Clinical trials
Colorectal cancer clinical trials
Cancer of the colon or rectum, often beginning as small growths called polyps. We’re tracking 1,084 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT00001823Recruiting
Surgery Branch Screening for Cancer Treatment Studies
This is a screening evaluation to see if you might be eligible for cancer treatment research studies at the National Cancer Institute's Surgery Branch. Doctors will review your medical history, imaging, and test results to determine which clinical trials might be right for you.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT02732860Recruiting
Test your tumor’s drug response using a lab model
This trial grows a lab model from your own tumor tissue (or resected tissue) to predict which drugs might work best. It’s meant to match investigational treatments to your specific tumor biology.
Toronto, OntarioAges 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.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–89 - NCT02584244RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an imaging scan to find gastrointestinal cancer
This study checks how well the LUM Imaging System can detect cancers of the esophagus, colon, or pancreas during the time you are preparing for surgery. It’s mainly meant to see if the scan works safely and clearly for doctors to find cancer areas.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07676461Recruiting
Microbiome study in advanced cancer patients starting immunotherapy
This study looks at the bacteria in your mouth, gut, and tumors to see if they affect how well first-line immunotherapy works. It is for people with advanced stomach, colorectal, breast, cervical, or head-and-neck cancer.
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.Ages 18 years+ - NCT07410676RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Donor NK cells with IL-15 and pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy (natural killer cells) made from a donor, combined with low-dose IL-15 (a protein that helps these cells work) and sometimes with pembrolizumab (Keytruda), for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT07450612Recruiting
Blood test and AI for early colorectal cancer detection
This study uses a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) and computer analysis to find early signs of colorectal cancer, precancerous growths, and Lynch syndrome. It aims to improve early detection and monitor for any remaining cancer after treatment.
Milan, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT07464626Recruiting
Art therapy for anxiety and sleep in colorectal cancer patients
This study compares virtual and in-person art therapy to help reduce anxiety, improve psychological well-being, and enhance sleep quality for people with colorectal cancer who are receiving chemotherapy.
Izmir, BalçovaAges 18 years+ - NCT06714318Recruiting
Using blood samples to improve colorectal cancer screening
This study is looking at whether adding a blood test can make the current stool-based screening for colorectal cancer more accurate. It may help find cancers earlier or reduce the need for colonoscopy.
AabenraaAges 50–74 - NCT07503756RecruitingPhase 2
JS212 Combination for Untreated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
This trial tests a new drug called JS212 in combination with other medicines for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has not been treated before. It focuses on patients whose tumors are MSS or pMMR and aims to see if these combinations are safe and effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07504523RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized T-cell therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a custom-made T-cell treatment designed to target unique markers on your tumor. It's for people with advanced colorectal cancer who have run out of standard options or can't take them, and it aims to shrink tumors and improve survival.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07523919Recruiting
How fitness and breathing affect colorectal cancer recovery
This study looks at how your physical fitness and lung function may affect how well you do after colorectal cancer treatment. Researchers will test your strength, movement, and breathing to understand what helps people recover better long-term.
Merkez, Gümüşhane ProvinceAges 18–80 - NCT07559760RecruitingPhase 2
New combination therapy for advanced colorectal cancer after first treatment
This trial tests a new drug combination for colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and did not respond to or could not tolerate standard first-line chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this new approach can help shrink the cancer and extend survival.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–75 - NCT07562503RecruitingPhase 2
Blood Test to Guide Colorectal Cancer Follow-Up Treatment
This trial tests whether a special blood test that detects cancer DNA can help doctors decide if you need additional chemotherapy after colorectal cancer surgery. The goal is to personalize treatment based on your individual risk rather than giving chemotherapy to everyone.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT07562659RecruitingPhase 2
Blood Test to Guide Chemotherapy After Colon Cancer Surgery
This study helps doctors decide whether you need chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery by checking for cancer DNA in your blood. The goal is to give chemotherapy only to patients who truly need it, based on what the blood test shows.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT07579780Recruiting
Nerve Block During Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
This trial tests a pain-relief technique called a nerve block during minimally invasive surgery to remove colorectal cancer. The block numbs nerves in the lower abdomen to potentially reduce pain and improve recovery after surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06597955Enrolling by invitation
Colorectal Cancer Screening Decision Aid Study
This study is testing a tool to help people decide about getting screened for colorectal cancer. If you are between 45 and 75, get care at certain health systems (like IU Health), and are due for screening, you may be able to join.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06085560Enrolling by invitation
Choose and use an at-home colorectal cancer screening test
This study helps African American adults choose an at-home colorectal cancer screening test and make a plan to use it. It aims to make screening easier and more convenient for you.
Flint, MichiganAges 45–72 - NCT05517811Recruiting
Blood clotting tests before and after surgery for cancer
This study looks at how cancer and surgery affect blood clotting. It may help doctors understand and prevent blood clots in patients having surgery for certain cancers.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–99 - NCT06568679Recruiting
Improving detection and treatment of early-onset colorectal cancer
This study aims to find better ways to detect and treat colorectal cancer in younger adults (ages 18–49). It includes people with both early-stage and advanced cancer.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18–49 - NCT04899908RecruitingPhase 2
Brain radiation with or without gadolinium nanoparticles for brain metastases
This trial tests whether adding tiny gadolinium-containing nanoparticles to standard brain radiation can better control brain metastases from certain cancers. It is for people with tumors that have grown after immunotherapy, are from certain cancers (like melanoma, GI, or HER2+ breast), are cystic, are large, or have come back after prior radiation.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04907643Recruiting
Virtual reality program to reduce stomach-cancer pain
This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) can improve pain and other day-to-day symptoms in people with certain gastrointestinal cancers. You’d use VR for pain relief while researchers measure how you’re feeling.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT05102110Recruiting
Check rectal mucus in people with throat or lung cancers
This study looks at a substance called rectal mucus during an exam to learn about changes in people with cancers of the throat/airways (aero-digestive tract). It’s a feasibility study, meaning it mainly tests whether this approach is safe and practical.
ExeterAges 18–99 - NCT05381792Recruiting
Test of gut bacteria changes after colon tumor removal
This study looks at how the gut’s bacteria and bacterial gene signals change after doctors remove certain advanced growths in the colon using endoscopy. If you need an endoscopic procedure for an advanced adenoma or early colon cancer, your stool/bacteria samples may help researchers understand what changes after treatment.
Shatin, New TerritoriesAges 18–90
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for colorectal cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,084 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.