Classic familial adenomatous polyposis
MONDO:0021055Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is characterized by the development of hundreds to thousands of adenomas in the rectum and colon during the second decade of life.
Also known as: FAP, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, adenomatous polyposis coli, classic FAP, classic familial adenomatous polyposis, colorectal adenomatous polyposis, familial adenomatous polyposis, familial adenomatous polyposis coli
65 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 33 tagged with Classic familial adenomatous polyposis itself.
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Gardner syndrome 1 trial
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Turcot syndrome with polyposis 0 trials
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New drug aims to shrink polyps in inherited colon cancer condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug TPST-1495 can reduce the number and size of polyps in the small bowel and colon of people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), an inherited condition that greatly raises colon cancer risk. About 38 participants will take the drug by…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug FOG-001 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug, FOG-001, in about 595 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including colorectal, prostate, and liver cancers. The drug is given alone or with other cancer treatments to see if it is safe and shrinks tumors. The study is cu…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Parabilis Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rapamycin formulation offers hope for rare polyp disorder
Disease control Expanded accessThis expanded access program provides eRapa, an oral encapsulated form of rapamycin, to people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) who have no good treatment options and cannot join a clinical trial. FAP causes hundreds of polyps in the colon and rectum, raising cancer risk…
Sponsor: Biodexa Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink polyps in inherited colon cancer condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called REC-4881 in 67 adults with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a genetic condition that causes many polyps in the colon and small intestine. The goal is to see if the drug can safely reduce the number and size of polyps, helping cont…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug eRapa could slow polyps in inherited colon cancer condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if the drug eRapa can slow disease progression in adults with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), a condition that causes many polyps in the gut and raises cancer risk. About 168 participants will take eRapa or a placebo daily every other week. Researchers will…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Rapamycin Holdings Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Tailored scope schedule aims to cut cancer risk in FAP patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized surveillance plan for people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) who have had their colon removed. Instead of a fixed schedule, the timing of follow-up endoscopies (every 6 months to 2 years) is based on each person's polyp burden and past tr…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Tailored scope schedule may cut cancer risk in FAP patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized surveillance plan for people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a condition that raises the risk of polyps and cancer in the stomach and duodenum. Participants will have endoscopic exams at intervals tailored to their polyp severity, rangin…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug, [177Lu]Lu-OncoFAP-23, alone or with another drug (L19-IL2), in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called FAP. The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and to find the best dose. About 56 adults whose cancer …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Philogen S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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A sharper eye for cancer: new PET tracer targets hidden tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a radioactive tracer called 68Ga/18F-PSMA/PSFA can improve PET/CT scans for finding tumors in people with PSMA-related cancers, including prostate and liver cancer. The study will enroll 500 adults with suspected, newly diagnosed, or previously tre…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI eye on cancer: robot helps spot hidden polyps
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will test whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors find and identify colorectal polyps during colonoscopy better than standard methods. About 1000 adults having a routine colonoscopy will be randomly assigned to either AI-assisted or standard colonoscopy. …
Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a Cancer-Killing pill stop colon cancer before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests the safety of a drug called ONC201 (dordaviprone) in 36 adults at high risk for colorectal cancer due to familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or a history of many polyps. The drug aims to kill precancerous cells without harming normal ones. Researcher…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home treadmill trial hopes to stop polyp return in rare genetic condition
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests different amounts of exercise to see if it can prevent colorectal polyps from returning in people with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP). About 32 participants will follow a personalized treadmill program at home for 26 weeks. Researchers will check how well p…
Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Which scope method spots precancerous polyps best in FAP pouches? a head-to-head trial aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial compares two ways of inspecting the ileo-anal pouch during routine surveillance in adults with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP): dye-based chromoendoscopy (spraying a blue dye) versus virtual chromoendoscopy (using special light filters). The goal is to see which t…
Sponsor: London North West Healthcare NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer database aims to unlock secrets of the disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a huge registry of information and biological samples from adults with or at risk for many types of cancer, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this resource to study what causes cancer and how to better prevent, detect, and treat it. The re…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hunt for hidden cancer genes: families needed to unlock hereditary secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may influence polyp risk in inherited colon condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how gut microbes and environmental factors affect polyp development in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a genetic condition that causes many colon polyps and often leads to cancer. Researchers will collect stool, blood, and duodenal fluid samp…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New tool could better predict duodenal cancer in FAP patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a more accurate way to predict duodenal cancer risk in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a genetic condition that greatly increases the chance of developing this cancer. Researchers will analyze endoscopy images from 300 participants to d…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC