Clinical trials
Colorectal clinical trials
Below are recruiting colorectal clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,227 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04912765RecruitingPhase 2
New immune vaccine plus nivolumab for liver cancer
This trial studies whether an individualized “neoantigen” cancer vaccine given to immune cells (dendritic cells) plus nivolumab can improve outcomes in people with liver cancer and/or colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver. It focuses on tumors that can be removed with curative surgery (with or without local ablation) and on people with good enough liver and overall health.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT04929223RecruitingPhase 1
Targeted drug study for metastatic colon or rectal cancer
This Phase 1 study tests targeted cancer treatments in people with metastatic colorectal cancer, using genetic “biomarker” results to match you to the right treatment group. It focuses first on safety, and also looks for early signs the treatment may work in specific tumor subgroups.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06889610RecruitingPhase 2
Ablation plus drug therapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests combining a liver tumor ablation procedure with systemic drugs for people with advanced colorectal, breast, or melanoma cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see if this approach can help when standard treatments have stopped working.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT06792695RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new treatments for colorectal cancer
This trial tests new treatment combinations for colorectal cancer that has spread (metastatic). It is for people whose cancer is mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) or microsatellite stable (MSS) and who have not had previous treatment for metastatic disease.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–130 - NCT04967183Recruiting
Compare a stool blood test versus colonoscopy follow-up after precancer removal
This study compares two ways of checking for colorectal cancer risk after advanced polyps are removed. It may help determine whether a stool test can safely replace some colonoscopy surveillance for certain people.
OurenseAges 50–65 - NCT05007132RecruitingPhase 2
First-line metastatic colon or rectal cancer study with targeted drugs
This Phase 2 trial compares two treatment combinations as a first treatment for metastatic (spread) colon or rectal cancer. It looks to see whether one combo works better or is safer than the other.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT05008809RecruitingPhase 3
FIRE-9 trial: chemo after colon cancer metastasis removal
This trial studies whether giving chemotherapy after surgery or ablation (destroying spots of cancer) can improve outcomes in people with metastatic colon or rectal cancer. It compares post-treatment chemotherapy strategies to reduce the chance the cancer comes back.
AmbergAges 18 years+ - NCT05044689Recruiting
Study to find risk factors for breast and colon cancer
This study is trying to understand what factors might raise the risk of breast cancer and colon (large bowel) cancer. You may be enrolled either if you have a confirmed cancer diagnosis (cases) or if you do not have cancer (controls).
Ile-Ife, Osun StateAges Any age - NCT05051046Recruiting
Screening colonoscopy with hypnosis for colorectal cancer
This trial studies whether using hypnosis during a screening colonoscopy can help people better tolerate the procedure and complete it comfortably. It’s for adults who are scheduled for a routine screening colonoscopy and meet specific safety and communication requirements.
AngersAges 18–100 - NCT05068531Recruiting
Detecting early treatment failure in stage IV colon cancer
This study looks for early signs that treatment is not working in people with stage IV colon or rectal cancer that has spread only to the liver. It may help doctors adjust care sooner by using regular blood, stool, and tissue samples around liver procedures.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05093907RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new cancer drug plus capecitabine for metastatic colon cancer
This trial studies whether BEY1107, a new treatment, is safe and works better when combined with capecitabine in people with metastatic colorectal (colon/rectum) cancer. It is aimed at cancers that have already progressed after standard chemotherapy.
Seoul, Jongro-goAges 19 years+ - NCT05101382Recruiting
Study of colorectal cancer records to improve future research
This retrospective study uses existing colorectal cancer imaging and/or preserved tissue samples to support more precise (personalized) research. It may help researchers better understand colorectal cancer over time, but it does not involve new treatment.
Genova, GEAges 18 years+ - NCT05168839RecruitingPhase 3
Using dye scans during surgery to help prevent leakage
This trial tests whether using a special dye and camera during colorectal cancer surgery can help lower the risk of a surgical “leak” where the bowel is joined. If you’re having a planned left-sided colectomy or high rectal resection, the scan may help surgeons see blood flow more clearly.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT05174286Recruiting
Phone-based coaching to help prevent colon cancer and heart disease
This study uses community health worker support by phone to help people at higher risk stay on top of recommended screening. It may help reduce colorectal cancer risk and also improve heart health.
New York, New YorkAges 45 years+ - NCT05185245Recruiting
Liver transplant for colorectal cancer spread to the liver
This study looks at whether a liver transplant can help people whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver but cannot be removed by surgery. It also checks whether certain cancer features, treatment history, and blood/health status make transplant safer or more effective.
BolognaAges 18–73 - NCT05224518Recruiting
Exercise program to improve quality of life in colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether a structured exercise program can improve quality of life for people with colorectal cancer. You may be asked to complete questionnaires in Mandarin/Taiwanese and follow exercise-related study rules to see if symptoms and daily well-being improve.
HsinchuAges 20 years+ - 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 - NCT05239338Recruiting
Preserving fertility after colorectal cancer
This study looks at how to help people protect their ability to have children after colorectal cancer. It mainly includes younger adults who were diagnosed for the first time and can complete study questionnaires.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–49 - NCT05240950RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for colorectal cancer in the liver
This Phase 1 study tests an anti-CEA CAR-T cell treatment for people whose colorectal cancer spread to the liver but has been surgically removed with no visible remaining tumor. It aims to see if the treatment can better prevent the cancer from coming back, especially when early warning tests suggest leftover cancer cells.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05299840Recruiting
Test a device to choose the first chemo for metastatic colon cancer
This study tests whether using the Oncogramme® device to guide the first-line treatment improves care for people with metastatic colorectal (colon/rectum) cancer. If the device helps pick the most suitable standard chemotherapy plan, it could lead to better outcomes than choosing without it.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT05336539Recruiting
Community screening study for colorectal cancer using methylation testing
This study recruits adults in Yangzhou to help screen for colorectal cancer risk using a lab test based on “methylation,” a way cells can carry disease-related changes. You would mainly complete a risk questionnaire and phone follow-ups, and agree to share any cancer diagnosis information during the study.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 40–74 - NCT05343013RecruitingPhase 2
TAS-102 with or without celecoxib for leftover colon cancer DNA
This Phase 2 study tests TAS-102, with or without celecoxib, to treat “minimal residual disease” (tiny traces of colon cancer) found in a blood test after standard chemotherapy. The goal is to reduce the chance that colon cancer returns after treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05346757Recruiting
Test stool DNA changes to screen or find colorectal cancer
This study checks whether a stool test that looks for tiny genetic signals can help detect colorectal cancer (or find it again after prior findings). You may be asked to provide a stool sample around the time you get a colonoscopy.
BarcelonaAges 18–80 - NCT05379595RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Amivantamab for advanced colon or rectal cancer with specific tumor traits
This Phase 1/2 study tests amivantamab alone or combined with standard chemotherapy to treat advanced or metastatic colon or rectal cancer. You may be able to join if your tumor has the right genetic profile (typically “wild-type” for certain genes and no HER2 amplification) and your cancer has measurable or biopsy-able lesions.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for colorectal?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,227 recruiting colorectal 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 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 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.