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
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Aiming to spare the anus: a new strategy for early rectal cancer
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a combination of local tumor removal and chemoradiotherapy (radiation plus capecitabine chemotherapy) in people with early-stage rectal cancer located low in the rectum. The goal is to see if this approach can effectively treat the cancer while avoiding the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a triple-drug cocktail after short radiation eliminate rectal cancer without surgery?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether adding two immunotherapy drugs—zimberelimab and etrumadenant—to standard chemotherapy and a short course of radiation can completely eliminate rectal cancer. Adults with locally advanced rectal cancer that has not spread will receive the treatment, a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for colorectal cancer: experimental drug faces off against avastin
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new medicine called PF-08634404, combined with standard chemotherapy, works better than the current treatment Avastin plus chemo for people whose colorectal cancer has spread. About 800 participants who have not had prior treatment for meta…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New Dual-Action antibody takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AI-081 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The drug is a bispecific antibody that targets two proteins (PD-1 and VEGF) involved in cancer growth and immune evasion. The trial has two phases: fir…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: APR-1051 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, APR-1051, in about 90 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug might…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aprea Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug combo trial aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BMS-986340, alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, or breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and check for side effects. About 1,100 adults with tumors that have worsened after standa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on metastatic tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modified in a lab to recognize and attack their specific tumor mutations, can shrink metastatic cancers. Participants include people with several advanced solid tumors or multiple myeloma who have exh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a Dual-Action antibody outsmart resistant tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an investigational drug called GIM-122 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments, including PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. GIM-122 is a special antibody designed to fight cancer in two ways. The study aims to fin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgiamune Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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How far should surgeons go? a trial tests deeper lymph node removal for colon cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether removing a wider set of lymph nodes (D3) during left colon cancer surgery improves 5-year survival compared to the standard removal (D2). It enrolls about 1,381 people with adenocarcinoma located between the splenic flexure and rectosigmoid junction. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Tailored radiation: new trial aims to personalize cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests personalized radiotherapy approaches for people with lung cancer, brain metastases, or other solid tumors. It aims to see if adapting radiation based on how a patient responds is safe and effective. About 45 adults will participate, receiving either extra radiati…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug FOG-001 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug, FOG-001, in about 595 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including colorectal, prostate, and liver cancers. The drug is given alone or with other cancer treatments to see if it is safe and shrinks tumors. The study is cu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Parabilis Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug SHR-4610 tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SHR-4610 in 258 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard options. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, and second, checking how well the drug shrinks…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called YH42946 in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene changes (HER2 or EGFR). The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug shrinks tumors. About 161 adults who have run out of standard options will take part.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yuhan Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New targeted combo aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the targeted drugs calderasib and cetuximab to standard chemotherapy can help people with a specific gene mutation (KRAS G12C) in advanced colorectal cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 477 participants will receive …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug TUB-030 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called TUB-030 in adults with advanced solid tumors, including head and neck, lung, and breast cancers. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose. Participants receive the drug every three weeks and are monitored for side effects and tumor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tubulis GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Quanda Liu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with MET gene change
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests an investigational drug called telisotuzumab adizutecan in about 100 people aged 12 and older with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (MET amplification). The drug is given through an IV and aims to shrink tumors or stop them from g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could simple Over-the-Counter drugs supercharge cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adjusting common over-the-counter medications can make immune checkpoint inhibitors work better for people with solid tumors. Participants are asked to avoid acetaminophen and cannabis/THC/CBD, while taking aspirin and loratadine (or similar antihistamine…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Val Adams • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental oral drug called GIM-531, alone or with an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1), in 117 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe, tolerable, and can help th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgiamune Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug CR-001 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called CR-001 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can shrink tumors. About 290 people will take part in this early-phase trial.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Crescent Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new oral drug called BG-75202, alone or with other medications, in people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo aims to outperform standard therapy in Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug called petosemtamab, combined with chemotherapy, works better than the current standard treatment (cetuximab plus chemotherapy) for people with left-sided colorectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed or has spread. The study incl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Suturion AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation kickstart the immune system against stubborn GI cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that are growing despite immunotherapy. Researchers want to see if adding targeted radiation to one tumor can help the immune system attack other tumors throughout the body. About 28 participants will receive radiati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug CS5007 targets tough cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called CS5007 in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The drug is designed to seek out and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The study will first find the safest dose and then check if the drug …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: CStone Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests two experimental pills (PF-07799544 and PF-07799933) taken twice daily at home by adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific gene change called BRAF V600. The study aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. About 124 …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can targeted liver chemo turn inoperable tumors into operable ones?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether delivering chemotherapy directly to the liver through a pump, combined with standard systemic chemotherapy, can shrink liver tumors from colorectal cancer enough to allow surgery. The study enrolls people whose liver metastases are initially inoperable bu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on advanced cancers in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new tablet called GW01-200 in 100 people with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Groovy Medicine (Hangzhou) Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could guide anal cancer treatment, reducing side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a blood test (ctDNA) can help doctors customize the dose of chemoradiation for people with anal cancer. Depending on how the tumor responds, some patients may get a lower radiation dose to reduce side effects, while others may get a higher dose or an adde…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jennifer Dorth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MRG007 enters early human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called MRG007 (ARR-217) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check if the drug can shrink tumors. About 405 participants with colorectal, gastric, or pan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ArriVent BioPharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new therapy where a person's own white blood cells are collected, genetically modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells with a specific mutation (KRAS G12V), and then infused back. Participants also receive chemotherapy and a drug to boost cell act…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug YL211 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called YL211 in 155 people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then, confirming that dose; and finally, testing how well it works. The main goals are…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets cancer DNA in advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests CBX-12 in about 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and stopped responding to prior treatments. CBX-12 works by entering cancer cells and damaging their DNA, which can kill the cells. Researchers will measure how well the drug trigge…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Dual-Antibody drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests OTP-01, a new drug that targets two cancer pathways (PD-1 and VEGFR2) at once, in 170 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find the best dose, check safety, and see if the drug can shrink tum…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ottimo Pharma Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart patch lets gut surgery patients go home days earlier
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a wearable patch called MultiSense that tracks heart rate and other vital signs for five days after a patient leaves the hospital following major digestive surgery. The goal is to see if the patch allows high-risk patients to be discharged earlier while still cat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rhythm Diagnostic Systems • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill turn on genes that stop cancer? new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called Aza-TdC in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment or have no effective therapy. The drug is taken by mouth in 21-day cycles and aims to reactivate genes that may slow tumor growth. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Allist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on seven tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd), alone or with other cancer medicines, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumours. The study includes seven cancer types and aims to see if the drug shrinks tumours and how safe it is. Around 4…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug BNT3214 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is the first time the drug BNT3214 is being tested in people. It aims to find a safe and effective dose for adults with advanced solid tumors. The trial has three parts: first, finding the best dose; then, testing it in different cancer types. About 533 participants wi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New liposomal drug takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SMP-3124LP, which is a liposomal (fat-encapsulated) version of a cancer-fighting compound. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding the safest d…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which scope technique wins for tiny rectal tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two minimally invasive endoscopic procedures—underwater endoscopic mucosal resection (UEMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)—for removing small rectal neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) that are 10 mm or smaller. The goal is to see if UEMR is as effective …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat colorectal cancer: triple therapy enters phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug (SR-8541A) combined with two immunotherapy drugs for people with a tough-to-treat type of colorectal cancer (MSS-CRC) that has spread and stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination is sa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stingray Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs (BMS-986504 and olaparib) in adults with advanced solid tumors that have lost a gene called MTAP. The main goal is to find safe doses and understand side effects. About 36 people will take part, and the study is currently re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to speed liver healing after cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called HRX215 in people who had part of their liver removed because colon cancer spread there. The drug is meant to help the liver grow back and work better after surgery. About 80 adults will take either HRX215 or a placebo for 28 days, and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: HepaRegeniX GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: first human trial of FP008 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called FP008 in 108 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look at how the drug works in the body and whether…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhuhai Fapon Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer: immunotherapy before liver surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving immunotherapy before surgery can help people with a common type of colorectal cancer (MSS) that has spread to the liver. About 24 participants will receive the drug dupilumab before their liver surgery. The goal is to see if this approach is safe a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dan Feng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New virus therapy takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called MQ710, a modified virus injected directly into tumors, alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. It is for people with advanced solid tumors (like skin cancer or head and neck cancer) that have not responded to standar…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat colon cancer? trial launches for MSS patients.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a new combination of drugs (DSP107 and atezolizumab) works better than an existing treatment (fruquintinib) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that is microsatellite stable (MSS). About 90 adults who have already tried other therapies will be randomly …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kahr Bio Australia Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug COM503 enters first human trial for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called COM503, alone or with another drug zimberelimab, in 200 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is a first-in-human study, so effe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Compugen Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune drug PHST001 enters first human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called PHST001, which helps the immune system attack cancer cells by blocking a protein called CD24. The study will first test PHST001 alone, then in combination with standard chemotherapy, in adults with advanced solid tumors (includi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pheast Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic drug GEN1106 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new biologic drug, GEN1106, in about 103 people with advanced solid tumors, including bladder cancer. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining it; finally, checking how well the drug shrinks tumors. All participants …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced tumors? first human trial of DS-3939a begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called DS-3939a in about 540 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants must have measurable disease and good organ function.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Marengo Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody M0324 enters first human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called M0324, a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells. The trial will look at M0324 alone, with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, and with chemotherapy in about 77 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Verastem, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive 'Smart Bomb' targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to find and treat several types of advanced solid tumors, including kidney, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. It uses a special radioactive compound that attaches to a protein found on these cancer cells. The study has multiple parts: first, to s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lumara Bio Oncologics GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called TNhYP218 CAR T cells for people with solid tumors that have high levels of a protein called mesothelin, including mesothelioma. Participants' own immune cells are collected, modified in a lab to better attack cancer, and then gi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug combo reawaken the immune system against resistant cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether combining bexmarilimab with nivolumab can help people whose cancers no longer respond to immunotherapy. It focuses on two cancers: non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The study first finds the safest dose of bexmarilimab to give with a fixed dose of …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called JL19001 in people with advanced solid tumors or a type of lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 14 participants will receive the drug as a sh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jecho Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MGC026 takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests MGC026, a biologic drug given by IV, in 250 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants receive u…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MacroGenics • 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a chemo boost outsmart lingering colon cancer cells?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether giving a stronger chemotherapy regimen (mFOLFIRINOX) early can improve outcomes for people with stage II-III colon cancer who still have signs of cancer DNA in their blood during standard adjuvant chemo. Participants are randomly assigned to either r…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, nilotinib (a pill) and paclitaxel (given by IV), for people with rare advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drugs can shrink or stop tumor growth. About 82 adults with specific rare …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Belzutifan extension trial aims to extend lives in VHL and advanced cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis extension study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or advanced solid tumors who are already taking belzutifan in another trial. The goal is to see how long they live and how safe the drug is over the long term. About 450 participants will take belzutifan by …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRNA cancer shots: new hope or hype?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests two experimental mRNA therapies (mRNA-4106 and mRNA-4200) in 42 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, or liver cancer. Some participants receive the mRNA therapy alone, others get it combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental injection targets tumors directly in new cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called VAX014, which is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study will first find a safe dose of VAX014 alone, then te…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vaxiion Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to freeze and burn liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that uses both freezing and heating to destroy liver tumors in people with liver cancer or colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see if this approach improves how long patients live without their cancer growing, and whether it ac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill SHY-ONC6 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called SHY-ONC6 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (including breast, colon, lung, pancreatic, and others) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SHY Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can precision protons spare rectal cancer patients from harsh side effects?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether proton beam radiation, a more precise form of radiation, causes fewer stomach and bowel side effects than standard photon radiation when given before surgery for high-risk rectal cancer. About 254 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexander Valdman • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could make cancer treatment easier for patients with advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to give the drug rilvegostomig as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors who have already tried standard treatments. The goal is to find a dose that works as well as the IV version and to check for si…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new radiation combo may spare the rectum in early cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a combination of contact X-ray brachytherapy and short-course radiotherapy can preserve the rectum in people with early-stage rectal cancer. Participants receive this experimental radiation regimen, with some also getting chemotherapy. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexander Valdman • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill GS-1206 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called GS-1206 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a specific genetic mutation. The main goals are to evaluate the drug's safety, tolerability, and how the body processes it. Participants must have tumors that ha…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung-Directed chemo spray aims to stop cancer spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called pulmonary suffusion, which delivers the chemotherapy drug cisplatin directly to the lungs through a minimally invasive method. The goal is to control any remaining cancer cells after surgery or ablation in patients with sarcoma or colorectal ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DS1025a takes on advanced solid tumors in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a new drug called DS1025a in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread, cannot be removed by surgery, or have stopped responding to other treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, how the body processes it, and whether it shows any …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Blueprint Medicines Corporation • 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Darren Sigal, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug MBS8(1V270) enters first human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called MBS8(1V270), given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 1…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MonTa Biosciences ApS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called LOXO-783 in people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific change in the PIK3CA gene. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. About 193 participants will take the drug alo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple asthma drug prevent a dangerous immunotherapy side effect?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using inhaled budesonide (a steroid commonly used for asthma) for one year can stop lung inflammation from coming back in cancer patients who had a serious immune reaction to immunotherapy. About 94 adults with solid tumors who recently had lung inflammat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug DM005 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called DM005 in 136 people with advanced solid tumors, including lung, head and neck, and other cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and se…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Doma Biopharmaceutical(Suzhou)Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DM002 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called DM002 in about 160 people with advanced solid tumors (ovarian, prostate, endometrial, colorectal, or other solid cancers). The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose by giving small groups gradually higher doses; s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xadcera Biopharmaceutical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Triple-Action antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-T187, a special antibody that targets two proteins (EGFR and MET) on cancer cells. It is given alone or with other drugs to people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safet…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New master trial aims to speed up cancer treatments for kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests several cancer drugs in children and young adults with solid tumors. It uses a master protocol to test different drug combinations more efficiently. About 105 participants will receive one of eight drugs, including ramucirumab, cyclophosphamide, and others. The g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called patritumab deruxtecan in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that have spread. The drug is given through a vein and aims to shrink tumors. The trial will check how safe the drug is and how many people's cancers respond to treatment. A…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink rectal tumors without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new approach for patients with a specific type of mid-low rectal cancer (pMMR/MSS). Participants receive a short course of radiation followed by six cycles of the immunotherapy drug ivonescimab. The goal is to see if this combination can make the cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise as medicine: tailored workouts may rebuild strength after cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a personalized exercise program can safely help cancer survivors improve their physical fitness and quality of life. Participants who have finished curative treatment at least two months ago will receive a tailored plan based on heart, lung, and muscle as…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo erase rectal tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether giving a combination of two immunotherapies (sintilimab and IBI-310) along with chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of locally advanced rectal cancer (MSI-H/dMMR). The main goal is to see how ofte…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sutro Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug PHN-012 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called PHN-012 in people with advanced colon, pancreatic, or lung cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate, designed to deliver a powerful cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pheon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug EVOLVE104 takes on tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called EVOLVE104 in people with advanced bladder cancer or several types of squamous cell carcinoma (lung, esophagus, skin, and others). The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is for pati…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EvolveImmune United, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-C0979, alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Ab…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can an mRNA therapy supercharge the immune system against cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental therapy called STX-003, which uses mRNA to produce a protein that may help the immune system fight cancer. It is given intravenously, either alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda). The study involves adults with advance…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Strand Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests the safety and best dose of two drugs—neratinib and trastuzumab deruxtecan—given together to people with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene changes. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors that have spread or can't be removed by…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug targets 13 cancers in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) in people with 13 types of advanced solid tumors that have come back or spread. The trial aims to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and what side effects it causes. About 520 participants will receive the drug intrav…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: JSR Medical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called GC203 TIL, which uses a patient's own immune cells that are modified in a lab to better fight cancer. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard therapies. The main goal is to check safety, an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Juncell Therapeutics • 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Zinc-Based compound fight cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called KLS-1, a form of zinc aspartate enriched with a specific zinc isotope, in adults with certain solid tumors (like melanoma, prostate, or pancreatic cancer) or chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The goal is to find the safest and most e…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vector Vitale LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Patient's own immune cells fight advanced cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) — immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor — can be expanded in the lab and infused back to attack cancer. It enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 with advanced solid tumors who have failed standard treatments. Th…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Juncell Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells from your own tumor could fight stomach and bowel cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a personalized cell therapy for people with advanced gastrointestinal tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Doctors take immune cells from the patient's own tumor, grow them in a lab, and infuse them back after a short chemotherapy pr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Juncell Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus trial launches for patients out of options
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests IDOV-Immune, a genetically engineered virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while boosting the immune system. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal, pancreatic, or lung cancer) that have not responded to standard treatme…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ViroMissile, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver pump chemotherapy may boost survival in advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding a chemotherapy pump that delivers drugs directly to the liver (hepatic arterial infusion, or HAI) can help people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. About 408 participants will receive…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robotic surgery showdown: one small hole vs. several for rectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of robotic surgery for rectal cancer: single-port (one small incision) and multi-port (several incisions). Researchers want to see which approach is safer and leads to fewer complications. Forty adults with rectal cancer will take part, and the study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune system against advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, BI 1703880, combined with ezabenlimab in adults with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to other treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose of BI 1703880. Participants receive both drugs as infusions, with BI 1703880 given weekly then …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may guide chemo choices for colon cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with stage III colon cancer who have had surgery. It uses a blood test called Signatera to look for leftover cancer DNA. Depending on the results, patients get either immediate or delayed chemotherapy, and the type and length of chemo are tailored to thei…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody GEN1079 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new antibody called GEN1079 in people with certain advanced solid tumors. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining the dose; and finally, checking if the drug shrinks tumors. About 121 participants will receive the a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Summit Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets HER2 cancers in phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called zongertinib in adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 mutations or overexpression and have not responded to prior treatment. Participants take one of two daily doses and continue as long as they benefit. Doctors regularly check tumor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called EVM14, given alone or with an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug helps control the cancer. A…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Everest Medicines (Beijing) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: experimental drug XmAb819 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called XmAb819 in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 307 participants will receive the drug int…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xencor, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to find best rectal cancer treatment for seniors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two standard treatment approaches for older adults (age 70+) with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see which approach helps people live longer and with fewer side effects. About 230 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either convent…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation plus immunotherapy make colon tumors disappear before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether adding radiotherapy and immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy can shrink advanced colon tumors more effectively than chemotherapy alone. Adults with a specific type of stage T4M0 colon cancer will receive either the combination or chemotherapy only,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailor-Made vaccine aims to train immune system against cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a personalized cancer vaccine (ABO2109) combined with an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) in people with solid tumors. The vaccine is custom-made for each patient to target their specific cancer. The study aims to check the safety of this combina…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets hard-to-treat cancers with KRAS mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, elironrasib and daraxonrasib, given alone or together, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to see if the drugs are safe and can shrink or control the cancer. About 534 adults with lung,…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BG-C477 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BG-C477, in about 310 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. The study is open-label, meaning ev…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stomach and bowel cancers? experimental drug enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called GSK5764227, given alone or with other treatments, in 320 people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that have not responded to prior therapy. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. It is an early-s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat RAS-Mutant cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining experimental RAS(ON) inhibitors with ivonescimab (an immunotherapy) can shrink or control advanced solid tumors that have a RAS mutation. About 370 adults with cancers like non-small cell lung cancer or colorectal cancer will receive these drugs…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MK-4884 tested for safety in advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called MK-4884 in about 120 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (colorectal, kidney, lung, or bile duct cancer). The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will monitor side effects and how …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less surgery for rectal cancer be just as safe?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is investigating whether it is safe to skip the removal of a specific group of lymph nodes (the No.253 lymph nodes) during surgery for mid and low rectal cancer. The standard surgery removes these nodes, but this study compares the long-term survival of patients who ha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Molecure S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called LM-168 combined with other cancer treatments (tislelizumab or docetaxel) in 108 adults with advanced solid tumors. The first part finds a safe dose; the second part checks if the combination shrinks tumors. It is not yet recruiting.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: LaNova Medicines Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called PM54 combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab in adults with advanced cancers that have not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 119 par…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: PharmaMar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug IDP-001 takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called IDP-001 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including certain lung, head and neck, and other cancers. The trial has two phases: first to check safety and find the right dose, then to see if the drug can shrink tumors. A…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: InduPro, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merus B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a less invasive surgery plus radiation match major surgery for rectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two treatments for people with early-stage (T2) rectal cancer located near the anus. One group receives a less invasive procedure called transanal local excision followed by radiotherapy, while the other group undergoes standard major surgery (total mesorectal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug called ROSE12 help fight advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called ROSE12, alone or combined with other anti-tumor agents, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to evaluate safety, determine the best dose, and look…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chugai Pharmaceutical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing two experimental drugs (SSGJ-705 and SSGJ-612) with or without chemotherapy in 150 adults with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors, including colorectal, bladder, breast, bile duct, and stomach cancers. The goal is to see if the combination can shrin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenyang Sunshine Pharmaceutical Co., LTD. • 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors? a trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing an experimental drug called VC004 in people aged 12 and older with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see whether VC004 capsules can shrink tumors and control the disease. All participants receive th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu vcare pharmaceutical technology co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new care pathway aims to get cancer surgery patients home safer and faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial tests whether a structured program called RESET can improve outcomes for adults undergoing planned cancer surgery. RESET combines pre-surgery preparation (prehabilitation), enhanced in-hospital recovery practices, and personalized support after discharge. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Regional Specialist Hospital in Wroclaw • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 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: PHASE2 • 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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Could an AI-Designed pill take on Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called ISM8207 in people with advanced solid tumors or relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, tolerability, and how the body proces…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: InSilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to eliminate rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding a new form of chemotherapy (liposomal irinotecan) to standard radiotherapy, immunotherapy (tislelizumab), and another chemotherapy (capecitabine) can make advanced rectal cancers disappear before surgery. The study enrolls adults aged 18–75…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new antibody help the immune system fight advanced cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called M3T01, a monoclonal antibody that targets a protein called FasL, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to see if M3T01 is safe and tolerable when given al…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Innovent Biopharmaceutical Technology (Hangzhou) Co., LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new Liposome-Wrapped drug shrink Hard-to-Treat solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental drug called AT-1965 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then seeing whether the drug can shrink tumors. About 100 participants will…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alyssum Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic drug DBC-664 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental biologic drug, DBC-664, in adults with advanced solid tumors such as ovarian, lung, and stomach cancers that have spread or come back. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then expanding to see how well the dru…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Duboce Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. • 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biotheus Inc. • 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common muscle relaxant make radiation deadlier for rectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether adding the drug papaverine to standard radiation therapy can safely improve treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer. Papaverine may help by reducing oxygen starvation inside tumors, which often makes radiation less effective. The study en…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can stronger radiation tame inoperable rectal cancer without surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether giving a higher dose of radiotherapy can safely control locally recurrent rectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Around 30 adults with this condition will receive either stereotactic body radiotherapy or hyperfractionated chemo-reirradiat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Heike M.U. Peulen • 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill takes on Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called APG-2449, alone or combined with another cancer drug, in people with platinum-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer or other advanced solid tumors. The study aims to find safe doses and understand how the drug works in th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a liver transplant from a living donor help fight colorectal cancer that spread?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry to track outcomes of living donor liver transplants in adults with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers will collect medical data to see how long patients live without the cancer returning and o…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called Tulmimetostat (DZR123) in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have not improved with standard treatments. The drug is taken as a daily pill, either alone or combined with another drug (enzalutamide) for certain prostate…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 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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Experimental shot aims to rev up immune system against advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental drug called ACM-CpG, given as a shot into the muscle, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard immunotherapy. The drug is designed to activate the immune system to attack tumors. The study aims to find the s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug PA5 targets arginine to starve advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental drug called PA5 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. PA5 is designed to break down arginine, an amino acid some cancers need to grow. The study aims to find the safest dose and check for side…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Peg-Bio Biopharm Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can steroids help cancer patients resume a promising therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study has two parts. Part A tests whether cancer patients who stopped a type of immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors) due to side effects can safely restart treatment with durvalumab, given alongside the steroid prednisone to reduce the risk of side effects returning. Part B…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered virus targets Hard-to-Treat cancers from the inside
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental therapy called YH02, a genetically modified virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is given as an injection directly into tumors in people with advanced solid tumors (such as head and neck cancer, breast cancer, or melanoma) that ha…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin First Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Common diabetes drug may slow rare abdominal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medication, can help people with pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare cancer that spreads in the abdomen. The study includes adults whose cancer has returned or cannot be surgically removed. Researchers will measure how many partici…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vaccinia virus targets rectal tumors in new immunotherapy combo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase I trial tests a modified vaccinia virus (BT-001) injected directly into rectal tumors, followed by a single dose of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The study enrolls about 20 adults with localized pMMR rectal cancer who are candidates for surgery. The main goal i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Henry Smith • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may decide who needs chemo after colon cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether a blood test that detects tiny bits of tumor DNA (circulating tumor DNA) can help decide which patients with stage II colon cancer need chemotherapy after surgery. Patients whose blood test is positive for tumor DNA receive chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6),…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer patients as experimental drug enters trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ICP-B208 in about 539 people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. Participants must be 18-75, have failed pr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI-Guided radiation boosts hopes for rectal cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether adjusting radiation doses based on early tumor shrinkage seen on daily MRI scans can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. Participants receive standard chemoradiation, but those whose tumors shrink slowly get a higher ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy may replace chemo in anal cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug sintilimab can replace the chemotherapy drug mitomycin in standard chemoradiation for limited-stage anal squamous cell carcinoma. About 350 patients who have not yet been treated will receive either the standard regimen (rad…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called N-3C01, given alone or with an immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About 114 a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hefei Xinzhu Biological Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple chat with your pharmacist boost cancer pill adherence?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program where clinical pharmacists provide personalized counseling to cancer patients taking oral anticancer drugs. The goal is to see if this support helps patients take their medication more consistently. Researchers will compare two groups of 80 patients eac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pudong Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 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: PHASE1 • 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo immunotherapy aims to shrink colon tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (botensilimab and balstilimab) before surgery can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for people with advanced colon cancer that can be removed. About 100 adults with stage IIB to IIIC colorectal cancer will receive the drugs…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jun Huang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to spare rectal cancer patients from surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether giving a combination of chemotherapy (FOLFOX) and two immunotherapy drugs (botensilimab and balstilimab) before surgery can eliminate rectal cancer without the need for surgery or radiation. The study includes adults with stage II or III rectal c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Isofol Medical AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called HRS-4508 in combination with other cancer treatments (such as capecitabine, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab) for people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The goal is to find the best dose, check safety, and…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sparing lymph nodes during radiation may boost immune attack on rectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial compares two treatment plans for people with locally advanced rectal cancer that is mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) or microsatellite stable (MSS). One group receives standard short-course radiation followed by chemotherapy. The other group receives a newer a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dechang Diao • 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of old drugs takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—gemcitabine, mitomycin C, and thalidomide—given in low, frequent doses to people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can slow tumor growth and improv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sarcoma Oncology Research Center, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could skipping chemo be safer for early rectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether close follow-up (active surveillance) is as good as chemoradiotherapy for preventing cancer return after early-stage rectal cancer removal. About 480 adults with intermediate-risk T1 rectal cancer will be randomly assigned to either regular checkups and s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with rare TP53 mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called NTS071 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in the TP53 gene (Y220C mutation). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking if the drug can shrink tumors. About 220 people who …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nutshell Therapeutics (Shanghai) Co., LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink rectal tumors faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new treatment approach for high-risk rectal cancer: short-course radiation followed by immunotherapy (toripalimab) and chemotherapy (FOLFOX) versus the standard long-course chemoradiation. The goal is to see if the new approach leads to more complete tumor r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy called bi-specific CAR-T cells that target two proteins (GD2 and PSMA) found on some solid tumors. The study involves 60 patients whose tumors have not responded to standard treatments. Researchers will check safety and whether t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could some rectal cancer patients skip surgery? new study investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether active surveillance (watchful waiting) is as safe as surgery for people with low rectal cancer who have a complete response after chemoradiotherapy. About 90 participants will be monitored for 2 years to see how often the cancer returns and whether d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called mocertatug rezetecan in 675 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to deliver a toxin directly to cancer cells. The main goals are to check safety, find the ri…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called 4SCAR-276 for people with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard care. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells that have a protein called CD276. The tria…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alpha-9 Oncology USA Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental drug, DXC006, in people with advanced solid tumors (like small cell lung cancer and neuroblastoma) or blood cancers (like multiple myeloma) who have not responded to standard treatments. DXC006 is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to del…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou DAC Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New cancer drug H1710 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called H1710 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body processes it. Researchers will also watch for any …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer-Fighting viruses take on advanced tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests whether specially designed viruses (VSV-based oncolytic viruses) can safely treat advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The viruses are injected into the body to infect and destroy cancer cells. The study focuses on safety …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a lighter radiation punch still knock out rectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a lower dose of short-course radiotherapy, combined with chemotherapy and two immune-boosting drugs, works as well as the standard radiation dose for locally advanced rectal cancer. About 122 adults will be randomly assigned to one of two radiation doses,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Robot vs. transanal surgery: which is better for low rectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two modern surgical techniques for removing low rectal cancer: transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) and robot-assisted total mesorectal excision (RTME). Researchers want to see which method leads to fewer complications and less need to switch to open su…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests a new therapy called MSK-TCR5 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (RAS G12D mutation) and a certain immune type (HLA-A*11:01). The therapy uses a patient's own T-cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug OVV-01 injected into tumors shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new drug called OVV-01 in 18 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given either through a vein or directly into a tumor. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, while als…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Joint Biosciences 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Smart dosing: tailoring cancer drug levels could extend life for colorectal patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adjusting the dose of bevacizumab based on each patient's drug levels can better control metastatic colorectal cancer. About 244 people will receive either standard or personalized dosing alongside chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if personal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer drug pelabresib gets Long-Term safety check in extension trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety and benefits of the drug pelabresib in people with blood cancers, solid tumors, or advanced cancers. It includes up to 50 adults who were in earlier pelabresib studies and are still benefiting from the drug. Some participants who received …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Blood test could steer cancer treatment to right drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether a blood test that looks for genetic changes in circulating tumor cells can help doctors choose the right targeted therapy for colorectal cancer. 150 participants will either get treatment guided by the blood test or standard care. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Matteo's Friends • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a cancer drug spare some patients from colon surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called dostarlimab in 25 people with stage II or III colon cancer that has a specific genetic feature (dMMR). The drug is given before any surgery to see if it can shrink the tumor enough that surgery may not be needed. Participants receive the drug every …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug AN8025 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called AN8025 in about 91 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Participants receive the drug in 3-week cycles and are closely moni…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Adlai Nortye Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New radiation method targets tough tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new radiation technique called SBRT-LATTICE-PATHY for people with large tumors (at least 7 cm or 340 cm³) that cannot be treated with standard methods. The approach delivers a high dose of radiation only to low-oxygen areas inside the tumor, aiming to i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Context Therapeutics 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: PHASE2 • 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Thena Biotech S.r.l. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can immunotherapy stop colorectal Cancer's return?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if immunotherapy drugs (cemiplimab, fianlimab, and REGN7075) can clear leftover cancer DNA in the blood of colorectal cancer patients after surgery and chemotherapy. The goal is to delay or prevent the cancer from coming back. About 79 adults with stage II/III co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NSABP Foundation Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug INV-8989 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with KRAS G12D mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called INV-8989 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12D. The trial has two phases: the first finds the safest dose, and the second checks how well the drug shrinks tumors. About 178 adults with cancers …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Ionova Life Sciences Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Which stoma is safer? new trial aims to settle the debate
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common surgical procedures—loop ileostomy and loop colostomy—used as protective stomas after rectal cancer surgery. Researchers want to see which one leads to fewer stoma-related problems within the first 60 days. About 350 patients will be randomly assign…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat stomach cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IAH0968, given alone or with chemotherapy (CAPEOX), in people with advanced HER2-positive stomach cancer or other solid tumors. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps slow cancer growth better than standard treatment. About 574 …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: SUNHO(China)BioPharmaceutical CO., Ltd. • 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Precision radiation may spare rectal cancer patients from surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a higher radiation dose to the tumor can help people with early-stage rectal cancer keep their rectum instead of needing surgery. About 25 adults will receive targeted radiation using a special adaptive technique. The goal is to see if this approac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Claudia Schuurhuizen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New antibody aims to supercharge immune system against cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called MST-0312, designed to help the body's immune system fight cancer more effectively. It is being studied alone or with another cancer drug (pembrolizumab) in people with several types of solid tumors, including lung, melanoma, bladder,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mestag Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New experimental drug HS-20108 enters human trials for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called HS-20108 in 502 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look for any signs that the drug might shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hansoh BioMedical R&D Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New experimental drug SIM0613 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SIM0613 in about 294 adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug shrinks tumors. The main goals are safety and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Nanoparticle drug aims to wake up immune system against tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called UI-102, which is a tiny nanoparticle designed to activate the immune system to fight cancer. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial will enroll 140 participants to first find the saf…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: United Immunity, co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New biologic JLM019 enters human testing for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new biologic drug called JLM019 in adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is given as a weekly intravenous infusion, and the main goals are to check its safety, find the right …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jecho Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 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: PHASE1 • 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug INV-6452 targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called INV-6452 in adults with advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) or other solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 201 participants wil…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Ionova Life Sciences Co., Ltd. • 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • 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 …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study tests Stoma-Free option for rectal cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving a drug called somatostatin along with a clear liquid diet for a week after rectal cancer surgery can prevent dangerous bowel leaks as well as a temporary stoma (a bag outside the body). About 72 adults with low or mid rectal cancer will be rando…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Blood test may guide extra chemo to stop colon cancer return
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving additional chemotherapy to people with stage III colorectal cancer who still have cancer DNA in their blood after standard treatment can prevent the cancer from coming back. About 1,660 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either FOLFI…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new experimental drug called mavrostobart (PT199) in people with advanced solid tumors, specifically non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. The drug is given alone or combined with other cancer treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Phanes Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a 4-Week Low-Carb diet make liver surgery safer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 4-week ketogenic diet before liver surgery can reduce fat in the liver and lower the need for blood transfusions. About 124 adults with fatty liver and colorectal cancer that spread to the liver will either follow the diet or get standard dietary advice…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anton Skaro • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to improve survival in hard-to-treat rectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) to short-course radiation and chemotherapy can improve long-term survival in people with a common type of locally advanced rectal cancer (MSS type). About 130 adults aged 18-75 with stage II/III rectal cancer will…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New gene therapy targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new treatment called KXV01 for people with advanced solid tumors, including sarcomas, who have no other options. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified with a virus to recognize and attack their specific tumor. The main goal is…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: TCRx Therapeutics Co.Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Turmeric suppositories could replace surgery for anal precancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) can reverse high-grade anal precancerous lesions in people living with HIV. Participants insert curcumin capsules into the anus daily for 14 days. The main goal is to find the safest dose, not yet t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Lisa Flowers • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to outsmart 'Cold' rectal tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase II trial tests whether adding a dual immunotherapy drug (iparomlimab/tuvonralimab) to standard chemoradiotherapy can improve outcomes for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer that has a specific genetic profile (pMMR/MSS), which usually does not respond to immu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New cancer drug AMT-676 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests AMT-676, a drug designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells that carry a protein called CDH17. It is given intravenously to 24 adults with advanced solid tumors (such as colorectal, gastric, or pancreatic cancer) that have not responded to prior tre…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Multitude Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a Two-Day chemo boost peritoneal cancer treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Canadian study tests a modified version of early post-operative chemotherapy given directly into the abdomen after surgery for peritoneal cancer from colorectal or appendix tumors. The standard treatment takes five days, but this new approach shortens it to two days using a …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New combo aims to spare surgery for certain cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of immunotherapy drugs (sintilimab, IBI310, and lenvatinib) can help people with non-metastatic dMMR/MSI-H stomach or colon cancers avoid radical surgery. About 34 participants will receive up to 24 weeks of treatment, and those…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University • 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: PHASE2 • 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New antibody takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called IUAb190708, an antibody designed to attack cancer cells by targeting a protein called PD-L1. The study involves 90 adults with advanced or recurrent solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. The main goal is t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jun Zhou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug PEEL-224 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new drug called PEEL-224 in 65 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug can shrink tu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peel Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Immune cell 'Packages' injected into tumors: a new hope for advanced cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether injecting specially reprogrammed immune cell particles (exosomes) directly into tumors is safe for people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard options. Nine adults aged 18-65 will receive four injections over eight weeks. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug combo enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called SHR-9839, given with other cancer treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapy. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. About 156 adults aged 18-75 with certain cancer…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could an antidepressant help fight colorectal cancer? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial is testing whether fluoxetine (Prozac), a common antidepressant, can change the immune cells inside colorectal tumors. Ten patients with untreated colorectal cancer will take fluoxetine before surgery. Researchers will compare tumor samples taken before and aft…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Bacteria injected into tumors: a new hope for cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether a specially designed bacteria, CMTS1215, can safely shrink solid tumors. About 20 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no other treatment options will receive the bacteria directly into their tumor or through a vein. The main goals …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 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 Aug 14, 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI stethoscope aims to spot hidden heart and lung problems in children
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is developing an AI-powered device that listens to children's heart, breath, and bowel sounds to identify signs of common diseases like congenital heart disease, bronchopneumonia, and abdominal issues. It will involve 30,000 children aged 0-18, some with these conditio…
Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • 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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Can a new PET tracer reveal a key cancer target?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a new PET imaging agent can safely and effectively detect a protein called MMP14 on solid tumors. The study will involve about 30 adults with various solid tumors, such as melanoma, lung, or breast cancer. Each participant will receive the experiment…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could spot colon cancer in second round of screening
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the Shield blood test finds colorectal cancer and advanced growths in people aged 45 to 81 who are at average risk. About 3,375 participants will take the test and then have a colonoscopy to compare results. The goal is to see if the blood test works …
Sponsor: Guardant Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 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 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tracer that hunts unstable iron light up hidden tumors?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial is testing whether a new imaging tracer called 18F-TRX can safely and effectively detect solid tumors using PET scans. The tracer targets unstable iron levels, which are often elevated in cancerous tissue. Adults with advanced solid tumors, including certain pr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rahul Aggarwal • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Blue Earth Diagnostics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gas-busting ingredient in colonoscopy prep help spot more cancers?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial compares two bowel-cleansing solutions used before screening colonoscopy for colorectal cancer. One contains simethicone, an anti-gas agent, while the other does not. The study aims to see if the simethicone-containing solution helps doctors detect more adenomas (preca…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Fundacion Clinic per a la Recerca Biomédica • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer targets cancer cells for sharper tumor imaging
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new imaging agent called F18 FBPA, which is designed to light up cancer cells during a PET/CT scan. The agent targets a protein often found on solid tumors, potentially making tumors easier to see. Researchers want to find the best dose and timing for the scan,…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Heron Neutron Medical Corp. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 11, 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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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. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a quick scope after surgery prevent dangerous leaks?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether doing a colonoscopy 5 to 8 days after low colorectal cancer surgery can help doctors spot anastomotic leaks earlier than standard monitoring. About 140 adults who had surgery for colorectal cancer will either get an early colonoscopy or routine care.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanchong Central Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heartbeat clues may spot hidden surgical dangers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores whether measuring heart rate variability—the natural ups and downs in heartbeat timing—can help detect complications like leaks or abscesses after planned colorectal surgery. Researchers will monitor patients for a week after surgery and compare heart rate pat…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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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AI eye on the colon: new trial tests smart detection for sneaky polyps
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a real-time artificial intelligence system can help doctors find more sessile serrated lesions (a type of precancerous polyp) during colonoscopy. About 628 adults aged 40-80 will be randomly assigned to have a colonoscopy with or without the AI aid. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Healthcare Group, Singapore • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jubaan Ltd. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New MRI scan could reveal Cancer's true aggressiveness
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special MRI scan that uses a unique contrast agent to see how aggressive advanced solid tumors are and how they respond to treatment. About 65 people with advanced solid tumors will get the scan before and during their standard cancer therapy. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Robert Bok, MD, PhD • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot multiple cancers early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks for DNA from cancer cells. The goal is to see if an artificial intelligence program can accurately detect many different types of cancer at an early stage. The study will include 6,000 adults, some with cancer and some healthy vol…
Sponsor: Chang Gon Kim • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New blood test could spot multiple cancers before symptoms appear
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks for DNA and protein signals from cancer cells. The goal is to find multiple types of cancer early, before they cause symptoms. Researchers will compare blood samples from 20,000 people with and without cancer to see if the test wo…
Sponsor: ClearNote Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Simple stool test could revolutionize colon cancer screening
Diagnosis Recruiting nowColon cancer is common but preventable if caught early. While colonoscopy is the best screening tool, many people can't get one due to cost or time. This study collects stool and blood samples from 1,200 adults to find proteins that signal colon polyps or cancer. The goal is to d…
Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New PET tracer may reveal hidden cancer targets
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a single dose of a new radioactive tracer called [68Ga]Ga-R54, which attaches to a protein (CXCR4) found on some cancer cells. Ten adults with advanced solid tumors or multiple myeloma will receive the tracer and then have a PET/CT scan to see where i…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Naples • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New PET scan probe could spot hidden tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new imaging probe called 89Zr-s-C1 that attaches to a protein (MUC18) found on some solid tumors. The goal is to see if this PET/CT scan can find tumors that standard scans miss. About 20 adults with newly diagnosed or recurring solid tumors (like melanoma or s…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can you wait 10 years? new study tests longer colonoscopy intervals for Low-Risk polyps
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people who have had 1 or 2 small, non-cancerous polyps removed can safely wait 10 years for their next colonoscopy instead of the usual 5 years. About 9,500 adults aged 45-69 will be randomly assigned to one of two schedules: a colonoscopy at 5 and 10 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 06, 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A good Night's sleep: could a simple program ease Cancer's toll on rest?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a brief behavioral program can help cancer patients and their sleep partners get better rest. The program teaches techniques like limiting time in bed and going to bed only when sleepy, aiming to improve sleep efficiency. Participants, who are couples …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 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 …
Phase: NA • 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart digital program restore sleep for cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot trial tests an adaptive stepped-care digital intervention to improve sleep in Chinese cancer survivors with mild-to-moderate insomnia. Participants first receive a self-guided web-based CBT-I program or a simple exercise program; those who don't improve may be stepped …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New algorithm aims to keep chemo on track for stomach and colon cancers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special algorithm called PAGODA can reduce unplanned delays during FOLFOX chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers like colon, stomach, and esophageal cancer. About 420 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or the algorithm-gui…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home workouts via video calls could ease cancer side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cancer patients can complete a supervised exercise program from home using video calls. The program includes resistance training with dumbbells and aerobic exercise. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helps patients maintain functio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for cancer pain that opioids Can't touch
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can help relieve severe pain in people with advanced cancer when opioids don't work. Fifteen participants will receive psilocybin capsules along with therapy sessions. The goal is to see if this approa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yvan Beaussant, MD, MSci • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame flushing and diarrhea in rare cancer syndrome
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the experimental drug paltusotine can reduce flushing and diarrhea in adults with carcinoid syndrome caused by neuroendocrine tumors. About 141 participants will receive either paltusotine or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The study measures how mu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Culturally-Tailored therapy reduce anxiety in advanced cancer patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a therapy called Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos (MCP-L) can help reduce anxiety and depression in 300 Latino patients with advanced cancer. Participants receive either MCP-L or standard cognitive behavioral therapy over about 3 months. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 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: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mushroom extract put to the test for advanced cancer Well-Being
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether Yunzhi essence, a mushroom extract from Coriolus versicolor, can improve quality of life for people with advanced cancer. Participants take either the extract or a placebo for six months, while researchers measure changes in well-being, survival, and immu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Walking and mental imagery may tame Post-Cancer bowel troubles
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding aerobic exercise and guided imagery to standard care can reduce bowel symptoms and improve quality of life in people with low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) after rectal cancer surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the exerc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new access tool make polyp removal faster and safer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a device called GelPOINT® Path can improve the removal of colorectal polyps during a procedure known as endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). The device is designed to give doctors better access, stable air pressure, and clearer views inside the colon. …
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a homeopathic remedy ease cancer treatment fatigue?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a homeopathic product called Encer can reduce fatigue in people with solid tumors who are starting chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either Encer or a placebo, and their fatigue levels are tracked using a que…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beaura for Para Pharmaceutical Products Trading LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 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: PHASE2 • 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Steroid-Sparing cocktail tame chemo nausea?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of olanzapine and ondansetron can prevent nausea and vomiting caused by high-dose cisplatin chemotherapy in people with solid tumors. The approach aims to reduce steroid use by omitting dexamethasone on days 2 through 4. The study en…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a herbal capsule beat cancer fatigue? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether Nuvastatic 300mg, a herbal supplement, can reduce cancer-related fatigue in adults with metastatic colorectal cancer who are receiving standard chemotherapy. About 250 participants will take either Nuvastatic or a placebo three times daily for abo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Natureceuticals Sdn Bhd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a herbal sachet beat chemo fatigue? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether Nuvastatic, a herbal supplement taken as a powder sachet three times daily, can reduce cancer-related fatigue in adults with stage IV colon cancer who are starting chemotherapy. About 180 participants will receive either Nuvastatic or a placebo fo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Natureceuticals Sdn Bhd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a nurse-led online therapy beat severe fatigue in advanced cancer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether an online, nurse-guided version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced cancer who are receiving palliative systemic treatment. Participants complete a 12-week online CBT program with support from the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Fish oil and band workouts: a new hope against cancer muscle loss?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking omega-3 fish oil capsules and doing simple resistance exercises with elastic bands can help cancer patients maintain muscle mass and strength. It involves 288 adults with various cancers who are at risk of muscle wasting. The goal is to improve phy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a simple nerve stimulator fix bowel leakage after rectal cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a small nerve stimulator placed on the skin near the ankle can help people who have bowel leakage after rectal cancer surgery. Half of the 84 participants will use the active device at home, while the other half will use a sham device. Researchers will ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Althaia Xarxa Assistencial Universitària de Manresa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 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 …
Phase: NA • 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New study: Protein-Rich diet and exercise before surgery may help older cancer patients recover faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a high-protein nutrition plan combined with resistance exercises, started weeks before surgery and continued for 24 weeks after, can help older adults with cancer preserve their physical function. The trial enrolls Veterans aged 55 and older with certain …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a psoriasis drug tame Immunotherapy's harsh side effects?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether brodalumab, a drug used for autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, can safely reduce immune-related side effects caused by cancer immunotherapy. About 11 adults with advanced solid tumors who developed these side effects will receive brodalumab injec…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Brian Henick, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Patient stories could unlock new treatments for rare appendix cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a global patient registry to collect real-world information from people diagnosed with appendix cancer or pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), a rare condition where tumors spread in the abdomen. Participants and caregivers share details about their symptoms, trea…
Sponsor: Appendix Cancer Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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What happens when your genes reveal a surprise? new study seeks answers.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who have a gene variant (called a secondary finding) that was found during genetic testing for another reason. Researchers want to understand how these variants affect health, how people respond to the news, and whether they follow medical advice. Up to…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Which pathology method spots more cancer spread?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial compares two methods of examining colon cancer tissue after surgery: the European method, which relies solely on pathologists, and the Japanese method, which involves surgeons in finding lymph nodes. The goal is to see if the Japanese method is as accurate as the Europ…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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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Can a text message help older cancer survivors move more and hurt less?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best times to send messages that encourage physical activity to older cancer survivors (65+) who have chronic pain. About 50 participants will wear an activity tracker and rate their pain four times a day using a smartphone app. The goal is to see if certa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No treatment, just samples: new study aims to understand cancer immunity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and other biospecimens from adults with cancer to analyze immune-suppressing cells and genetic changes. Up to 1,750 participants will provide samples before and after chemotherapy. The goal is to better understand how cancer affects the immune system, bu…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New decision aid aims to empower advanced cancer patients in tough treatment talks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a decision aid called TA-DA to help people with advanced cancer talk with their doctors about whether to try more treatments after several have already failed. The tool is designed to support shared decision-making. Researchers will test it with 155 patient…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer Drug's interaction with other meds under scrutiny in early trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is looking at how a new drug called rezatapopt affects the way the body processes four common medications (metformin, rosuvastatin, repaglinide, and midazolam) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic mutation (TP53 Y220C). The goal…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tumor DNA mapping may unlock personalized cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether analyzing the genetic makeup of a tumor biopsy can help identify advanced cancer patients who might benefit from targeted treatments. Adults with solid tumors who have no standard treatment options will have a biopsy of their lesion for molecular profi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ulrik Lassen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI learn to grade endoscopy quality from video?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large library of recorded endoscopy procedures from adults undergoing upper or lower gastrointestinal exams. The goal is to use these videos to develop and validate artificial intelligence tools that can automatically detect and report quality metrics,…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a registry make endoscopic procedures safer and more effective?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a registry of adults undergoing advanced therapeutic endoscopy—minimally invasive procedures like EMR, ESD, and polypectomy—to treat conditions such as Zenker diverticulum, colon polyps, and colorectal cancer. The goal is to measure complication rates, comp…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new drug calm the gut and stop IBS pain?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a new drug called UCB8600 can stop mast cells in the gut from overreacting, which may cause pain in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers will take gut tissue from 60 people (some with IBS, some healthy) and treat it with UCB8600 in t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guy Boeckxstaens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to boost genetic cancer testing in black communities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to help Black individuals and their families in Houston learn about their risk for hereditary cancers like breast and colorectal cancer. Researchers will use a simple questionnaire and remote genetic counseling to connect people with testing. The goal is to make g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek tissue samples to unlock HIV and cancer mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from people with HIV, KSHV, or certain cancers to help researchers learn more about these diseases. Participants must be 18 or older and may have HIV, KSHV, or related conditions. No treatment is given; the goal is to gat…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 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 Aug 09, 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 Aug 09, 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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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 Aug 07, 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Should you pause your blood pressure pills before surgery? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether stopping certain blood pressure medications (ACE inhibitors or ARBs) before colorectal cancer surgery can reduce the risk of heart injury. Researchers will monitor 156 adults for signs of heart damage after surgery. The goal is to find the safest way t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch massive tumor repository to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects extra blood, urine, and tumor samples from children and adults with certain cancers to build a large tissue repository. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn more about the genetic and molecular makeup of these tumors. The goal is to support future s…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind hereditary cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples, medical data, and family histories from over 1,100 people being screened for colorectal or endometrial cancer. Researchers hope to discover new genes and mechanisms that increase cancer risk, especially in hereditary cancer syndromes. The goal …
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can modern Radiotherapy's late effects be predicted?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows a large group of children and young adults who received radiation therapy for cancer, to see how their health and quality of life evolve over many years. By collecting medical data and blood samples in a European registry, researchers aim to identify late effec…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dietary change explored as cancer support strategy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether people with advanced solid tumors can safely follow a diet low in methionine, an amino acid found in many proteins. Researchers will measure how well participants stick to the diet, check for side effects, and track changes in blood methionine…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Reading Cancer's genetic playbook: a quest to match patients to the right experimental therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to identify genetic mutations in adults with advanced solid cancers who are being considered for or are already in early-phase clinical trials. By analyzing tumor and blood samples over time, researchers hope to understand how these mutations influen…
Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Metabolic MRI may reveal hidden cancer responses and spare patients from surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a new type of MRI, called hyperpolarized carbon-13 MRI, can better predict how rectal cancer responds to chemoradiotherapy. By tracking how cancer cells use energy, along with blood and tissue analysis, researchers hope to identify complete tumor response…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Web tool aims to empower rare cancer patients in genomic choices
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests an expanded web-based decision aid for people with cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal cancer, or multiple myeloma. Participants use the tool to choose which genomic results—such as cancer biomarkers or inherited risks—they want to receive. The goal is to see if the t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 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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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 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 …
Phase: NA • 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks colon polyp patients to improve cancer care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 people who had a malignant colorectal polyp removed. Researchers want to learn how often the cancer stays, comes back, or spreads. They will also study how patients and doctors decide on next steps after removal. Participants share medical records and get f…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • 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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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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New approach aims to make repeat radiation safer for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a standardized method for giving high-dose radiation a second time to people with solid tumors that have come back. It uses advanced imaging to better calculate radiation doses to sensitive organs like the spinal cord and gut. The goal is to track how often se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Thousands of cancer patients enrolled in massive immunotherapy observation study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 6,000 adults with solid tumors who are receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors as part of their routine cancer care. Researchers are tracking how long patients live and how long their disease stays under control. The goal is to learn how well these drugs work in…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict leukemia risk after cancer therapy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates clonal hematopoiesis (CH) — small mutations in blood cells that can arise naturally or after cancer treatment — in adults receiving chemotherapy or radiation for solid tumors like breast, lung, or colorectal cancer. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into DNA of rare gut cancer to improve prognosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at stored tumor samples from 400 people with appendiceal cancer. Researchers will analyze DNA and RNA modifications to find patterns linked to how the cancer behaves. The goal is to create a molecular score that could one day help doctors predict outcomes more ac…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New online tool aims to keep cancer survivors on track with Follow-Up care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests an online portal called SCP-PHR designed to help colon and rectal cancer survivors manage their survivorship care. Researchers will enroll 250 adults who have completed initial treatment within the past year. The goal is to see if the portal improves how often su…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study aims to uncover why some women have worse sexual side effects from radiation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 300 women with female sexual organs who are receiving radiotherapy for certain cancers. Researchers want to understand why some patients have more sexual side effects than others. They will track sexual quality of life and look at radiation doses to find p…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Corporacion Parc Tauli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Gene-Guided cancer therapy: a new hope for advanced tumors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 1,000 adults with advanced solid tumors that have progressed after standard treatment. Researchers will use genetic tests to match patients to specific drugs, like Alectinib or Atezolizumab, based on their tumor's gene changes. The goal is to see if this person…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New scan could predict rectal cancer treatment success early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether special PET-MRI scans can predict how well rectal cancer responds to chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. Researchers will scan 50 patients multiple times during treatment to see if early changes in the tumor can forecast the final outcome. The…
Sponsor: Centre Paul Strauss • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation's immune secrets: new trial probes rectal cancer response
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at how short-course radiation therapy (5 days of treatment) affects the immune system in people with rectal cancer. Researchers will collect blood, stool, and tumor tissue samples before, during, and after radiation to study these changes. The goal is to bet…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria could hold key to rectal cancer prognosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the types of bacteria in the gut and surrounding tissues can help predict how rectal cancer will progress. Researchers will collect stool, tissue, and fat samples from 100 people with rectal cancer and compare them to healthy controls. The goal is to f…
Sponsor: University Hospital of Girona Dr. Josep Trueta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Scientists probe immune resistance in tumors to outsmart cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 people with advanced solid tumors whose cancer stopped responding to immunotherapy. Researchers will take a fresh tumor sample and blood tests to compare genetic and immune differences between those who never responded and those who initially improved but …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 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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Blood biopsy study aims to improve cancer detection and monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at special markers in the blood (called biomarkers) to learn more about how to detect, diagnose, and track solid cancers. Researchers will collect blood samples from 6,000 adults with solid cancer and analyze them alongside standard tests. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New PET tracer could light up tumors for better cancer imaging
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive tracer called [89Zr]DFO-starPEG to see if it can make tumors show up better on PET scans. The goal is to learn how the tracer behaves in the body and whether it can help doctors see the "leakiness" of tumor blood vessels, which may g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Robert Flavell, MD, PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Scientists seek tissue samples to unlock HIV-Cancer mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 200 adults with HIV and certain cancers (like Kaposi sarcoma, lymphoma, or anal cancer) to help researchers understand how HIV and cancer are connected. Participants donate samples, which are stored for future research. There is n…
Sponsor: AIDS Malignancy Consortium • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Battle of the scopes: which endoscopic technique removes rectal tumors best?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at 483 patients who had small rectal neuroendocrine tumors (less than 2 cm) removed using one of two endoscopic techniques: endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) or endoscopic partial muscle resection (EPMR). The goal is to compare how often each method lea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jilin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 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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Can ancient and modern medicine team up to predict colon cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a risk prediction model for colorectal adenomas (precancerous polyps) by combining data from both Traditional Chinese Medicine (like tongue and pulse diagnosis) and Western medicine (like endoscopy and lab tests). Researchers will follow 3,000 adults across…
Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 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…
Phase: NA • 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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New study aims to close gaps in cancer care for black patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for Black adults newly diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. It focuses on ensuring patients receive proper biomarker testing and evidence-based care, helping them find and join clinical trials if they choose, and providing easy-to-understand information about the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Vall d'Hebron • 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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Mini-Tumors grown in lab could unlock colon cancer resistance secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tumor samples from 60 patients with colorectal cancer before they receive any chemotherapy. Researchers will grow mini-tumors (organoids) in the lab to study how the immune system and tumor cells interact. The goal is to understand why 30-50% of patients do no…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Researchers track colon polyp removal to improve care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 3,500 adults with large colon polyps (20 mm or bigger) to see how well current removal methods work. Doctors will record details about the patients, polyps, and procedures. The goal is to learn what leads to successful removal without surgery and to track any c…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 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…
Phase: NA • 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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Vitamin D's secret power against colon cancer? early trial tests genetic effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is looking at how vitamin D affects colon cancer at the genetic level. About 80 people with stage I-III colon cancer or resectable liver metastases will take either high-dose vitamin D or a placebo for 14-28 days before their scheduled surgery. Researchers …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Swiss study aims to find hidden cancer genes in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at families in Switzerland who carry genes that raise the risk of breast, ovarian, colorectal, or endometrial cancers. Researchers will survey both the person with the gene mutation and their close relatives to understand how many get tested and what barriers the…
Sponsor: University of Basel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can Off-Label drugs help when standard cancer therapy fails? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. Researchers will track how well off-label or non-standard therapies work when chosen based on the tumor's genetic profile. The goal is to create a standard way to measure responses…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 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…
Phase: NA • 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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New study reveals how local surgery affects bowel and bladder function after rectal cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 200 adults with rectal cancer who had chemoradiotherapy and then chose organ-preserving treatment. Some had a small local surgery to remove the scar, while others did not. Researchers will compare bowel, bladder, and sexual function between the two groups over…
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC