Scientists seek new clues to tame tough colorectal cancer

NCT ID NCT03699111

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at 29 patients with a hard-to-treat form of advanced colorectal cancer. The goal was to find new ways to group these patients based on the biology of their tumors. This could help doctors choose more effective treatments in the future. The study did not test any new drugs, but focused on analyzing tumor samples.

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 lead to better personalized treatment strategies for patients with this hard-to-treat form of colorectal cancer.

What could go wrong

This was a small, observational study (29 participants) focused on data analysis, not testing a new treatment. The findings are exploratory and may not directly change patient care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beaumont Hospital

    Dublin, Ireland

  • Bon Secours Hospital, Cork

    Cork, Ireland

  • Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron

    Barcelona, Spain

  • Institut Catala d'Oncologia

    Barcelona, Spain

  • Private Practice Oncology, Heidelberg

    Heidelberg, Germany

  • Private Practice Oncology, Speyer

    Speyer, Germany

  • St Vincent's University Hospital

    Dublin, Ireland

  • Tallaght University Hospital

    Dublin, Ireland

  • University Hospital Galway

    Galway, Ireland

  • University Hospital, Mannheim

    Mannheim, Germany