Clinical trials
Locally Advanced Colorectal Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting locally advanced colorectal cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 283 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT06026410RecruitingPhase 1
KO-2806 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called KO-2806, alone or with other treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene changes (like HRAS or KRAS mutations). It may help if standard treatments have stopped working.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05176483RecruitingPhase 1
New drug combinations for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, which may slow or shrink various types of advanced cancer. It is given together with other cancer treatments, and the study is looking at many different cancers including kidney, prostate, bladder, lung, liver, and more.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06789172RecruitingPhase 1
New drug OKN4395 with or without pembrolizumab for solid tumors
This trial tests a new oral drug called OKN4395, which targets a COX2-related immune pathway, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors. It may be an option if you have certain types of cancer that have stopped responding to other treatments.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05443087Recruiting
Checking blood levels of targeted drugs for digestive cancers
This trial monitors how your prescribed targeted cancer medicine moves through your body by doing extra blood tests. The goal is to understand the drug’s levels and dosing in people with advanced digestive cancers, so treatment can be better managed.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07397338RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RAS inhibitors with ivonescimab for solid tumors
This trial tests new drugs called RAS(ON) inhibitors combined with ivonescimab for people with solid tumors that have a RAS mutation. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04999761RecruitingPhase 1
Study testing new drug combinations for advanced cancers
This study tests new drug combinations for people with various advanced cancers that have progressed after standard treatment, or in some cases, as a first treatment. It aims to see if these combinations are safe and effective. The study is divided into groups based on cancer type and treatment history, so not everyone will qualify for every group.
AichiAges 18 years+ - NCT07503808RecruitingPhase 1
IDE034 for advanced solid tumors with B7-H3 or PTK7
This study tests a new drug called IDE034 for people with advanced solid tumors that have certain markers (B7-H3 and PTK7). The drug may help by targeting these markers on cancer cells, and the study checks if it is safe and effective.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07167446RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CBD to prevent nerve damage from oxaliplatin in colorectal cancer
This trial tests if cannabidiol (CBD) can prevent nerve damage (neuropathy) caused by the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin. If you have colorectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery and you are about to start oxaliplatin, you may be able to join.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07309952RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo, immunotherapy and targeted radiation before surgery for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new approach for people with certain advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to lymph nodes in the chest but might still be removed. It combines a short course of high-precision radiation, immunotherapy (sintilimab), and standard chemotherapy before surgery to see if it can improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07811193RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new drug combined with immunotherapy for advanced bowel cancer
This trial tests a new drug (VVD-133214) combined with an existing immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) for advanced colorectal cancer that is mismatch repair deficient. It aims to see if the combination works better than pembrolizumab alone in shrinking or controlling the cancer.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06598007RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Studying CT3001 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests an experimental drug called CT3001 for people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it's safe and effective, and for some patients with colorectal cancer, it may be combined with standard chemotherapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06553885RecruitingPhase 2
Study of enfortumab vedotin for advanced colorectal or liver cancer
This trial tests a drug called enfortumab vedotin for people whose colorectal or liver cancer has spread or cannot be removed and has stopped responding to or is intolerant to standard treatments. The drug is given through a vein and works by targeting cancer cells.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05441163Recruiting
Nutrition and exercise program for frail advanced digestive cancer patients
This study tests whether a personalized plan for food (nutrition) and safe, adapted exercise can improve care in frail people with advanced digestive cancers. You may be more likely to feel stronger and better supported during first-line cancer treatment.
Tours, Institut CurieAges 18 years+ - NCT05784688RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
TU2218 with Keytruda for advanced solid tumors
This trial studies TU2218 taken with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in adults with advanced solid cancers that have limited treatment options. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and is safe enough to keep using.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07094204RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ASP5834 for advanced solid tumors with KRAS changes
This study tests a new drug (ASP5834) for people with advanced solid tumors that have changes in the KRAS gene. The study looks for a safe and effective dose, and may help you if your standard treatments have stopped working.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07046468Recruiting
Smart pill to check gut health in colon inflammation and cancer
This trial tests a smart pill that measures gut health in people with colon inflammation (ulcerative colitis) or colon cancer. It aims to see if the pill can help doctors better understand how the gut is working during treatment or before surgery.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT05492682RecruitingPhase 1
First-in-human treatment for cancer using a drug injected into tumors
This Phase 1 trial tests PeptiCRAd-1, a treatment injected into a tumor, to see how safe it is and whether it can shrink cancers. It studies people whose cancer has come back or can’t be treated with standard options.
FrankfurtAges 18 years+ - NCT03539822RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cabozantinib and immunotherapy for advanced stomach or bowel cancers
This early-phase study tests a combination of anti-cancer pills and immune-based treatment for people with advanced stomach, esophagus, colorectal, or liver cancer. It aims to shrink tumors and see how safe the treatment is, including whether biopsy testing can help guide future care.
Westwood, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07649928RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing ES502 for Advanced Pancreatic and Other Cancers
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called ES502 for patients with advanced cancers (including pancreatic cancer) that have a specific genetic mutation and certain immune markers. The study aims to find the right dose and see if it helps shrink tumors.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for locally advanced colorectal cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 283 recruiting locally advanced 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 locally advanced 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 locally advanced 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.