Clinical trials
Advanced Colorectal Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting advanced colorectal cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 429 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06856187RecruitingPhase 2
Second-line chemo plus TAS-102 combo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests adding a new drug combo (TAS-102 and bevacizumab) to standard second-line treatment for advanced colorectal cancer, followed by local treatments. It may help if your first treatment stopped working and you are otherwise in good health.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06864338Recruiting
Pilot study for a new colorectal cancer screening test
This study tests a new stool-based test for detecting colorectal cancer and advanced polyps. It aims to see how well it works compared to a colonoscopy. The results may lead to a simpler screening option.
Morrisville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06867822RecruitingPhase 1
Testing ProAgio for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
This trial tests a new drug called ProAgio for people with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer. It aims to see if ProAgio can help shrink or slow the cancer when combined with standard treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 19 years+ - NCT06888843RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy for colorectal cancer in patients 70+
This trial tests two chemotherapy drugs, capecitabine alone or with oxaliplatin, in people aged 70 or older after surgery for stage III colorectal cancer. The goal is to find out which treatment works better to prevent cancer from coming back.
Nizhny NovgorodAges 70–90 - NCT06889844Recruiting
Blood test for colorectal cancer cross-reactivity study
This research study uses a blood test to look for signs of colorectal cancer in people who have other types of cancer or digestive diseases. The goal is to see if the test can correctly tell the difference between colorectal cancer and other conditions.
Málaga, AndalusiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06889883Recruiting
Blood test for early colorectal cancer detection
This study is testing a new blood test to find colorectal cancer early. You may be able to join if you are about to have a colonoscopy or surgery for a suspected tumor.
Zaragoza, AragonAges 18 years+ - NCT06903858RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab plus celecoxib for dMMR/MSI-H colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether combining toripalimab (an immunotherapy) with celecoxib (an anti-inflammatory drug) can shrink locally advanced colorectal tumors that have specific genetic features (dMMR or MSI-H). It aims to help people who haven't had any prior treatment for their colorectal cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06904677Recruiting
Urine test to predict colorectal cancer treatment response
This study uses a special urine test to see if it can predict how well colorectal cancer responds to treatment. If you are about to start treatment before surgery, you may be able to join by giving urine samples before and during therapy.
Beijing, Chaoyang DistrictAges 18–75 - NCT06917079RecruitingPhase 1
BBO-11818 for KRAS-mutated cancers
This trial tests a new oral drug (BBO-11818) for people with solid tumors that have a specific KRAS mutation. It's for those whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed by surgery and who have not had other cancers recently.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06946615RecruitingPhase 1
Claudin18.2 cell therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This study tests a new treatment using your own immune cells (called CAR-T and CAR-DC) that are engineered to attack cancer cells with a specific protein (Claudin18.2). It is for people with advanced colorectal cancer who have exhausted standard treatments.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT06959550RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab for previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called ivonescimab, which is a bispecific antibody that targets both PD-1 and VEGF. It is for people with metastatic colorectal cancer who have already tried standard treatments and may or may not have received immunotherapy before, depending on their tumor type.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06992258RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two drug combinations for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding TAS-102 to fruquintinib works better than fruquintinib alone for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to other treatments.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06992648RecruitingPhase 3
Two drug combos for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a two-drug combination (trifluridine/tipiracil plus regorafenib) against a standard pair (trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to prior treatments. It aims to find which combination works better.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07035002RecruitingPhase 1
PD-1 knockout TILs for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new therapy where immune cells (TILs) from your tumor are modified to fight cancer more effectively. It's for people with advanced colorectal cancer who can't get standard treatments.
Shanghai, None SelectedAges 18–70 - NCT07042685RecruitingPhase 2
5-FU and Fruquintinib for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (5-FU and fruquintinib) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It is for those who have not had chemotherapy before.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07044362Recruiting
Histotripsy plus chemo vs. chemo alone for advanced liver-only colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding histotripsy—a non-invasive ultrasound treatment that destroys liver tumors—to standard chemotherapy improves outcomes for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. It may be an option if your cancer is mainly in the liver and you are starting or have recently had chemotherapy.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07047560RecruitingPhase 2
A new chemo combo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a different way of giving a chemotherapy drug called irinotecan, along with two other drugs (5-FU and bevacizumab), for people whose cancer got worse after first-line treatment. It aims to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07050394RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Experimental drug for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new experimental drug (HNF4α srRNA) given through a vein for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to or cannot be treated with standard therapies. The goal is to see if this treatment can help shrink or slow the growth of the cancer.
Shanghai, None SelectedAges 18 years+ - NCT07076823RecruitingPhase 1
Canagliflozin for MSI-H colorectal cancer
This trial tests a diabetes drug, canagliflozin, for people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (MSI-H). It's for those whose cancer has continued to grow after at least two standard treatments.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT07090291Recruiting
China colorectal cancer screening trial for adults 45–74
This trial is testing a new way to screen for colorectal cancer in adults aged 45 to 74. If you join, you will help researchers find better methods for early detection.
GuandongAges 45–74 - NCT07105631Recruiting
Study of cediranib and immunotherapy in advanced colorectal cancer
This study looks at how patients with a certain type of advanced colorectal cancer (MSS-type) feel and do during treatment with a combo of cediranib and immunotherapy. It aims to learn about side effects, quality of life, and how well the treatment works in everyday practice.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07106892RecruitingPhase 2
Testing HLX43 for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug, HLX43, that targets a protein called PD-L1 on cancer cells and delivers a chemotherapy-like payload directly to them. It's for people with advanced colorectal cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments.
BeijingAges 3 weeks–2 months - NCT07148128RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing the safety of WEF-001 for KRAS-mutant cancers
This trial studies a new drug called WEF-001 for people with advanced cancers that have a KRAS mutation. It aims to see if the drug is safe and shrinks tumors when used alone.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07153016Recruiting
Legal support for caregivers of colorectal cancer patients
This study tests whether giving legal advice and support to caregivers of people with advanced colorectal cancer can help them feel less stressed and more prepared. It is a small first test to see if this kind of help works and is practical.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for advanced colorectal cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 429 recruiting advanced colorectal cancer studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a advanced colorectal cancer trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a advanced colorectal cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.