Rectal disorder
MONDO:0001593A disease that involves the rectum.
Also known as: disease of rectum, disease or disorder of rectum, disorder of rectum, rectal disorder, rectum disease, rectum disease or disorder
672 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Pre-Surgery drug cocktail aims to wipe out rectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether giving a combination of bevacizumab (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth to tumors) and chemotherapy before surgery can eliminate all signs of cancer in people with stage II or III rectal cancer. Participants receive the treatment before their p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether combining two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, with a short course of radiation before surgery can help treat locally advanced rectal cancer. The study first finds a safe dose of niraparib, then checks how well the combination shrinks the tumor. P…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pfizer's new cancer pill tested in advanced tumors – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new cancer pill (PF-07985045) alone or with other drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have a KRAS gene mutation. The trial included patients with lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer. The study aimed to check safety and find the right dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets tough cancers, but trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new approach: taking a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modifying them in the lab to recognize a specific cancer mutation (KRAS G12D), and infusing them back to attack tumors. The study enrolled only 5 adults with advanced gastrointesti…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New stoma technique aims to ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new type of temporary colostomy (a surgical opening in the belly) for people having rectal cancer surgery. The goal was to see if it could reduce bowel problems and kidney injury compared to the usual stoma. Only 16 patients were enrolled before the study was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called PF-08046052/SGN-EGFRd2 in people with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed or had spread. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, and it included people with colorectal, lung, head…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Stem cell shot aims to heal painful Crohn's fistulas
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested whether injecting donor stem cells directly into fistulas (abnormal tunnels) could help people with Crohn's disease. The trial planned to enroll 25 adults but was terminated early. The goal was to check safety and see if the treatment could lead to c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anthony Lembo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called nanrilkefusp alfa, which helps activate immune cells, both alone and combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. It included 115 people with various advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The st…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SOTIO Biotech AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New gel aims to stop deadly leaks after bowel surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new gel called Dehisgel in 20 adults who had colorectal surgery for rectal cancer. The goal was to see if the gel could safely prevent leaks where the bowel was reconnected. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Sponsor: Contipro Pharma a.s. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New pill for Hard-to-Treat cancers shows early promise in small study
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new oral drug, ATX-559, in 17 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Accent Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New cancer drug shows early promise, but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07826390, given alone or with another drug (sasanlimab), in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, kidney, and colorectal cancers. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Only 10 people took part, and the stud…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers, but trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called vobramitamab duocarmazine in people with advanced prostate cancer and other solid tumors that stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. The trial was terminat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: MacroGenics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Stem cell therapy for Crohn's fistulas: safety check ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested the long-term safety and effectiveness of a stem cell treatment called darvadstrocel (Alofisel) for people with Crohn's disease and complex anal fistulas. Researchers planned to give one injection of the stem cells and follow 53 participants over several visits,…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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HIV cancer hope: immune combo shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, in people with HIV who had advanced solid tumors or Hodgkin lymphoma that had spread or come back. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study was t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New drug cocktails tested for tough colorectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested several drug combinations in 122 adults with advanced or metastatic BRAF V600 colorectal cancer. The goal was to find safe doses and understand side effects. The trial was terminated, so final results are not available.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Battle of the scalpels: which surgery is best for early rectal cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis study compared two procedures for removing early-stage rectal cancer or precancerous growths: endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). Both are less invasive than traditional surgery. The goal was to see which one removes the tumor …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Experimental injection aims to heal painful fistulas in kids with Crohn's
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a treatment called darvadstrocel for children with Crohn's disease who have complex perianal fistulas (abnormal tunnels near the anus). Seven participants received an injection of the treatment near the fistula after a cleaning procedure. The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested an experimental drug called INCB099318 in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. The study was terminated early, so results are…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Proton therapy aims to safely retreat recurrent rectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a precise type of proton radiation (IMPT) for people whose rectal cancer came back after prior radiation. The goal was to find the highest safe dose without causing severe side effects. The trial enrolled 15 adults and was terminated early.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New drug combo tested for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called INCA00186, alone or with other immunotherapy drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors such as head and neck or gastrointestinal cancers. The study aimed to find safe doses and check for early signs of effectiveness. It …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:43 UTC
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Skin-Saving paste for cancer radiation falls short in tiny trial
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested whether Alkagin paste could prevent skin damage in patients receiving radiation for anal, rectal, or gynecological cancers. Only 2 people enrolled before the trial was stopped early. Because of this, we cannot draw any reliable conclusions about the paste's effe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Pre-Surgery pelvic floor training may prevent devastating bowel issues in rectal cancer patients
Prevention TerminatedThis study looked at whether doing pelvic floor exercises with biofeedback before rectal cancer surgery could prevent a condition called Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), which causes bowel control problems like leakage and urgency. The study planned to include 120 adults a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Short radiation course for rectal cancer aims to ease side effects
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a short course of targeted radiation (IMRT) given over one week before surgery for rectal cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce side effects like bowel problems and improve quality of life compared to standard longer treatments. Only 2 people…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New radiation technique may ease side effects for rectal cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compared two types of radiation therapy given before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal was to see if a newer technique called IMRT causes fewer bowel side effects than the standard 3-D conformal radiotherapy. The trial enrolled 94 patients but was te…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New bundled care approach aims to ease chronic pelvic pain
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a combined treatment plan—including physical therapy, behavioral health therapy, and medical procedures—could reduce symptoms of chronic bladder pain. Researchers compared this bundled approach to usual care in 26 women with interstitial cystitis or b…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jocelyn Fitzgerald • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Which seton works best for anal fistulas? trial cut short
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compared two types of drainage setons—Ethibond suture and vessel loop—for treating complex anal fistulas. The goal was to see which material drains infection better, lasts longer, and improves quality of life. However, the trial was terminated early after enrolling onl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Gut bugs could predict chemo success in rectal cancer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether the types of bacteria in a person's gut before treatment could predict how well their rectal tumor responds to chemotherapy and radiation. Researchers collected stool samples from 2 patients with stage II or III rectal cancer and compared their gut ba…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC