Clinical trials
Colorectal cancer clinical trials
Cancer of the colon or rectum, often beginning as small growths called polyps. We’re tracking 1,063 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07766044Recruiting
Comparing two ways to close belly surgery cuts
This study compares two methods of closing the cut made during belly surgery to see which one is less likely to cause a hernia later. It is for people having planned colorectal surgery through a midline incision.
Helsingborg, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07574502Recruiting
Electrical Stimulation to Help Bowel Recovery After Colon Surgery
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation applied to the skin can help older adults recover bowel function faster after minimally invasive colon cancer surgery. The goal is to reduce the time it takes for the bowel to start working normally again after surgery.
Binzhou, ShandongAges 65 years+ - NCT07277322RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Two immunotherapy drugs before surgery for MSS colorectal cancer with liver spots
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (Dupilumab and Toripalimab) before surgery for people with MSS colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the liver tumors and help the body's immune system fight the cancer.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07550088RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for colorectal cancer with liver tumors
This study tests a combination of three drugs for patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and help patients live longer.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07159048Recruiting
Heat therapy for liver tumors
This trial tests a heat-based treatment for liver cancer tumors that uses multiple methods to destroy cancer cells. It may help people with liver tumors that haven't spread and who are healthy enough for treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07629960RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New KRAS-Targeting Drug for Advanced Solid Tumors
This early-stage trial tests BLU-924, a new drug designed to target cancer cells with specific KRAS mutations (a common genetic change in pancreatic, lung, and colon cancers). The study aims to find the right dose and see how well it works in patients whose cancers have progressed despite standard treatments.
Sarasota, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06997497RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Calderasib with other drugs for colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called Calderasib combined with targeted therapy or chemotherapy for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic change (KRAS G12C mutation). It may be an option for those who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06946745Recruiting
Studying IBI363 combo for advanced colorectal cancer
This study tests a new combination therapy (IBI363 with other drugs) for advanced colorectal cancer that is pMMR/MSI-L/MSS. It aims to understand how the immune system around the tumor changes during treatment.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06974500Recruiting
Bowel stimulation before ileostomy closure surgery
This study tests a stimulation program for the bowel loop before surgery to close an ileostomy. It may help your bowel get ready and improve recovery after the procedure.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT06794931Recruiting
Mediterranean diet for advanced colorectal cancer during chemo
This study tests whether a modified Mediterranean diet can help people with advanced colorectal cancer who are starting chemotherapy. It aims to see if the diet improves treatment side effects and quality of life.
Vimercate, MBAges 18–80 - NCT05428735Recruiting
Liver-first treatment study for colorectal cancer spread to liver
This trial studies a “liver-first” approach for colorectal cancer that has spread mainly to the liver, to see if it can help more people have the tumor(s) removed or treated. You may be eligible if your liver involvement is too extensive for immediate surgery but could become treatable after a specific plan.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT03692429RecruitingPhase 1
Testing new immune cells plus chemo for advanced colon cancer
This Phase 1 study tests CYAD-101, an immune-cell treatment made from donor T-cells, given with standard chemotherapy. It is for people with colon or rectal cancer that has spread and has not responded to prior treatments.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06829355RecruitingPhase 2
Thymalfasin plus triple therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs plus thymalfasin, an immune-boosting medicine, for people whose advanced colorectal cancer has not responded to at least two prior treatments. It's designed specifically for the common type of colorectal cancer (pMMR/MSS) to see if adding this immune therapy can help.
Beijing, ChinaAges 18–75 - NCT07608120Recruiting
Electrolyte drink with bowel cleansing solution for colonoscopy prep
This study tests whether combining an electrolyte beverage (a drink with salts and minerals) with polyethylene glycol—a standard bowel-cleaning solution—helps prepare your colon better for colonoscopy. The goal is to see if this combination makes the preparation easier to tolerate while still cleaning your bowel effectively.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06775951Recruiting
Colonoscopy use: a look at its impact
This trial studies how well colonoscopies are used in normal care. It aims to understand the medical and economic effects of doing colonoscopies for the right reasons.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT07636174Enrolling by invitation
Text reminders to help you get colorectal cancer screening
This study tests whether text messages can help you remember and complete colorectal cancer screening tests like FIT or colonoscopy. You'll receive reminder texts before and after your doctor's visit to encourage you to get screened.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07588386Recruiting
Early Colonoscopy After Low Rectal Cancer Surgery
This study tests whether doing a colonoscopy (camera exam of the colon) early after surgery for low rectal cancer helps catch a serious complication called anastomotic leakage—when the surgical connection between bowel segments breaks down. Early detection might help prevent severe infections and improve outcomes.
Nanchong, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT07544784RecruitingPhase 2
AK104 plus radiation for colorectal cancer spread to liver
This study tests a new immunotherapy drug called AK104 combined with radiation therapy and standard chemotherapy for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see if adding AK104 and targeted radiation improves treatment outcomes compared to standard therapy alone.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06763432Recruiting
Colonoscopy readiness study
This study helps patients aged 45–75 at Codman Square Health Center get ready for a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer. It aims to make the process easier and more comfortable.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 45–75 - NCT06447727Recruiting
Y-90 beads plus chemo for liver-only colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding radioactive Y-90 microspheres (tiny beads that deliver radiation directly to liver tumors) to standard chemo (FOLFIRI and bevacizumab) can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread only to one lobe of the liver, when the first treatment stopped working. The goal is to slow down tumor growth.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06590259RecruitingPhase 2
Ablation plus drug therapy for colorectal cancer liver metastases
This trial tests a combination treatment that uses heat or cold (ablation) to destroy liver tumors along with medicines that boost your immune system to fight cancer. It is for people whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver and who could not have surgery, or whose first treatment stopped working.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07215000RecruitingPhase 4
Better Colonoscopy Prep Options for Comfort
This trial compares different colonoscopy prep methods to see which one patients tolerate best. It aims to make the cleaning process before a colonoscopy more comfortable and acceptable.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06819280Recruiting
Immune cells for advanced colorectal cancer after first treatment
This trial tests whether your own immune cells, called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), can be grown in a lab and given back to you to fight advanced colorectal cancer. It is for people whose cancer has continued to grow after their first round of chemotherapy.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07541924Recruiting
Image-Guided Colonoscopy: Patient Experience and Doctor Efficiency
This study tests whether using CT scan images to guide doctors during colonoscopy (a camera exam of your colon) improves how well the procedure goes and reduces doctor stress. You'll answer questions about your experience before and after the procedure.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for colorectal cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,063 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.