New cocktail of drugs shows promise for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer
NCT ID NCT06967155
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 41 times
Summary
This phase 2 trial is testing a combination of four drugs—irinotecan, dabrafenib, trametinib, and either cetuximab or panitumumab—as a second-line treatment for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has a BRAF V600E mutation. The study aims to see how well this drug mix shrinks tumors and controls the disease. About 23 participants will be followed for up to three years to monitor response and side effects.
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Locations
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Blokhin's Russian Cancer Research Center
Moscow, Moscow, 115478, Russia
What this could mean
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Active substance
Irinotecan, dabrafenib, trametinib, and cetuximab or panitumumab
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new second-line treatment option for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has a BRAF mutation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 23 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug combination can cause significant side effects, and it is not yet known if it will improve survival compared to existing treatments.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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