Can stronger chemo shrink liver tumors enough for surgery?

NCT ID NCT00208260

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested whether more intense chemotherapy could help people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and cannot be fully removed by surgery. 124 adults received either standard treatment or one of three stronger chemotherapy combinations. The goal was to see if the stronger treatments could shrink the liver tumors enough to allow surgery and improve survival.

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Locations

  • CRLC Val d'Aurelle

    Montpellier, 34298, France

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