Australasian Gastro-intestinal Trials Group
Clinical trials sponsored by Australasian Gastro-intestinal Trials Group, explained in plain language.
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Could a mood stabilizer help fight colorectal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the drug sodium valproate (commonly used for seizures and mood disorders) to standard targeted therapy (panitumumab or cetuximab) can help control metastatic colorectal cancer longer. The study involves 38 adults with a specific geneti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New combo treatment may slow colorectal cancer spread
Disease control OngoingThis trial is for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to a few spots in the body but cannot be fully removed by surgery alone. After 3-4 months of standard chemotherapy, participants either continue chemotherapy alone or also receive local ablative therapy—such as surge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New combo aims to make pancreatic cancer surgery safer and more effective
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX) before surgery is safe and tolerable for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed. About 20 adults with resectable or borderline resectable pancreatic cancer will rec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC