Radiation and immunotherapy join forces against Hard-to-Treat liver metastases
NCT ID NCT06794086
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether combining a precise form of radiation (SBRT) with an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 monoclonal antibody) can help people whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver and cannot be removed surgically. The trial enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 with a specific type of colorectal cancer (pMMR/MSS). The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors and improves outcomes, while monitoring for side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PD-1 monoclonal antibody (a type of immunotherapy) plus stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT, a precise form of radiation)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this combination could offer a new treatment option for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery, potentially shrinking tumors and improving survival.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The combination of radiation and immunotherapy can cause side effects such as fatigue, liver inflammation, or immune-related reactions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 24 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Written informed consent, voluntarily signed and dated by the subject, must be obtained in accordance with regulatory and institutional guidelines before any procedures related to the study protocol that are not part of routine care are performed. 2. Patients with pMMR/MSS colorectal adenocarcinoma; 3. Age 18-75 years; 4. Patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed colorectal cancer liver metastasis, with or without extrahepatic oligometastatic lesions, who are deemed by the hepatobiliary surgeon within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to be ineligible for upfront R0 resection of liver metastases (unresectability is defined as one or more of the following conditions: ① Involvement of both left and right branches of the portal vein at the first hepatic hilum; ② Involvement of ≥2 hepatic veins at the second hepatic hilum; ③ No indication for upfront R0 resection/ablation after MDT discussion); 5. Liver metastases are measurable by imaging (based on RECIST 1.1 criteria), with a maximum diameter of ≤6 cm; 6. Patients who have not previously received radiotherapy for liver metastases, or whose liver tissue near the planned irradiation site has not been previously irradiated, and who have at least 700 cc of liver volume outside the treatment area; 7. Previous hepatectomy, systemic chemotherapy, or local ablation therapy, or hepatic arterial infusion pump chemotherapy is allowed, with a washout period of 2 weeks; 8. Child-Pugh score Class A ; 9. ECOG performance status 0-1; 10. Peripheral blood counts and liver and renal function within allowable ranges (tested within 15 days before the start of treatment); 11. No history of other malignancies, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and effective contraception should be used during the study period and for 6 months after the last dose; 12. Life expectancy of ≥6 months. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Active hepatitis, cirrhosis, or Child-Pugh score Class B or C; 2. Extrahepatic metastases: bone or brain metastases, or ≥3 unresectable lung metastases (according to the 8th edition of the UICC); 3. Unmeasurable liver metastases; 4. History of severe drug allergies (including allergies to platinum agents, 5-FU, LV, and 5-HT3 receptor antagonists); 5. Patients who have participated in or are currently participating in other clinical trials within the past 4 weeks; 6. History of prior treatment with anti-PD-1, PD-L1, PD-L2, CTLA-4, or any other specific T-cell costimulatory or checkpoint pathway-targeted therapies; 7. Severe electrolyte abnormalities; 8. Presence of gastrointestinal diseases, such as active gastric or duodenal ulcers, ulcerative colitis, or unresected tumors with active bleeding; or other conditions that may lead to gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation (Note: Gastrointestinal fistulas that have not healed after surgical treatment, such as rectovesical, rectourethral, or rectovaginal fistulas, are exclusionary unless a stoma has been created and there are no active symptoms); 9. History of arterial thrombosis or deep vein thrombosis within 6 months; history of bleeding or evidence of bleeding tendency within 2 months; 10. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women of childbearing potential with a positive pregnancy test before the first dose; or female participants unwilling to strictly practice contraception during the study, as well as their partners; 11. Patients with active autoimmune deficiency diseases requiring systemic treatment within the past 2 years (i.e., use of immunomodulators, corticosteroids, or immunosuppressive drugs); 12. Presence of other active malignancies (except for malignancies that have been treated with curative intent and have been disease-free for over 3 years, or in situ cancers that can be cured with adequate treatment); 13. Presence of severe ECG abnormalities or active coronary artery disease within 12 months before study entry, severe/unstable angina, newly diagnosed angina or myocardial infarction, or New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II or higher congestive heart failure; 14. Patients with active infections (fever above 38°C due to infection); 15. Patients with poorly controlled hypercalcemia, hypertension, or diabetes; 16. Patients with severe pulmonary diseases (interstitial pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, severe emphysema, etc.); 17. Patients with psychiatric disorders affecting clinical management or a history of central nervous system diseases; 18. Patients with severe complications (intestinal obstruction, renal insufficiency, hepatic insufficiency, cerebrovascular disorders, etc.); 19. Presence of any CTCAE Grade 2 or higher toxicity from prior treatments that has not resolved (except for anemia, alopecia, and skin pigmentation); 20. Any unstable medical condition that may affect patient safety or compliance with the study; 21. Patients deemed by the investigator to be unsuitable for participation in this clinical trial.
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Locations
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Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
RECRUITINGGuangzhou, Guangdong, 510065, China
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