analyze tissue from 400 patients who are currently cancer-free after treatment…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI model aims to end guesswork in colorectal cancer chemo
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing a computer model that uses genetic information from tumors to predict whether a colorectal cancer patient will benefit from chemotherapy after surgery. The goal is to avoid giving chemo to those who won't respond and ensure those who need it get it. Resea…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bacteria in the mouth and gut may predict who responds to cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the bacteria living in the mouth, stool, and tumors of Colombian adults with advanced cancers of the stomach, colon, breast, cervix, or head and neck who are starting immunotherapy as standard care. Researchers will compare these microbial profiles to those of…
Sponsor: Centro de Tratamiento e Investigación sobre Cáncer, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict chemo success in advanced colon cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for a way to predict which patients with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from standard chemotherapy. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 600 patients to find specific markers that separate responders from non-responders. The goal is to help d…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may guide cancer care without biopsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a blood test that detects circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) can help doctors personalize treatment for people with five types of advanced cancer: non-small cell lung cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, colorectal cancer, biliary tract cancer, and ovar…
Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Live biopsy study aims to predict immunotherapy response in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting live tumor samples from 2,000 cancer patients undergoing standard biopsies. Researchers will analyze these samples to understand how tumors respond to immunotherapy drugs outside the body. The goal is to develop a method to predict which patients will res…
Sponsor: Elephas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test tell if cancer is really gone?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test that looks for cancer DNA (called ctDNA) can find leftover cancer cells after surgery in people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see which test works best at predicting if the cancer will come back. Thi…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Text message reminder aims to boost cancer screening rates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether sending a single SMS reminder to people who haven't completed a colorectal cancer screening test can increase participation. Over 10,000 adults aged 50-69 in Spain will be randomly assigned to receive either the SMS or standard postal reminders. The goal …
Sponsor: Corporacion Parc Tauli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study aims to make allergy testing safer for cancer patients on biologics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing how to safely perform skin allergy tests in people receiving biotherapies for cancers and blood disorders. Researchers will find the highest concentration of each biotherapy that does not cause a skin reaction in 9 out of 10 patients. The goal is to establis…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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500 cancer patients join quest to unlock precision medicine secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting detailed genetic and health information from 500 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and leukemia. The goal is to create a shared database that helps researchers develop more personalized treatments. Participants provide samples and data,…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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50,000 cancer patients join landmark study to unlock better treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 50,000 people with colorectal, small bowel, or anal cancer to learn why some respond better to treatment than others. Researchers will collect data on genetics, lifestyle, and side effects to improve care for all patients, not just those in clinical trials. Par…
Sponsor: Dutch Colorectal Cancer Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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10,000 cancer patients join ontario Gene-Mapping effort to personalize care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect and analyze tumor samples from 10,000 adults with advanced solid cancers (like breast, lung, or colon cancer) to create a province-wide gene database. The goal is to help doctors identify which targeted drugs or clinical trials might work best for each …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Which surgery monitor saves kidneys best? new trial aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two methods of managing blood flow during colorectal surgery: one guided by blood pressure and the other by how much blood the heart pumps. The goal is to see which approach better protects kidney function after surgery. Sixty adults with normal kidney functio…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can removing colon tissue through the anus prevent hernias? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 800 adults across Asia-Pacific who need minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Half will have the removed tissue taken out through a natural opening (anus or vagina), the other half through a small cut in the belly. Researchers will compare how many develop hern…
Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Researchers hunt for clues to improve colorectal cancer Drug's success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 300 adults with advanced colorectal cancer who are taking the drug fruquintinib. Researchers want to find out which patient or tumor features help the drug work best and improve survival. The goal is to learn from real-world use to better match patients with eff…
Sponsor: Federation Francophone de Cancerologie Digestive • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Gut bacteria may influence polyp risk in inherited colon condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how gut microbes and environmental factors affect polyp development in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a genetic condition that causes many colon polyps and often leads to cancer. Researchers will collect stool, blood, and duodenal fluid samp…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Liver transplant study aims to unlock genetic secrets of colorectal cancer spread
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at genetic changes in patients with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers will perform liver transplants and then analyze tumor genetics and blood samples to better understand why the cancer spreads and …
Sponsor: Hospital Vall d'Hebron • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a video replace genetic counseling for cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an 8-minute educational video can effectively prepare cancer patients for genetic testing, compared to standard genetic counseling. Over 1,000 adults with various cancers will participate. The goal is to see if the video is acceptable and improves un…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Massive liver cancer registry launches to unlock treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of 2000 people whose cancer has spread to the liver. Researchers will collect information on patients' health, treatments, and outcomes to learn more about the disease and improve future care. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is…
Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study aims to predict dangerous leaks after bowel surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 430 adults having colorectal surgery to understand why some develop a leak where the bowel is reconnected. Researchers will look at factors before, during, and after surgery. The goal is to create a way to predict and prevent this serious complication.
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a Low-Cysteine diet lower colon cancer risk? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how eating different amounts of cysteine—a protein building block—affects gut bacteria and inflammation in people at higher risk for colon cancer. Researchers will compare Black and White adults aged 45-75 who have had colon polyps. Participants will follow bo…
Sponsor: Purdue University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Gut bacteria could hold key to better colon cancer detection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve early detection of colorectal cancer by analyzing gut bacteria in stool samples from 30,000 people in Portugal aged 40-74. Researchers will compare the microbiome of healthy individuals with those who have precancerous polyps or cancer, looking for uniq…
Sponsor: Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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What matters more: cure or quality of life? new study asks rectal cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how rectal cancer patients and their doctors decide between three effective treatment options. Researchers want to understand what factors—like age, income, or personal values—influence these choices. About 192 patients and their doctors will fill out question…
Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Cancer Patients' protein needs under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to figure out the right amount of protein for people with colorectal or breast cancer. Muscle loss is common in cancer patients and can lead to worse outcomes, but current protein guidelines aren't based on solid evidence. Researchers will use a simple, non-invasi…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study aims to improve life for patients on Long-Term cancer drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced cancers who are taking long-term targeted treatments. Researchers want to learn about their experiences through interviews. The goal is to find better ways to support these patients. The study is currently recruiting 75 participants.
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Colonoscopy after 75: helpful or harmful? major VA study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether older adults (75+) who had precancerous polyps removed in the past still benefit from repeat colonoscopies. Researchers will analyze health records from 130,000 Veterans and interview patients and doctors. The goal is to create clear guidelines on who …
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a virtual health coach get more minorities into cancer trials?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a website with a virtual community health educator can help Black and Hispanic cancer patients in Florida learn about and sign up for clinical trials. About 350 adults will be randomly assigned to either a standard information portal or one with a vi…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Blood test could spare colon cancer patients from unnecessary chemo
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple blood test can find tiny bits of cancer DNA left after surgery for stage III colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if this test can help doctors decide who really needs extra chemotherapy and who can skip it. About 590 people will give blood s…
Sponsor: Claus Lindbjerg Andersen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Mice with human tumors could unlock personalized cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study takes tumor samples from people with triple-negative breast cancer, colorectal cancer, or ovarian cancer and grows them in mice. Researchers then test different drugs on these mouse tumors to see which ones might work best for each person. The goal is to provide person…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New registry tracks colorectal cancer genetics to unlock future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry for adults having surgery for colorectal cancer. Researchers collect medical information and store tumor tissue and blood samples to analyze genetic changes and biomarkers. The goal is to better understand the disease and improve future care. No new treat…
Sponsor: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict cancer return? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, and bone marrow samples from 620 people with solid cancers like lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will look for tumor cells and DNA in these samples to understand how cancer spreads and why it sometimes comes back after surgery…
Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Which IV fluid works best during surgery? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well different fluids (albumin and Ringer's solution) increase blood volume during laparoscopic surgery. About 60 adults having abdominal surgery will receive one of three fluid types. The goal is to see which fluid keeps the heart and blood vessels workin…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Joachim Zdolsek • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:27 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in colorectal cancer tissue and blood
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering blood and tumor samples from 1,200 people with colorectal cancer who are having surgery to remove their cancer. Researchers want to look for biomarkers that might help predict how well patients do after surgery. The study does not test a new treatment, but…
Sponsor: Helse Stavanger HF • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Rise in colon cancer among young: new study investigates why
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at colorectal cancer in people under 35, a group that is too young for routine screening. Researchers will compare their outcomes and treatment patterns to those of older patients using national cancer databases. The goal is to understand how the disease behaves …
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Why does colon cancer hit young people differently?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 1,400 people with colorectal cancer to see how the disease behaves differently based on age and sex. Researchers are looking at survival rates and whether the cancer comes back, focusing on molecular profiles and sex hormone receptors. The goal is to better…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New AI tool maps colorectal cancer spread in space and time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a new computer framework that can analyze complex biological data from colorectal cancer patients. Researchers will collect blood, stool, and tissue samples from 15 people before and after surgery. The goal is to better understand how the cancer spreads …
Sponsor: Universidad de Granada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into colorectal tissue to uncover cancer clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the immune cells and bacteria in colorectal tissue from people with benign or early-stage malignant growths. Researchers want to understand how the tissue environment changes as cancer develops. No treatments are tested; the goal is to gather information that …
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study aims to unlock why lynch syndrome patients still get cancer despite surveillance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 300 people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises the risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers want to understand why some patients still develop cancer even with regular check-ups. They will analyze blood, gut bacteria, and hair samples to find cl…
Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Why are more young people getting colon cancer? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis international study aims to understand why colorectal cancer is becoming more common in people under 50. Researchers will compare the diet, lifestyle, and medical history of 2,300 participants—half with early-onset colorectal cancer and half healthy volunteers. The goal is t…
Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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CT-Guided colonoscopy aims to cut discomfort and save time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a patient's existing CT scan to guide the colonoscope can make the procedure faster, less painful, and easier for doctors. About 200 adults getting a colonoscopy will be randomly assigned to standard or CT-assisted insertion. The goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: DONG WU • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Your story matters: new study seeks cancer patients and caregivers to share experiences
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses online surveys to learn about the real-life experiences of people diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. Researchers want to understand the emotional, physical, social, and financial challenges they face. The goal is to use this information to improve support…
Sponsor: Cancer Support Community, Research and Training Institute, Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study aims to reduce unnecessary surgery for early colon cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 400 adults with early colorectal cancer whose endoscopic removal was not fully successful (non-curative). Researchers will compare outcomes between those who have additional surgery and those who are simply monitored. The goal is to find better ways to manage t…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Blood test may help decide who gets second chance at targeted cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at whether a liquid biopsy (ctDNA test) can help select metastatic colorectal cancer patients who might benefit from retreatment with anti-EGFR drugs. Researchers will collect data from 250 patients already screened in a prior trial. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Niguarda Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Scientists hunt for new treatments for liver metastases in colorectal and pancreatic cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why liver metastases are so deadly in colorectal and pancreatic cancers. Researchers will analyze tumors and blood from 625 participants to find new targets for immune and gene therapies. The goal is to develop better treatments for these hard-to-tre…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Leak check during bowel surgery may prevent serious complications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether testing the surgical connection (anastomosis) for leaks right after colorectal cancer surgery can reduce complications like leakage, bleeding, or infection. About 264 patients will be randomly assigned to receive leak testing or not. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Nanchong Central Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Stool and saliva tests could revolutionize colorectal cancer detection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting stool and saliva samples from 2,500 people with colorectal cancer to look for patterns in bacteria and genetic material (microRNA). The goal is to improve how doctors diagnose and predict the course of the disease. Participants provide samples at key poin…
Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumor avatars could pick the right cancer drug for each patient
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized approach for patients with advanced liver or colorectal cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. Doctors take a small sample of the tumor, grow it in the lab as 3D 'organoids', and test different drugs on them to see which works best.…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can cannabis ease cancer symptoms? 2,000 patients join study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,000 adults with newly diagnosed breast, colorectal, lung, melanoma, or lymphoma cancer who are receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Researchers will track whether using cannabis or cannabinoids helps with symptoms like pain or nausea over time. No treatme…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Scientists investigate if rectal mucus can reveal hidden cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple rectal mucus sample can detect DNA changes linked to lung, pancreatic, bladder, and colorectal cancers. Researchers will collect samples from 450 adults using a special device and analyze them for genetic and epigenetic markers. The goal is …
Sponsor: Origin Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New platform aims to predict which cancer treatments will work
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from people with various advanced or early-stage cancers to train a diagnostic platform called Elephas. The goal is to see how accurately it can predict whether a patient will respond to immunotherapy or chemoimmunotherapy. About 324 participant…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a 'Participatory' approach get more people screened for colon cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a method called NPT-PLA to help 20 primary care clinics better use a decision-making tool that encourages colorectal cancer screening. About 2,200 patients and staff will take part. The goal is to see if this approach leads to more screening orders and completion…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could lidocaine or dexamethasone improve colon cancer surgery recovery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing whether giving lidocaine or high-dose dexamethasone during colon cancer surgery can improve the body's immune response and help patients recover better. 100 adults scheduled for colon cancer surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Sound waves may wake up immune system against liver tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using ultrasound with a contrast agent (sonoporation) can change the environment inside liver tumors that have spread from colorectal cancer. 48 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either low- or high-intensity ultrasound, or no ultrasound. The go…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Blood molecules may warn of chemo nerve pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether tiny molecules in the blood, called microRNAs, can help predict how often and how severely cancer patients develop nerve damage from chemotherapy. Researchers will study 90 people receiving specific chemo drugs for lung or colon cancer. The goal is to …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Study probes hidden effects of Pre-Surgery cancer therapy on tissue and recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how chemotherapy or radiation before colorectal cancer surgery affects tiny blood vessels and scarring in skin tissue, and whether this leads to more complications. Researchers will compare 34 patients who had pre-surgery therapy with 34 who went straight to s…
Sponsor: Osijek University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New stapling technique aims to cut colon surgery leaks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a new way to reconnect the colon after surgery for cancer or diverticular disease. The goal is to see if using a single stapler instead of two can lower the risk of dangerous leaks at the connection point. About 500 adults having planned left-sided colon surge…
Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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MRI dye safety under scrutiny: landmark study tracks brain effects over 5 years
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether repeated doses of a gadolinium-based contrast agent (a dye used in MRI scans) affect motor and cognitive functions in healthy adults. About 2076 participants will receive annual imaging and undergo tests over 5 years. The goal is to compare changes in …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Guerbet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Blood test may predict immunotherapy success in advanced cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 50 adults with advanced cancers (lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, or liver) who are starting immunotherapy. Researchers want to see if changes in ctDNA (bits of tumor DNA in the blood) can predict early whether the treatment is working. They will also ch…
Sponsor: Gene Solutions • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Could low muscle mass predict chemo toxicity in older cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether low muscle mass (myopenia) is linked to severe side effects from chemotherapy in older adults with advanced colorectal cancer. Researchers will follow 300 newly diagnosed patients to track toxicities and survival. The goal is to better understand who m…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden subtypes of cancer wasting
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 800 people with advanced lung, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer to understand why some lose weight and muscle (cachexia). Researchers hope to find distinct subtypes of cachexia, which could lead to better, more personalized treatments in the future. Partic…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Finger-Prick blood test could replace needles for cancer monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a small drop of blood from a finger-prick device can reliably detect tumor DNA in 35 adults with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. Researchers will compare results from the finger-prick sample to a standard arm-vein blood draw to see if t…
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Researchers launch study to track Real-World outcomes in BRAF-Mutated colorectal cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical information and blood samples from 400 people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic change called BRAFV600E. The goal is to learn more about how this cancer is treated in everyday practice and what outcomes patients experie…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Quick video lesson boosts colon cancer detection skills, study hopes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short video training can improve doctors' ability to detect cancer recurrence at colonoscopy scars. 141 endoscopists of all experience levels will view 15 images before and after a learning tool, answering questions about scar recognition and recurrence…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Does anesthesia choice impact muscle loss after colorectal surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the type of anesthesia used during colorectal cancer surgery affects muscle loss and strength after the operation. Researchers will measure muscle size and function using ultrasound, grip strength tests, and body composition scans. The goal is to find out …
Sponsor: Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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What do you prefer? 1000 volunteers share screening experiences
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study asks 1000 adults aged 50-69 about their preferences and experiences with colorectal cancer screening methods. Participants fill out two questionnaires about how they feel about the screening process. The goal is to learn what people like and dislike to make future scre…
Sponsor: ADVANCED MARKER DISCOVERY S.L. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Fitbit and cooking classes: new study aims to boost health in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer survivors a personal referral to a tailored nutrition and exercise program helps them eat better and move more. Participants will use a Fitbit to track activity and sleep, and attend group nutrition sessi…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:15 UTC
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Tiny muscle biopsies could unlock secrets of cancer wasting
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at muscle structure in colorectal cancer patients who experience cachexia—severe weight and muscle loss. Researchers will take small muscle samples from the back and thigh, along with blood tests and scans, to compare muscle health between cachectic patients, non…
Sponsor: Hasselt University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:09 UTC
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Can MRI help decide when to operate on liver tumors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how MRI scans can help manage colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver. Researchers will track 100 patients to see if MRI results change whether doctors consider surgery possible. The goal is to better understand how MRI can guide treatment decision…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:08 UTC