New drug cocktail hopes to tackle advanced colon cancer
NCT ID NCT07621159
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new drug called HDM2017 combined with standard treatment (fruquintinib) in 120 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. Participants must have tried other treatments and have a life expectancy of at least 3 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HDM2017 combined with fruquintinib
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option for advanced colorectal cancer that may shrink tumors or slow disease progression.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial (Phase 1/2) with only 120 participants, so results may not confirm effectiveness. Side effects from the drug combination are unknown and could be severe.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking University Cancer Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100142, China
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