Malignant colon neoplasm
MONDO:0021063A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the colon. Representative examples include carcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma.
Also known as: cancer of colon, colon cancer, colon neoplasm, malignant, colon tumor, malignant, malignant colon neoplasm, malignant colon tumor, malignant colon tumour, malignant colonic neoplasm
3285 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 62 tagged with Malignant colon neoplasm itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Malignant colon neoplasm
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Colon carcinoma 278 trials · 378 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Colon adenocarcinoma 90 trials · 121 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cecum carcinoma 1 trial · 43 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rectosigmoid carcinoma 5 trials
- Colon carcinoma in situ 3 trials Sub-types →
- Colon small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma 0 trials
- Squamous cell carcinoma of colon 0 trials Sub-types →
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Cecum cancer 0 trials · 53 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Appendix cancer 19 trials · 52 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cecum carcinoma 1 trial · 43 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cecum lymphoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Metastasis from malignant tumor of colon 27 trials
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Sigmoid colon cancer 9 trials · 14 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Rectosigmoid junction cancer 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Ascending colon cancer 9 trials · 10 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Hepatic flexure cancer 1 trial
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Transverse colon cancer 2 trials
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Descending colon cancer 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Splenic flexure cancer 1 trial
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Colon lymphoma 0 trials
3 sub-types
- Cecum lymphoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Colon Burkitt lymphoma 0 trials
- Colon mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma 0 trials
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Colon sarcoma 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Colon Kaposi sarcoma 0 trials
- Colon leiomyosarcoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Blood test could catch colon Cancer's return before it starts
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a simple blood test can find tiny bits of cancer DNA left after surgery and chemotherapy for stage III colon cancer. If the test is positive, patients may get extra treatment with chemotherapy or immunotherapy to try to wipe out any remaining cancer ce…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—trastuzumab deruxtecan (a targeted chemotherapy) and ceralasertib (a drug that may block cancer cell repair)—in people with advanced solid tumors that have a HER2 mutation. The study has two parts: first, finding the sa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to outsmart resistant colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of chemotherapy (FOLFOX), an anti-angiogenic drug (bevacizumab), and two immunotherapies (botensilimab and balstilimab) in 20 patients with MSS metastatic colorectal cancer, a type that usually doesn't respond to immunotherapy. The …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to prevent colon cancer return in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy can help prevent cancer from coming back in people with stage III colon cancer that has a specific DNA repair defect (dMMR). About 712 participants will receive either chemo …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets hard-to-treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, SX-682, alone and with the immunotherapy nivolumab, in people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The cancer must have a RAS mutation and be microsatellite stable (MSS), which often makes it harder …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to the standard two-drug regimen (encorafenib and cetuximab) works better at shrinking tumors in people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (BRAF-mutant, microsatellite stable). About 86 part…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop BRAF colon cancer in its tracks
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two targeted drugs (encorafenib and cetuximab) after standard surgery and chemotherapy can lower the chance of cancer coming back in people with a specific genetic type of stage II/III colon cancer (BRAF V600E). Participants either receive the drug…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (cetuximab, LY3214996, and abemaciclib) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread and no longer responds to standard therapy. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and improve survival. About 46 adult…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Robot-Assisted surgery for colon tumors under study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well a new robotic surgical system works for removing colon or rectal tumors. About 60 adults who need surgery for benign or malignant colorectal conditions will take part. The goal is to see if the system is safe and can complete the surgery without switc…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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DNA-Guided chemo aims to stop colon cancer return
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether using a blood test for circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) can help doctors decide if patients with stage II or III colon cancer need stronger chemotherapy after surgery. The trial compares standard chemo with a more intense regimen (FOLFOXIRI) and an additiona…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New drug HBI-2376 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new oral drug called HBI-2376 in about 42 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have KRAS or EGFR mutations and have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and unde…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: HUYABIO International, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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AI-Powered test aims to predict best cancer treatment for each patient
Diagnosis CancelledThis study tests a new platform called xDRIVE that combines drug sensitivity testing and AI to predict which treatments will work best for people with advanced colorectal cancer. The platform will not provide treatment itself but will give doctors a recommendation. The goal is to…
Sponsor: First Ascent Biomedical Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hopes to boost Radiation's punch against tough gut cancers
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase study tests an oral drug called ropidoxuridine (IPdR) in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that cannot be cured. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can make radiation therapy more effective at shrinking tumors. Nineteen participants wit…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home monitoring may keep cancer patients out of the ER
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether using telemedicine and remote monitoring can help people with advanced digestive cancers manage chemotherapy side effects at home, reducing the need for emergency room visits and hospital stays. About 750 patients and their caregivers will receive enhance…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer treatment costs under the microscope: new study tracks financial toll
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 565 people with stage I-III colon or rectal cancer to understand how treatment affects their finances and quality of life. Participants complete surveys about costs and financial well-being over 12 months. The goal is to help doctors better support patients fac…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Veterans study aims to boost colon and liver cancer screening
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study compares two strategies to increase colon and liver cancer screening among 30,300 veterans. One approach directly reaches out to veterans to schedule tests, while the other helps healthcare providers fix system issues. Researchers will track screening rates over 12 mon…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Colon cancer study aims to improve treatment for older patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 2,000 Korean patients with stage II or III colon cancer after surgery to see which chemotherapy treatments they actually receive and how they fare. Unlike typical clinical trials, it includes older adults and reflects real-world medical practice. The goal …
Sponsor: Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:53 UTC