Clinical trials
Colorectal Cancer (Locally Advanced or Metastatic) clinical trials
Below are recruiting colorectal cancer (locally advanced or metastatic) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 5,511 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07801287RecruitingPhase 2
Combination treatment before and after surgery for intermediate-stage liver cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy drugs, radiation therapy, and a targeted therapy drug before and after surgery for people with intermediate-stage liver cancer that can be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
TianjinAges 18 years+ - NCT06507683Recruiting
Radiation plus ripretinib for advanced GIST
This trial tests whether adding radiation therapy to the drug ripretinib can help people with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that can't be removed by surgery and have stopped responding to other treatments. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07793695RecruitingPhase 2
Zinc plus immune therapy for advanced liver cancer
This study tests whether adding zinc supplements to standard targeted and immunotherapy improves outcomes for people with advanced liver cancer. Zinc may help the immune system work better against cancer cells.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT05177133RecruitingPhase 2
First-line treatment for MSI-high stomach or esophagus cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding an anti–PD-1 immunotherapy (retifanlimab) and chemotherapy (capecitabine plus oxaliplatin, with leucovorin) works better for people with metastatic or inoperable stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has defective mismatch repair (dMMR). If you’re eligible, it may help shrink tumors and slow the disease without needing prior chemotherapy for metastatic cancer.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07786766RecruitingPhase 2
Pemigatinib plus immunotherapy for FGFR2-positive bile duct cancer
This study tests a combination of two drugs—pemigatinib (a targeted therapy) and a PD-1 inhibitor (an immunotherapy)—with or without chemotherapy, for people with advanced bile duct cancer that has an FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement. The goal is to see if this combination is more effective than standard treatment, and to find better ways to treat this type of cancer.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT07789717Recruiting
Acupuncture for joint pain from breast cancer hormone therapy
This study tests whether acupuncture (with medication injection at specific points) can reduce joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitors, which are common breast cancer hormone therapies. If you have such pain, you may be able to join.
Daejeon, DaejeonAges 19–75 - NCT07791745RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing treatments for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of treatments for head and neck cancer that has returned or spread and can't be cured with local therapy. It compares a standard chemotherapy with or without an additional drug to see which is more effective and safe.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06452160RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BGC515 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called BGC515 for people with advanced solid tumors, including mesothelioma and EHE, that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by targeting a specific cell signaling pathway (Hippo) that may be involved in cancer growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07780955Recruiting
Cold therapy for nerve damage from paclitaxel chemotherapy
This study tests whether wearing cold gloves and socks during paclitaxel chemotherapy can prevent or reduce nerve damage in the hands and feet, a common side effect. If you are getting weekly paclitaxel for breast cancer, this might help keep your hands and feet more comfortable.
Bolzano, BolzanoAges 18–90 - NCT07775209Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Shorter radiation and chemo for anal cancer
This trial tests a shorter course of radiation therapy given with chemotherapy for people with high-risk anal cancer. The goal is to see if the shorter treatment is just as effective but causes fewer side effects and is more convenient.
Burlington, VermontAges 18 years+ - NCT06564272RecruitingPhase 2
Study of KC1036 for teens with advanced Ewing sarcoma
This trial tests an experimental drug, KC1036, for adolescents with advanced Ewing sarcoma that has not responded to other treatments. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 12–18 - NCT06378905Recruiting
Testing a new score for advanced ovarian cancer
This study is testing a new scoring system (Cukurova Score) to help doctors better understand and treat advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. By joining, you could help improve how we predict outcomes for people with these cancers.
AdanaAges 18–100 - NCT07759856RecruitingPhase 2
Natural killer cells plus immunotherapy for small cell lung cancer
This trial tests combining natural killer (NK) cells with an immunotherapy drug as a maintenance treatment after standard chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if this combination can help keep the cancer from growing.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05831033RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Your own immune T-cells to treat advanced solid tumors
This early-phase study tests a treatment made from your own tumor-fighting immune cells (TIL cells) for advanced solid cancers that have worsened or no longer respond to standard therapy. The main goal is to learn whether it is safe and whether it can shrink tumors for people who have limited options.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06204341Recruiting
Finding the best radiation for high-risk prostate cancer
This trial compares different radiation therapy plans for men with high-risk prostate cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes. It aims to find the best way to treat the prostate and the surrounding lymph nodes while minimizing side effects.
Leidschendam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07753343Recruiting
Study of high-risk kidney cancer patients
This study looks at patients with kidney cancer that hasn't spread and is considered high-risk. It uses a registry to learn more about these patients to improve future care.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT07750067RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced melanoma with NRAS mutation
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (tunlametinib, pucotenlimab, and hydroxychloroquine) for people with advanced melanoma that has a specific genetic change called NRAS. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06525298RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of EIS-12656 for solid tumors with DNA repair defects
This trial tests a new drug, EIS-12656, alone or with other treatments, for solid tumors that have specific DNA repair problems called homologous recombination deficiency. It may be an option if your cancer has not responded to prior treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06589609RecruitingPhase 1
FluBHPVE6E7 immunotherapy for HPV16-positive oropharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy called FluBHPVE6E7 for people with HPV16-positive oropharyngeal cancer that has not spread to distant parts of the body. The treatment is given directly into the tumor to help the immune system fight the cancer.
ViennaAges 18–65 - NCT05142150Recruiting
Care and expectations study for advanced gynecologic cancer
This trial looks at what patients with advanced gynecologic cancer expect from care, and how well their care needs are being met. It uses questionnaires to learn what support is most helpful, especially near the end of life.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT05797415Recruiting
Check sentinel lymph node biopsy for several eye skin cancers
This trial studies whether a “sentinel lymph node biopsy” can better detect cancer spread in people with specific cancers of the eye surface and nearby tissues. It may help doctors find the right next treatment by learning whether lymph nodes are involved.
Roma, RomeAges 18–95 - NCT07733024RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing a new DLL3 PET/CT scan to standard scans for neuroendocrine cancer
This study tests a new type of PET/CT scan that looks for a marker called DLL3 on neuroendocrine cancer cells. It aims to see if this scan finds tumors better than standard scans, which could help guide treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT05196334Recruiting
Testing pancreatic lab samples to guide future treatments
This study uses small pancreatic cancer samples grown in the lab to understand which treatments may work best for people with pancreatic cancer. It may help researchers better “profile” tumors so standard care can be matched to the most effective options.
Herlev, CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07726992RecruitingPhase 3
New drug plus BCG for high-risk bladder cancer
This study tests a new immunotherapy drug (SHR-1501) combined with standard BCG therapy for people with a specific type of early bladder cancer (papillary-only, high-risk). The goal is to see if the combination helps prevent cancer from returning better than BCG alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for colorectal cancer (locally advanced or metastatic)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 5,511 recruiting colorectal cancer (locally advanced or metastatic) 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 (locally advanced or metastatic) 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 (locally advanced or metastatic) 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
- Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
- Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
- Locally Advanced Colorectal Cancer
- Lung Cancer (Locally Advanced or Metastatic)
- Liver Cancer (Locally Advanced or Metastatic)
- Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
- Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
- Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
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.