Clinical trials
Local Advanced Rectal Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting local advanced rectal cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 151 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07150949RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two radiation schedules with chemotherapy and immunotherapy for rectal cancer
This study tests two different radiation regimens (long-course vs. short-course) combined with chemotherapy (CAPOX), an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 antibody), and a COX-2 inhibitor for people with MSS locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see which approach works better in shrinking the tumor before surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07113275RecruitingPhase 3
Short versus long radiation schedule for advanced rectal cancer
This study compares two different schedules of radiation (a short course versus a longer course) followed by standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for advanced rectal cancer. It aims to see which approach works best to shrink the tumor before surgery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07108127RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted drugs plus chemo for HER2-positive rectal cancer
This trial tests whether a combination of two targeted drugs (trastuzumab and pertuzumab biosimilars) plus chemotherapy can shrink advanced HER2-positive rectal cancer before surgery. It aims to improve response and potentially reduce the need for more aggressive treatments.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07104604RecruitingPhase 2
New combo before surgery for low rectal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of treatments (radiation, immunotherapy, and two chemotherapy drugs) given before surgery for people with a specific type of locally advanced rectal cancer that is close to the anus. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Shantou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07040098RecruitingPhase 2
Optimizing immunotherapy with chemo-radiation for rectal cancer
This trial tests combining immunotherapy with standard chemotherapy and radiation before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. It aims to see if this approach can improve outcomes for patients whose tumors have certain genetic features (pMMR or MSS).
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07026422RecruitingPhase 2
Combination immunotherapy with chemoradiation for high-risk rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) plus standard chemotherapy and radiation before surgery for people with a specific type of high-risk rectal cancer. The goal is to see if adding these drugs can improve treatment results.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06761287Recruiting
Choosing surgery after chemo for advanced rectal cancer
This study looks at patients with advanced rectal cancer who had treatment (chemotherapy or radiation) before surgery. They want to see if it's safe to avoid surgery in those who had a good response to initial treatment.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT07020247RecruitingPhase 3
Personalized radiation plus chemo with or without immunotherapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests adding immunotherapy to standard radiation and chemotherapy for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if a personalized approach improves outcomes while sparing more normal tissue.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07005570RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation and chemo with or without immunotherapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests if adding an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) and a targeted therapy (bevacizumab) to short-course radiation followed by chemo can improve outcomes for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer that is pMMR/MSS. The goal is to shrink the tumor before surgery and possibly avoid the need for more extensive treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06940388RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus standard treatment for rectal cancer
This trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab to standard total neoadjuvant treatment (chemotherapy and radiation before surgery) can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink the tumor more than standard treatment alone.
MainzAges 18 years+ - NCT06931808Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Fecal transplant with chemo, radiation, and immunotherapy for advanced colon cancer
This study tests a combination of fecal microbiota transplant, chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy (sintilimab) for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach improves treatment outcomes.
Ningbo, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06903858RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab plus celecoxib for dMMR/MSI-H colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether combining toripalimab (an immunotherapy) with celecoxib (an anti-inflammatory drug) can shrink locally advanced colorectal tumors that have specific genetic features (dMMR or MSI-H). It aims to help people who haven't had any prior treatment for their colorectal cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06883084Enrolling by invitation
How lymph node changes affect rectal cancer outcomes
This trial looks at how much the lymph nodes respond to chemoradiation before surgery in people with locally advanced rectal cancer. It aims to understand if that response can predict long-term results and guide future treatment choices.
Ages 18–65 - NCT06864013RecruitingPhase 2
Short course radiation with chemo and immunotherapy for rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of short course radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and two immunotherapy drugs for people with a specific type of rectal cancer that is locally advanced but can still be removed by surgery. It may offer a more effective treatment option for those with mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) or microsatellite stable (MSS) tumors.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06843434RecruitingPhase 2
Study of two immunotherapy drugs for rectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, for people with newly diagnosed rectal adenocarcinoma that has not spread. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor before surgery.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06846268RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo before surgery for colorectal cancer
This trial tests two immunotherapy drugs (ADG126 and pembrolizumab) given before surgery for locally advanced colorectal cancer that hasn't spread. It aims to shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT06834126RecruitingPhase 1
Papaverine with radiation for advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests if adding papaverine (a drug) to radiation therapy can help people with locally advanced rectal cancer avoid surgery and keep their rectum. It is for patients who have already had chemotherapy and want a non-surgical approach.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06787183RecruitingPhase 2
Short-course radiation with chemoimmunotherapy for rectal cancer that has spread to the liver
This trial tests whether combining short-course radiation with a chemotherapy regimen (CAPOX) and an immunotherapy drug (QL1706) can help treat rectal cancer that has spread to the liver. It is designed for patients who have not had any prior cancer treatment.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06783491RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy with or without heated chemo for advanced colon cancer
This trial tests if adding heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery improves outcomes for people with advanced colon cancer that hasn't spread to other organs. It compares standard chemotherapy before surgery alone versus chemotherapy before surgery plus heated chemo during surgery.
Córdoba, CórdobaAges 18–75 - NCT05571644RecruitingPhase 2
Study compares two pre-surgery treatments for locally advanced rectal cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests whether a newer combination chemotherapy plus an immunotherapy medicine (cadonilimab/AK104) works better than standard chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced colorectal cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve how well treatment works after surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06770270RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with radiation and chemo before rectal cancer surgery
This trial tests adding an immunotherapy drug (pucotenlimab) to standard radiation and chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor more effectively and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06746012Recruiting
Health app study for colorectal cancer survivors and their caregivers
This study tests a mobile health program to help colorectal cancer survivors and their family caregivers stick to healthy lifestyle habits. It's for survivors who are at least 6 months past treatment and have a smartphone.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06719414Recruiting
Using a special MRI to predict rectal cancer response to pre-surgery therapy
This trial uses a special type of MRI scan (called amide proton transfer-weighted imaging) to look at your rectal cancer before and after chemotherapy and/or radiation. The goal is to see if the scan can predict whether the cancer has completely disappeared by the time of surgery, which could help guide future treatment decisions.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT06682793RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of A2B395 therapy for solid tumors with EGFR and HLA loss
This trial tests a new cell therapy called A2B395 for cancers that have EGFR, a protein on the cell surface, and have lost a specific marker called HLA-A*02. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target and kill these cancer cells. This may help patients with colorectal, lung, head and neck, breast, kidney, or other solid tumors that are no longer responding to standard treatments.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for local advanced rectal cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 151 recruiting local advanced rectal 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 local advanced rectal 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 local advanced rectal 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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