Anal carcinoma
MONDO:0003199A carcinoma that arises from epithelial cells of the anus
Also known as: Ca anus, anal cancer, cancer of anus, cancer of the anus, anal carcinoma, anus carcinoma, carcinoma of anus, carcinoma of the anus
3003 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 85 tagged with Anal carcinoma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Anal carcinoma
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Anal squamous cell carcinoma 40 trials · 49 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Anal canal squamous cell carcinoma 12 trials
- Anal margin squamous cell carcinoma 4 trials
- Anus basaloid carcinoma 3 trials
- Anal verrucous carcinoma 0 trials
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Anal canal carcinoma 4 trials · 34 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Anal canal carcinoma in situ 12 trials
- Anal canal squamous cell carcinoma 12 trials
- Cloacogenic carcinoma 10 trials
- Anal canal adenocarcinoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anal canal neuroendocrine neoplasm 1 trial Sub-types →
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Anal margin carcinoma 1 trial · 6 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Anal margin squamous cell carcinoma 4 trials
- Perianal skin Paget disease 1 trial
- Anal margin basal cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Anus adenocarcinoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Anal Paget disease 1 trial Sub-types →
- Anal canal adenocarcinoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anal gland adenocarcinoma 0 trials
- Anal mucinous adenocarcinoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can a shorter radiation course beat anal cancer?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a shorter course of radiation therapy, given alongside standard chemotherapy, can effectively treat high-risk anal cancer. The standard treatment typically requires about 6 weeks of daily radiation, which can be a heavy burden for patients. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Vermont Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after Chemo-Radiation may keep anal cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after standard combined modality therapy (chemo and radiation) can improve outcomes for patients with high-risk stage IIB-IIIC anal cancer. About 344 participants will receive nivolumab or a placebo. The m…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—bintrafusp alfa, PDS01ADC, and entinostat—in adults with advanced HPV-related cancers (like cervical, anal, or throat cancer) or certain colon cancers that haven't responded to standard treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to boost immunity against HPV in HIV patients
Disease control CancelledThis study tests an immunotherapy called PDS0101 in 27 adults with both HIV and HPV 16. The goal is to see if it is safe and can strengthen the immune system's response against HPV, which can cause cancers like anal and cervical cancer. All participants will receive three doses o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug boost the power of chemoradiation against anal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to the usual chemotherapy and radiation treatment can help people with locally advanced anal cancer stay cancer-free longer. The study includes about 180 adults with stage IIB–IIIC anal cancer. Partici…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Goethe University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial tailors anal cancer treatment for people with HIV
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adjusting treatment based on risk level can improve outcomes for people with HIV who have anal cancer. Low-risk patients receive standard chemotherapy and radiation, while high-risk patients also get the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after sta…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Virus-Immunotherapy cocktail takes on tough GI cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a combination of pelareorep (a reovirus) and atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) along with standard chemotherapies in people with advanced anal or pancreatic cancers. The study aims to find safe doses, look for biomarkers that predict response, and …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Oncolytics Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called KFA115, either by itself or combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in 126 people with advanced cancers like lung, skin, kidney, and others. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. It is not ye…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Could less radiation be better for anal cancer? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a lower dose of radiation to nearby lymph nodes can reduce side effects in people with anal cancer who are also receiving chemotherapy. The trial includes 33 adults with locally advanced anal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach lowers toxic…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Custom immune cells take on multiple cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called T-Plex for people with advanced solid tumors (like head and neck, cervical, or melanoma) that haven't responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to recognize and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: TScan Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Keytruda takes on 15 advanced cancers in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in people with 15 types of advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatments. About 1,600 participants receive the drug to see if their tumors shrink or stop growing. The study also looks fo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New study aims to find the best way to catch HPV cancers early in HIV patients
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at which tests work best to find early signs of HPV-related cancer in the cervix or anus of people living with HIV. About 1,586 participants from Mexico and Puerto Rico will be tested using different methods, including HPV tests and cell samples. The goal is to c…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Better swab, better catch: study aims to sharpen anal cancer screening
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares different ways to collect anal cell samples and different HPV tests to see which combination best predicts high-grade anal dysplasia, a pre-cancerous condition. Researchers are enrolling men who have sex with men, including those with and without HIV. The goal…
Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot cancers that standard scans overlook
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing a new imaging tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to see where it collects in normal and cancerous tissues. About 30 people with various solid tumors or blood cancers will receive the tracer and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The goal is to understand how the tr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to restore intimacy after cancer radiation
Symptom relief PausedThis study tests a program that combines pelvic floor physical therapy with coping skills training to help women who have had pelvic radiation for cancer. The goal is to improve sexual function and quality of life. The study involves 12 cancer survivors and focuses on whether the…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HPV Vaccine's Long-Term effects under the microscope in costa rica
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 8,600 women in Costa Rica who received the HPV vaccine (types 16 and 18) years ago, plus unvaccinated controls, to see how well the vaccine protects over time. Researchers are checking for cervical lesions, immune markers, and any increase in infections fr…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What do gay men know about anal cancer screening? a new survey aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses an online survey to learn what gay and bisexual men in the U.S. know about anal cancer risk and prevention. Participants answer questions about their awareness of screening options and their experiences with care. The goal is to identify gaps in knowledge and acce…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks pelvic changes after radiation in women with pelvic cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 72 women with pelvic cancers (anal, cervical, endometrial, rectal, vaginal, or vulvar) who are receiving radiation therapy. Researchers will use pelvic exams and surveys to measure changes in vaginal health, sexual function, and quality of life over two years. …
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can community navigation cut cancer delays? botswana trial aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program called Potlako+ that combines community education, support for healthcare providers, and patient navigation to help people with cancer symptoms get diagnosed and treated faster. About 874 participants in Botswana will be split into two groups: one recei…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC