Clinical trials
Colorectal cancer clinical trials
Cancer of the colon or rectum, often beginning as small growths called polyps. We’re tracking 1,068 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06098560Recruiting
ctDNA as a marker for immunotherapy in advanced colorectal cancer
This study looks at whether a blood test for tumor DNA (ctDNA) can predict how well immunotherapy works in people with advanced or locally advanced colorectal cancer that has specific genetic features (dMMR/MSI-H). If you qualify, the trial will monitor your ctDNA levels while you receive standard immunotherapy to see if changes in those levels can show early on if the treatment is working.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06055439RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T cell therapy for GI cancers
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CAR T cells that target a protein (CDH17) found on certain stomach, colon, and rectal cancers. It's designed for people whose cancer has spread and has been treated before.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–85 - NCT05826743Recruiting
Check a new alternative to ileostomy after bowel surgery
This trial tests whether a device called COLO-BT can be a safer, effective alternative to an ileostomy (a temporary or longer-term opening from the intestine to the skin). It’s for certain adults having a bowel connection low in the pelvis, where leak risk matters.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 19–80 - NCT05391126Recruiting
Genetic test helps choose drug dosing for pancreas or colon cancer
This study tests whether using a genetic test to guide medication doses works better than standard dosing for people with certain pancreas or colon cancers. It may help by tailoring treatment more precisely to your tumor’s genetic features.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT04701476RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab for advanced colorectal or lung cancer
This study tests pembrolizumab (an immune system medicine) with another treatment (TATE) in people with advanced colorectal or lung cancer that is not driven by certain gene changes. It may help shrink tumors after standard chemotherapy has stopped working.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04144907Recruiting
Protein needs study for colorectal or breast cancer
This study tests how much protein people with colorectal or breast cancer need during treatment or recovery. It may help improve nutrition guidance and support for maintaining health during chemo or after surgery.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 45–80 - NCT03841799Recruiting
Study of gut bacteria and immune changes in colon tissue
This study looks at how gut bacteria and immune activity differ in normal, pre-cancer, and cancer colon tissue. It may help researchers understand what changes in the body are linked to colon growth and how they could be targeted in the future.
Lyon, LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT02997293Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery care program
This study looks at whether a structured “enhanced recovery” plan around the time of colorectal surgery improves outcomes. Because it focuses on a specific group of surgeries done at a specific hospital during certain dates, it may be mainly for people whose surgeries match those records.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07262619RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of EIK1005 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests an experimental drug called EIK1005, either alone or combined with another drug (pembrolizumab), for people with advanced solid tumors, especially those with MSI-H or dMMR cancers (tumors that have trouble repairing their DNA). The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05630794RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of ONC201 for preventing colon polyps
This trial tests a drug called ONC201 to see if it can safely help prevent colon polyps from coming back in people at high risk. You will take the drug for about 12 weeks and have a second colonoscopy to check results.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07412613RecruitingPhase 3
Immunotherapy Before and After Surgery for MSI-H Colon Cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (AK104) given before and after surgery for a specific type of colon cancer that is MSI-H or dMMR. The goal is to see if the drug helps shrink the tumor and prevent the cancer from coming back.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT07352280Recruiting
Immunotherapy before surgery for certain colorectal cancers
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) given before surgery for people with stage II or III colorectal cancer that has a specific DNA repair problem (dMMR/MSI-High). The drug aims to shrink the tumor and improve treatment outcomes.
Beijing, UndefinedAges 18 years+ - NCT05863195RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a liver pump with standard chemo for colorectal cancer that spread to the liver
This trial tests whether adding a special chemotherapy pump implanted in your liver (hepatic arterial infusion) to standard chemotherapy works better than standard chemotherapy alone for people whose colorectal cancer has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. The pump delivers high doses of chemo directly to the liver to shrink tumors and possibly control the disease longer.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06228209Recruiting
Palliative care for advanced heart failure or cancer
This study tests whether adding a palliative care specialist to your regular care team can improve your quality of life if you have advanced heart failure or advanced lung or certain gastrointestinal cancers. It is for people who have been in the hospital recently and live in Manhattan.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04895709RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new cancer drug for advanced solid tumors
This early-phase trial tests how well a new drug (BMS-986340) works alone and combined with other treatments in people with advanced solid tumors that have progressed despite standard care. It also studies tumor samples to look for biomarkers that may predict who benefits.
Clovis, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07669454RecruitingPhase 3
Nuvastatic® for metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new capsule (Nuvastatic®) added to standard chemotherapy for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if it helps shrink tumors and improve well-being.
Visakhapatnam, Andhra PradeshAges 18–65 - NCT04981119Recruiting
Test apheresis for CAR T manufacturing in HLA-A2 solid tumors
This trial studies how a process called apheresis is used to make CAR T cells for people with certain solid tumors. It is designed for tumors that have lost a specific immune marker (HLA-A*02), which may affect how well CAR T therapies work.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07646106RecruitingPhase 1
Testing THE-0504 in Advanced Solid Tumors
This Phase 1 trial tests a new drug called THE-0504 in patients with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, pancreas, stomach, or breast cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the right dose and understand how well and safely the drug works.
Rome, LazioAges 18 years+ - NCT07595874RecruitingPhase 2
New Immunotherapy Drugs Before Surgery for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
This trial tests two immunotherapy drugs (botensilimab and balstilimab) given before surgery to treat advanced colorectal cancer that can be removed. The goal is to help the immune system fight cancer cells and improve outcomes after surgery.
Goodyear, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07376707RecruitingPhase 1
Study of TGI-5 alone or with nivolumab for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called TGI-5, either by itself or combined with another drug (nivolumab), for people with advanced cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments. It's looking for patients with certain types of solid tumors, especially colorectal, melanoma, lung, or others that have stopped responding to therapy.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06698146Recruiting
Liver transplant for colorectal cancer that spread to the liver
This trial tests a special approach for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver: first removing the liver tumor, then doing a partial liver transplant, and later removing more liver tissue. The goal is to see if this can help people who otherwise have limited options.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06057350Recruiting
Surgery versus endoscopy for early colon cancer with uncertain margins
This trial compares surgery versus an endoscopic procedure for people who had a colon polyp removed but some cancer cells may still be present at the edges. The goal is to see which approach leads to better outcomes and fewer side effects for early-stage colon cancer.
Oslo, AkershusAges 40 years+ - NCT03488953Recruiting
Two-step liver surgery using a living donor transplant
This study looks at a specialized liver transplant approach using a living donor, for people with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed by standard surgery. It’s meant for cases where chemotherapy has helped stop or shrink the tumors, to improve the chance of successful treatment.
JenaAges 18 years+ - NCT07722754RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of four drugs—bevacizumab, sintilimab, cetuximab, and irinotecan—in people whose colorectal cancer has spread and hasn't responded to previous treatments. The goal is to see if this new mix can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for colorectal cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,068 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.