Scientists probe colon Cancer's 'Root' cells to unlock new treatments
NCT ID NCT01577511
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at 60 people with colorectal cancer to better understand the cells that help the cancer spread and resist chemotherapy. Researchers collected blood and tumor samples to identify and study these 'cancer stem cells' in the lab. The goal was to learn more about how these cells work, which could lead to smarter treatments in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward new treatment strategies that target the root of colon cancer's spread and resistance to chemotherapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study focused on lab analysis, not a treatment trial. The findings may not directly lead to new therapies or benefit patients immediately.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau
Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France
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