Scientists hunt for clues to improve colorectal cancer therapy
NCT ID NCT01822444
First seen Apr 21, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looked at 76 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific gene change (mutant K-ras). They received a combination of chemotherapy (FOLFOX) and a targeted drug (bevacizumab). The main goal was to find biological markers (biomarkers) that can predict how well the treatment works and how long patients live. The study did not aim to cure the disease but to gather knowledge for better future treatments.
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Locations
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Beaumont Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
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Bon Secours Hospital
Cork, Ireland
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Cork University Hospital
Cork, Ireland
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Galway University Hospital
Galway, Ireland
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Gemeinschaftspraxis Haematologie/Onkologie
Lebach, Germany
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Kilnikum Ludwigsburg
Ludwigsburg, Germany
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Medizinische Klinik III, Universitaetsklinikum
Aachen, Germany
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Medizinische Klinik and Poliklinik Mainz
Mainz, Germany
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Onkologisches Zentrum
Deggendorf, Germany
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Private Practice Oncology
Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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Sligo General Hospital
Sligo, Ireland
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St James Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
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St Vincent's University Hospital
Dublin, D4, Ireland
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The Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin Incorporating the National Children's Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
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Univeritaetsmedizin Mannheim
Mannheim, Germany
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University Hospital Saarland
Homburg, Germany
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Waterford Regional Hospital
Waterford, Ireland
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