Large french study tracks regorafenib use in Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer

NCT ID NCT02310477

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study followed 704 adults with metastatic colorectal cancer who received regorafenib through a French compassionate-use program. Researchers measured how long patients lived after starting the drug and collected data on tumor characteristics and prior treatments. The goal was to see how regorafenib performs in real-world settings outside of clinical trials.

What this could mean

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Active substance
regorafenib (Stivarga)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could confirm how well regorafenib works in everyday practice for advanced colorectal cancer patients who have run out of other options.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by patient selection and other factors. It does not test a new treatment or prove cause and effect.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

704 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2014

Finished

Dec 2014

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients were identified from the database of the French ATU (Temporary Authorization for Use), approved by the French Health Authorities to provide early access to innovative, not yet approved medicinal products such as REG. elligible patients were those who accepted to participate to the cohort study, and whom physicians accepted to collaborate on the REBECCA cohort.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria : * Patient ≥ 18 years old * With a colorectal cancer metastatic histologically proven * Have met the criteria defined in the monograph ATU (Temporary Authorization for Use) validated by French Health Authorities and for which the request for access to treatment has been validated, that is in patients with mCRC as used in clinical practice for mCRC who have been previously treated with, or are not considered candidates for, available therapies. * Patients who received at least one dose on REG Exclusion criteria : * Opposed to the study * Patient does not meet the inclusion criteria * Patient deprived of liberty or under guardianship

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Oscar Lambret

    Lille, 59020, France

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