New hope for tough colorectal cancer: Triple-Drug combo enters human trials

NCT ID NCT07591597

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a combination of three drugs—S-531011, fruquintinib, and pembrolizumab—in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The cancer type is called MSS or pMMR, which typically does not respond well to immunotherapy alone. The trial has two parts: first, finding the safest dose, and then checking if the drug combo can shrink tumors. About 68 participants will be enrolled across multiple centers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

S-531011 (a lab-made antibody) plus fruquintinib (a targeted cancer pill), with or without pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for people with a hard-to-treat type of colorectal cancer that hasn't responded to standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial (Phase 1/2) with only 68 participants, so it's too small to prove effectiveness. The drug combo may cause serious side effects or fail to shrink tumors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm metastatic malignant neoplasm in the colon

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

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