COLON CANCER

This trial tests whether a combination of whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) — a technology that uses electrical impulses to make muscles contract — and nutritional therapy can help people with certain gastrointestinal cancers preserve muscle mass. Participants include tho…

This study tests whether adding an experimental immunotherapy drug (QL1706) to standard chemotherapy and radiation can shrink liver tumors from colon cancer enough to allow surgery. About 30 adults with colon cancer that has spread only to the liver will receive the combination b…

This study tests whether two immunotherapy drugs, cemiplimab and fianlimab, can safely shrink colon tumors before surgery in people with stage II-III colon cancer that hasn't spread. Participants get two IV doses before surgery, then are followed for up to three years. The goal i…

This study tests a drug called fruquintinib in 88 adults with advanced colon cancer that has not responded to standard chemotherapies. The goal is to see if adding supportive care to manage side effects can help patients live longer without their cancer growing. Participants will…

This early-phase study tests a new cell therapy called KT032 in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors (ovarian, mesothelioma, colon cancer) that have spread to the abdomen and haven't responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose, while …

This study tests whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) plus chemotherapy can shrink tumors before surgery in people with stage III colon cancer that is microsatellite stable (pMMR/MSS). About 21 participants will receive four cycles of th…

This trial is testing whether a breath analysis device can detect unique chemical patterns—called volatile organic compounds—that may signal the presence of cancer. Researchers will collect breath samples from 1,000 people with various cancers and 1,000 healthy volunteers, then u…

This study compares two imaging methods for checking blood flow to the bowel during colorectal surgery: the standard technique using a dye called indocyanine green (ICG) and a newer dye-free method called Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging (LSCI). About 30 adults having elective colo…

This study compares three topical treatments—sesame oil, aloe vera gel, and nitroglycerin ointment—against no treatment for preventing phlebitis (vein inflammation) caused by chemotherapy. Researchers will enroll 190 adults with breast or colon cancer receiving specific chemo dru…

This study tests whether a home-based exercise program can help people with gastrointestinal or lung cancer handle chemotherapy better. Up to 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either an aerobic and resistance exercise group or a stretching group. All activities are do…

This study tests whether a supervised exercise program, started two weeks before chemotherapy and continued for 16 weeks during treatment, can help adults aged 35 to 65 with breast, lung, or colon cancer tolerate chemotherapy better. The goal is to see if participants can receive…

This study tests a new device called Medstrom that monitors pain, sedation, and muscle relaxation all in one during laparoscopic colon cancer surgery. Thirty patients will be randomly assigned to either the Medstrom device or standard monitoring. The goal is to see if the device …

This study looks at whether a combination of immune cell activity, genetic changes, and imaging features can help predict if colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver will come back after surgery. Researchers will analyze tumor tissue, blood samples, and scans from about 210…

This study asks whether an artificial intelligence system can make the same care recommendations as a team of cancer experts for people with stomach, colon, or rectal cancer. About 69 participants will have their medical information reviewed independently by both the AI and a mul…

This study looks at 3,000 people who had surgery for colorectal cancer to see how often polyps come back in the colon afterward. Researchers will check if the type and stage of the original cancer are linked to polyp recurrence. The goal is to improve follow-up care by identifyin…

This study investigates whether two blood-based biomarkers—circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and tumor-educated platelets (TEP)—can predict how well colon cancer responds to pre-surgery therapy. About 80 adults with stage III colon cancer will provide extra blood samples before, duri…

This study explores whether combining artificial intelligence analysis of tumor tissue with special blood tests (liquid biopsy) can more accurately predict if colon cancer will return after surgery. Researchers will follow 400 adults with stage II or III colon cancer for up to fi…

This study looks at whether it's safe to skip mechanical bowel preparation (the drink that cleans out your colon) before colon surgery. Currently, the best practice combines that drink with antibiotics to prevent infections. The trial will compare two groups: one getting the drin…

This study is testing whether a green dye called indocyanine green (ICG) can help surgeons see and remove lymph nodes that contain cancer during laparoscopic colon cancer surgery. About 25 adults with colon cancer will receive the dye injected around the tumor and into a vein. Th…

This study looks at where cancer spreads to lymph nodes in people with colon or rectal cancer. Researchers will examine tissue from 1200 patients who had surgery to remove their cancer. The goal is to find patterns that could help doctors better plan treatment in the future.

This study will test a new way to create CT images for people with colon cancer. The method uses deep learning to make the images clearer. Researchers will compare the quality of these new images to standard ones. The goal is to see if this technique helps doctors see tumors bett…

This study will check if people with metastatic breast or colon cancer have antibodies that might also attack the heart. Researchers will collect blood samples and ECGs from 196 participants over 12 months. The goal is to see if these antibodies raise the risk of dangerous heart …

This study looks at how a personalized strength training program affects people with different cancers, including lung, colon, breast, and blood cancers. 150 adults will either do supervised strength training plus home exercises, or just home exercises, for 12 weeks. Researchers …

This observational study will examine lymph nodes from the ileum mesentery in 406 people undergoing surgery for right-sided colon cancer. Researchers want to learn where cancer spreads in these nodes to help surgeons decide how much tissue to remove. Participants will be followed…