COLORECTAL CARCINOMA

This early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy where a patient's own T cells are genetically engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells with a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The study includes adults with advanced lung, colorectal, pancreatic, or endometrial cancers …

This early-stage study tests a new drug called MK-4884 in about 120 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (colorectal, kidney, lung, or bile duct cancer). The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will monitor side effects and how …

This study tests a new drug, LY4257496, that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells with a specific protein (GRPR). It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the …

This study tests whether a program that includes a patient navigator, an educational video about colonoscopy, and a free rideshare ride home can help more people complete a follow-up colonoscopy after an abnormal stool-based colorectal cancer screening test. About 682 adults aged…

This study tests an experimental oral drug called S241656 (BDTX-4933) in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic changes (KRAS, BRAF, or other RAS/MAPK mutations). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing how well it works alone or wit…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment called NT-175 for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have a specific mutation (TP53 R175H) and a certain immune marker (HLA-A*02:01). NT-175 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are …

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called JNJ-95437446 in people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and second, checking safety more closely in a larger…

This Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called BAY 2927088 (sevabertinib) in about 111 adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene mutations. The drug aims to block the abnormal HER2 protein and stop cancer growth. Participants take a 20 mg tablet daily in 3-week cycles u…

This early-phase trial tests a new cell therapy called UCLH80-1 in 36 people with advanced solid tumors (colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and bile duct cancers) that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target a protein …

This study tests a drug called tegavivint in children, teens, and young adults whose solid tumors have come back or stopped responding to treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can shrink tumors by blocking a key growth signal inside cancer cells. About 147 …

This early-stage trial tests MGC028, a drug that delivers a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells. About 124 adults with advanced lung, bile duct, pancreatic, or colorectal cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments will receive the drug every three weeks.…

This study tests a technique called in vivo lung perfusion (IVLP), where chemotherapy is delivered directly into one lung during surgery to remove lung tumors. The goal is to kill any remaining cancer cells while reducing side effects on the rest of the body. About 10 adults with…

This early-stage study tests a new experimental drug called PF-07934040, taken as a pill, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a KRAS gene mutation. The trial includes patients with non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will …

This 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…

This phase 2 trial is testing a new approach for people with a specific type of rectal cancer that has spread to a few other spots in the body (oligometastases). The treatment combines short-course radiotherapy, chemotherapy (CAPEOX), and an immunotherapy drug called serplulimab …

This phase 2 trial is testing an immunotherapy drug called KN035, given as a shot under the skin, for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic features (dMMR or MSI-H). The study includes 200 participants with colorectal cancer or other solid tumors who have a…

This early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called BI 765049 in adults with advanced colorectal, stomach, or pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The main goal is to find the highest dose people can tolerate and to see if the drug helps the imm…

This trial tests an experimental drug called CP-383 in people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is taken daily by mouth and works by blocking a process cancer cells need to grow. The study …

This study tests a new drug called IMC-R117C, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced colorectal, esophageal, stomach, or ovarian cancers that have a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*02:01) and produce a protein called PIWIL1. The trial aims to find safe doses and…

This study tests a new drug, APL-5125, in adults with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or control tumors. About 100 participants will receive the drug in two phases to find the best dose a…

This phase 2 trial tests zanidatamab, a drug that targets cancer cells with a HER2 gene alteration, in 105 adults with advanced lung, endometrial, colorectal, head & neck, or sarcoma cancers. Participants receive the drug every 3 weeks, and doctors monitor tumor shrinkage and sid…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called RGT-61159 in about 105 people with two types of cancer that have come back or stopped responding to treatment: adenoid cystic carcinoma (a rare salivary gland cancer) and colorectal cancer. The main goals are to c…

This phase 2 trial tests a personalized dendritic cell vaccine combined with the immunotherapy drug nivolumab in 60 people who had surgery for liver cancer or colorectal cancer that spread to the liver. The vaccine is made from each patient's unique tumor mutations and aims to tr…

This study is testing whether a new blood test can screen for many types of cancer at once. Researchers will enroll 24,000 adults aged 45-75 who do not have cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two blood test groups or a control group. The goal is to see how w…

This study is testing a new stool DNA test (mt-sDNA 2.0) to see how well it detects colorectal cancer or advanced growths in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples from 950 participants and compare…

This study is testing whether a quick, at-home stool test (FIT) can accurately detect if bowel cancer has returned after surgery. About 1,000 patients who are due for a routine colonoscopy will also provide a FIT sample. If the test works well, some patients might be able to skip…

This study aims to create a blood test that can detect colorectal cancer and advanced polyps early. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to combine molecular markers and personal risk factors. The test will be developed and validated in 510 adults undergoing colonoscopy o…

This early-phase study tests the safety of a drug called ONC201 (dordaviprone) in 36 adults at high risk for colorectal cancer due to familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or a history of many polyps. The drug aims to kill precancerous cells without harming normal ones. Researcher…

This study offers free home-based fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) and education to Black and underserved communities in Phoenix. The goal is to increase colorectal cancer screening and reduce disparities. About 450 people aged 45 and older who haven't had a recent colonoscopy or…

This study tests a community program to increase cancer screening rates among low-income women in Ohio. The program includes patient education, coaching calls, and community outreach. Researchers will compare screening rates between groups that start the program early versus late…

This study tests whether a smartphone app called Smart Symptom Tracking ALEX can help young adults (ages 18-44) track gastrointestinal symptoms better than traditional paper logs. The app uses artificial intelligence to provide reminders, coaching, and education. Researchers want…

This study compares giving cancer treatment at home versus in a clinic for 27 adults with various cancers in the Florida Panhandle. The goal is to see if home treatment is preferred and improves satisfaction, while also checking safety. Participants will receive their usual cance…

This study tests a web-based program designed to help people with colorectal cancer and their caregivers manage common but distressing symptoms like fatigue, depression, sleep problems, pain, and brain fog. The program is for patients currently on chemotherapy and their main fami…

This study aims to help African American cancer survivors learn about and get genetic testing for hereditary cancer risks. Researchers are adapting an online educational program to be culturally relevant, with input from community leaders and genetics experts. About 85 participan…

This study enrolls 500 Hispanic adults with colorectal cancer to collect genetic and clinical data. Researchers hope to learn why some patients respond better to treatments than others. The goal is to pave the way for personalized medicine, where treatments are tailored to each p…

This pilot study at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is looking at how diet and the microbiome (the bacteria in your gut) might affect the development of colorectal cancer. Researchers will collect tissue, stool, and blood samples from 30 people undergoing screening colonoscopy. The g…

This study tests whether a training program for community specialists can help Hispanic/Latino adults learn more about colorectal cancer prevention and genetic testing. About 140 people from Los Angeles County will take part. The goal is to see if the program increases knowledge …

This study tests whether a moderate-to-vigorous exercise program can change the gut bacteria of people who have survived stage II or III colorectal cancer. Researchers will enroll 30 survivors and randomly assign them to either an exercise group or a health education group. The m…

This study looks at how chemotherapy and radiation affect the reproductive and sexual health of young adults with early onset colorectal cancer. Researchers will track hormone levels and fertility over time in 120 men and women. The goal is to better understand the long-term effe…

This study follows 2,000 adults with newly diagnosed breast, colorectal, lung, melanoma, or lymphoma cancer who are receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Researchers will track whether using cannabis or cannabinoids helps with symptoms like pain or nausea over time. No treatme…

This study tests a method called NPT-PLA to help 20 primary care clinics better use a decision-making tool that encourages colorectal cancer screening. About 2,200 patients and staff will take part. The goal is to see if this approach leads to more screening orders and completion…

This study tests a clinic-wide program called Primary Care-GI Connect to improve follow-up colonoscopy rates in people who had an abnormal stool-based colorectal cancer screening test (FIT). The program helps coordinate care, standardize referrals, and educate patients. Researche…

This study creates a database of information from people diagnosed with colorectal cancer before age 50. Researchers will compare this to data from older patients to find differences and potential causes. Participants complete a risk factor questionnaire and provide medical infor…

This study tests whether an online self-monitoring platform helps patients with lung, colorectal, breast, or prostate cancer track medication safety events and concerns while taking oral anticancer drugs at home. Eighty adult patients currently on active cancer treatment will use…

This study tests a program that uses reminders, scheduling help, and electronic health record tools to encourage patients with high-risk colon polyps to get a follow-up colonoscopy within 3 years. About 1,680 patients and their healthcare providers will take part. The goal is to …