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
- NCT05848609Recruiting
Quality of life study for older adults having robotic colon surgery
This study looks at how older people feel and function after robotic surgery for colorectal cancer. It may help doctors understand what to expect and how to better support quality of life during recovery.
BrusselsAges 70 years+ - NCT06951503RecruitingPhase 3
AK112 plus chemo for first-line metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called AK112 combined with chemotherapy as a first treatment for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink tumors and improve survival better than chemotherapy alone.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06685497Recruiting
Digital app for better recovery after colorectal cancer surgery
This study tests a digital app (the COLORECTUM+ system) to help improve recovery after colorectal cancer surgery. It is designed for patients treated at Renji Hospital in Shanghai.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT05253651RecruitingPhase 3
Tucatinib plus trastuzumab with chemo for HER2+ metastatic colon cancer
This trial tests whether adding tucatinib and trastuzumab to standard chemotherapy works better than standard treatment alone for people with HER2-positive metastatic colon or rectal cancer. It aims to improve how long people live and how well tumors respond as first treatment for advanced disease.
Glendale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT03303833Recruiting
Lynch syndrome study following people over time
This study follows adults with Lynch syndrome (an inherited gene change) using regular questionnaires and tracking health over time. It may help researchers understand how the condition progresses and improve care for people with these gene mutations.
WageningenAges 18–80 - NCT03659448RecruitingPhase 3
Test drug that helps map colon and rectal cancer during surgery
This Phase 3 study tests SGM-101, a drug used during surgery to help doctors better outline primary, recurrent, and spread (metastatic) colorectal cancer. It may improve how completely tumors are identified and removed during an operation.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03925662RecruitingPhase 3
Mebendazole added to stage 4 colon cancer care
This trial studies whether adding mebendazole (an existing anti-parasite medicine) to standard treatment can improve outcomes for people with stage 4 colon cancer. You might qualify if you have stage 4 colorectal cancer and none of the key safety concerns.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT04190589Recruiting
Robotic right-sided colon surgery for early to mid-stage cancer
This study looks at a newer, robot-assisted surgical approach to remove part of the right colon completely when colon cancer is suspected or confirmed. It may help by aiming for more complete tumor removal while tracking safety and outcomes.
VejleAges 18 years+ - NCT04842006Recruiting
Personalized treatment plan for rectal cancer before and after surgery
This trial looks at a personalized treatment approach for rectal cancer. It aims to guide the best chemotherapy and (if needed) radiotherapy before and after surgery, based on scans and specific test results.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18–100 - NCT05202314Recruiting
Camrelizumab plus chemo after stent for left bowel cancer
This study tests whether adding camrelizumab (an immune therapy) to chemotherapy—after a stent is placed to open a blocked left-sided colon—improves outcomes. It’s meant for people whose cancer can still be removed with surgery after the blockage is treated.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT05236972RecruitingPhase 3
PD-1 antibody after colon cancer surgery for dMMR stage III
This phase 3 trial studies a PD-1 antibody medicine given after surgery to help prevent stage III colon cancer from coming back. It is specifically for people whose tumor is mismatch repair–defective (dMMR) or MSI-H, which may make the cancer more responsive to immune-based treatment.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT05401318Recruiting
Personalized treatment planning for colorectal cancer surgery
This study focuses on tailoring (customizing) treatment plans for people with colorectal cancer who are scheduled for curative surgery. It may help doctors choose the most appropriate treatment approach after surgery using standard follow-up information.
Lørenskog, AkershusAges 18 years+ - NCT05663203Recruiting
Web-based support program for colorectal cancer patients and caregivers
This trial tests a web-based coaching/support program done together by you and your main caregiver. It may help by addressing common emotional and brain-related symptoms during active chemotherapy.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05706779RecruitingPhase 2
Encorafenib plus cetuximab before surgery for BRAF-mutated colon cancer
This trial tests whether giving encorafenib and cetuximab before surgery can shrink or control BRAF-mutated colon or upper rectal cancer and make surgery more effective. It also checks whether this approach is safe and helps patients do better overall.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05853094Recruiting
Testing different ways to create a stoma after rectal cancer surgery
This trial looks at how different stoma (opening in the belly) approaches affect recovery after curative rectal cancer surgery. It may help doctors choose the safest, most comfortable option for bowel function and healing after surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT05970133Recruiting
Robotic surgery vs laparoscopy for left colon cancer
This trial compares two ways to remove left-sided colon cancer and take the specimen out through the anus (without a large external incision). It may help find which approach is safer and more effective for curing Stage I–III disease.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06002789RecruitingPhase 2
PD-1 immunotherapy with or without chemo before surgery for colorectal cancer
This trial tests a medicine called PD-1 (a type of immunotherapy that helps your immune system fight cancer), sometimes with chemotherapy, before surgery for a certain type of colorectal cancer. It is for people whose tumors have a specific DNA repair problem (dMMR or MSI-H) and whose cancer has not spread to distant organs.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06204484Recruiting
MRD-guided Chemo Timing for Early Colon Cancer
This trial is for people with early-stage colon cancer (stage II high-risk or stage III low-risk) that is not MSI-H. It uses a blood test (MRD) to see if you can safely delay or skip extra chemotherapy after surgery, based on whether the test finds any leftover cancer cells.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06226857RecruitingPhase 3
Anti-EGFR for left-sided, RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether anti-EGFR therapy works better for people with left-sided colorectal cancer that has spread, whose tumors do not have certain gene mutations (RAS wild-type). It is for those who have not yet had treatment for metastatic disease.
MoscowAges 18–99 - NCT06501482RecruitingPhase 3
FOLFIRI after liver surgery for colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding FOLFIRI chemotherapy after surgery for liver metastases from colorectal cancer can reduce the risk of the cancer coming back. It's for people whose liver tumors responded well to the same chemotherapy before surgery.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06586515RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for cancers with KRAS G12D mutation
This trial tests a new pill (LY3962673) for people whose cancer has a specific DNA change called KRAS G12D. The drug aims to block the faulty protein that helps the cancer grow, and the study will look at safety and whether the tumor shrinks.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06603376RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo for BRAF-mutated advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of four drugs (irinotecan liposome, fluorouracil, folinic acid, vermofenib, and cetuximab) as a first treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific BRAF V600E mutation. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT06621563RecruitingPhase 1
Study of HS-20117 Combination Therapy for Advanced Solid Tumors
This early-phase trial tests a new drug (HS-20117) combined with other drugs for people with advanced solid tumors. It aims to see if the combination is safe and effective, especially for cancers that have not responded to other treatments.
TianjinAges 18–75 - NCT06714903Recruiting
Gut bacteria and immunotherapy for advanced colon cancer
This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut might affect how well immunotherapy works for advanced colorectal cancer that has spread. It aims to find out if certain gut bacteria can help make treatment more effective.
Changchun, JilinAges 35–75
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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.
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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.