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Colorectal Cancer Metastatic clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 46 Colorectal Cancer Metastatic clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 14 countries (most in China (20), United States (10), Italy (4)). By phase: Phase 2 (21), Phase 1/2 (4), Early Phase 1 (4), Phase 3 (3). The most active sponsors are Fudan University (4), Sun Yat-sen University (4), Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine (3). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Colorectal Cancer Metastatic clinical trials
All recruiting trials (46)
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Metastatic liver cancer patient registry from multiple Chinese centers
This is a registry that collects real-world data on adults with liver metastases to understand patterns and prognosis and to support future research.
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Combination of balstilimab, botensilimab, and agenT-797 in pMMR colorectal cancer with liver metastases
This trial tests whether a three-drug combination can help adults with metastatic, MSS colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver.
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Dual-target CAR-NK therapy for advanced colorectal cancer with CEA, GUCY2C, or HER2 markers
This trial tests an off-the-shelf CAR-NK cell treatment that targets two tumor markers to see if it can shrink tumors in adults with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer whose tumors express those markers.
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COLONYVAQ™: personalized quantum‑classical neoantigen peptide vaccine combined with chemotherapy and nivolumab for MSS stage III colorectal cancer
This trial will test a personalized neoantigen peptide vaccine guided by quantum‑classical AI together with standard oxaliplatin‑based chemotherapy and nivolumab in patients with completely resected, microsatellite‑stable stage III colorectal cancer.
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ABT-301 with tislelizumab and bevacizumab for pMMR/non‑MSI‑H advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial will test whether adding the oral drug ABT-301 to fixed-dose tislelizumab and bevacizumab is safe and tolerable for adults with pMMR/non‑MSI‑H locally advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer who have had at least two prior systemic therapies.
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Second-line regorafenib for advanced RAS-mutant colorectal cancer
This trial will test whether regorafenib given as a less-intensive, personalized second-line option can preserve quality of life and extend survival for people with RAS‑mutant metastatic colorectal cancer who had a long first-line benefit or have only one metastatic site.
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Hybrid hospital and community delivery of hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy for liver metastases and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
This Phase 2 trial will test whether giving floxuridine through a surgically implanted hepatic artery infusion pump — with follow-up care either at a major hospital or by local community oncologists — is safe and practical for adults with colorectal cancer liver metastases or unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinom
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Implantable microdevice to test drug effects inside colorectal liver tumors
This will try placing a tiny implant into liver metastases to see if different cancer drugs diffuse into and affect the tumor tissue in adults scheduled for surgery for colorectal cancer spread to the liver.
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Nelitolimod immunotherapy given to the liver before planned removal of colorectal cancer metastases
This will test whether giving nelitolimod directly into the liver before surgery can boost the immune response against colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver.
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Intravenous HNF4α srRNA (CD-GA-102) for unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial will try IV CD-GA-102 (HNF4α srRNA) alone or with other cancer medicines to see if it is safe and can help adults with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer who have progressed on or cannot tolerate standard treatments.
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Irinotecan liposome combined with cetuximab and bevacizumab for irinotecan-resistant metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial will test whether combining irinotecan liposomes with cetuximab and bevacizumab can shrink tumors or slow growth in people with metastatic colorectal cancer that no longer responds to irinotecan.
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ctDNA-guided choice of cetuximab versus bevacizumab with trifluridine/tipiracil for RAS/BRAF wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether a ctDNA blood test can help choose cetuximab plus trifluridine/tipiracil versus bevacizumab plus trifluridine/tipiracil for people with RAS/BRAF wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer who have progressed after prior treatments.
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Blood ctDNA monitoring for hepatocellular carcinoma and colorectal cancer that spread to the liver
This trial tests whether a blood test that detects circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) can track recurrence or progression in adults undergoing liver surgery or transplant for HCC or colorectal cancer with liver-only metastases.
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Comparing two treatments for advanced colorectal cancer
This study is testing whether a combination of two cancer treatments works better than another combination for people with advanced colorectal cancer that hasn’t responded to other therapies.
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Combining multimodal tumor ablation with immunotherapy for liver metastases
This trial will test whether adding the immunotherapy drug pucotenlimab to multimodal thermal ablation helps people with liver metastases from colorectal cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, or melanoma.
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Testing a new stool test for colorectal cancer detection
This study is testing a new stool test to see if it can help find colorectal cancer and advanced growths in people aged 45 and older who are at average risk.
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Oral trifluridine/tipiracil with bevacizumab and sintilimab, with or without targeted radiation, for advanced MSS/pMMR colorectal cancer after two or more prior treatments
This trial will try oral trifluridine/tipiracil combined with bevacizumab and sintilimab, with or without focused radiation, in people with advanced MSS/pMMR colorectal cancer who have progressed after at least two prior therapies.
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Combining irinotecan liposomes with cetuximab and vermofenib for advanced colorectal cancer
This study is testing if a new combination of treatments can help patients with advanced colorectal cancer, who haven't responded to previous therapies, feel better and have better outcomes.
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Adding valproic acid to panitumumab and irinotecan for metastatic colorectal cancer rechallenge
This trial tests whether giving oral valproic acid along with panitumumab and irinotecan helps people with RAS/BRAF wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer who are being rechallenged with anti‑EGFR therapy.
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Comparing liver transplant methods for colorectal cancer patients
This study is testing different liver transplant methods for colorectal cancer patients to see which one helps them recover faster and live longer after the surgery.
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Combining Fruquintinib, Chidamide, and Sintilimab for Advanced Colorectal Cancer Treatment
This study is testing a new combination of three drugs to see if it can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that hasn't improved with other treatments.
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Testing a new immunotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This study is testing a new immunotherapy treatment for patients with advanced colorectal cancer to see if a combination of two drugs can help those whose cancer hasn't responded to standard treatments.
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Using medical cannabis to relieve symptoms in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer
This study is testing if medical cannabis can help relieve symptoms like pain and nausea in people with advanced pancreatic cancer.
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TL938 plus trastuzumab for HER2-positive metastatic colorectal cancer
This Phase 2 test checks whether combining oral TL938 with trastuzumab helps adults with HER2-positive, RAS wild-type metastatic or unresectable colorectal cancer that has progressed after standard chemotherapy.
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Combining DEBIRI with chemotherapy for colorectal cancer liver metastases
This study is testing if adding a special treatment called DEBIRI to regular chemotherapy can help patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver feel better and possibly have surgery later.
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Combining cetuximab, irinotecan, and a PD-1 inhibitor for treating specific colorectal cancer
This study is testing a new combination of treatments for patients with hard-to-treat right-sided colorectal cancer to see if it can help them when other options haven't worked.
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Second-line treatment for advanced colorectal cancer using new chemotherapy options
This study is testing a new combination of chemotherapy drugs to see if it can help people with advanced colorectal cancer who haven't had success with their first treatment.
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Combination immunotherapy and chemotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This study is testing a new treatment for patients with advanced colorectal cancer that combines immunotherapy and chemotherapy to see if it can help them better than current options.
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Combining Regorafenib, Sintilimab, and Electroacupuncture for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
This study is testing a new treatment plan that combines two medications and electroacupuncture to see if it helps people with advanced colorectal cancer who haven't had success with previous chemotherapy.
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Investigating genetic similarities between primary colorectal tumors and their brain metastases
This study is looking at the genetic similarities between original colorectal cancer tumors and their brain metastases to see how closely they match in terms of important gene mutations.
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Exploring treatment strategies for a specific type of metastatic colorectal cancer
This study is testing if a blood test that looks for certain cancer markers can help doctors decide the best treatment for people with a specific type of metastatic colorectal cancer.
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Evaluating biomarkers for immunotherapy resistance in metastatic colorectal cancer
This study is trying to find out which patients with advanced colorectal cancer might not respond to a specific immunotherapy treatment called pembrolizumab, to help doctors choose the best options for their care.
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Testing immunotherapy combinations for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver
This study is testing different combinations of immunotherapy treatments for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver to see if they can improve treatment results before surgery.
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Combining chemotherapy and immunotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer treatment
This study is testing a new combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy to see if it helps people with advanced colorectal cancer live longer and feel better.
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Combining Tunlametinib and Vemurafenib for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
This study is testing if combining two drugs, Tunlametinib and Vemurafenib, can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific mutation do better than standard chemotherapy.
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Modified early post-operative intraperitoneal chemotherapy for cancer treatment
This study is testing a new way of giving chemotherapy right after surgery to see if it works better and is safer for people with cancer that has spread in the abdomen.
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CNA3103 CAR-T cell treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer
This study is testing a new CAR-T cell treatment called CNA3103 to see if it can safely help people with advanced colorectal cancer.
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Comparing two chemotherapy approaches for unresectable colorectal cancer with liver metastases
This study is testing two different chemotherapy methods for patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver to see which one helps them feel better and live longer.
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Direct chemotherapy delivery to the lungs for colorectal cancer metastases
This study is testing a new way to deliver chemotherapy directly to the lungs during surgery for people with colorectal cancer that has spread there, to see if it can target cancer cells better while causing fewer side effects.
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Characterizing colorectal cancer spread to the peritoneum
This study is trying to understand how colorectal cancer spreads to the abdominal lining by looking at tumor cells from patients to see if certain genetic changes can help predict how well treatments will work.
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Exploring biomarkers for prognosis in recurrent and metastatic colorectal cancer after surgery
This study is trying to find specific markers in blood and tumor samples that can help predict how well patients with recurring or advanced colorectal cancer will do after surgery.
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Living donor liver transplant for patients with colorectal cancer spread to the liver
This study is trying to see how well living donor liver transplants work for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver by collecting information on their survival and recovery.
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Cryoablation with Sintilimab and Regorafenib for Liver Metastases from Colorectal Cancer
This study is testing if combining a freezing treatment with two medications can help people with liver cancer from colorectal cancer who haven't responded to previous treatments.
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Evaluating the effects of radiation therapy on colorectal cancer patients with lung-limited metastases
This study is testing if a special type of radiation therapy can help people with colorectal cancer that has spread to their lungs by looking at changes in their tumor DNA and genetics before and after treatment.
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Examining gut microbiome changes in advanced colorectal cancer during chemotherapy
This study looks at how chemotherapy changes the gut bacteria in people with advanced colorectal cancer to see if understanding these changes can help improve treatment outcomes.
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Liver transplantation for patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases
This study is testing a new approach that combines surgery and liver transplantation to see if it can help patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver live longer compared to standard chemotherapy.
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Quick answers
How many Colorectal Cancer Metastatic clinical trials are recruiting right now?
46, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 14 countries. The most sites are in China (20 trials), United States (10 trials), Italy (4 trials), Australia (2 trials), Canada (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 21, Phase 1/2: 4, Early Phase 1: 4, Phase 3: 3. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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