Immunotherapy combo aims to wipe out High-Risk rectal cancer before surgery

NCT ID NCT07214142

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether adding an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) to standard chemoradiation can better shrink or eliminate tumors in people with locally advanced rectal cancer that has a high chance of coming back. About 30 participants will receive the combination treatment before surgery. The main goal is to see how many patients have no cancer cells left in their tissue after treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

PD-1 inhibitor (immunotherapy drug) combined with chemotherapy and radiation

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could increase the chance of eliminating all tumor cells before surgery, potentially reducing recurrence risk for high-risk rectal cancer patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase (Phase 2) single-arm study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Immunotherapy can cause immune-related side effects, and the added benefit over standard treatment is not yet proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rectal cancer rectum adenocarcinoma

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