New drug combo shows promise in controlling advanced colon cancer

NCT ID NCT03446157

First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested a combination of two drugs, palbociclib and cetuximab, in 24 people with a specific type of advanced colon cancer that had spread. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink or stop the growth of tumors. The study found that the treatment helped control the disease in some participants, but it is not a cure and ongoing management is needed.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-7295, United States

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