Clinical trials · Missouri
Colorectal cancer clinical trials in Missouri
We’re tracking 60 recruiting colorectal cancer studies with a site in Missouri — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Missouri
- NCT06696768RecruitingPhase 1
New drug plus standard chemotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial combines a new experimental drug (emavusertib) with standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX plus bevacizumab) for people with stage IV colorectal cancer who have not yet received chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and effective, potentially offering a new first-line treatment option.
City of Saint Peters, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07446322RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug plus standard chemo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests if adding the experimental drug pelareorep to standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRI) and bevacizumab can help people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has a RAS mutation and is not caused by high microsatellite instability. You may be able to join if you've already tried one type of chemotherapy and it stopped working or you couldn't tolerate it.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT05334069Recruiting
Blood test study for early cancer detection in patients
This study collects blood from people with cancer and people without cancer (or with possible cancer) to test whether new blood tests can detect cancer earlier. Your blood samples help researchers evaluate how well these tests work.
Ballwin, MissouriAges 40–75 - NCT07143487Recruiting
Family communication after genetic testing for colon cancer
This trial studies how patients with newly diagnosed colon cancer share genetic test results with their family members. It aims to improve communication and support after learning about hereditary risk.
Ballwin, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT05919264RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
FOG-001 for advanced solid tumors with certain gene changes
This trial tests a new drug, FOG-001, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific changes in the WNT pathway genes. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06974110RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors with MSI-H or dMMR
This trial tests an oral medication called MOMA-341 in people with advanced solid tumors that have high microsatellite instability (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficiency (dMMR). It aims to see if the drug can help when prior immunotherapy hasn't worked or isn't available.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT03551951Recruiting
Testing cancer cells and DNA in blood, urine, and bone marrow
This study looks for cancer-related cells and DNA in samples like blood, urine, and (for some) bone marrow. The goal is to see whether these tests can help detect or track solid cancers with minimal added procedures.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT03998202Recruiting
Study of chemotherapy side effects in older colorectal cancer patients
This study looks at how chemotherapy and immunotherapy affect the body in older adults with colorectal cancer, especially early side effects. It may help researchers understand why some people lose strength and how to better predict and manage treatment toxicity.
Cape Girardeau, MissouriAges 60 years+ - NCT06051695RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T cell therapy for mesothelin-positive solid tumors
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR T-cells) designed to target cancer cells that have a protein called mesothelin but have lost a marker that lets them hide from the immune system. It's for people with advanced solid tumors who have already tried standard treatments.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06440005RecruitingPhase 1
Testing AGX101 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called AGX101 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06562543RecruitingPhase 4
Fruquintinib for advanced colorectal cancer in minority populations
This trial tests a medication called fruquintinib (an oral pill) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. It is specifically looking for participants who identify as Black or African American and/or Hispanic or Latino to help understand how the drug works in these groups.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06625775RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BBO-10203 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called BBO-10203, alone or combined with other cancer treatments, for people with certain advanced breast, colorectal, or lung cancers. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 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.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–90 - NCT07011576RecruitingPhase 2
Fruquintinib plus FOLFIRI for second-line metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, fruquintinib and FOLFIRI chemotherapy, as a second treatment option for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. It is designed for patients who have already received one prior treatment containing oxaliplatin, fluoropyrimidine, and bevacizumab.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07018869RecruitingPhase 3
A website to improve follow-up care for colorectal cancer survivors
This study tests if an educational website, viewed with a supporter, can improve follow-up care for people who had surgery for stage II or III colorectal cancer. It aims to help patients and their supporters find helpful information together.
Ballwin, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT02838836Recruiting
Checking for cancer DNA and tumor cells in bodily samples
This study looks for cancer-related material in blood, urine, and sometimes bone marrow. It may help researchers understand how to detect cancer activity and track it over time using less invasive tests.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07407465RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug combo for advanced HER2-positive colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (trastuzumab deruxtecan, capecitabine, and bevacizumab) as the first treatment for people with HER2-positive colorectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help patients live longer.
Modena, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07327489Recruiting
Live tumor biopsy study to predict immunotherapy response
This trial studies how well immunotherapy might work by analyzing fresh tumor biopsies. It may help predict which treatments are best for your cancer.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06820463RecruitingPhase 2
Study of telisotuzumab adizutecan plus chemo for metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. The study includes an experimental antibody-drug conjugate (telisotuzumab adizutecan) plus standard chemotherapy and targeted therapies, to see if it works better than current options.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07284849RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug combo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding an experimental drug (INCA33890) to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab helps people with a certain type of advanced colorectal cancer. It is for those whose cancer has spread and has not been treated yet with systemic therapy.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07228832RecruitingPhase 3
Study of two drugs with chemo for advanced colorectal cancer
This clinical trial tests a new drug, ivonescimab, against an approved drug, bevacizumab. Both are given with standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not been treated yet with chemo or other drugs.
Springfield, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT02328677Recruiting
Colorectal cancer study for newly diagnosed patients
This study enrolls people newly diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer to learn about their care and outcomes. You might be able to join if you meet the age, language, and consent requirements.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–89 - NCT05691491RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Temozolomide plus M1774 for advanced metastatic cancers
This Phase 1/2 trial tests a combination of temozolomide and M1774 to see how safe it is and whether it can help shrink advanced cancers that have spread. It focuses on certain tumor types and specific biomarker results, and it may be an option if standard treatments have been tried or aren’t possible.
City of Saint Peters, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT05673148RecruitingPhase 3
Ablation treatment plus usual therapy for limited metastatic bowel cancer
This study tests whether adding “total ablation” (carefully destroying all visible small tumors using surgery, heat/cold treatment, and/or targeted radiation) to standard chemotherapy improves outcomes for people with limited spread of colorectal cancer. It may help by aiming to eliminate all known metastatic spots while you continue usual cancer treatment.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+
Colorectal cancer trials by city in Missouri
Where these studies are running in Missouri
Institutions with a site for the recruiting colorectal cancer studies listed above.
- Washington University in St. Louis · 10 studies
- Mercy Hospital Springfield · 6 studies
- Heartland Regional Medical Center · 5 studies
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center · 5 studies
- Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital · 5 studies
- Parkland Health Center - Farmington · 5 studies
- Sainte Genevieve County Memorial Hospital · 5 studies
- CoxHealth South Hospital · 4 studies
What taking part in a colorectal cancer study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Colorectal cancer trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there colorectal cancer clinical trials in Missouri?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 60 recruiting colorectal cancer studies with a site in Missouri, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a colorectal cancer study in Missouri?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Missouri to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Missouri, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a colorectal cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New colorectal cancer studies open in Missouri regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.