Large intestine disorder
MONDO:0024634A disease that involves the large intestine.
Also known as: disease of large intestine, disease or disorder of large intestine, disorder of large intestine, large intestine disease or disorder
3822 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Large intestine disorder itself.
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Sub-types of Large intestine disorder
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Colorectal neoplasm 1,495 trials · 2,900 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- Colorectal cancer 1,770 trials · 2,702 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rectal neoplasm 434 trials · 691 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Colonic neoplasm 461 trials · 635 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Colorectal adenoma 96 trials · 120 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Colorectal neuroendocrine tumor G1 1 trial · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Small intestinal intraepithelial neoplasia 1 trial
- Colorectal gastrointestinal stromal tumor 0 trials
- Colorectal hamartoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Colorectal leiomyoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Colonic disorder 18 trials · 1,470 incl. sub-types
13 sub-types
- Colitis 41 trials · 679 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Colonic neoplasm 461 trials · 635 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cecal disorder 0 trials · 135 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Polyp of colon 55 trials · 73 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Diverticulitis of colon 19 trials
- Functional colonic disease 13 trials Sub-types →
- Colon dysplasia 4 trials
- Functional diarrhea 4 trials
- Megacolon 2 trials Sub-types →
- Sigmoid disease 2 trials
- Chilaiditi syndrome 0 trials
- Colonic duplication 0 trials
- Neuronal intestinal dysplasia 0 trials Sub-types →
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Rectal disorder 22 trials · 793 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Rectal neoplasm 434 trials · 691 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anus disorder 3 trials · 171 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anal fistula 57 trials
- Rectal prolapse 6 trials
- Polyp of rectum 3 trials Sub-types →
- Ulcer of anus and rectum 0 trials
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Disorder of appendix 1 trial · 132 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Appendicitis 76 trials
- Appendiceal neoplasm 30 trials · 56 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Appendix hyperplastic polyp 0 trials
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Polyp of large intestine 60 trials · 114 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Polyp of colon 55 trials · 73 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Polyp of rectum 3 trials Sub-types →
- POLD1-related polyposis and colorectal cancer syndrome 0 trials
- POLE-related polyposis and colorectal cancer syndrome 0 trials
- Appendix hyperplastic polyp 0 trials
- Colorectal hamartoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Anal canal cancer 22 trials · 44 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Anal canal carcinoma 4 trials · 34 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Epithelial tumor of anal canal 0 trials · 34 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Anal canal carcinoma 4 trials · 34 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Shigellosis 14 trials
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Crohn's colitis 7 trials
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Benign neoplasm of large intestine 4 trials · 6 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Benign colon neoplasm 2 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of rectum 2 trials Sub-types →
- Colorectal leiomyoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Colorectal lipoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Colorectal Kaposi sarcoma 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Colon Kaposi sarcoma 0 trials
- Rectum Kaposi sarcoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
Showing the 400 most recently updated of 579 trials in this tab.
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Can your own immune cells fight advanced cancer?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental therapy called IOV-5001, which uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) to attack cancer. The study involves adults with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, col…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Replacing the whole liver: a radical bid to outlast colorectal cancer
Cure Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether liver transplantation can extend survival for adults with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed or destroyed by local treatments. About 260 participants aged 18 to 65 will receive a new liver from a deceased or living d…
Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two immunotherapy drugs help rectal cancer patients skip pelvic radiation?
Cure Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a combination of chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6) plus two immunotherapy drugs, suvemcitug and enlonstobart, can shrink high-risk mid-rectal cancer enough to safely skip pelvic radiation before surgery. The trial enrolls 52 adults with locally advanced rect…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser and the Body's own healing factors tested against stubborn anal fistulas
Cure Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a combination treatment for people with recurrent cryptoglandular perianal fistula, a painful tunnel that keeps coming back after surgery. The study enrolls 25 adults who have had at least two failed fistula operations and have a seton drain in place for a…
Sponsor: Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill restore the Body's tumor suppressor to fight multiple cancers?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental oral drug, LG00313112, in people with advanced solid tumors that carry a specific genetic change called TP53 Y220C. The drug aims to restore the function of the p53 protein, which normally helps stop cancer growth. The study includes adults w…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: LG Chem • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single drug replace surgery for rectal cancer?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab for a longer period can completely eliminate tumors in people with a specific genetic type of rectal cancer. Participants have stage II or III rectal cancer that is mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) or microsatelli…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to stop deadly diarrhea in kids
Vaccine Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new vaccine (IP-QSV) designed to protect against four types of Shigella bacteria, which cause severe diarrhea. The trial will include 370 healthy adults, children, and infants in Mali. Researchers will check if the vaccine is safe and triggers a strong immune r…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: International Vaccine Institute • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Shigella vaccine immunity checked years later in african kids
Vaccine Not yet recruitingThis study follows up on African children who received an experimental Shigella vaccine in earlier studies. Researchers will take blood samples 1, 2, and 3 years after the last vaccine dose to see how long the immune protection lasts. No new vaccines are given in this study. The …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Antibiotics after abscess drainage may block painful fistula formation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a 7-day course of antibiotics after draining a first-time perianal abscess can stop an anal fistula from forming. Adults with a first abscess are randomly assigned to receive antibiotics or not, then followed for up to 12 months. The goal is to see if ant…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Liver tumors targeted directly: old pump, new drug
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a drug called carfilzomib, given directly to the liver through an implanted pump, is safe for people whose colon, adrenal, or bile duct cancer has spread to the liver and persists after prior pump therapy. Participants receive weekly infusions of the drug…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a simple checklist cut unnecessary antibiotics for diverticulitis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingAcute uncomplicated diverticulitis is often treated with antibiotics, but evidence suggests they are not always needed. This study evaluates whether a standardized treatment approach based on clinical findings, lab results, other health conditions, and CT scans can reduce unneces…
Sponsor: Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a biosimilar match vectibix in colorectal cancer treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether QL1203, a proposed biosimilar of the drug Vectibix (panitumumab), behaves similarly in the body to the original Vectibix when both are combined with chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6). The trial enrolls adults with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can colorectal surgery patients go home in two days?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are studying whether patients can safely leave the hospital within 48 hours after minimally invasive colorectal surgery. The trial follows 97 adults having elective laparoscopic or robotic surgery for benign or malignant disease. It checks how many meet predefined cli…
Sponsor: Fundación para la Investigación del Hospital Clínico de Valencia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered yeast pill takes on superbug c. diff in first human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an oral capsule containing a genetically modified probiotic yeast designed to neutralize toxins produced by C. diff bacteria. The study first evaluates safety in healthy adults, then in people at risk for recurrent C. diff infection. Participants take…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which biologic works best first for ulcerative colitis? major trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares four different sequences of biologic drugs (infliximab, filgotinib, ustekinumab, and vedolizumab) in 240 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The goal is to see which order of treatments works best to achieve and maintain remission without steroi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injectable drug tested against Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are running a Phase I trial of HEC-921, an experimental drug given by intravenous infusion, in adults with advanced malignant solid tumors. The study first gives HEC-921 alone to find the highest dose people can tolerate, then tests it in combination with oxaliplatin,…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smaller dose of this cancer drug still work? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a lower dose of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given less often, can still control cancer in people with various advanced or metastatic cancers. The goal is to see if a cheaper, more accessible regimen works as well as the standard high-co…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug put to the test against Hard-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing an experimental injectable drug called ALK-N001 in adults with advanced gastrointestinal tumors, including esophageal and colorectal cancers that have worsened after standard treatment. The phase II trial gives the drug intravenously every two weeks at one…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Anglikang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate put to the test against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are running a first-in-human study of MGC030, an antibody-drug conjugate, in people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or stopped responding to standard treatment. The trial includes participants with urothelial, colorectal, gastric, gastroesophageal, esop…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: MacroGenics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early symptom relief predict who stays on IBD biologic?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are tracking how long adults with moderate to severe Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis keep taking guselkumab, a biologic drug, in routine care. The study follows about 400 people who start the treatment and records when they stop. It also checks whether early imp…
Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug ATTO-1091 put to the test for safety in ulcerative colitis
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are running a phase 1 trial to find out how safe and tolerable ATTO-1091 is in healthy adults and in people with ulcerative colitis. The study also measures how long the drug stays in the body. About 96 participants will receive either ATTO-1091 or a placebo, visit th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Attovia Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug combo make rectal cancer disappear before surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a combination of two investigational drugs (QL-1706) plus chemotherapy and bevacizumab, with or without radiation, can shrink or eliminate tumors in people with locally advanced rectal cancer before surgery. The goal is to see if this neoadjuvant approach…
Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Antiparasitic drug tested as new weapon against ulcerative colitis
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether nitazoxanide, an antiparasitic drug with anti-inflammatory properties, can help people with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis when added to their usual treatment. The trial enrolls adults aged 18 to 65 with active disease and stable therapy. Over…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy plus chemo melt colorectal tumors before surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether adding serplulimab, an immunotherapy, to standard CAPOX chemotherapy and bevacizumab can shrink locally advanced colorectal tumors before surgery. The study enrolls about 85 adults with locally advanced rectal adenocarcinoma. The main goal is to se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can drug cocktail spare rectal cancer patients from surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers test whether giving mFOLFOXIRI plus bevacizumab before surgery can shrink locally advanced rectal cancer enough to avoid removing the rectum. Adults with stage II or III rectal cancer receive six cycles of the drug combination. Depending on how well the tumor responds…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to turn inoperable liver tumors into operable ones
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers test whether adding retlirafusp alfa, an experimental immunotherapy, to standard targeted drugs and chemotherapy can shrink colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver enough to allow surgery. The trial enrolls about 80 adults with initially unresectable liver meta…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can precision radiation and immunotherapy team up against abdominal colorectal cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether adding targeted radiation plus the immunotherapy drug cadonilimab to standard second-line chemotherapy helps adults with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the peritoneum. The trial enrolls about 198 participants and randomly assigns them to…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug combo takes aim at hard-to-treat KRAS-mutant colorectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether adding olomorasib, an experimental drug that targets the KRAS G12C mutation, to cetuximab and standard chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6) helps people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The trial enrolls about 50 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common antibiotic ease Kids' bowel disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether oral vancomycin, an antibiotic, can help children aged 6-15 with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially types linked to liver problems. About 140 kids will either get vancomycin plus standard care or standard care alone for up to a year. Researchers…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pharmacist and a phone app keep cancer patients on track with their other meds?
Disease control Not yet recruitingPeople newly diagnosed with breast, colorectal, lung, or prostate cancer often also manage other long-term conditions and take multiple medications. This pilot study tests whether a pharmacist-led medication review plus the Medisafe mobile app helps them stick to those regimens. …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug conjugate outsmart advanced colorectal cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial tests an investigational drug called DEM301 in adults with advanced colorectal cancer that has progressed after standard treatments. DEM301 is an antibody-drug conjugate, a type of therapy designed to deliver a toxic agent directly to cancer cells. The study ai…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: DEM BioPharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diet that starves cancer cells boost rectal cancer treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a diet low in serine and glycine, combined with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy, improves outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The trial enrolls 140 adults aged 18 to 80 with stage cT3, cT4, or node-positive rectal…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Xuelei Ma MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oxygen chamber therapy put to the test for dozens of diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber — for over 30 conditions, including long COVID, Crohn's disease, frostbite, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will track 100 patients to see if HBOT improves their quality of …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Jay C. Buckey Jr. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 16-Hour fast supercharge immunotherapy against rectal cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing whether a 16-hour fast before each dose of the immunotherapy drug serplulimab, combined with chemotherapy, can improve outcomes for people with a common type of locally advanced rectal cancer. The approach aims to boost the immune system's ability t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink tumors that resist standard care?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called STRO-006 in adults with advanced solid tumors, including head and neck, lung, esophageal, gastric, colorectal, endometrial, bladder, and breast cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has three par…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sutro Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug immunotherapy combo shrink MSS colon cancer before surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs, pembrolizumab and porustobart, before surgery can shrink tumors in adults with a common type of colon cancer called MSS (microsatellite stable) that has not spread. Participants receive the drugs through a vein, wit…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Solstice Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug induction boost anal cancer remission?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the investigational drug becotatug vedotin to pucotenlimab and capecitabine before standard chemoradiotherapy can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal. Participants first receive two cy…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Wang Xin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill target a Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an experimental oral drug called DES-1357 in adults with metastatic colorectal cancer that has specific genetic features (dMMR or MSI-H). The study runs in three parts: first, to find a safe dose; second, to check tolerability and early signs of tumor shrinkage; …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: D. E. Shaw Research, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-253 in adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The study aims to find safe doses and see whether the drug can shrink tumors. Participants receive the drug by infusion, …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat anal and rectal cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan in 20 people with advanced anal or rectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed and has not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants will receive t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a coordinated care team reduce severe side effects in older cancer patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a coordinated care pathway, involving oncologists, geriatricians, pharmacists, and pharmacologists, can reduce severe side effects in adults over 70 with certain cancers who are starting oral therapy. Participants receive extra monitoring, including blood…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo shrink metastatic colorectal tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an experimental drug called LBL-024, when combined with standard treatments like bevacizumab, oxaliplatin, capecitabine, or fruquintinib, can safely shrink tumors in people with metastatic colorectal cancer. The study includes adults aged 18 to 75 who hav…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Nanjing Leads Biolabs Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat colorectal cancer? early trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests two immunotherapy drugs (ivonescimab and ADG126) alone or with chemotherapy in 30 adults with advanced or metastatic MSS colorectal cancer, a type that doesn't respond well to standard immunotherapy. The main goal is to find safe doses and check for s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could emptying the bowel before laser surgery boost fistula healing?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether preparing the bowel before fistula laser closure surgery helps the wound heal better. Anal fistulas are abnormal tunnels that can form near the anus, and laser closure is a technique to seal them while sparing the muscle. Researchers will compare two grou…
Sponsor: Acibadem Kent Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immune cell infusions help fight solid tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a cell therapy called DC-CTL, made from a patient's own immune cells, combined with standard anti-tumor treatment. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and may help control solid tumors such as colorectal, esophageal, lung, liver, and breast cancer. About …
Sponsor: Zhengzhou Revo-Gene Technology Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can probiotic spores tame Crohn's and colitis Flare-Ups?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding Bacillus probiotic spores to standard treatment can help people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Researchers will give 150 adults either a placebo or one of two probiotic formulas for 30 days, alongside their usual care. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Anabio R&D • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a laser seal fistulas without major surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a minimally invasive laser procedure can close low perianal fistulas as effectively as traditional open surgery. Adults with a primary low perianal fistula are randomly assigned to receive either laser closure or open fistulectomy. Researchers track heali…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill tame inflammatory bowel disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial tests the safety and tolerability of LMT503, an oral drug intended for inflammatory bowel disease, in healthy adults aged 18 to 65. Participants receive either LMT503 or a placebo in single or multiple ascending doses, with some also checking how food affects t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Lmito Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo shrink liver tumors in Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests whether adding retlirafusp alfa to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab can shrink tumors in people with advanced RAS-mutated colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The study enrolls 46 adults who have not had prior systemic treatment and whose…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dai, Guanghai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug combo shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding trastuzumab rezetecan, a targeted antibody-drug, to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab can safely control advanced colorectal cancer that carries the HER2 marker. Researchers will enroll 48 people with HER2-positive, unresectable or metastatic c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Real-World study reveal the staying power of guselkumab?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis observational study tracks how long patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis continue taking guselkumab, a biologic treatment, in everyday clinical practice. Researchers will measure time until treatment discontinuation and early responses like …
Sponsor: Janssen Sciences Ireland UC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a potato starch shake off Drug-Resistant gut bacteria?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a dietary fiber called resistant potato starch can reduce the amount of drug-resistant bacteria living in the gut. The study enrolls Veterans who carry these bacteria without symptoms, and half will take the starch daily while the other half takes a place…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Long-Term tucatinib use remain safe for HER2-Positive cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study offers continued access to tucatinib, an oral targeted therapy, for people with HER2-positive cancers (including breast, cervical, and lung) who were already benefiting from the drug in a previous Pfizer-sponsored trial. The main goal is to monitor long-term safety and…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Surgeons test remote-controlled robotic operations for cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a surgeon located at a different hospital can safely perform parts of robotic prostate or colorectal cancer surgery using the Toumai robotic system. The local surgical team remains with the patient and can take over control at any moment. Researcher…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new infusion drug shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing an investigational drug called BL-ARC002 in people with advanced gastrointestinal or other solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to find a safe dose and to see if the drug shows any signs of shrinking tumors. Participants receive the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to shrink colon tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two immunotherapy drugs, cemiplimab and fianlimab, can safely shrink colon tumors before surgery in people with stage II-III colon cancer that hasn't spread. Participants get two IV doses before surgery, then are followed for up to three years. The goal i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: John Strickler, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new immunotherapy combo tame aggressive appendiceal cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining the experimental immunotherapy drug ivonescimab with chemotherapy (paclitaxel) delivered directly into the abdomen can safely and effectively treat people with high-grade metastatic appendiceal adenocarcinoma that cannot be removed…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a precision drug outsmart hard-to-treat colorectal cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase III trial is testing whether an experimental drug called BL-M07D1 can slow or stop the growth of advanced colorectal cancer in people whose tumors have high levels of the HER2 protein and who have already tried standard chemotherapy. Participants will be randomly assig…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor cells join fight against advanced cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests whether adding donor natural killer (NK) cells to standard maintenance therapy can safely help control advanced lung and colorectal cancers. About 20 adults will receive NK cell infusions alongside their usual drugs. The main goal is to check for side effec…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill outperform standard care for ulcerative colitis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two oral medications for active ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease causing diarrhea, bleeding, and pain. About 320 Chinese adults will be randomly assigned to take either etrasimod, a newer drug that blocks immune cells from entering the …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug plus surgery heal Crohn's fistulas for good?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether combining the drug mirikizumab with a surgical procedure can help heal perianal fistulas in people with Crohn's disease. Participants will receive the drug through infusions and injections, along with two surgical steps to clean and close the fistula…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A future without surgery for stomach and colon cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether people with certain gastrointestinal cancers—like stomach, esophageal, or colorectal—can safely skip radical surgery after responding well to precision therapies such as immunotherapy or targeted drugs. Participants with specific molecular markers will be…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Four-Pronged attack shrink rectal tumors enough to skip surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug sintilimab and the anti-angiogenic drug suvemcitug to standard chemoradiation can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer that is microsatellite-stable (pMMR). The study plans to enroll 18…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cream could fight HPV lesions in HIV patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a topical ointment called ACU-D1 for HPV-related vulvar and perianal lesions in people with HIV. Nine participants will apply the cream twice daily for 4 weeks. The main goal is to find the safest dose and see if the treatment can boost immune markers…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection plus a pill tame ulcerative colitis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early trial is testing whether a new investigational drug called HX15001, given as an injection, can be safely combined with an existing pill (etrasimod) to treat moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. The study will include about 32 adults with the condition and will focus …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Helixon Biotechnology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill tame ulcerative colitis Flare-Ups?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis clinical trial is testing an experimental oral medication called AC-101 in adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. The study aims to see if AC-101 can help achieve clinical remission—meaning fewer symptoms and …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Accro Bioscience (Suzhou) Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heat treatment after polyp removal may slash regrowth risk
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a heat treatment (thermal ablation) to the standard procedure for removing large colon polyps can lower the chance they grow back. About 752 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard removal alone or standard removal plus burning …
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can diet and vitamin c supercharge rectal cancer treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is investigating whether adding a ketogenic diet and/or high-dose intravenous vitamin C to standard chemoradiotherapy and immunotherapy can improve outcomes for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer that is mismatch repair proficient (pMMR/MSS). The stud…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cold snare match heat for polyp removal?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two endoscopic techniques for removing flat, non-cancerous colorectal polyps that are 10-20 mm in size. One method uses a cold snare (no heat), while the other uses a hot snare with electrocautery. The goal is to see if the cold approach is just as effective a…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI as a surgical Co-Pilot: predicting difficulty in rectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an AI tool called SurgDiff can predict how difficult rectal cancer surgery will be, based on MRI scans and patient data. The goal is to help surgeons choose the best surgical approach for each patient, potentially reducing complications. The study involve…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill tame ulcerative colitis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral medication called HRS-7085 in adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to understand how it moves through the body…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new injection tame ulcerative colitis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called SHR-7590 to see if it is safe and tolerable when given by injection under the skin or into a vein. It involves healthy volunteers and people with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, a condition that causes inflammat…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could cutting one amino acid make rectal cancer treatment more effective?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an arginine-free diet, given as a liquid formula for four weeks, can enhance the effects of standard chemoradiotherapy in people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The study first checks the diet's safety in a small group, then randomly assigns about 13…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Organ transplant may offer new hope for rare abdominal cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an intestinal or multivisceral transplant can help people with a rare abdominal cancer called pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) that cannot be removed by surgery. Twenty participants will receive the transplant and be followed for 12 months to see if they surv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a probiotic keep ulcerative colitis in check?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a probiotic supplement called Colipral, which contains a specific strain of E. coli bacteria, can improve gut health in people with ulcerative colitis who are in remission but still have digestive issues. Participants will take either the supplement …
Sponsor: University of Padova • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill tame ulcerative colitis when others fail?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental oral drug called PTT-621 in adults aged 18-70 with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis who haven't responded well to standard treatments. Participants will take PTT-621 tablets for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug can improve t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pyrotech Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo shrink advanced colorectal tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether an investigational drug called SYS6090, when combined with standard treatments like bevacizumab and chemotherapy, can safely and effectively treat advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study includes adults with a specific…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: CSPC Megalith Biopharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new biologic calm the immune attack in ulcerative colitis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing whether a drug called aletekitug is safe and tolerable for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. The drug works by blocking a protein called IL-18, which may play a role in the inflammation that …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new biologic tame ulcerative colitis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early trial is testing an experimental biologic drug called aletekitug in adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable when given repeatedly. Researchers will monitor side effects and changes in lab tests, vital…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may let cancer patients take safe breaks from immunotherapy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether a sensitive blood test (Signatera) can detect when it is safe to pause immunotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors like lung cancer, melanoma, and colorectal cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to either continuous standard immunother…
Sponsor: Natera, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill tame ulcerative colitis? new trial seeks answers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral medication called Alpha-0261 in about 10 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and tolerability, while also looking at whether it can help reduce symptoms and lead to c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Color-Enhanced scope catch what white light misses?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a special light mode called linked color imaging (LCI) helps doctors find more sessile serrated lesions (a type of precancerous colon polyp) during colonoscopy than standard white light. About 2,000 adults aged 45 and older having their first screening co…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether an experimental drug called MRG007, given together with standard chemotherapy and targeted therapies, can safely shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study involves about 316 participants and …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Lepu Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug home in on Hard-to-Treat GI cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental treatment called the IKS04 regimen in people with advanced cancers of the digestive system, including colorectal, stomach, pancreatic, and bile duct cancers. The regimen combines a targeted antibody-drug conjugate with an addition…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Iksuda Therapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a higher dose of upadacitinib rescue ulcerative colitis patients when standard treatment fails?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a temporary higher dose of upadacitinib (45 mg daily) can bring ulcerative colitis back under control in adults whose disease flared up while on the standard 30 mg maintenance dose. Participants receive the higher dose for 8 to 16 weeks, then may step dow…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Groupe d'Etude Therapeutique des Affections Inflammatoires Digestives • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gut bacteria transplant help immunotherapy wipe out rectal cancer before surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria can boost the power of immunotherapy and chemoradiotherapy in people with a common type of locally advanced rectal cancer. Participants receive a combination of sintilimab (an immunotherapy drug), CAPOX chemotherapy…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo holidays put to the test: can scheduled breaks beat continuous treatment for advanced colorectal cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving the targeted therapy cetuximab plus FOLFIRI chemotherapy in scheduled breaks works as well as continuous treatment for people with a specific genetic type of metastatic colorectal cancer (RAS/BRAF wild-type). The study compares how long the…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called DCSZ11 to standard radiation and chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with a high-risk type of rectal cancer. The study will enroll 30 adults who have not had prior treatment. The goal is to see if t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a four-pronged attack shrink liver tumors enough for surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called retlirafusp alfa to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab, with or without a short course of radiotherapy, can shrink liver metastases from colorectal cancer enough to allow surgical removal. The study enro…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient herbs meet modern medicine: can Curcumin-QingDai tame UC?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a combination of curcumin (from turmeric) and QingDai (a traditional Chinese herb) to standard vedolizumab treatment can help people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis reach remission. About 160 adults will receive either the herbal combo o…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Ryan C Ungaro • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two immune boosters outsmart Chemo-Resistant colon cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding two immune-boosting drugs, iparomlimab and tuvonralimab, to standard chemotherapy can help people with a specific type of metastatic colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to first-line treatment. The study includes about 270 ad…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric pulses and diet: a new weapon against muscle loss in stomach and bowel cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a combination of whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) — a technology that uses electrical impulses to make muscles contract — and nutritional therapy can help people with certain gastrointestinal cancers preserve muscle mass. Participants include tho…
Sponsor: University of Cologne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding chemo after radiation help older adults with rectal cancer avoid surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding a three-month course of FOLFOX4s chemotherapy after short-course radiotherapy improves outcomes compared to radiotherapy alone in adults aged 75 and older with locally advanced rectal cancer. The study aims to see if the combination ca…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a biomarker test unlock better treatment for Right-Sided colon cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 4 trial is for people with advanced colorectal cancer that started on the right side of the colon and has a normal RAS gene. Researchers want to see if adding the targeted drug cetuximab to standard chemotherapy helps shrink tumors more than chemotherapy alone or with …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can ulcerative colitis patients in remission ditch their daily pill?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial asks whether adults with ulcerative colitis who are in deep remission can safely stop taking their JAK inhibitor medication (tofacitinib, upadacitinib, or filgotinib) instead of continuing daily maintenance therapy. Half of the 224 participants will stop treatment and …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining the experimental drug tunlametinib with other targeted therapies can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has worsened after at least one prior treatment. Participants are grouped based on …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone Follow-Up could replace hospital stays after common surgeries
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether sending patients home on the same day of surgery, with follow-up care via phone calls, home visits, and a mobile app, is as safe and less costly than keeping them in the hospital overnight. The trial includes adults in Uganda having low-risk procedures su…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World study tests Once-Daily pill for ulcerative colitis in chinese adults
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the oral medication etrasimod works for Chinese adults with active ulcerative colitis (UC) in real-world settings. About 500 participants will take etrasimod as part of their routine care and be followed for at least 52 weeks. Researchers will track change…
Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug SHR-A1904 takes on Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called SHR-A1904 in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread and no longer responds to standard treatments. The study aims to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors or slow the disease. Participants must have alre…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could prepared meals help colorectal cancer patients eat healthier?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether providing medically tailored meals and fresh produce can help people with stage I-III colorectal cancer eat fewer ultra-processed foods. Participants are randomly assigned to receive fully prepared meals, meals plus fresh produce, or meal-planning m…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug XYA02 takes on tough cancers in first human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new biologic drug called XYA02 in 190 adults with advanced solid tumors (including lung, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: XYone Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation may spare early rectal cancer patients from radical surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis observational study follows about 196 adults with early-stage (pT1) rectal cancer who have high-risk features after local tumor removal. Instead of undergoing radical surgery that often requires a colostomy, participants receive adjuvant radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy. Th…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to wipe out colorectal cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving a combination of an immunotherapy drug (serplulimab), an epigenetic drug (decitabine), and chemotherapy (CAPOX) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced colorectal cancer. The study enrolls 35 adults with previou…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether combining two drugs—trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) and cetuximab—can shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has low levels of the HER2 protein and has worsened after standard treatments. The study enrolls adults with metastati…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could some rectal cancer patients avoid chemo? new trial investigates
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study explores whether patients with margin-clear stage II or III rectal cancer who do not need a permanent colostomy can safely go straight to surgery instead of receiving chemotherapy first. Participants are randomly assigned to either 12 weeks of chemotherapy follow…
Sponsor: Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Wound-Cleaning method may let surgeons close incisions right away after severe appendicitis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether closing the surgical wound immediately after cleaning it with a special high-pressure irrigation technique (HIEDI) is as good as or better than waiting a few days to close it. The study involves 200 people aged 12 and older who have open surgery for compl…
Sponsor: Sana'a University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug TAX2 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental drug, TAX2, in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then testing that dose in more people. Researchers will monitor side effects, h…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Apmonia Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo aims to wipe out rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether adding two targeted drugs—tafolecimab and sintilimab—to standard chemoradiation can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer that has not spread. Participants receive short-course radiation followed by chemotherapy plus immun…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost response in Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether adding the drug savolitinib to standard chemotherapy plus cetuximab improves tumor shrinkage in people with a specific genetic subtype (RAS/BRAF wild-type) of metastatic colorectal cancer that has not been treated before. Participants are randomly …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets HPV-Driven cancers in phase II trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests a combination of two drugs—SYS6026 and Enlonstobart—in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread and are linked to HPV types 16 or 18. The study aims to see if the combination is safe and shows signs of shrinking tumors. Participants must be at …
Sponsor: CSPC Megalith Biopharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Speed test: which heat tool best seals colon polyp removal sites?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two techniques—snare tip soft coagulation and hybrid APC—used to burn the edges of the wound after removing large colon polyps. The goal is to see which method is faster while still preventing polyps from coming back. About 140 adults with large non-cancerous …
Sponsor: Western Sydney Local Health District • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat anal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the combination of pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and lenvatinib (a targeted therapy) can shrink tumors in people with advanced anal squamous cell cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread to other organs. Participants must have alr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser vs. scalpel: which heals anal fistula faster?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to treat uncomplicated perianal fistula: conventional open surgery (fistulectomy) and a newer laser ablation technique. About 72 adults with a single, simple fistula tract will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. Researchers will track …
Sponsor: PNS Hafeez - Naval Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost surgery success in colon cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving two drugs—Zanzalintinib and Retifanlimab—before surgery can help patients with early-stage colon cancer. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 80 with a type of colon cancer called pMMR that can be removed surgically. Participants receiv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for colorectal cancer: experimental drug combo enters phase 2 trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called tovecimig to standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRI) can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in people with metastatic colorectal cancer who have already tried one prior treatment. The study will enroll 25 participants a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Cottonseed compound plus immunotherapy takes on tough colorectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining sintilimab (an immunotherapy) with gossypol acetate (a compound from cottonseed) can shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. The study will enroll 32 adults aged 18…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental interferon boosts hopes for rectal cancer remission
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding a new form of interferon (rSIFN-co) to standard total neoadjuvant therapy (short-course radiation plus chemotherapy) can improve the chance of complete tumor disappearance in people with mid-low locally advanced rectal cancer. About 90 adul…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Huiyang Life Science and Technology Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Immunotherapy may let some GI cancer patients skip the knife
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether immunotherapy can shrink certain gastrointestinal cancers (like colorectal or stomach cancer) enough that some patients may not need major surgery. People whose tumors have specific genetic features (MSI-H/dMMR or POLE mutation) and who respond well to…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer: targeted drug combo enters human trials
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called TQB2930, which targets the HER2 protein on cancer cells, combined with standard chemotherapy and possibly another drug (bevacizumab). The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose and see if it shrinks tumors in people with advanced col…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Nanjing Shunxin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for tough colorectal cancers? early trial combines three drugs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called nelmastobart, combined with two existing cancer drugs (TAS-102 and bevacizumab), in 45 Chinese patients with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and how the body …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: STCube, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink rectal tumors and save organs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs to radiation therapy can better shrink advanced rectal cancer than standard chemoradiation. About 342 adults with a specific type of rectal cancer will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups. The goal is to se…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame severe gut disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental tablet called Hemay005 in 360 Chinese adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic gut condition. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo to see if it can bring about remission and improve symptoms over 12 weeks, wit…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ganzhou Hemay Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to wipe out rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests a new approach for high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer. Participants first receive short-course radiotherapy, followed by a combination of chemotherapy (NALIRIFOX) and immunotherapy (Pucotenlimab) for about 6 months. The goal is to see if this regim…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Wang Xin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New antibody combo takes on tough colorectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called EMB-01, a bispecific antibody that targets two cancer-related proteins, combined with standard chemotherapy. About 120 adults with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed will receive the combination. The main go…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai EpimAb Biotherapeutics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug targets tough cancers with KRas G12V mutation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called CLSP-5282 in up to 140 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer) that have a specific genetic change called KRas G12V. The drug is given by IV infusion. The main goals are to check safe…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Clasp Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to make inoperable liver metastases removable
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding an experimental immunotherapy drug (QL1706) to standard chemotherapy and radiation can shrink liver tumors from colon cancer enough to allow surgery. About 30 adults with colon cancer that has spread only to the liver will receive the combination b…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fujian Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo without chemotherapy aims to shrink rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis small study tests a new approach for people with stage II/III rectal cancer that has not spread. Instead of chemotherapy, patients receive targeted internal radiation followed by two doses of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab before surgery. The goal is to see if this combina…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dr. Te Vuong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Could some GI cancer patients avoid major surgery? new study explores organ preservation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether people with certain genetic types of gastrointestinal cancers (stomach, colorectal, or anal) can safely avoid major surgery after immunotherapy. Instead of removing the organ, doctors will monitor closely or do smaller procedures to remove any remainin…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a pill help the liver regrow and make more cancer surgeries possible?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a drug called HRX215 in 80 adults with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. Before surgery to remove liver tumors, patients often get a procedure (PVE) that blocks blood flow to the tumor area to encourage the healthy part of the liver to grow. HRX215 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight metastatic colorectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—TAS-102, bevacizumab, and serplulimab—in 20 people with metastatic colorectal cancer who have already had surgery to remove tumors. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can delay cancer progression. Participan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat cancers? experimental combo enters phase 2 trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug (GV20-0251) combined with an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot tolerate standard treatments. About 227 adults with various cancers, including lung, breast, and colorectal, will participa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: GV20 Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for advanced HER2 cancers? drug trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a drug called zanidatamab in 10 adults with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors (like endometrial, bladder, or pancreatic cancer) that have worsened after at least one prior treatment. Participants receive the drug by IV every two weeks. The main goal…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Haihua Yuan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug targets hard-to-treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called Trastuzumab Rezetecan in 15 adults with advanced solid tumors that have the HER2 protein. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants get the drug by IV every 3 weeks. This is for people whose cancer has worsened after other treat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Haihua Yuan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Blood test could personalize chemo breaks for advanced colon cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a blood test that measures tumor DNA (ctDNA) can help doctors decide when to reduce or switch chemotherapy in people with metastatic colorectal cancer. About 408 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard treatment or a strategy whe…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Promising new combo targets tough head and neck cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs—becotatug vedotin (a targeted therapy) and pucotenlimab (an immunotherapy)—as a first treatment for advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. It is for patients whose cancer has returned or spread and who cannot tolerate p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shenzhen Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for immunotherapy side effects: blood filtering may replace steroids
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a treatment called extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) for people with advanced melanoma who develop severe colitis or hepatitis from immunotherapy. ECP filters a patient's blood, treats it with a light-activated drug, and returns it to the body. The trial compare…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Therakos LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to slow advanced colon cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new chemotherapy regimen called FOLFOX8 against the standard mFOLFOX6, both combined with targeted drugs (bevacizumab or cetuximab), as a first treatment for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed. About 229 participants will…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New pill targets hard-to-treat cancers with KRAS G12D mutation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new tablet, LT-010391, in people with advanced solid tumors (lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12D. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 198 participants who have tried o…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Leadingtac Pharmaceutical (Shaoxing) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Oxygen-Boosting injection may help rectal cancer patients avoid surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether injecting a special solution (KRC-01) into rectal tumors before radiation can make the radiation work better. The solution increases oxygen inside the tumor, which helps radiation kill cancer cells. About 24 adults with advanced rectal cancer that hasn't …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail hopes to tackle advanced colon cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called HDM2017 combined with standard treatment (fruquintinib) in 120 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. Participants must have tried other treatment…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Zhongmei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New cocktail attack on stubborn colon cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two targeted drugs (fruquintinib and serplulimab) plus chemotherapy as a first treatment for 80 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has RAS or BRAF mutations. The goal is to see if this mix can delay cancer growth and improve…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Cancer Institute & Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New mRNA therapy takes on colorectal cancer in the liver
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing a new mRNA-based drug called YMN-A02 in 10 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and has not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to help the immune system attack the cancer by producing a CTLA-4 an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Liver-Focused chemo after surgery aims to stop cancer return
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether giving chemotherapy directly into the liver artery (HAI) after surgery can prevent cancer from coming back in patients with colorectal cancer that spread to the liver. About 272 high-risk patients will receive either standard IV chemo or HAI chemo…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink tough colon cancers before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests whether a stronger chemotherapy cocktail (cmFOLFOXIRI) plus an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) works better than standard chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6) when given before surgery for locally advanced colon cancer. About 138 patients with high-risk stage II …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could antibiotics replace surgery for Kids' appendicitis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether treating children with uncomplicated appendicitis using antibiotics alone works as well as surgery. About 724 children aged 5 to 15 will be randomly assigned to receive either antibiotics or an operation. The goal is to see if the antibiotic approach lead…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Nutritional boost before colorectal surgery may cut complications
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving patients special nutritional drinks and a tailored diet before and after colorectal cancer surgery can lower the risk of complications like infections and improve recovery. About 190 adults with colorectal cancer who are scheduled for minimally inv…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug combo aims to match standard care in colorectal cancer battle
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 study tests whether a new drug called Enlituo, combined with chemotherapy (FOLFOX), works as well as the standard treatment Erbitux plus FOLFOX for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has specific genetic traits (RAS/BRAF wild-type and MSS/pMMR). About 608 ad…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Taizhou Mabtech Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for colorectal cancer: immune booster plus chemotherapy tested
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immune-boosting drug ivonescimab to standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRI) helps people with advanced colorectal cancer live longer without their cancer growing. It compares this new combination to the current standard of FOLFIRI plus bevacizu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New cell therapy targets hard-to-treat cancers with KRAS mutation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called DCTY1102 for people with advanced cancers (like pancreatic, colorectal, or lung cancer) that have a specific genetic change (KRAS/NRAS G12D mutation) and a certain immune type (HLA-A*11:01). The treatment uses the patient's own …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing DCTY Biotech Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink rectal tumors before Surgery—Could spare some patients the knife
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a short course of radiation followed by a mix of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy in 60 people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can make the tumor disappear completely before surgery, possibly allow…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for tough colorectal cancer: Triple-Drug combo enters human trials
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—S-531011, fruquintinib, and pembrolizumab—in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The cancer type is called MSS or pMMR, which typically does not respond well to immunotherapy alone. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Center Hospital East • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink tumors in advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new form of chemotherapy (liposomal irinotecan) combined with other drugs works better than standard irinotecan for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has progressed after first-line treatment. About 408 adults aged 18 to 75 will be randomly …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New personalized vaccine takes on tough cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized cancer vaccine called ODI-2001 in 77 people with advanced colon or pancreatic cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The vaccine is custom-made for each patient's tumor and is given along with a drug that boosts the immune system.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Centre Georges Francois Leclerc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New radioactive therapy targets Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called SNA028 in 20 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific marker (GPA33). The drug uses a two-step process to deliver radiation directly to cancer cells. The main goals are to check if it is safe and how the body handle…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: SmartNuclide Biopharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New adaptive radiation boosts rectal cancer response rates
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a personalized radiation approach for locally advanced rectal cancer. By adjusting the radiation dose halfway through treatment based on a special MRI scan, doctors hope to increase the number of patients whose tumors completely disappear before surgery. The tria…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New trial aims to save rectums in early cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding a short course of chemotherapy after standard chemoradiation can improve outcomes for people with stage I rectal cancer, allowing them to keep their rectum instead of needing major surgery. About 292 participants will be randomly assigned to rec…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Poop pills could help kids with colitis stay healthy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether frozen stool capsules (fecal transplants) can help children aged 8-17 with ulcerative colitis stay in remission after steroid treatment. Participants will receive either capsules or enemas containing healthy donor stool. The main goal is to see if the cap…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Omega-3 drink may fight cancer malnutrition
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special omega-3-enriched nutritional drink can improve nutrition in people with advanced lung or colorectal cancer who are at risk of malnutrition. About 118 participants will either get the drink plus dietary advice, or just dietary advice alone. The g…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New chemo combo aims to stop liver cancer return after surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving chemotherapy directly into the liver along with standard chemo pills and IV drugs can help prevent colorectal cancer from coming back after surgery to remove tumors from the liver. About 28 adults who have had successful surgery and show no remaini…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a single day of antibiotics after appendectomy be enough?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares a one-day course of antibiotics after appendix surgery to the standard five-day course in 200 children and adults with uncomplicated appendicitis. The goal is to see if the shorter course prevents infections just as well, while reducing side effects and costs.…
Sponsor: Ministry of Health and Population, Egypt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New combo radiation therapy aims to spare elderly rectal cancer patients from surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of two types of radiation therapy for elderly or frail patients with rectal cancer who cannot or will not have surgery. The goal is to shrink or control the tumor while maintaining quality of life. Researchers will follow 80 participants for up to t…
Sponsor: University Hospital of Cologne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Virus cocktail takes on tough liver tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether injecting an oncolytic virus (H101) directly into liver tumors, along with radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, can shrink or control colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. The stu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jun Huang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New combo therapy targets abdominal cancer spread in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment plan for people with stomach or colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The approach combines low-dose radiation to the whole abdomen with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The main goal is to check if the…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Experimental cell injection aims to heal painful anal fistulas
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether E-CEL UVEC Cells, a type of genetically engineered cell, can treat perianal fistula—a painful tunnel that forms near the anus. The treatment involves injecting the cells directly into the fistula tract in a minimally invasive procedure. Researcher…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Angiocrine Bioscience • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New biosimilar aims to offer cheaper option for colorectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 1 trial tests a new drug called HLX05-N, which is a biosimilar (a copy) of the cancer drug Erbitux, in 387 people with metastatic colorectal cancer. Participants will receive either HLX05-N or Erbitux (from the US or EU) along with standard chemotherapy. The study aims…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Henlius Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to spare organs in High-Risk rectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether short-course radiation followed by chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (serplulimab) works better than standard long-course chemoradiation for high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer. 612 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two tr…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Radiation plus drug cocktail targets tough colorectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding targeted radiation (SBRT) and an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) to standard chemotherapy (TAS-102) and bevacizumab can help people with recurrent metastatic colorectal cancer live longer without their cancer growing. The study will enroll …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could older UC patients ditch risky meds for a simpler option?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether older adults (60+) with ulcerative colitis who are in long-term remission can safely stop taking thiopurines (azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine) and rely only on high-dose mesalazine. Thiopurines carry increased risks of infection and cancer with age, s…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Grupo Espanol de Trabajo en Enfermedad de Crohn y Colitis Ulcerosa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Shorter radiation with Real-Time adjustments could reduce side effects
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether daily adaptive radiotherapy (ART) can safely deliver shorter, more intense radiation treatments for prostate, endometrial, cervical, and rectal cancers. About 264 participants will be randomly assigned to standard radiation or ART, which uses daily imagin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for tough colon cancer: fruquintinib trial launches in south korea
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called fruquintinib in 88 adults with advanced colon cancer that has not responded to standard chemotherapies. The goal is to see if adding supportive care to manage side effects can help patients live longer without their cancer growing. Participants will…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Breakthrough study aims to spare rectal cancer patients from surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a targeted chemoradiotherapy can completely eliminate early-stage rectal cancer, allowing patients to avoid surgery and keep their rectum. 90 adults with small, localized tumors will either receive standard surgery or the new treatment followed by close m…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Triple chemo may help rectal cancer patients avoid surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a three-drug chemotherapy combination (FOLFOXIRI) works better than the standard two-drug combination (CAPOX/FOLFOX) for people with high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer. Both groups also receive chemoradiation, and then either surgery or a wa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: J. W. A. Burger • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to fight advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests whether a special radiotherapy regimen followed by targeted therapy and immunotherapy can shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. About 33 participants will receive the treatment and be monitore…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Heat therapy may seal troubling anal fistulas without surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a device that delivers controlled heat (radiofrequency ablation) can safely close perianal fistulas—abnormal tunnels between the anal canal and skin. Eighty adults with certain types of fistulas will receive a single RFA treatment. Researchers will …
Sponsor: Korea University Ansan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New hope for tough colon cancer? drug targets rare gene flaw
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called everolimus in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic change (CDK12 deficiency) and has not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. About 38 adults will …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could immunotherapy spare some colon cancer patients from surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests giving an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) before surgery to people with a specific type of colon cancer (dMMR). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or eliminate the tumor so some patients may avoid surgery and instead be closely monitored. About 152 adul…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ismail Gögenur • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Stool test strategy aims to prevent UC Flare-Ups
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using stool biomarkers (fecal calprotectin and fecal immunochemical test) to guide treatment adjustments can prevent relapses in people with ulcerative colitis. About 240 adults in remission will be randomly assigned to either biomarker-guided therapy or …
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab with or without ipilimumab) or immunotherapy plus radiotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a specific genetic type of colorectal cancer called MSI-H/dMMR. About 114 participants will be randoml…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Radiation plus immunotherapy: a new hope for rectal cancer patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing a new approach for people with stage II-III rectal cancer. It combines short-course radiotherapy that spares the tumor-draining lymph nodes with a PD-1 inhibitor (a type of immunotherapy). The goal is to see if this combination can lead to a complete…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New drug combo may help avoid surgery in rectal cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab to standard chemotherapy (XELOX) after chemoradiation improves outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 270 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination or chemoth…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico Italiano di Ricerca Clinica • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Old antibiotic, new hope? vancomycin trial for UC and PSC
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether the antibiotic vancomycin can safely treat active ulcerative colitis in adults who also have primary sclerosing cholangitis, a liver condition. Fourteen participants will take vancomycin or a placebo for 4 weeks, with an optional 4-week extension. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New injection after liver ablation aims to stop colorectal cancer in its tracks
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new drug called IP-001, injected into the liver after standard heat-based tumor destruction, can help prevent colorectal cancer from coming back. About 717 adults with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver will be randomly assigned to rece…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Immunophotonics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Shorter radiation may be just as good for rectal cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two standard radiotherapy approaches—short-course (1 week) and long-course (several weeks)—given before surgery to people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see which one works better at shrinking tumors and is easier for patients to tolerate.…
Sponsor: Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Center, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New drain technique aims to reduce complications after rectal cancer surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new drain fixation method (extra-peritoneal tunneling) to the standard method after rectal cancer surgery. About 596 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The goal is to see if the new method reduces drain movement and improves the…
Sponsor: Yeungnam University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New endoscopic method aims to make rectal polyp removal faster and cheaper
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new endoscopic technique called ESISD for removing large, flat precancerous growths in the rectum. It compares ESISD to the standard procedure (ESD) in 60 patients to see if it is faster, safer, and more cost-effective. The goal is to improve treatment for pati…
Sponsor: Taihe Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to wipe out High-Risk rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adding an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) to standard chemoradiation can better shrink or eliminate tumors in people with locally advanced rectal cancer that has a high chance of coming back. About 30 participants will receive the combination tre…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Electric pulses zapping liver tumors: new hope for colorectal cancer patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a procedure called irreversible electroporation (IRE), also known as Nanoknife, to treat liver tumors that have spread from colorectal cancer. IRE uses short electrical pulses to destroy cancer cells while sparing nearby blood vessels and bile ducts. The trial wi…
Sponsor: Angiodynamics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Second chance: drug combo retested for tough colorectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the drugs encorafenib and cetuximab again can help people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (BRAF V600E-mutant) whose disease got worse after prior treatment with similar drugs. About 25 participants will receive the d…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:05 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink rectal tumors with fewer side effects
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a new approach for locally advanced rectal cancer: using MRI-guided, reduced-field short-course radiotherapy together with immunotherapy and chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to shrink the tumor effectively while causing fewer side effects than sta…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Longhao Li • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:55 UTC
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New day hospital aims to transform IBD care in a single visit
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new type of day hospital for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. In one visit, patients get blood tests, a doctor checkup, education on managing their condition, and optional workshops on diet or fatigue. Th…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:48 UTC
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A 2.2 mm scope could spot cancerous tissue in minutes, not days
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingDoctors usually send colorectal tissue to a lab and wait days for results. This pilot study tests a miniaturized device called MULTISCOPE that uses light-based imaging to tell healthy tissue from cancerous tissue in real time. Researchers will examine 30 tissue samples removed du…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI boosts colonoscopy accuracy in massive new trial
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help doctors spot more precancerous polyps and colorectal cancers during colonoscopy compared to standard procedures. Over 3,300 adults scheduled for screening or surveillance will be randomly assigned to AI-assi…
Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads tumor slides to match cancer patients with trials
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingMany cancer trials require patients to have specific molecular markers, so researchers test large numbers of people to find the few who qualify. This study evaluates FATHOM, an AI system that reads clinical trial records and routine tumor slides to predict which patients carry th…
Sponsor: Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI could spot colorectal cancer risk from your face, tongue, and breath
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether artificial intelligence can assess colorectal cancer risk by analyzing facial features, tongue images, and exhaled breath. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 80 who are scheduled for a colonoscopy, collecting their multimodal data before the proce…
Sponsor: Xiuli Zuo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser light may help surgeons spot risky bowel connections
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a laser-based imaging device can help surgeons assess blood flow in the bowel during rectal cancer surgery. About 100 adults with rectal cancer will have the laser imaging performed alongside standard fluorescence imaging. The goal is to see if the laser …
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Flushing the right colon Mid-Procedure: a new way to catch hidden polyps?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingColonoscopy helps doctors find and remove polyps that can turn into bowel cancer, but the right side of the bowel often stays dirty even after standard preparation, so polyps there can be missed. This trial tests whether giving a small sodium phosphate enema into the right colon …
Sponsor: Westmead Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI learns to measure bowel inflammation from ultrasound
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers at the University of British Columbia are collecting intestinal ultrasound images from adults, including healthy people and those with inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis. The goal is to build a computer program that can measure bowe…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sticky pad on the belly replace invasive colon tests for kids?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a new non-invasive device, called Body Surface Colonic Mapping, can accurately measure colon movement in children. The device uses a sticky pad with electrodes placed on the abdomen to detect electrical activity from the colon. Researchers will compare it…
Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to boost colon cancer detection in native communities
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study focuses on American Indian communities, who face high colorectal cancer death rates. Researchers will test a program where a navigator helps clinics and patients schedule diagnostic colonoscopies within 60 days after a positive screening. The goal is to improve early d…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New camera modes could sharpen Colonoscopy's eye for precancerous polyps
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial tests two new imaging modes, VIST and SFI, during colonoscopy to see if they help doctors find and classify colorectal polyps better than standard white light. About 990 adults undergoing screening or surveillance colonoscopy will be randomly assigned to one of the thr…
Sponsor: Alexandre Vontobel Padoin • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI may catch precancerous polyps from simple blood tests
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence model can use routine laboratory results and patient information to identify people at high risk for colorectal adenomas, which are precancerous polyps. The researchers will collect data from 400 adults undergoing colonoscopy an…
Sponsor: Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new tracer reveal hidden tumors?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing two new imaging tracers, called CM500, to see if they can help detect solid tumors anywhere in the body. The tracers are given by injection and then used with PET scans to create detailed images. The study includes healthy volunteers and people with various …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Lumina Pharmaceuticals Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A blood test to replace the scope? new ratios may spot IBD flares
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether ratios of routine blood markers—like C-reactive protein-to-albumin and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte—can accurately tell if inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is active or in remission. Adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis will have blood tests and …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive antibody could light up Hard-to-Treat cancers
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new radioactive antibody called NTH-2403 in 16 people with advanced colorectal, head and neck, lung, or triple-negative breast cancers. The antibody targets a protein found on cancer cells and their supporting cells, allowing doctors to see tumors on scan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Radiopharm Theranostics, Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood biomarkers could replace invasive biopsies for colorectal cancer monitoring
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether tiny particles shed by tumors into the blood, called extracellular vesicles, can serve as a non-invasive biomarker for metastatic colorectal cancer. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 290 patients at different treatment stages to see if th…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stool test duo could revolutionize cancer surveillance in colitis
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining two stool tests—fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and fecal calprotectin (FC)—can accurately detect precancerous or cancerous changes in people with long-standing ulcerative colitis. Participants will provide stool samples and then undergo a speci…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liquid biopsies may let lynch syndrome patients skip half their colonoscopies
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether annual liquid biopsies (from blood, urine, stool, and vaginal swabs) can safely replace colonoscopies every 18 months for people with Lynch syndrome. 2,000 participants will be split into two groups: one gets standard care (colonoscopy every 18 months), t…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI eye on polyps: could a computer match the microscope?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an AI system called GI Genius can help doctors accurately tell apart small colorectal polyps (5 mm or less) during a colonoscopy—identifying which ones are harmless versus those that need monitoring. For each small polyp, doctors first record their own di…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple breath test might spot multiple cancers before symptoms appear
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a breath analysis device can detect unique chemical patterns—called volatile organic compounds—that may signal the presence of cancer. Researchers will collect breath samples from 1,000 people with various cancers and 1,000 healthy volunteers, then u…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a beetroot drink spot dangerous surgical leaks before they turn deadly?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial explores whether betacyanin, a pigment found in beetroot, can help doctors detect anastomotic leakage — a serious complication where intestinal contents leak after rectal cancer surgery — earlier than current methods. About 120 people undergoing laparoscopic rectal can…
Sponsor: Southwest Hospital, China • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dye-Free laser imaging could replace standard dye in colorectal surgery
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study compares two imaging methods for checking blood flow to the bowel during colorectal surgery: the standard technique using a dye called indocyanine green (ICG) and a newer dye-free method called Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging (LSCI). About 30 adults having elective colo…
Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Special formula may help diagnose milk allergy vs intolerance in infants
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a partially digested whey formula can help doctors tell the difference between a non-allergic milk intolerance and a true cow's milk protein allergy in babies. Infants aged 1 to 6 months with digestive symptoms will receive the special formula. The goal i…
Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Urine test may replace colonoscopy for colitis patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a substance in urine, called PGE-MUM, can show if ulcerative colitis is active or in remission. Researchers will collect urine and blood samples from 114 adults with confirmed ulcerative colitis and compare the results with colonoscopy findings. If suc…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Sniffing out cancer: new breath test could spot colon cancer before it spreads
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, non-invasive method to detect colorectal cancer and precancerous growths by analyzing odors from breath and intestinal gas. About 453 participants—including people with colorectal cancer, precancerous lesions, and healthy volunteers—will provide samples an…
Sponsor: Beijing University of Chinese Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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3D colonoscopy may sharpen cancer detection
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new 3D colonoscopy with the standard 2D version to see which more accurately identifies polyps that could become colorectal cancer. About 600 adults undergoing colonoscopy will have their polyps examined with both methods, and the results will be checked aga…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Blood test could spot hidden throat cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a simple blood test can find HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer early in men aged 50 and older who have no symptoms. Researchers will check blood for two markers of HPV and then follow up with those who test positive to find and treat any tumors. If succes…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Dye spray boosts Colonoscopy's hidden polyp detection
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether spraying a mix of acetic acid and indigo carmine dye during colonoscopy helps doctors find more precancerous polyps (called sessile serrated lesions) in the right side of the colon compared to standard white-light colonoscopy. About 2,689 adults aged 45-8…
Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New device may help spot hidden precancerous polyps
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new device that flattens colon polyps before they are examined under a microscope. The goal is to help doctors better identify sessile serrated lesions, a type of polyp that can lead to colorectal cancer. About 1,156 adults having polyps removed during a colono…
Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New ultrasound could predict chemo success in weeks, not months
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special ultrasound technique called contrast-enhanced subharmonic ultrasound to see if it can predict whether chemotherapy is working for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. Currently, doctors wait about 2 months for CT or MRI scans to see if tumors…
Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New scan may better spot hidden cancer in lymph nodes
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two different PET/MRI scans to see which one is better at finding lymph node metastases in people with middle to high rectal cancer. Thirty participants will receive both types of scans before surgery. The goal is to see if the newer tracer, [68Ga]Ga-CTR-F…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a pill camera replace the colonoscopy for lynch syndrome patients?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a swallowable capsule camera (colon capsule endoscopy) can effectively screen for colorectal cancer in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that greatly increases cancer risk. Researchers will compare the capsule's ability to find polyps and ot…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can MRI spot hidden fistula tracts? new study aims to find out
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will check how well MRI can find and map perianal fistulas before surgery. Thirty patients with suspected fistulas will get an MRI, and the results will be compared to what surgeons find during the operation. The goal is to see if MRI can help doctors plan better surge…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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AI-Powered telechecklist could spot appendicitis in kids without In-Person exam
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a simple 10-item checklist that parents can use during a video call to help doctors figure out if a child's belly pain is appendicitis. About 1,500 children aged 3 to 16 with stomach pain will try the checklist with a medical student, then get standard care. The …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Blood markers may spot colorectal cancer earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if measuring two proteins in the blood, Talin-1 and Cripto-1, can help diagnose colorectal cancer. Researchers will compare these levels in 70 newly diagnosed patients and healthy people. The goal is to find a simpler, more accurate way to detect the diseas…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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AI reads CT scans to guide colon cancer treatment
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to improve how doctors classify colon tumors by using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze CT scans. The AI will be trained to tell early-stage tumors from advanced ones and to detect lymph node involvement, which is key for deciding on treatments like chemothe…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Digital nudges aim to close colon cancer gap for native americans
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to increase the number of Native Americans who get a follow-up colonoscopy after an abnormal home stool test. Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death, and Native Americans are affected more than others. Researchers will work with the community to crea…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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AI could catch returning cancer months earlier than current tests
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether an artificial intelligence system can detect minimal residual disease—tiny amounts of cancer left after surgery—and predict recurrence in 700 people with rectal cancer. The AI combines blood tests, genetic data, and scans to create a more complete pic…
Sponsor: Università Politecnica delle Marche • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New DNA sequencer could make genetic testing cheaper and faster
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new DNA sequencing platform (MGI) against the current standard (Illumina) for diagnosing hereditary cancers like breast and ovarian cancer, Lynch syndrome, and intestinal polyposis. Researchers will analyze 248 patient samples using both platforms to see if …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Can a new drug wipe out hidden cancer DNA and stop colorectal cancer from returning?
Prevention Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing an experimental drug called INCA33890 in people with stage II or III colorectal cancer who have finished surgery and chemotherapy but still have tiny amounts of tumor DNA in their blood. This leftover DNA, called circulating tumor DNA or ctDNA, can signal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a nasal tube replace a temporary ileostomy after rectal cancer surgery?
Prevention Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a nasal catheter that diverts stool from the small intestine can prevent leaks after surgery for mid to low rectal cancer. The trial compares this catheter approach with a standard protective ileostomy, a temporary opening in the abdomen to divert …
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Neighbors may hold the key to boosting colon cancer screening
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a program where trained community members, called Colon Health Champions, lead discussions about colorectal cancer risk and screening barriers. The goal is to see if this peer-led approach is feasible and acceptable for adults aged 45 to 75 who are due for routin…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Psilocybin trial aims to shield cancer patients from chemo nerve pain
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, can prevent or lessen chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) in people with breast, colorectal, or head and neck cancer. About 83 participants will receive either psilocybin, a low-dose placeb…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a probiotic shield Kids' guts from antibiotic diarrhea?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether giving children a probiotic called Saccharomyces boulardii alongside a common antibiotic can prevent diarrhea, a frequent side effect. Children aged 6 months to 5 years with upper respiratory infections will receive either the antibiotic alone or the anti…
Sponsor: University of Child Health Sciences and Children's Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mailed stool tests could boost colon cancer screening
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether providing educational materials and mailing stool-based screening kits (FIT or Cologuard) to primary care patients can increase colorectal cancer screening rates. Participants aged 45-75 who are eligible for screening will be assigned to receive education…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple topical treatment stop a common Post-Surgery complication in ulcerative colitis?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether applying 5-ASA (mesalamine) directly to the ileal pouch after surgery for ulcerative colitis can prevent pouchitis—a painful inflammation that affects more than half of patients. Adults with UC who are scheduled for pouch surgery are randomly assigned to …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Linkoeping • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vaccine stop cancer before it starts in lynch syndrome?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a personalized vaccine made from a person's own immune cells (dendritic cells) loaded with cancer-specific markers. The goal is to train the immune system to recognize and destroy precancerous cells in people with Lynch syndrome, who have a high risk …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Peer power: could community education boost cancer screening?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests a community-based program designed to help Chinese immigrants aged 45-75 get up-to-date on colorectal and breast cancer screening. The program includes a group education session led by a community health worker and personalized help navigating the healthcar…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common supplement stop colon polyps? new trial aims to find out
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests whether a daily supplement called SAMe can help prevent colorectal polyps (precursors to colon cancer) in 18 adults who have already had surgery for early-stage colon cancer. Participants will take SAMe for up to a year while researchers monitor for s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jun Gong, MD • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New screening strategy aims to catch colorectal cancer early in younger veterans
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a multilevel screening program can increase colorectal cancer screening rates among Veterans aged 45-49, an age group now recommended for screening due to rising early-onset cases. Participants are randomly assigned to receive a patient education letter a…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Corner pharmacy could be key to catching colon cancer early
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a one-day health awareness campaign in community pharmacies can encourage more Malaysian adults aged 50 to 75 to get screened for colorectal cancer. Participants receive educational materials and one-on-one guidance about the disease and a simple home scr…
Sponsor: Monash University Malaysia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI nudge aims to boost colon cancer screening in china
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an AI-powered chatbot and smart reminders can encourage more high-risk adults aged 45 to 74 to get a colonoscopy, the best way to detect colorectal cancer early. About 1,680 participants will be split into two groups: one gets usual care, the other also g…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Personalized vaccine aims to stop lynch syndrome cancers before they start
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis phase III trial tests whether a vaccine made from a person's own immune cells can prevent cancer in 372 adults with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. Participants receive either the vaccine or a placebo and are monitored for tumor development. The …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Bile acid breakthrough: could a Decades-Old pill stop c. diff in its tracks?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) to standard antibiotics can prevent Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection from returning. About 30 adults with C. diff and risk factors for recurrence will take UDCA three times daily for up to eight w…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Simple socks and gloves may shield cancer patients from Chemo's nerve pain
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether wearing tight compression garments on hands and feet during chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) caused by taxane or oxaliplatin drugs. About 358 breast and colorectal cancer patients will be randomly assigned to wear compression …
Sponsor: Region Jönköping County • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New gel aims to stop chemo side effect that makes hands hurt
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a gel called TAR-0520 to see if it can prevent hand-foot syndrome, a painful skin reaction caused by the chemotherapy drug capecitabine. About 25 people with breast or colorectal cancer will apply the gel to their hands twice daily for 12 weeks. Their feet will n…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tarian Pharma • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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HPV vaccine may stop precancerous lesions from returning
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the HPV vaccine can prevent the return of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) in people who have already been treated for them. About 984 adults aged 18–55 with HPV-related HSIL of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, or anus will receive eith…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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High-Fiber diet may cut Early-Onset bowel cancer risk
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a modified high-fiber version of the UK's EatWell diet can improve health markers linked to early-onset colorectal cancer. Two hundred adults in the UK will follow either the standard EatWell diet (30g fiber/day) or a modified version (40g fiber/day) for …
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Doctors handing out screening kits could prevent colon cancer
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether having general practitioners (GPs) proactively give colorectal cancer screening kits to eligible patients (ages 50-74) increases screening rates compared to the usual practice of sending an invitation letter. Over 26,000 participants will be involved. The…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:36 UTC
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Keyhole vs open surgery: which appendectomy works better for obese patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers compare two surgical methods for removing an inflamed appendix in obese patients: laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery and traditional open surgery. The trial enrolls 166 obese adults with acute appendicitis, randomly assigning each to one of the two procedures. The main go…
Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does the thread itself matter? testing seton material against patient comfort
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingA loose seton is a thread surgeons place through a complex anal fistula to keep it draining. This pilot study follows 50 adults who already have a polypropylene seton and whose surgeon decides, as part of routine care, to replace it with a braided polyester one. Researchers ask e…
Sponsor: Acibadem Kent Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease the Gut-Brain struggle for IBD patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a mobile app designed to help Black and Hispanic adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) manage stress and improve their quality of life. The app teaches coping skills, mindfulness, and disease acceptance. Researchers want to see if the app is practical and …
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise as a potential remedy for IBD-related fatigue
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a personalized 6-month exercise program can reduce persistent fatigue in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are in remission. Researchers will randomly assign 120 participants to either the exercise program or usual care. Fatigue levels are …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Self-Compassion training break the isolation of life with a stoma?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingColorectal cancer patients who live with a stoma often face stigma, social anxiety, and loneliness. Researchers are testing a six-week mindfulness and self-compassion program adapted for these patients. The pilot trial enrolls 20 adults who have finished active treatment and spea…
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind over gut: can meditation tame IBD Flare-Ups?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program can lower stress and improve well-being in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Seventy adults with mild-to-moderate IBD will either take the MBSR course online or watch an educational s…
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A group therapy approach may ease sexual distress after GI cancer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a virtual mind-body group program for female survivors of colorectal and anal cancer who experience sexual well-being challenges. Participants join weekly group sessions with other survivors to learn coping skills for physical changes, social factors, and thought…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual therapy targets the mind-gut link in IBD
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 10-session virtual group psychotherapy program can help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who also have anxiety or depression. The therapy is adapted from a standard manual called Mind Over Mood and includes education on the brain-gut connect…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 2-Hour online class ease IBD pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two online pain education programs for adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who have chronic pain. Participants will complete a 2-hour online session and report their pain and quality of life weekly for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if these programs a…
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Art as medicine: can drawing and painting help sick kids feel better about themselves?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a structured art therapy program, grounded in positive psychology, can improve self-compassion and hope in children aged 8 to 12 who are staying in a hospital ward. Half of the 80 participants will receive the art therapy sessions alongside standard nursi…
Sponsor: Suleyman Demirel University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI therapy coach aims to ease distress in seriously ill seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an AI-powered program can help older adults with serious illnesses like cancer or heart disease manage emotional distress. Participants receive short videos and daily check-ins from a chatbot that teaches practical coping skills, all from their own phone.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could gentle yoga and breathing ease Cancer's lingering toll?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether mind-body practices like breathwork, meditation, and gentle yoga can improve quality of life, stress, and sleep in people who have recently finished cancer treatment. Participants will practice these techniques weekly for six weeks while wearing an activi…
Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may shield nerves from chemo damage – a trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase III trial tests whether a daily probiotic supplement, OXXYSLAB®, can reduce peripheral neuropathy—nerve damage causing pain and numbness—in people with stage III colon cancer receiving oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy (FOLFOX or XELOX). About 130 participants will take e…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a special liquid diet tame IBD flares without strong drugs?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special liquid diet (elemental diet) can help adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feel better during a flare. The diet provides all nutrients in an easy-to-digest form. Researchers will track symptom changes and inflammation levels in 42 outpat…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Less pressure, less pain? trial tests gentler gas levels for appendix surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two standard gas pressures used during laparoscopic appendectomy — 10 mmHg versus 15 mmHg — to see which leads to less pain and faster recovery. About 150 adults with uncomplicated appendicitis will be randomly assigned to one pressure level. Researchers will …
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Herbal capsules aim to ease Post-Surgery constipation without harsh side effects
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether Shouhui Tongbian Capsules, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, can relieve constipation after surgery for benign anal or rectal conditions like hemorrhoids. 120 adults will be randomly assigned to take either the herbal capsules or a standard laxative …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gentle belly massage may speed gut recovery after colon cancer surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether gentle abdominal massage, performed early after colon cancer surgery, can help the intestines start working again more quickly. Many patients experience a temporary slowdown in gut function (postoperative ileus) that causes bloating, pain, and naus…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient Mind-Body exercise tested to combat chemotherapy muscle loss
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a traditional Chinese mind-body practice called Baduanjin Qigong, combined with standard exercises, can improve muscle strength and quality of life in adults aged 35–55 with colorectal cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. Participants will take …
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could colonoscopy prep become a pill instead of a gallon of liquid?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the powder used to clean the bowel before a colonoscopy can be taken as vegan capsules instead of mixing it into a liquid drink. Adults aged 18 to 75 who have had a prior colonoscopy will swallow many capsules with clear fluids. Researchers will check if …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing of bowel irrigation could ease life after rectal cancer surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether starting trans-anal irrigation (a procedure that uses warm water to help empty the bowel) within three months of stoma closure reduces daily bowel movements more than starting later. The trial involves 250 adults who have had rectal cancer surgery and …
Sponsor: Simona Ascanelli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitamins e and CoQ10 tested as shield against radiation damage
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking high doses of vitamin E and CoQ10 daily for 90 days can reduce chronic side effects from pelvic radiation in people treated for prostate, uterine, cervical, or anal cancer. Researchers will monitor safety, side effects, and quality of life in 200 a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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AI diet coach aims to ease bowel distress after rectal cancer surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence-based dietary care app can reduce distress from bowel changes and improve quality of life in rectal cancer patients who have had anal-preserving surgery. One hundred participants will be randomly assigned to either standard diet…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a special diet tame ulcerative colitis? breath tests may tell
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a short liquid diet followed by a low-sulfur eating plan is safe and helpful for people with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Researchers will check if this approach improves gut health, lowers inflammation, and eases symptoms. They will also use brea…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Push-Button sedation: patients take the wheel during colonoscopy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether letting patients give themselves sedation medication (propofol) by pressing a button during a colonoscopy leads to higher satisfaction than standard sedation given by a doctor. About 40 adults scheduled for colonoscopy will be randomly assigned to either …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New program aims to help colorectal cancer patients build healthier habits
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 6-week health behavior program for 40 colorectal cancer patients who are at least 3 months past surgery. The program uses counseling and support to encourage healthy habits like diet and exercise. Researchers want to see if it's practical and helps improve pati…
Sponsor: Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can an AI coach help cancer survivors feel better? new trial tests emotional training app
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 4-week AI chatbot program called AI-EGG that teaches emotional skills to young and middle-aged colorectal cancer survivors. The goal is to see if it helps them build resilience and improve quality of life. Fifty-four participants will be randomly assigned to ei…
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can zoom workouts help older cancer patients in the countryside?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 12-week exercise program, delivered via Zoom, is practical and helpful for older adults (65+) with cancer who live in rural areas. Participants will do two supervised exercise sessions per week. The goal is to see if the program improves quality of life…
Sponsor: University of Saskatchewan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Nerve blocks may slash pain after robotic colon cancer surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (transversus abdominis plane block and rectus sheath block) can better control pain and speed recovery after robotic colon cancer surgery. About 90 adults having their first robotic colectomy will receive the b…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Remote exercise program aims to boost chemo completion in cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a home-based exercise program can help people with gastrointestinal or lung cancer handle chemotherapy better. Up to 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either an aerobic and resistance exercise group or a stretching group. All activities are do…
Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Virtual reality meets AI: could a headset calm IBD anxiety?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an AI-enhanced virtual reality cognitive behavioral therapy (VR/AI CBT) program can reduce anxiety and improve quality of life in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Seventy-six adults with IBD and moderate-to-severe anxiety will be randomly ass…
Sponsor: Brennan Spiegel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New program aims to ease cancer survivors' fear of recurrence
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study develops and tests a support program for cancer survivors who worry about their cancer returning. 150 adults who finished treatment for breast, head and neck, colon-rectal, or prostate cancer will join. Depending on their level of fear, they will receive education, psy…
Sponsor: National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Poop pills for cancer wasting? new trial hopes gut bugs boost appetite
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (fecal microbiota transplantation) can help advanced cancer patients who are losing weight and appetite—a condition called cachexia. About 66 adults with stomach, colorectal, or lung cancer will receive the treatment. Th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hua Jiang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New online tool aims to ease Cancer's toll on patients and loved ones
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a web-based program designed to help advanced cancer patients manage symptoms like depression, pain, fatigue, and sleep problems, while also supporting their caregivers. The program combines online tools with guidance from healthcare professionals. Researchers wi…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can acupuncture get your gut moving again after surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether electroacupuncture can help bowel function return faster after minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery. 240 adults will be randomly assigned to receive real acupuncture, sham acupuncture, or standard care. The main goal is to see how quickly patients…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Exercise before and during chemotherapy may boost treatment success
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a supervised exercise program, started two weeks before chemotherapy and continued for 16 weeks during treatment, can help adults aged 35 to 65 with breast, lung, or colon cancer tolerate chemotherapy better. The goal is to see if participants can receive…
Sponsor: University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Pumping iron against cancer: exercise may ease treatment side effects
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a supervised strength-training program is safe and practical for people with locally advanced rectal cancer who are receiving chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. Fifteen participants will do personalized resistance exercises twice a week for about …
Sponsor: Fundacion Arturo Lopez Perez • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Could a simple drug combo speed up recovery after colon cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving lidocaine through a vein during surgery, plus injecting ropivacaine into the surgical cuts, helps people recover better after laparoscopic colon cancer surgery. About 182 adults will be randomly assigned to get either the lidocaine plus ropivacaine…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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One-Day therapy aims to ease IBD and mental health struggles in veterans
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a one-day acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) program for 50 veterans who have both inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and a mental health condition like depression, anxiety, or PTSD. The goal is to see if this brief therapy can improve their quality of lif…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Exercise may ease Chemo's nerve pain, new study hopes to prove
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether exercise can lessen nerve damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs. About 140 people with colorectal or gynecologic cancer will either exercise or receive usual care. Researchers will measure nerve function, blood markers, and quality of life to see…
Sponsor: National Cancer Center, Korea • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New support model aims to ease Cancer's toll on families
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a support program called FamCASP for adult family members of people with colorectal cancer. The program includes a digital screening tool and counseling to help families cope better. Researchers will compare families who get the support with those who don't, meas…
Sponsor: Malmö University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New camera mode may speed up gut cancer surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special imaging mode called RDI helps doctors remove early-stage cancers from the stomach, esophagus, or colon more quickly and safely than standard white-light endoscopy. About 158 adults with early cancers or precancerous lesions will be randomly assi…
Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Could a cancer drug also fight wasting? tiny trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early study tests whether selpercatinib, a drug already used for certain cancers, can help with cachexia (severe weight loss and appetite loss) in people with advanced lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer. Seven participants will take the drug twice daily for 12 weeks, with reg…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Could a narcolepsy drug beat IBD fatigue?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether modafinil, a drug used for narcolepsy, can reduce severe fatigue in people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. About 70 participants will receive either modafinil or a placebo for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if a larger trial is possible, bu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Turmeric power: could curcumin ease chemo side effects for rectal cancer patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a highly absorbable form of curcumin (from turmeric) in 72 adults with mid-to-low rectal cancer who are getting chemoradiation before surgery. The goal is to see if curcumin can reduce severe gut side effects like diarrhea and rectal pain. Researchers will also c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Platelet power: new shot may speed anal fistula recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the wound after fistulotomy surgery for simple anal fistula can speed healing and reduce pain. About 70 adults aged 18-65 with simple low anal fistulas will be randomly assigned to get either standard surgery plus…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New scale aims to help IBD patients manage their own care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is building a new questionnaire to measure how well people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) take care of themselves. Researchers will talk to 275 adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis to understand their self-care habits, then test the questionnaire to…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists launch deep dive into IBD to uncover hidden clues
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 100 adults with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or other IBD, plus their healthy relatives, for up to 3 years. Researchers will collect blood, stool, tissue samples, and imaging to track how immune cells and genetics change over time. The goal is to fi…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can immune aging blood tests predict which older IBD patients thrive on advanced therapies?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are observing 300 adults aged 60 and older with inflammatory bowel disease who are starting an advanced therapy chosen by their usual care team. The study tracks immune-aging markers such as CD4/CD8 ratio and IL-6, along with frailty and nutrition, over 52 weeks. The …
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Real-World data reveal the best rectal cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study gathers information from routine care on how localized rectal cancer is treated across Austrian hospitals. It aims to document the variety of treatment approaches, including total neoadjuvant therapy and immunotherapy, and their outcomes. By analyzing thi…
Sponsor: Austrian Breast & Colorectal Cancer Study Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could we ditch antibiotics after a burst appendix? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study looks at whether it is safe to stop giving antibiotics after surgery for a burst (perforated) appendix. About 100 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either antibiotics or no antibiotics after their operation. The main goal is to see if a larger study is …
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Pronged attack on gut inflammation put to the test
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether blocking three inflammation pathways at once (TL1A, IL-23, and α4β7) calms inflamed intestinal tissue more effectively than blocking each pathway alone. The study enrolls 30 people: 10 with ulcerative colitis, 10 with Crohn's disease, and 10 withou…
Sponsor: PhoenixLAB srls • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could stress make IBD treatments stop working?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how anxiety, depression, and stress might cause advanced IBD treatments to stop working. Researchers will ask 450 people with IBD to fill out questionnaires about their mental health while they receive regular infusions. The goal is to understand if mental hea…
Sponsor: The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can MRI scans spare rectal cancer patients from unnecessary surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop a method using advanced MRI scans to predict whether rectal cancer has been completely eliminated after chemoradiation. About 115 patients will be enrolled to test the accuracy of this MRI-based prediction. If it works, some patients might safely avoid …
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which IBD therapy works best for kids? researchers compare two approaches
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University Children Hospital are comparing conventional and biologic therapies in children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The study tracks about 100 patients to measure clinical remission at…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A breath of fresh air? stool 'Fingerprint' may predict IBD Flare-Ups
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is exploring whether a rapid, non-invasive stool test can help monitor inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children. The test uses a technology called differential mobility spectrometry (DMS) to analyze the molecular profile of stool samples. Researchers will compare t…
Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can digital surveys capture the full toll of rectal cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingRectal cancer treatment can involve chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or watch-and-wait surveillance, and each can affect bowel, urinary, sexual, and stoma function. Most studies measure quality of life at a single point or after one type of treatment, leaving gaps in how patient…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tiny capsule map the Gut's hidden microbes in IBD?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a visual sampling capsule that collects fluid from different parts of the intestine without surgery. They will use it in 250 people, including those with active or remission Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, plus healthy volunteers. By analyzing the m…
Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI timing trick could sharpen colonoscopy diagnoses
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether showing AI suggestions a few seconds later helps doctors make better decisions when diagnosing small colon polyps. Seventy endoscopists will watch 100 polyp videos, with some seeing AI advice right away and others seeing it after a delay. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut microbes may hold key to diverticular disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether the bacteria living in the gut influence the development of diverticular disease and acute diverticulitis. Researchers will compare the gut microbiota of people with and without these conditions to identify differences and risk factors. The goal is…
Sponsor: Hospital of Navarra • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can diet and blood tests predict IBD Flare-Ups?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University are studying how nutrition, diet-related inflammation, and blood markers relate to disease activity in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The study will enroll 100 adults aged 18 to…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A sharper eye on a common mimic: can imaging and symptoms separate two look-alike gut conditions?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at National Taiwan University Hospital are looking back at records of adults who came to the emergency department with right-sided belly pain and were diagnosed with either epiploic appendagitis or diverticulitis. They will compare symptoms, lab results, and CT and ul…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI measures bowel cleanliness to boost polyp detection
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Fudan University are testing whether an artificial intelligence tool can score bowel preparation quality by measuring fecal coverage during colonoscopy. The study enrolls 560 adults aged 45 to 75 who have not had a colonoscopy in the past three years. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could Self-Swabs make anal cancer screening easier for people with HIV?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether people living with HIV can collect their own anal swabs for anal cancer screening, compared with swabs taken by a clinician. About 700 participants in Australia will provide both types of swabs, which will be checked for high-risk HPV and precancerous cel…
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New short camera could slash waiting lists for bowel cancer checks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new short camera called a rectoscope to check the lower bowel after rectal tumour removal. The goal is to see if it can be used in the clinic with a simple enema instead of strong bowel prep, making follow-up checks faster and reducing waiting lists. Thirty pat…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pharmacy FIT kits aim to boost colon cancer screening
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether offering a simple take-home colon cancer test (FIT kit) at local pharmacies can increase screening rates. About 1,500 patients and pharmacy staff will take part. The goal is to see if this approach is practical, affordable, and effective at catching ca…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New online toolkit aims to boost cancer screening in lynch syndrome families
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests an online tool called 'Let's Talk' designed to help people with Lynch syndrome encourage their relatives to get screened for the condition. Lynch syndrome is a genetic disorder that raises cancer risk, and only about half of close relatives currently get tested. …
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study examines which IBD drugs are safer for seniors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looked at nearly 24,000 older adults (65+) with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease to see if certain advanced treatments lead to more infections. Researchers compared patients taking ENTYVIO, TNF-alpha inhibitors, or ustekinumab using Medicare claims data from 2016 …
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to keep High-Risk cancer gene carriers on track with screenings
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program to help people with inherited cancer gene mutations (like BRCA or Lynch syndrome) stick to recommended cancer screening schedules. Researchers will interview 80 female participants and provide standard care to see if this approach improves adherence and…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks Real-World impact of fruquintinib on advanced colon cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 110 adults in Poland with metastatic colorectal cancer (cancer that has spread) who are taking fruquintinib after at least two prior treatments. Researchers will track how long patients live without their cancer getting worse and their overall survival, usi…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which rectal cancer surgery preserves quality of life better? a study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at people who had surgery for advanced lower rectal cancer, comparing two procedures: one that removes the rectum and anus (requiring a permanent stoma) and one that removes the rectum but keeps the anus (with a reconnection). The goal is to see which approach le…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new clue in the fight against colorectal cancer recurrence?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a combination of immune cell activity, genetic changes, and imaging features can help predict if colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver will come back after surgery. Researchers will analyze tumor tissue, blood samples, and scans from about 210…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can artificial intelligence think like a cancer tumor board?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study asks whether an artificial intelligence system can make the same care recommendations as a team of cancer experts for people with stomach, colon, or rectal cancer. About 69 participants will have their medical information reviewed independently by both the AI and a mul…
Sponsor: Shanghai Minimally Invasive Surgery Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may decide who needs surgery for rectal cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a highly sensitive blood test (ctDNA) can help manage treatment for 200 people with early-stage rectal cancer. After standard chemotherapy and radiation, some patients will have their treatment guided by the blood test results instead of immediate…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rewiring the immune system: a new hope for children with severe IBD?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates why children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have an overactive immune response in the gut, and whether blood stem cells can be engineered to restore tolerance. Researchers will analyze blood and intestinal tissue samples from 80 children with IBD, w…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple questionnaire spot colorectal cancer before It's too late?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop a diagnostic model that predicts the risk of colorectal cancer and advanced polyps in adults aged 18 to 80 who are already scheduled for a routine colonoscopy in China. Participants fill out a questionnaire about their lifestyle, medical history, and sy…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Amniotic cell secretions may fight gut inflammation and scarring — a lab study puts them to the test
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis lab study tests whether a cell-free mixture of molecules and particles released by human amniotic mesenchymal stromal cells can reduce inflammation, prevent scarring, and promote healing in gut tissue from people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can better detection of precancerous lesions in IBD prevent colorectal cancer?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingPeople with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer. This study follows 800 adults with IBD who need a screening colonoscopy to look for precancerous growths called dysplasia. Researchers aim to underst…
Sponsor: Groupe d'Etude Therapeutique des Affections Inflammatoires Digestives • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Polyp recurrence after colon cancer surgery: a clue to better Follow-Up?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 3,000 people who had surgery for colorectal cancer to see how often polyps come back in the colon afterward. Researchers will check if the type and stage of the original cancer are linked to polyp recurrence. The goal is to improve follow-up care by identifyin…
Sponsor: Gansu Provincial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden cancer left behind after liver surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a special 3D MRI scan, called magnetic resonance elastography (3D-MRE), can detect microscopic tumor remnants at the surgical margin after liver cancer removal. Current methods only examine the removed tissue, not the remaining liver. Researchers w…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood draws could predict colon cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether two blood-based biomarkers—circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and tumor-educated platelets (TEP)—can predict how well colon cancer responds to pre-surgery therapy. About 80 adults with stage III colon cancer will provide extra blood samples before, duri…
Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover why some patients suffer more after colorectal surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at why some people have more pain than others after colorectal surgery. Researchers will test pain sensitivity, analyze blood for inflammation, and ask about emotional health and life stress. The goal is to find better ways to manage pain and prevent long-term di…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV and cancer: study seeks to uncover hidden risk factors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how certain cancers develop in people with HIV and what factors might increase their risk. Researchers will analyze medical data from 1,000 HIV-positive adults to track which types of cancer occur most often and why. The goal is to improve early detection and …
Sponsor: Shenzhen Third People's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple text message save lives? new study aims to boost colon cancer screening
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best text messages to remind people to complete at-home colorectal cancer screening. Researchers will work with 7,220 adults aged 45-75 at community health centers. They will test different message versions to see which ones lead to more screening and …
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists map cellular secrets of recurring colon polyps to prevent future cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates why colorectal adenomas (precancerous polyps) sometimes return after being surgically removed. Researchers will collect tissue samples from 30 patients and use advanced genetic sequencing to compare polyps that recur with those that do not. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Zhongshan Hospital Xiamen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may reveal hidden cancer spread without scans
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a blood test can locate where colorectal cancer has returned or spread after surgery. Researchers are analyzing genetic markers in the blood to build a model that predicts whether a recurrence is local or distant. The goal is to improve early detecti…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dutch hospital data reveals hidden patterns in IBD treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at medical records from thousands of adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis treated in Dutch hospitals between 2018 and 2026. Researchers will analyze which treatments patients receive, how often they switch therapies, and how the disease affects other…
Sponsor: LOGEX • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Acupuncture points may signal hidden disease activity
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether acupuncture points become tender or more sensitive in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Researchers will compare skin temperature, blood flow, and pain sensitivity at specific body points b…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study seeks clues to predict who needs closer colon checks after polyp removal
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at people who have had certain types of colon polyps (serrated lesions) removed. It aims to find out why some of them later develop new advanced growths in the colon. By tracking 750 adults over time, researchers hope to identify risk factors that could help doct…
Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test and AI team up to outsmart colon cancer recurrence
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether combining artificial intelligence analysis of tumor tissue with special blood tests (liquid biopsy) can more accurately predict if colon cancer will return after surgery. Researchers will follow 400 adults with stage II or III colon cancer for up to fi…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatches may spot IBD flares before symptoms start
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether changes in heart rate, sleep, and activity measured by a person's own smartwatch can predict flare-ups in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Six hundred adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who already own a compatible device will participa…
Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Will surgery improve sex life for women with anal problems? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 120 women having surgery for common anal conditions like fissures, hemorrhoids, or fistulas. Researchers want to see if their sexual function improves after surgery. Participants will fill out questionnaires before surgery and at 3 and 6 months after. The g…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI predict heart trouble in IBD patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, to better understand their risk of serious heart problems like stroke and heart attack. Researchers will collect information on therapy, disease activity, lifestyle…
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Real-World data on colorectal cancer: what happens to patients over time?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows about 2000 people with colorectal cancer to track their health over time, including survival, disease progression, and side effects from treatments. Researchers aim to understand how the disease behaves in real-world settings, outside of controlled clinical tri…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Weight-Loss drugs may cause hidden anal issues, new study warns
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 100 people with severe obesity who are starting a GLP-1 drug (like Ozempic or Wegovy) to see if it causes new anal or rectal problems within the first 3 months. Participants will have a check-up before starting the drug and again after 3 months to look for …
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could skipping bowel prep before colon surgery be just as safe?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether it's safe to skip mechanical bowel preparation (the drink that cleans out your colon) before colon surgery. Currently, the best practice combines that drink with antibiotics to prevent infections. The trial will compare two groups: one getting the drin…
Sponsor: Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New surgical technique may improve colon cancer surgery outcomes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new surgical method for removing the splenic flexure during laparoscopic surgery for left-sided colorectal cancer. It compares the new technique (inferior mesenteric artery first with complete medial approach) to traditional methods. The goal is to see if it is…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a simple WhatsApp message save lives? chile tests new screening nudge
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will send different types of WhatsApp messages to 235,000 people in Chile who are due for cancer or chronic disease screenings. Researchers want to see if the way a message is worded (basic, risk-focused, or peace-of-mind) and whether it mentions one test or both tests…
Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study checks if 'No-Cut' colon surgery spares anal muscles
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 57 people having minimally invasive colon surgery where the removed tissue is taken out through the rectum instead of a new abdominal cut. Researchers want to see how often this technique injures the internal anal sphincter muscle and how it affects bowel c…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Personalized videos may make colonoscopy prep easier for IBD patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether watching a short video tailored to their specific type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) helps patients better prepare their bowel for a colonoscopy. About 600 adults with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease will be randomly assigned to receive either…
Sponsor: Jie Liang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to take the guesswork out of emergency diverticulitis surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will collect detailed information from 150 adults undergoing emergency surgery for complicated diverticulitis. Researchers will analyze factors that influence surgeons' decisions to perform either a primary anastomosis (reconnecting the bowel) or a Hartma…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele Roma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could colorectal cancer and diabetes be linked by genes?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 200 people with colorectal cancer and healthy controls to explore how genes, blood sugar, and immune responses are connected. Researchers will analyze blood and tissue samples to find shared genetic factors that may influence both cancer and diabetes. The g…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons spot hidden cancer cells
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a green dye called indocyanine green (ICG) can help surgeons see and remove lymph nodes that contain cancer during laparoscopic colon cancer surgery. About 25 adults with colon cancer will receive the dye injected around the tumor and into a vein. Th…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Which stapler is safest for bowel surgery? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether the type of stapler used to reconnect the bowel after colorectal cancer surgery affects the risk of a leak. About 600 adults having planned surgery will be observed, but their treatment won't change. The goal is to see if newer staplers are safer than …
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera Bolognini di Seriate Bergamo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists map hidden paths of colorectal cancer spread
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at where cancer spreads to lymph nodes in people with colon or rectal cancer. Researchers will examine tissue from 1200 patients who had surgery to remove their cancer. The goal is to find patterns that could help doctors better plan treatment in the future.
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New study tracks polyp return rates to improve Follow-Up care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how often polyps in the stomach or colon grow back after being removed during a scope procedure. Researchers will follow about 2,000 adults for up to three years to track recurrence and identify risk factors like polyp size, lifestyle, and health history. The …
Sponsor: LanZhou University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New AI-Powered CT scan could sharpen colon cancer detection
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new way to create CT images for people with colon cancer. The method uses deep learning to make the images clearer. Researchers will compare the quality of these new images to standard ones. The goal is to see if this technique helps doctors see tumors bett…
Sponsor: Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can training clinics to be less stigmatizing boost HIV prevention?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether training healthcare providers to reduce stigma can increase the use of HIV and STI prevention services, like testing and preventive medications. It will involve 8 clinics in the Mississippi Delta and track changes in how often patients receive these servi…
Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Blood test may spare thousands from unnecessary colon surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood samples from 1,000 people with small colon growths to see if a liquid biopsy can accurately tell benign from malignant lesions and predict cancer spread to lymph nodes. Current methods often lead to unnecessary surgery. The goal is to create a bioban…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Counseling after positive cancer blood test studied
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how decision counseling affects people who get a positive result on the Shield blood test for colorectal cancer. Researchers want to see if counseling helps reduce confusion and increases the chance of getting a follow-up colonoscopy. About 350 adults aged 45-…
Sponsor: Guardant Health, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Massive cancer registry aims to unlock better GI cancer care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is a registry that collects medical information and biological samples from up to 100,000 people with gastrointestinal cancers, such as pancreatic or colorectal cancer. No new treatments or drugs are given. The goal is to gather real-world data to help researchers answ…
Sponsor: Canopy Cancer Collective, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study tracks how a Gut-Joint drug works in real time
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 75 adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are starting guselkumab, a drug used for inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers want to see if the drug also helps with joint pain and stiffness linked to spondyloarthritis. Participants will report symp…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could lynch syndrome raise your risk of gum disease?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check if people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk, have more gum disease than the general population. Researchers will look at dental records from 25 adults with Lynch syndrome. The goal is to see if gum disease is a hidden health is…
Sponsor: Rotundo Roberto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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AI takes on cancer experts: who makes better treatment plans?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare treatment recommendations made by a large language model (AI) with those made by a team of cancer experts for 180 people with rectal cancer. The AI will analyze de-identified patient information and suggest a treatment plan. The goal is to see how often th…
Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could a stretched rectum begin in childhood? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at adults with severe constipation and an enlarged rectum (idiopathic megarectum) to see if the problem started in childhood. Researchers will compare 120 participants—some with the condition and some without—by asking about their early-life digestive health and …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New scoring system could help doctors spot hidden colon cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a new, simpler tool called CRIS can help doctors better predict which large colon polyps contain cancer. About 764 patients and many endoscopists will take part, comparing the new score to an existing one. The goal is to make cancer risk assessment easie…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Scientists investigate Histidine's role in boosting immunotherapy for colorectal cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at how histidine, a common amino acid, and its transporter SLC15A3 influence colorectal cancer's sensitivity to immunotherapy. Researchers will analyze tumor tissue and blood samples from 150 patients to understand why some cancers resist treatment.…
Sponsor: Jing-yuan Fang, MD, Ph. D • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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AI could spot hidden bowel disease years earlier, new study hopes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help doctors identify inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) earlier and more accurately. Researchers will analyze medical records from 4,500 patients to see how well the AI's suggestions match actual diagnoses. Th…
Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Tumor DNA in fluids may predict peritoneal metastasis risk
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether tumor DNA found in blood or peritoneal fluid can predict the spread of digestive cancers (stomach, colon, pancreas) to the lining of the abdomen. Researchers will follow 300 patients with early-stage tumors to see if those with positive DNA markers are…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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FMT vs antibiotics: which works better Long-Term for c. diff?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at adults who had a C. diff infection and were treated with either a fecal transplant (FMT) or antibiotics alone. Researchers want to see if FMT leads to healthier gut bacteria and fewer health problems years later. Participants will give blood, stool, and urine …
Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study could map best surgical path for colorectal liver metastases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study follows 200 patients with colorectal cancer whose liver tumors are found at the same time as the primary cancer. Researchers will compare one-step surgery (removing both tumors at once) versus staged operations (bowel first or liver first) to see which ap…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New tool helps colon polyp patients make tough treatment choices
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a special decision aid helps patients with a cancerous colon polyp choose between more surgery or careful monitoring. About 110 adults in Denmark will use the aid during their doctor visit. The goal is to see if it changes treatment choices and improve…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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300 rectal cancer Patients' tissues analyzed to unlock secrets of treatment response
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at tumor samples and health records from 300 people who had surgery for rectal cancer. The goal is to find patterns in the tumor's immune environment that can predict which patients will respond well to chemotherapy or immunotherapy. This could help doctors i…
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Scientists probe gut bacteria after fecal transplants to unlock secrets of chronic disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will give fecal transplants to 90 people with recurrent C. difficile infection, ulcerative colitis, or metabolic syndrome. Researchers will use advanced tests on stool and tissue samples to track how donor bacteria settle in the gut and interact with the host. The goal…
Sponsor: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Robot surgery registry aims to improve colorectal care worldwide
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect information from 2,000 adults having colorectal surgery with the Hugo RAS robot. Researchers will track complications, recovery, and long-term outcomes to see how safe and effective the system is. The goal is to provide real-world evidence to improve minim…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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HPV-Positive pelvic cancer: study probes hidden toll on sex life
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 42 women with HPV-positive pelvic cancer (cervix, vagina, vulva, or anus) to understand how radiotherapy, with or without surgery, affects their sexual quality of life. Participants complete questionnaires about sexual function and emotional distress over time.…
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study maps colitis types in patients with chronic diarrhea and abdominal pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will examine 100 patients with lower gut symptoms like chronic diarrhea, blood in stool, or abdominal pain who are having a colonoscopy. Researchers want to see which types of colon inflammation (colitis) are most common and how they appear during the procedure. The go…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Scientists probe key protein in colorectal Cancer's spread to liver
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at why colorectal cancer spreads to the liver. Researchers will collect tumor samples from 156 patients during surgery to study a protein called SMYD3. They believe SMYD3 helps cancer cells survive and grow in the liver by changing how cells use energy and handle…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera Specializzata in Gastroenterologia Saverio de Bellis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Smartwatch data could predict who gets sick after surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 210 people scheduled for colorectal cancer surgery. Researchers will collect data from wearable devices, continuous glucose monitors, and blood protein tests to see if they can better predict who will have complications after surgery. The goal is to improve…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Fish oil before surgery may cut complications for constipation patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving fish oil nutrition before colon surgery helps patients with constipation recover better. About 306 adults will either get fish oil before surgery or only after. Researchers will compare complication rates, recovery, and quality of life. The goal…
Sponsor: Qianfoshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New imaging tech may help surgeons see blood flow better during colon cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test two different imaging techniques to help surgeons see blood flow in the bowel during surgery for colorectal cancer. About 150 adults having a specific type of colon surgery will be included. The goal is to see which method works best to guide surgical decisio…
Sponsor: Activ Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Massive saudi study aims to improve emergency surgery survival
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect data from 10,000 patients across Saudi Arabia who undergo emergency abdominal surgery (laparotomy). Researchers will track complications and deaths within 30 and 90 days after surgery. The goal is to understand current care quality, test international risk…
Sponsor: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Will a prepackaged diet make colonoscopy prep easier?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a prepackaged low-residue diet (Colobox) helps clean the colon better than just following oral and written instructions before a colonoscopy. Around 230 adults will be randomly assigned to one of two diet plans for 24 hours before the procedure. The goal …
Sponsor: Clinique Paris-Bercy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Blood test and phone app aim to get more texans screened for colon cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 5,500 average-risk adults in Texas to see if offering a blood test for colorectal cancer, along with an educational smartphone app, increases screening rates. Participants can choose the blood test, and some will get the app to help them follow up. The goal…
Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Scientists hunt for biomarkers to personalize endometrial cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will analyze tumor samples from 50 women with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer to find biological markers that predict whether immunotherapy will work. Researchers will examine the tumor's DNA, epigenetics, and surrounding environment. The goal is to better und…
Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New study tests if removing rectal tumors through the anus reduces pain and wound issues
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two ways to remove rectal cancer tumors. The newer method removes the tumor through the anus, avoiding extra cuts in the belly. The goal is to see if this leads to fewer wound problems and less pain after surgery. The study will review records from 190 adult p…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dyes reveal if IBD drugs hit their target
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether fluorescent dyes attached to two IBD drugs (adalimumab and risankizumab) can show where the drugs go in the gut. 30 adults with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease will receive a low dose of the labelled drugs, then undergo a special camera procedure 2-…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Are doctors missing hidden cancer clues? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether doctors are properly reporting small cancer spots called tumor deposits in people with rectal cancer. These spots can show if the cancer is more aggressive and might need extra treatment like chemo or radiation. Researchers will compare reports from be…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can an ultrasound replace a colonoscopy for UC patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a simple intestinal ultrasound can accurately measure disease activity in people with active ulcerative colitis, compared to the standard colonoscopy. Researchers will enroll 200 adults with active UC to see if the ultrasound scores match the colonosco…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Can 'Teach-Back' cut hospital returns after anal fistula surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using the 'teach-back' method—where patients repeat back what they've learned—improves understanding and reduces readmissions after same-day anal fistula surgery. Half of the 76 participants will get this interactive education, while the other half receiv…
Sponsor: Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Belly fat may hold key to ulcerative colitis treatment success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether measuring visceral fat (belly fat) using CT scans can predict how well ulcerative colitis patients respond to biologic therapy. Researchers will follow 200 adults with active ulcerative colitis for 6 months, tracking changes in fat volume and treatment…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Could ozone therapy soothe pelvic pain by changing gut bacteria?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 38 women who had pelvic side effects (like pain in the rectum, bladder, or vagina) after radiation or chemotherapy for gynecological cancers. Researchers will compare their gut bacteria to healthy controls and see if rectal ozone therapy changes the microbiome…
Sponsor: Bernardino Clavo, MD, PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Gut bacteria clues: h. pylori and IBD under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check how common Helicobacter pylori infection is in 100 adults with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or colitis) at the Guadeloupe hospital. Researchers will take extra stomach biopsies during routine endoscopy to study the stomach's bacteria. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Exercise study aims to unlock biological secrets in cancer care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a personalized strength training program affects people with different cancers, including lung, colon, breast, and blood cancers. 150 adults will either do supervised strength training plus home exercises, or just home exercises, for 12 weeks. Researchers …
Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to better nutrition for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the bacteria in the gut and mouth relate to nutrition in 150 adults with digestive cancer starting chemotherapy. Researchers will collect stool and saliva samples, along with questionnaires and tests, before and after the first chemo cycle. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Scientists hunt for friendly viruses to tame IBD
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at the viruses (called bacteriophages) living in the guts of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and healthy people. Researchers want to understand how these viruses differ and whether they can be grown in a lab to create a new treatment. The study invol…
Sponsor: Andreas Munk Petersen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Simple Pre-Surgery steps could boost stoma Patients' quality of life
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 100 people who need a stoma (an opening in the belly to pass stool) after surgery. Some will have their stoma site marked and get education before surgery, while others will not. The goal is to see if these steps improve quality of life and reduce problems …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New imaging tech could spot colon cancer early in IBD patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares a newer imaging method called TXI with standard dye-based imaging during colonoscopies in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The goal is to see which method better detects precancerous changes that can lead to bowel cancer. About 242 adults with IBD…
Sponsor: London North West Healthcare NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New registry aims to decode mysterious immune side effects of cancer drugs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study creates a registry of 500 cancer patients receiving immunotherapy to better understand and manage immune-related side effects (irAEs). Researchers will collect data on who gets these side effects, how they present, and what treatments work best. The goal is to improve …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New tool could prevent unnecessary cancer screening in elderly
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a tool that helps doctors decide whether colorectal cancer screening is appropriate for adults over 75 based on their life expectancy. Researchers will develop a life expectancy model and then give doctors alerts in the electronic health record. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Kathryn Martinez • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Vitamin d study aims to boost quality of life for IBD patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether taking a daily vitamin D supplement (2000 IU) for 12 months can improve the health and quality of life of people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Researchers will track how well participants stick to the supplement and measure their vitamin …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Terry Ponich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:13 UTC
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4500 IBD patients enrolled in quest for early warning biomarkers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will follow 4500 adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis to identify biological markers—such as gut bacteria patterns—that predict disease progression and complications. Researchers will collect blood, stool, saliva, and tissue samples during ro…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:06 UTC
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Your watch and grocery list could spot IBD flares early
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether data from a wearable device and grocery loyalty cards can help detect disease flares in people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Eighty adults will wear a smartwatch and use a store card to track their health and food purchases. The goal is to d…
Sponsor: Imelda GI Clinical Research Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:37 UTC