New cocktail shows promise against spread colon cancer

NCT ID NCT00556413

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a combination of the targeted drug cetuximab with a strong chemotherapy cocktail (FOLFIRINOX) as a first treatment for people whose colorectal cancer had spread and could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if this mix could shrink tumors better than standard care. The trial included 42 patients, and researchers measured how many had a complete response, side effects, and how long they lived.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colonic neoplasm colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm rectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Regional de Lutte Contre le Cancer - Centre Val d'Aurelle

    Montpellier, 34298, France