Clinical trials
Rectal Cancer Patients clinical trials
Below are recruiting rectal cancer patients clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 363 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03659448RecruitingPhase 3
Test drug that helps map colon and rectal cancer during surgery
This Phase 3 study tests SGM-101, a drug used during surgery to help doctors better outline primary, recurrent, and spread (metastatic) colorectal cancer. It may improve how completely tumors are identified and removed during an operation.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07549399RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation, Chemotherapy, and Immunotherapy for Rectal Cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy drugs before surgery for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients with higher-risk disease.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06202183Recruiting
Home exercise for gut health in young colorectal cancer patients
This study tests whether a home-based exercise program can improve the health of your gut bacteria during chemotherapy for young-onset colorectal cancer. It aims to help you feel better and potentially improve how well your treatment works.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT07644598RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted Radiation Therapy for Low to Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer
This study tests a new radiation treatment approach that uses MRI imaging to target specific tumor areas within the prostate while reducing radiation to healthy tissue. It may help patients with early-stage prostate cancer get effective treatment with fewer side effects.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06649123Recruiting
Rectal mucus test for colorectal cancer diagnosis
This trial is testing a new way to check for colorectal cancer by looking at a sample of rectal mucus. It's for people who have been referred for urgent cancer evaluation and may help find cancer earlier.
Telford, ShropshireAges 18–99 - NCT07172282RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Immunotherapy for colorectal cancer liver metastases
This trial tests a new way to deliver immunotherapy directly into the liver for people with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors before surgery, and it may be an option if you've already had standard chemotherapy.
Lake Success, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07567027Recruiting
Testing a spacing gel to improve prostate cancer freezing treatment
This trial tests whether a special gel placed between the prostate and rectum improves the safety and effectiveness of cryoablation—a freezing treatment for prostate cancer. The gel aims to protect the rectum from cold damage during the procedure.
New York, New YorkAges 40–95 - NCT02292641Recruiting
MRI study for repeat pelvic colorectal cancer
This study uses a special MRI to help understand and stage colorectal cancer that has come back in the pelvis. The goal is to improve how doctors make treatment decisions after previous surgery.
OsloAges 16 years+ - 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+ - NCT05597852Recruiting
Rectal gel spacer to help repeat prostate radiation
This trial studies whether placing a soft gel spacer near the rectum can make “salvage” prostate radiation safer and more tolerable when prostate cancer comes back locally. It may help reduce side effects by creating extra space between the rectum and the radiation area.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05410977Recruiting
Testing blood and stool for colon cancer in Lynch syndrome
This study collects blood and stool samples to see how well they can detect colorectal cancer or advanced growths in people with Lynch syndrome (an inherited colon cancer risk) or suspected Lynch syndrome. It may help find cancer or precancer earlier, which can improve next-step decisions.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06839105RecruitingPhase 1
Testing AWT020 for advanced cancers
This study tests an experimental drug called AWT020 in people with advanced cancers that have either stopped responding to standard treatments or aren't candidates for them. The goal is to see if AWT020 is safe and tolerable across several cancer types such as lung cancer, melanoma, colorectal cancer, kidney cancer, and others.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06645808RecruitingEarly Phase 1
PET imaging study for various solid tumors
This study uses a special PET scan to see if a new imaging agent can help find and monitor certain solid tumors. It is for people with colon, rectal, sarcoma, breast, lung, head and neck, esophageal, stomach, pancreas, bladder cancers, or glioblastoma who have had standard treatment before surgery.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT06461819RecruitingPhase 2
Higher radiation dose for low-to-intermediate prostate cancer
This trial tests if giving a higher dose of radiation in fewer sessions, while using SpaceOAR to protect the rectum, is safe for men with low-to-intermediate risk prostate cancer that hasn't spread.
SeoulAges 20 years+ - NCT06402864RecruitingPhase 3
Internal radiation for rectal preservation in intermediate rectal cancer
This study is testing whether a special internal radiation treatment (contact X-ray brachytherapy) can help people with intermediate-stage rectal cancer avoid surgery and keep their rectum intact. It is for patients who are also receiving mFolfirinox chemotherapy.
Avignon, FranceAges 18–99 - NCT06542757Recruiting
Focused radiation to main prostate tumor using MRI guidance
This trial tests a stronger, more focused radiation dose to the main tumor inside the prostate using MRI guidance. It aims to improve control of intermediate-risk prostate cancer while possibly reducing side effects.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07339904Recruiting
Bowel Function After Rectal Cancer Surgery
This study follows people with rectal cancer who have surgery to remove part of the rectum. It looks at how bowel function changes over time, and whether different treatments before surgery affect recovery.
Edegem, AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT05787197Recruiting
Blood test to guide treatment after colon cancer liver surgery
This trial studies a blood test (called ctDNA) in people with colon cancer that has spread to the liver and is being removed with curative surgery. The goal is to see how the blood test can help with planning and improving treatment after surgery.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT05438563Recruiting
MRI-guided prostate cancer ablation with ultrasound from the urethra
This trial tests a newer way to treat certain low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancers using MRI guidance and an ultrasound probe placed through the urethra. It aims to destroy the tumor while using imaging to help target it more precisely.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 45–80 - NCT04074720Recruiting
Collecting breast cancer tissue and blood samples
This study collects tissue and/or blood samples from people with breast cancer to help future research. It may be useful if you’re already having surgery or another procedure as part of your treatment plan.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05195710RecruitingPhase 1
Pre-surgery Y-90 treatment to grow future liver volume
This trial tests a radiation treatment called Y-90 given before liver surgery for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to help the liver grow enough for safer, curative surgery, either right away or as part of a two-step operation.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05447923Recruiting
Colorectal screening study for Black and underserved Phoenix adults
This study aims to help improve colorectal cancer screening (checking the colon) in Black and underserved communities in Phoenix. It may help you find out which screening tests fit you and encourage regular screening.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 45 years+ - NCT06946771Recruiting
MRI and prostate lesions: understanding diagnosis and prognosis
This trial uses MRI scans to study prostate lesions and see how they relate to diagnosis, pathology, and long-term outcomes. It may help patients with concerns about prostate health get more detailed imaging.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05977621Recruiting
Ultrasound imaging to guide radiation needle placement
This trial tests a guidance technique that uses ultrasound images matched to MRI (a real-time “map”) to help track the needle position during treatment for cervical or uterine cancer. It may help make radiation treatments more precise for people who are getting curative-intent radiation with brachytherapy.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–90
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for rectal cancer patients?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 363 recruiting rectal cancer patients 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 rectal cancer patients 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 rectal cancer patients 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.