New drug combo aims to fight colorectal cancer when standard chemo fails

NCT ID NCT07286695

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Phase 2 trial tests whether a new drug combination (fruquintinib plus trifluridine/tipiracil) works better than a standard combo (bevacizumab plus trifluridine/tipiracil) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard chemotherapy. About 292 adults aged 18-75 will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goal is to see how long the cancer stays under control.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

fruquintinib combined with trifluridine/tipiracil

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for people with advanced colorectal cancer who have run out of standard chemotherapy options.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 292 participants, so results may not confirm benefit. The combination may cause side effects like those seen with similar drugs, and it may not improve survival.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal adenocarcinoma colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100000, China

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