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
- NCT04683679RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus pembrolizumab and olaparib for certain breast cancers
This study tests whether adding the drugs pembrolizumab and olaparib (or similar “radiosensitizers”) to radiation can improve outcomes for women with advanced breast cancer that is triple-negative or ER-positive/Her2-negative. It’s designed for cancers that have spread or come back and where radiation is being considered to control disease.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT03977233RecruitingPhase 2
Biopsies and FOLFIRINOX for non-metastatic pancreatic cancer
This Phase 2 study looks at different types (subtypes) of pancreatic tumors in people treated with FOLFIRINOX, a chemotherapy. It requires tumor biopsies before and after treatment to see how the tumor changes, which may help doctors better match treatments in the future.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - NCT03412877RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized immune-cell therapy for advanced metastatic cancers
This trial tests a personalized cell therapy made from your own immune cells, changed to recognize “neoantigens” on cancer cells. It’s designed for people with metastatic (advanced spread) solid cancers or certain other cancers who have tried standard treatments but cancer is still growing.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–72 - NCT00068003Enrolling by invitation
Harvesting Cancer Cells for Experimental Treatment
This trial collects immune cells from cancer patients or healthy volunteers to develop new experimental cancer treatments. Researchers will take a sample of your tumor or blood cells, grow them in the lab, and study how to use them to fight your cancer.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07619534Recruiting
Collecting Spinal Fluid from Advanced Breast Cancer Patients
This study collects spinal fluid samples from people with advanced (metastatic) HER2-positive or triple-negative breast cancer who have never had, and currently do not have, cancer spread to the brain. Researchers want to understand how cancer cells might reach the nervous system and develop better treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT05732051RecruitingPhase 2
Nicotinamide riboside to protect the heart during breast cancer chemo
This trial tests whether nicotinamide riboside can help prevent heart problems caused by a common breast-cancer chemotherapy (anthracyclines). If you’re eligible, you’ll be followed to see how your heart is doing during treatment.
Lørenskog, AkershusAges 18 years+ - NCT05054296RecruitingPhase 2
Exercise and Fitbit monitoring to lower heart risk in prostate cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether a structured exercise and lifestyle program, tracked with a Fitbit, can reduce cardiovascular (heart) risk in men with prostate cancer on hormone therapy. It also checks whether this is safe and feasible while monitoring symptoms and fitness changes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07751159RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing radiation therapy methods for prostate cancer
This study compares two types of radiation therapy for prostate cancer that hasn't spread. It aims to find which approach is more effective and has fewer side effects.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges Any age - NCT07686016Recruiting
Radiation therapy for prostate cancer that has spread to a few spots
This trial studies the use of radiation to the prostate and to all visible spots where cancer has spread, in men who have up to 10 small areas of spread when first diagnosed. The goal is to see if this approach can help control the cancer.
Zamość, Lublin VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT07673861Recruiting
Using ctDNA to find resistance and guide cancer treatment
This trial uses a simple blood test to look for changes in your cancer's DNA that might show why your current treatment stopped working. The results could help your doctor choose your next treatment more precisely.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07440290RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Dabrafenib and trametinib for BRAF V600 cancers
This trial tests two targeted drugs (dabrafenib and trametinib) for patients whose cancer has a specific change in the BRAF gene called V600. These drugs work together to block signals that help the cancer grow. The trial is for children, teenagers, and adults with many types of cancer, except for a few common ones that already have approved treatments.
BelfastAges 1 year+ - NCT07443943RecruitingPhase 2
Potato starch supplement for joint pain from hormone therapy
This trial studies whether a dietary supplement made from resistant potato starch can help reduce joint and muscle pain in people who are about to start aromatase inhibitor therapy for breast cancer or high risk. You take the supplement daily and report how you feel over 24 weeks.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges Any age - NCT07340541RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized cancer therapy trial based on tumor markers
This trial tests new treatments that are chosen based on specific markers in your tumor. Researchers want to see if these personalized therapies work better than standard options.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07124611Recruiting
Emotional support study for pancreatic cancer patients
This study offers a brief psychological intervention to help patients with pancreatic cancer manage emotional well-being before surgery. It is designed for newly diagnosed patients who are starting chemotherapy before surgery.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06855654Recruiting
Building resilience in women with breast cancer
This study tests a counseling program designed to help women with metastatic breast cancer build resilience and cope better. If you've been diagnosed within the last 6 months and get your cancer care at UNC, you may be eligible.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06807502Recruiting
Blood test for breast cancer follow-up
This trial uses a simple blood test (ScreenCell device) to look for circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in women. It aims to see if CTCs help monitor breast cancer during follow-up, including for those with metastatic or newly diagnosed breast cancer, as well as healthy volunteers.
Neuilly-sur-SeineAges 18 years+ - NCT06710756RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lead-212 therapy for solid tumors
This trial tests a new radioactive drug, Lead-212 PSV359, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to find and attack cancer cells.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT06563388RecruitingPhase 3
SABR for limited metastatic cancer (ID-COMET trial)
This study tests a precise radiation technique called SABR to treat cancer that has spread to a few spots. It aims to see if this approach can help control the cancer better than usual treatment, especially for lung, prostate, colorectal, or other solid tumors with limited spread.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 1 year+ - NCT06533826RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two antibody drugs for HER2-low breast cancer
This trial tests two antibody-drug conjugates (Enhertu and Datroway) for breast cancer that is HER2-low or HER2-0. It aims to find the best treatment sequence for people whose cancer has stopped responding to prior therapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05419076RecruitingPhase 2
SRS radiation for small cell lung cancer with brain spread
This Phase 2 trial tests a type of focused radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery, or SRS) for people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. It looks at whether this approach can treat brain metastases when the cancer has limited to a certain number of spots.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05183126RecruitingPhase 4
Paclitaxel dose study using a 1-hour muscle-area infusion
This trial studies how paclitaxel (a chemotherapy medicine) behaves in the body when given by a specific 1-hour infusion approach. It may help refine dosing for people with cancer using measurements from scans, and it includes a medicine schedule you must match.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05142800Recruiting
Screening for Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Targeted Therapy
This study is looking at whether targeted therapy for breast cancer changes the risk of arm swelling (lymphedema). It is a screening trial that uses a machine to measure arm size and check for any swelling early on.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT05096923Recruiting
Research study for young people with cancer and survivors
This study follows children, teens, and young adults with cancer and people who have completed treatment. It aims to better understand cancer care over time and what affects outcomes, which may help improve future treatment and follow-up.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 1–39 - NCT03582124RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Panitumumab dye to help find lung cancer during surgery
This trial tests a special dye drug (panitumumab-IRDye800) that may help surgeons better see lung cancer areas while operating. If it works, it could improve how well cancer tissue is found and removed during planned lung surgery.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 19 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.