COLORECTAL CANCER (DIAGNOSIS)

This study looks at whether eating a high-fiber diet (over 21 grams per day) can change gut bacteria and improve the immune system's ability to fight solid tumors like colorectal cancer. About 25 adults with solid tumors will follow this diet to see if it is safe and helps with t…

This study is testing a new drug called ABT-301 combined with two other drugs (tislelizumab and bevacizumab) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. Abo…

This study is checking how well a test called ColoSense finds colorectal cancer and pre-cancerous growths using stool samples. About 12,500 adults aged 45 and older will provide samples, and the test's accuracy will be measured against standard colonoscopy findings. The goal is t…

This study tests whether a nerve block (superior hypogastric plexus block) can help people recover better after laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer. About 170 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive the nerve block or not. The main goal is to see if…

This study looks at whether art therapy, delivered through virtual reality glasses or in person, can help reduce anxiety and improve sleep and well-being in people with colorectal cancer. 78 patients receiving chemotherapy will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: virtual…

This study looks at how well a telehealth program called National TeleOncology works for veterans newly diagnosed with lung, colorectal, prostate, or breast cancer. Researchers will track how many veterans use telehealth visits and whether the program affects the quality of care …

This study looks at whether a small drop of blood from a finger-prick device can reliably detect tumor DNA in 35 adults with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. Researchers will compare results from the finger-prick sample to a standard arm-vein blood draw to see if t…