New antibody combo aims to outperform standard therapy in Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer

NCT ID NCT07702032

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug called petosemtamab, combined with chemotherapy, works better than the current standard treatment (cetuximab plus chemotherapy) for people with left-sided colorectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed or has spread. The study includes about 960 participants whose tumors have specific genetic markers (RAS and BRAF wild-type). The goal is to see if the new combination can slow cancer growth or shrink tumors more effectively.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
an experimental antibody called petosemtamab combined with chemotherapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new first-line treatment option for people with a specific type of left-sided colorectal cancer that has spread.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase 3 trial, so results are not yet known. The experimental drug may not prove more effective than the current standard treatment, and side effects could be significant.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • PanOncology

    RECRUITING

    Manati, PR, 00674, Puerto Rico

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