Clinical trials
Unresectable Colorectal Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting unresectable colorectal cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 212 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07261631RecruitingPhase 1
A study of a new radioactive drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new radioactive drug called [177Lu]Lu-DFC413 for people with certain advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target cancer cells with a specific marker seen on a special scan.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–100 - NCT04930432RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
MCLA-129 for advanced EGFR- and MET-positive lung and other cancers
This early-phase trial tests MCLA-129, an antibody that targets EGFR and MET, in people with advanced cancers that have specific lab “biomarker” results. It’s for patients whose cancer has grown after standard treatments or can’t take standard treatment, with the goal of shrinking tumors and improving symptoms.
BaodingAges 18 years+ - NCT05086692RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Beta-only IL-2 therapy for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests a beta-only version of IL-2, an immune-stimulating treatment, to shrink or control advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It’s mainly designed to check safety and to see if it can help patients by improving tumor response.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04742621Recruiting
Liver transplant for colon cancer that spread only to the liver
This trial studies using a liver transplant to treat colon or rectal cancer that has spread to the liver but not anywhere else. It may help people with limited liver-only spread whose disease hasn’t worsened for a while.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT07409805RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine trial for advanced colorectal cancer with liver spread
This trial tests a new vaccine (YMN-136) for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and hasn't responded to at least three prior treatments. The goal is to see if the vaccine can help control the cancer.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06310564Recruiting
SBRT for limited metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether focused radiation (SBRT) can treat 1 to 3 metastases in people with colorectal cancer that has spread but is still low or intermediate risk. It may be an option if you are starting first or second line systemic therapy and your primary tumor is under control.
Negrar, VeronaAges 18 years+ - NCT07044362Recruiting
Histotripsy plus chemo vs. chemo alone for advanced liver-only colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding histotripsy—a non-invasive ultrasound treatment that destroys liver tumors—to standard chemotherapy improves outcomes for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. It may be an option if your cancer is mainly in the liver and you are starting or have recently had chemotherapy.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05746897RecruitingPhase 1
First-in-human test of an anti-PVRIG drug for advanced cancers
This early-phase study tests NM1F (an anti-PVRIG antibody) in people with advanced solid tumors to see if it’s safe and whether it may work. It also includes pembrolizumab (a PD-1 “checkpoint” medicine), aiming to boost the immune system against the cancer.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06589440RecruitingPhase 2
Study of SR-8541A plus two immunotherapies for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (SR-8541A, botensilimab, and balstilimab) for people with a specific type of metastatic colorectal cancer that is not MSI-high. It aims to see if this combination can help when other treatments have stopped working.
Morristown, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07683949Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Capecitabine plus lenvatinib for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral drugs, capecitabine and lenvatinib, in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to three common chemotherapy drugs. It aims to see if this new combination can help shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Seongnam-si, Out of USAges 19–99 - NCT05954429RecruitingPhase 2
Study of fruquintinib plus immunotherapy after standard CRC treatment
This trial studies fruquintinib combined with serplulimab (an immune therapy) for advanced colorectal cancer that has spread and is no longer responding to standard treatments. It may help by slowing the cancer’s growth and improving outcomes after the usual options have been tried.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT03965234RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lung infusion for colorectal cancer that has spread to the lungs
This trial tests a procedure where chemotherapy is delivered directly into the lungs during surgery to remove or destroy lung tumors. It aims to reduce the chance of cancer returning after surgery for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the lungs.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07003022RecruitingPhase 2
Two-drug combo for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (cadonilimab and an anti-angiogenic agent) for advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic feature (dMMR or MSI-H). It aims to find a new treatment option that might work better than current therapies.
Shanghai, ChinaAges 18–80 - NCT04421820RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
BOLD-100 with chemo for advanced gut cancer
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether BOLD-100, given with the standard chemo combination FOLFOX, can help people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers. It’s especially focused on specific tumor features (including BRAF status) and checks safety, dosing, and early signs of effectiveness.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06767007RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus immunotherapy for recurrent rectal cancer
This trial studies a combination of SBRT (a precise kind of radiation) and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 antibody) for people whose rectal cancer has come back in the pelvis and cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink the tumor or stop it from growing.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07630961RecruitingPhase 1
New PET Imaging Scans for Advanced Solid Tumors
This trial tests two new radioactive imaging scans (called PET scans) designed to better detect certain advanced cancers like pancreatic, lung, breast, colon, or soft-tissue tumors. The goal is to see if these scans help doctors find and track cancer more accurately than standard imaging.
Chuo Ku, TokyoAges 18 years+ - NCT04668872Recruiting
Biopsy after liver radiation to see tumor cell changes
This trial gives radiation to liver tumors and then takes a small tissue sample (biopsy) to look for changes in the cancer cells after treatment. The goal is to learn what the radiation is doing inside the tumor, which may help improve future treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07130903RecruitingPhase 2
Fruquintinib plus special radio waves for advanced colon cancer
This trial tests whether combining fruquintinib (a pill) with low-level radio waves can help people whose metastatic colorectal cancer has stopped responding to or is intolerant of standard treatments. It’s for those who have tried certain chemotherapies and anti-VEGF therapy.
Bay City, MichiganAges 22 years+ - NCT05216432RecruitingPhase 1
RLY-2608 for PIK3CA-mutant advanced solid tumors and breast cancer
This early study (Phase 1) tests RLY-2608, a targeted cancer drug for tumors with a PIK3CA mutation. It studies the drug alone and combined with hormone therapy (and sometimes CDK4/6 or CDK4 medicines) to see safety, dose, and whether it can shrink tumors.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT03526835RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MCLA-158 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new experimental drug called MCLA-158 (petosemtamab) for people with advanced solid tumors, especially head and neck cancer or colorectal cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to see if this drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07391618RecruitingPhase 2
First treatment for advanced colorectal cancer with combo chemo
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, levozolinate and 5-FU, given together as a first treatment for advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It aims to see if giving them at the same time works better for patients who have never received treatment for this stage of cancer.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06279351RecruitingPhase 2
Thalidomide plus standard chemo and cetuximab for left-sided colon cancer
This trial tests whether adding the drug thalidomide to standard chemotherapy plus cetuximab can work better for people with advanced left-sided colorectal cancer that hasn't been treated before. If you have a specific gene type (RAS/BRAF wild-type) and are in generally good health, this study may be an option.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05592626RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
T cell activator STAR0602 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests an experimental drug called STAR0602 that aims to boost your immune system's T cells to fight advanced solid tumors. It's for patients whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments or for whom such treatments are not suitable.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for unresectable colorectal cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 212 recruiting unresectable 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 unresectable 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 unresectable 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.