Anal canal squamous cell carcinoma
MONDO:0004132A squamous cell carcinoma arising from the mucosa of the anal canal.
Also known as: anal canal squamous cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal
2897 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 12 tagged with Anal canal squamous cell carcinoma itself.
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Could less be more? new trial tests gentler treatment for anal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a lower dose of chemotherapy plus radiation can work as well as the standard dose for early-stage anal cancer. The study includes 252 adults with T1-2N0M0 anal cancer. The goal is to see if the gentler approach controls the disease while imp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for tough anal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in people with anal cancer that has spread and not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. About 143 adults with advanced squamous cell carcinoma o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug may lessen painful side effects of anal cancer therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called BMX-001 added to standard radiation and chemotherapy for people newly diagnosed with anal cancer. The goal is to see if BMX-001 can reduce severe side effects like rectal bleeding and skin problems while still fighting the cancer. About 24 adult…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New study tracks Cancer's genetic secrets during therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis research study looks at how certain cancers (head and neck, esophagus, and anal canal) change at the genetic and immune level when patients receive chemotherapy or immunotherapy. About 39 people with advanced cancer will provide blood samples and tumor tissue over time. The …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC