Clinical trials
Colorectal cancer clinical trials
Cancer of the colon or rectum, often beginning as small growths called polyps. We’re tracking 1,065 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07805369RecruitingPhase 1
Study of DEM301 for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called DEM301 for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if DEM301 can help shrink or control the cancer.
Nedlands, Western AustraliaAges 18 years+ - NCT06307548RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Image-guided surgery and light therapy for colorectal cancer
This trial tests a special dye that helps surgeons see tumors more clearly during surgery, followed by a light therapy to destroy any remaining cancer cells. It is for people with advanced or returning colorectal cancer who are already scheduled for surgery.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07659795RecruitingPhase 2
Study of VS-7375 for KRAS G12D colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new targeted pill, VS-7375, for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer called KRAS G12D. It's for those who either haven't had treatment yet or whose cancer has worsened after prior therapy.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04074538Recruiting
Colorectal cancer study to help researchers learn patterns
This study is collecting information from people with newly diagnosed colon or rectal cancer, to better understand the disease and support future research. It may help you and others by improving how colorectal cancer is studied and potentially treated over time.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT03787056Recruiting
Blood test marker study in many cancer types
This study measures a blood marker called progastrin (at diagnosis and during treatment) to see how well it predicts response or outcomes. It may help doctors choose or monitor treatment more precisely for several cancer types.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT05086614RecruitingPhase 3
Thymosin-alpha 1 after surgery for high-risk colon cancer
This trial looks at whether thymosin-alpha 1, an immune-support treatment, can help prevent colon cancer from coming back after surgery. It targets people with high-risk stage II or III colon cancer who have had the tumor removed.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03972956Recruiting
Collecting samples during cancer or surgery visits
This trial looks at collecting (taking) medical samples from people who need surgery for colorectal cancer, stomach (gastric) cancer, or a non-cancer condition. It may help researchers better understand these diseases and improve how treatment is planned.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80 - NCT04527861Recruiting
Minimally invasive single-incision surgery for colon cancer
This trial compares a single-incision laparoscopic operation versus the usual laparoscopic operation for colorectal (colon or “high rectum”) cancer. It looks at cancer outcomes and may help determine which approach is safer and works better for the right patients.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–85 - NCT05579353Recruiting
Study stool and blood markers in colorectal cancer treatment planning
This study looks at special tiny cell-signal particles (called exosomes) and related pathways to understand colorectal cancer. Your results from samples may help researchers learn how these signals relate to the disease after surgery.
Jinan, LixiaAges 18–80 - NCT05495776Recruiting
Study checks how often Lynch syndrome happens in colon cancer
This registry study looks at how many people with colon cancer also have Lynch syndrome, an inherited condition that can affect cancer risk. If you enroll, your care team collects basic information from your diagnosis to better estimate how common it is.
MoscowAges 18 years+ - NCT05676190Recruiting
Cell therapy using your own immune cells for colorectal cancer
This trial studies an immune cell treatment made from your own blood cells to treat colorectal cancer that has spread or progressed. You may be eligible if you have stage III–IV disease that can be measured on scans and if standard treatments have not worked or couldn’t be tolerated.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05733000RecruitingPhase 2
CPI-613 plus hydroxychloroquine with chemo for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a drug called CPI-613 (devimistat) combined with hydroxychloroquine along with either 5-fluorouracil or gemcitabine chemo. It’s for people with advanced cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments, aiming to shrink tumors and slow cancer growth.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05797077RecruitingPhase 3
After-surgery blood test–guided therapy for colon cancer liver spread
This Phase 3 trial tests whether an added “maintenance” treatment after liver surgery can help prevent colorectal cancer from coming back. It is only for people whose blood test (ctDNA) still shows signs of cancer after their operation.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05815082RecruitingPhase 3
ctDNA-guided chemo after liver surgery for colon cancer
This trial checks whether giving chemotherapy after surgery only for people whose blood test (ctDNA) shows no remaining cancer can help prevent the cancer from coming back. It is for people with colon cancer that has spread to the liver who had the tumor fully removed.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05985109RecruitingPhase 2
KN 046 plus regorafenib for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, KN 046 and regorafenib, in people with a type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to previous treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink or control the tumor.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06176885RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo and targeted therapy for MSS colorectal cancer
This trial tests adding immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy and targeted therapy for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that is MSS (microsatellite stable) and cannot be removed with surgery. It aims to see if this combination helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Jinhua, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06218810RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced MSS, RAS-mutated colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of three medicines for people with a certain type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not been treated before. It aims to see if adding an immunotherapy drug (Cadonilimab) to standard chemotherapy and a targeted therapy (Bevacizumab) can help shrink tumors and delay disease progression.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT01479608Recruiting
Liver transplant for colon or rectal cancer liver spread
This trial studies whether a liver transplant can help people with colon or rectal cancer that has spread to the liver (but not elsewhere). It aims to improve outcomes by removing the diseased liver when the cancer has responded to chemotherapy and can still be controlled.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06293014RecruitingPhase 2
TAS-102 with bevacizumab for colorectal cancer maintenance
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, TAS-102 and bevacizumab, as a follow-up maintenance treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can keep the cancer from growing after initial chemotherapy and bevacizumab therapy.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT05224518Recruiting
Exercise program to improve quality of life in colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether a structured exercise program can improve quality of life for people with colorectal cancer. You may be asked to complete questionnaires in Mandarin/Taiwanese and follow exercise-related study rules to see if symptoms and daily well-being improve.
HsinchuAges 20 years+ - NCT06326879Recruiting
Comparing early vs late onset colorectal cancer
This study compares patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer at a younger age (under 50) to those diagnosed later in life. By looking at tissue samples and patient surveys, researchers hope to understand differences in the disease and improve care for all ages.
Rozzano, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT06331988Recruiting
Study of colon cancer, bacteria, and the immune system
This study looks at how bacteria in your gut, your immune system, and colon cancer interact. It aims to understand these connections to improve future treatments.
MilanAges 18–75 - NCT06167967Recruiting
Blood test for chemotherapy guidance in stage 3 colorectal cancer
This study uses a blood test to check for tumor DNA after surgery, which may help doctors decide if you need additional chemotherapy. It is for people with stage 3 colorectal cancer that is removed by surgery.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05954078RecruitingPhase 3
ctDNA-guided chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery
This trial checks whether a special blood test (ctDNA methylation) can help decide the best chemotherapy after surgery for people at higher risk of colon cancer coming back. It may help spare some patients unnecessary treatment while aiming to improve outcomes for those likely to relapse.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for colorectal cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,065 recruiting 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 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 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.
Related conditions
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.