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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
3287 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 279 trials · 379 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 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 2/3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New t cell engager takes on tough colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called CBI-1214 in 80 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. CBI-1214 is designed to connect the body's own immune T cells to cancer cells, helping the immune system attack the tumor. The main …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Cartography Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets cancers missing key gene
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug combination for people with metastatic solid tumors that lack a gene called MTAP. The drugs, BMS-986504 and pemetrexed, aim to stop cancer cells from growing. The trial will check safety and how well the combo works in 72 participants.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own immune cells stop colon cancer returning?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called Magicell-NK for people with stage I or IIa colon cancer who have already had surgery to remove the tumor. The treatment uses a patient's own natural killer (NK) cells, which are grown and activated in a lab and then infused back…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Medigen Biotechnology Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 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 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody shows promise in shrinking HER2+ colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether giving zanidatamab before surgery can shrink tumors in people with HER2+ colorectal cancer. About 38 participants will receive the drug intravenously, then undergo surgery. The study measures how much the tumor regresses and whether cancer return…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to stop colon Cancer's return
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two chemotherapy combinations after surgery for people with high-risk stage III colon cancer. About 308 participants will receive either mFOLFIRINOX or the standard mFOLFOX6 for 12 cycles. The goal is to see if the stronger combo delays cancer recurrence and i…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Chungnam National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could a short course of immunotherapy shrink colon cancer before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab before surgery can help shrink tumors in people with a specific type of stage III colon cancer (called pMMR/MSS). Ten participants will receive two doses of the drug over six weeks, then undergo s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Immunotherapy after surgery may keep colon cancer from returning
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug toripalimab can lower the chance of cancer coming back after surgery in people with mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) stage IIB, IIC, or III colon cancer. About 40 participants will receive toripalimab intravenously. The study will t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could be new tool against cancer pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can reduce severe belly pain and improve quality of life in people with digestive tract cancers. 360 participants will be split into three groups: one using a skills-based VR program, one using distracting VR videos, and a contr…
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Fiber fix: new supplement aims to stop Chemo-Induced diarrhea
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a high-fiber product called NBT-NM108 in 42 people with advanced colon cancer who are receiving a chemotherapy drug called irinotecan. The goal is to see if the supplement can reduce or prevent the severe diarrhea that often comes with this treatment. By helping …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Howard S. Hochster, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Blood test may spot colon cancer return months before scans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 392 people with stage I-III colon cancer who have had surgery to remove their tumor. Researchers will take blood samples at regular intervals over three years to look for tiny pieces of tumor DNA, called molecular residual disease (MRD). The goal is to see if a…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Who should tell relatives about cancer risk? new study tests best approach
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether having a healthcare provider directly contact close relatives of people with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer leads to more genetic testing than having the patient share the information themselves. About 4,186 patients and their relatives will take pa…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test tell who needs more cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test that looks for cancer DNA (called a liquid biopsy) can find leftover cancer cells after surgery in people with stage III colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if this test can help doctors decide who needs additional treatment and who ca…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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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 …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Blood test may spare some colon cancer patients from chemo
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a blood test that detects tiny bits of tumor DNA after surgery can help decide which stage II colon cancer patients should get chemotherapy. About 1,320 patients will be randomly assigned to either have their test results used to guide treatment or to …
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New app aims to help cancer survivors and families stick to healthy habits
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating and testing a mobile health app designed to help colorectal cancer survivors and their family caregivers follow healthy lifestyle recommendations. Researchers will work with 70 participants to see if the app is easy to use and acceptable. The goal is to imp…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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AI aims to revolutionize cancer trial enrollment for 50,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help match cancer patients with the right clinical trials. Researchers will enroll up to 50,000 people with various cancers to see if the AI improves trial enrollment rates and patient outcomes. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Massive Bio, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC