Clinical Research Directory

Phase 1/2, Open-label Study of ETX-929, a KRAS Inhibitor in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors

This is a Phase 1/2, open-label, multi-center study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK, PD, and preliminary efficacy of ETX-929 in participants with advanced solid tumors harboring a Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS) mutation.

Phase 1 Study Of SAR445877 In Combination With FOLFOX6 And Bevacizumab As First-Line Treatment For Microsatellite Stable Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

To learn if SAR445877 in combination with FOLFOX6 and bevacizumab can be safely given to patients with advanced MSS CRC.

Neuroprotective Potential of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Preventing Oxaliplatin (Ox)-Induced Neuropathy

This is a pilot, prospective, randomized study evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of incorporating hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) supplementation to prevent oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (OIPN) in patients receiving oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy for colorectal cancer (CRC). Participants will be randomized to receive either CBD capsules in addition to standard therapy or standard therapy alone.

Master Protocol for the Study of Rilogrotug for the Treatment of Weight Loss and Anorexia in Patients With Cancer Cachexia and mCRC or mNSCLC

The purpose of this trial is to learn whether participants who take rilogrotug gain weight, have a better appetite, and have a better quality of life than participants who do not take rilogrotug (placebo arm). Adult participants with cachexia who have also been diagnosed with metastatic colorectal or non-small cell lung cancer will be enrolled. The primary hypothesis is that after 12 weeks, rilogrotug will cause an increase from baseline in body weight and appetite (as measured by the Functional Assessment of Anorexia/Cachexia Therapy 5-item Anorexia Symptom Scale \[FAACT-5IASS\] questionnaire) compared to placebo.

FOLFOX8 Versus mFOLFOX6 With Bevacizumab or Cetuximab for First-Line Unresectable Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (Phase II)

This is a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled, phase II study. It is expected to enroll 229 patients and aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of FOLFOX8 versus mFOLFOX6 combined with bevacizumab or cetuximab as first-line treatment for unresectable metastatic colorectal cancer. The primary objective is to assess progression-free survival (PFS) of the patients. Secondary objectives include assessment of objective response rate (ORR), overall survival (OS), safety, and other outcomes.

MTX-531-001 Phase 1 Study in Advanced Solid Tumors

This is a first-in-human, Phase 1, open-label study evaluating MTX-531, an investigational dual EGFR/PI3K inhibitor, in adults with advanced solid tumors. The study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of MTX-531, determine the maximum tolerated dose and recommended Phase 2 dose, and assess how the drug is processed by the body and its preliminary anti-tumor activity.

5-Fluorouracil/Leucovorin (5FU/LV) in Combination With Regorafenib in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

This is a non-inferiority randomized phase II trial investigating the efficacy and safety of 5FU/LV in combination with regorafenib for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer in the third-line setting. Patients will be randomly assigned in a 2:1 ratio between 5FU/LV combined with regorafenib or trifluridine-tipiracil (FTD-TPI) plus bevacizumab. Arm 1 (Treatment Arm) will consist of the 5FU/LV administered to 38 patients as (LV \[400 mg/m² IV over 120 minutes\], followed by 5FU \[400 mg/m² IV bolus then 2400 mg/m² IV infusion over 46 hours\] in 2-week cycles) and regorafenib will be administered dose of 80-120 mg per day with weekly 40 mg per day increases to a maximum of 120 mg per day for 3 weeks on /1 week off until disease progression, up to 12 cycles of treatment. Arm 2 (Control Arm) received by an additional 19 patients, will be given as FTD-TPI, administered orally, BID, at a starting dose of 35 mg/m2 of body-surface area, on days 1 through 5 and on days 8 through 12 every 28 days. Bevacizumab, at a dose of 5 mg per kilogram of body weight, will be administered intravenously on days 1 and 15. The 28-day treatment cycle continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxic effects occurred or consent was withdrawn, up to 12 cycles of treatment.

Phase III Study of Ivonescimab or Bevacizumab Combined With FOLFOX in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

A Randomized, Active-Controlled, Double-blind, Multicenter, Phase 3 Clinical Study of Ivonescimab in Combination with mFOLFOX6 (Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin and 5-Fluorouracil) versus Bevacizumab in Combination with FOLFOX for the First-line Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer(HARMONi-GI3)

ROMANCE: "Irinotecan Plus Cetuximab Rechallenge Versus Trifluridine/Tipiracil Plus Bevacizumab in Molecularly Selected Metastatic Colorectal Cancer"

This study is a phase II, open-label, multicenter clinical trial designed to evaluate two different treatment options for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer whose disease has progressed after standard therapies. The study compares a rechallenge treatment using irinotecan plus cetuximab with the current standard of care, trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab, as third-line therapy. Patients enrolled in the study are selected based on specific molecular characteristics of their cancer, identified through circulating tumor DNA analysis from a blood sample. The main purpose of the study is to determine whether the rechallenge with irinotecan and cetuximab leads to a higher tumor response rate compared with trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab. Secondary objectives include evaluating progression-free survival, overall survival, safety, and quality of life. Patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatment groups and will receive treatment until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, or withdrawal of consent. Tumor response will be assessed using standard imaging techniques according to RECIST criteria.

Liver Transplantation for Non-Resectable Colorectal Liver Metastases Without Local Treatment Options

Patients whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver, and whose liver metastases cannot be removed by surgery or destroyed by ablation, currently receive palliative chemotherapy in Germany. Fewer than one in ten of these patients survive five years. International studies have shown that replacing the whole liver by transplantation can achieve much longer survival in carefully selected patients, because removing the entire liver removes all of the tumour when the disease is confined to it. The TransMet trial reported five-year survival of 57% with transplantation plus chemotherapy, compared with 13% for chemotherapy alone. This approach is not yet available in German routine care, where liver transplantation for this indication is permitted only within a clinical study. GTO-001 will enrol approximately 260 adults aged 18 to 65 years with colorectal liver metastases that are confined to the liver, that cannot be removed or ablated, and that have remained stable or improved for at least six months on chemotherapy. Every participant is assessed by a newly established National Tumor Board for Transplant Oncology, which meets monthly, reviews the imaging and case independently of the local centre, and decides whether the patient may be listed for transplantation. Patients who are approved are listed with a study-specific priority status, continue their chemotherapy while they wait, and undergo a surgical inspection of the abdomen at the start of the transplant operation to confirm that the cancer has not spread outside the liver. Participants who are not listed, or in whom transplantation is not performed, remain in the study and are followed in the same way. The main question is how many patients are alive five years after transplantation. The study also measures how many of the patients assessed are eventually listed and transplanted, how many leave the waiting list because their disease progresses or becomes operable, survival after each of the treatments patients actually receive, how well the transplanted livers function, and complications after surgery. Because the study follows everyone who is assessed, it will also establish for the first time how many patients in Germany genuinely qualify for this treatment. Participants are followed for five years after transplantation; the study runs until 2036.

A Study of DES-1357 in People With Deficient Mismatch Repair (dMMR)/Microsatellite Instability-High (MSI-H) Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)

This study is conducted sequentially in 3 parts. The primary objective for Part 1 is to determine the maximum tolerated dose of DES-1357 in participants with confirmed dMMR/MSI-H colorectal cancer (CRC). The primary objective for Part 2 is to assess the chronic tolerability and to identify the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D), to evaluate preliminary antitumor activity of the selected dose level of DES-1357, and to assess the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics of DES-1357. The primary objective for Part 3 is to evaluate antitumor activity of the selected dose level of DES-1357.

HSK42360-Na Tablets Combined With Cetuximab With or Without Chemotherapy in BRAF V600-Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

This is a Phase I/II, single-arm, open-label, multi-center study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of HSK42360-Na tablets combined with cetuximab with or without chemotherapy in patients with BRAF V600-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). The Phase I stage uses a 3+3 dose escalation design to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and recommended Phase II dose (RP2D) of HSK42360-Na in combination with cetuximab. The Phase II stage evaluates the efficacy and safety of HSK42360-Na combined with cetuximab alone or with mFOLFOX6/FOLFIRI chemotherapy in expansion cohorts.

Novel Couple-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

The overall objective of this study is to learn whether a newly developed couple-based mindfulness program (Mindful PaCT) is practical to complete (feasible), helpful and well-received (acceptable), and relevant for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) and their partners.

Fruquintinib Plus Anti-EGFR Antibody for Third-Line Treatment of RAS Wild-Type mCRC

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of combining fruquintinib (an oral anti-angiogenesis drug) with cetuximab-beta (an anti-EGFR antibody) in patients with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer who have already failed at least two lines of standard treatments. Standard therapies for metastatic colorectal cancer often include fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan. However, many patients eventually experience disease progression, and treatment options become limited. Fruquintinib and cetuximab-beta work through different mechanisms: fruquintinib blocks tumor blood vessel growth, while cetuximab-beta blocks EGFR-related cancer cell growth signals. Using these two drugs together may provide additional benefit for patients whose cancer no longer responds to other treatments. This study will enroll 46 patients who meet the eligibility criteria. All participants will take fruquintinib by mouth once daily (3 weeks on and 1 week off) and receive cetuximab-beta by intravenous infusion every 2 weeks. Treatment will continue until the cancer progresses or side effects become intolerable. Doctors will monitor tumor changes every 8 weeks using CT or MRI scans and will also collect blood samples over time to measure circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), which may help track how the cancer responds to treatment. Safety will be assessed through physical exams, lab tests, and monitoring of side effects. The main goal of the study is to determine the objective response rate (ORR)-how many patients experience measurable tumor shrinkage. Secondary goals include progression-free survival (PFS), disease control rate (DCR), overall survival (OS), and safety outcomes.

A Biomarker Exploration Study for Predicting Localization of Recurrence and Metastasis in Colorectal Cancer (PROBE Study)

With high incidence and mortality rate, the effective therapeutic options of colorectal cancer remain limited. Up to 50% of patients with colorectal cancer will develop metastatic disease. Recurrent lesions can be diagnosed and characterized only when tumors have reached a certain volume by present radiologic imaging techniques such as CT and MRI. The exploration of differentiated clinical applications specifically for local recurrence versus distant metastasis remains an unmet need. The aim of this study is to explore methylation, fragmentomic, and cfRNA markers associated with local recurrence and distant metastasis of colorectal cancer by multi-omics approaches. By constructing a predictive model for the localization of post-treatment recurrence and metastasis, this study will compare the accuracy of different technical approaches in predicting the localization of recurrence and metastasis after colorectal cancer treatment.

Impact of Fusobacterium Nucleatum on Response to Anti-EGFR Therapy in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

This retrospective observational cohort study investigates the association between the intratumoral burden of the bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn) and the efficacy of anti-EGFR targeted therapies (cetuximab or panitumumab) in patients with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Bacterial quantification will be performed using droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR) on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples, comprising an estimated cohort of 500 patients.

A Single-arm, Multicenter Clinical Study of Fruquintinib Combined With Serplulimab and Chemotherapy as First-line Treatment for Patients With RAS/BRAF-mutated Advanced Colorectal Cance

This study is a prospective, single-arm, multicenter exploratory clinical study aimed at evaluating the efficacy and safety of Fruquintinib combined With Serplulimab and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for RAS/BRAF-mutated unresectable advanced colorectal cancer. The study plans to enroll 80 patients with RAS/BRAF-mutated unresectable advanced metastatic colorectal cancer. After evaluation and confirmation of meeting enrollment criteria, patients will receive treatment with Fruquintinib combined With Serplulimab and chemotherapy . The primary endpoint of the study is PFS, and secondary endpoints include ORR, DCR, OS, and safety.

BBO-11818 in Adult Subjects With KRAS Mutant Cancer

A first in human study to evaluate the safety and preliminary antitumor activity of BBO-11818, a pan-KRAS inhibitor, in subjects with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic KRAS mutant solid tumors.

Prospective National Cohort Evaluating Prognostic Factors for Efficacy of Fruquintinib Treatment in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

The main objective of this study is to identify the prognostic factors (clinico-biological) for the efficacy (overall survival) of fruquintinib in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Study Evaluating the Safety Feasibility and Efficacy of ODI-2001 Vaccine, a Personnalized Immunotherapy in Patients With Metastatic or Locally Advanced Colon Cancer or Pancreatic Cancer

This is a phase 1, open-label, multicentric study evaluating the safety, feasibility and efficacy of ODI-2001, a personnalized therapeutic cancer vaccine composed of DNA neoantigen vaccine, Modified Vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) viral adjuvant and anti-CTLA4 (ipilimumab), in patients with metastatic or locally advanced colorectal or pancreatic cancer. The study includes a dose-escalation phase to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) followed by an expansion phase to evaluate efficacy in terms of progression-free survival

A Clinical Study of Liposomal Irinotecan for Second-Line Therapy in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Phase II - Treatment Regimen Exploration Stage: 1. Evaluate the safety and efficacy of the following three treatment regimens: Liposomal irinotecan + 5-FU/LV + bevacizumab + Enlonstobart (Group A) Liposomal irinotecan + 5-FU/LV + bevacizumab (Group B) Irinotecan + 5-FU/LV + bevacizumab (Group C) 2. Provide a basis for selecting the treatment regimen for the confirmatory phase. 3. Explore the relationship between tumor tissue, stool, and blood biomarkers and efficacy and adverse reactions in liposomal irinotecan combination regimens versus irinotecan combination regimens. Phase III - Efficacy Confirmation Stage: Compare the efficacy and safety of liposomal irinotecan combination regimens versus irinotecan combination regimens in second-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.

A Clinical Study of Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab Combined With Bevacizumab and Alternating Triweekly CAPOX/mCAPIRI Regimen as First-line Treatment for Unresectable Advanced Colorectal Cancer

This study is a prospective, single-arm, multicenter exploratory clinical study aimed at evaluating the efficacy and safety of iparomlimab and tuvonralimab combined with bevacizumab and alternating triweekly CAPOX/mCAPIRI regimen as first-line treatment for unresectable advanced colorectal cancer. The study plans to enroll 70 patients with unresectable advanced metastatic colorectal cancer. After evaluation and confirmation of meeting enrollment criteria, patients will receive treatment with iparomlimab and tuvonralimab combined with bevacizumab and alternating triweekly CAPOX/mCAPIRI regimen. The primary endpoint of the study is ORR, and secondary endpoints include PFS, DoR, OS, and safety.

Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of ctDNA-driven Selection for Anti-EGFR Retreatment in a Real World Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients Cohort (the REalCHALLENGE Study)

This is an observational, retrospective, international and multicenter study funded by Fondazione Oncologia Niguarda ETS to assess the efficacy of anti-EGFR rechallenge regimens in the largest real-world cohort of MSS mCRC patients screened for RAS/BRAF/PIK3CA ctDNA status on liquid biopsy within the MEN1611-02 C-PRECISE-01 trial. The study will collect molecular, clinical and outcome data of patients already available at participating centers.

Trial of 5-Fluorouracil (5FU)-Based Therapy in Combination With Fruquintinib in Patients With Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

This Phase II clinical trial at Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center is evaluating the safety and efficacy of combining 5-Fluorouracil (5FU) -based chemotherapy (either FOLFIRI: folinic acid, 5FU, irinotecan; or mFOLFOX6: folinic acid, 5FU, oxaliplatin) with fruquintinib as a first-line treatment for patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer. Fifty patients will receive treatment in 28-day cycles, with fruquintinib initially dosed at 4 mg daily and potentially increased to 5 mg if no significant toxicities are observed. After six months, patients showing stable disease or better will transition to a maintenance phase with 5FU and fruquintinib, continuing until disease progression or other discontinuation criteria are met. The primary endpoint is time to progression based on RECIST v1.1 criteria, while secondary endpoints include safety, tolerability, and duration of response. The trial is being conducted across multiple Houston Methodist hospitals and is currently the only first-line CRC trial available in the system. If successful, it could offer a new therapeutic option and inform future treatment guidelines for advanced colorectal cancer.