Colorectal cancer outcomes with an immunomodulator plus standard therapies
Official title: Clinical Outcomes of Treatment With Immunomodulator Plus Standard Anti-cancer Therapies for Patients With Colorectal Cancer: A Real-World Study
Run by Cheng Ching Hospital · NCT07703709 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether adding an immunomodulator to usual colorectal cancer treatments helps improve survival and outcomes for patients with CRC.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cheng Ching Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taichung) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2030 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | July 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07703709 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 20 and older with a colorectal cancer diagnosis who began anti-cancer therapy between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2027.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not receive the immunomodulator or have different treatment regimens may not experience any additional benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study collects real-world data from colorectal cancer patients who did and did not receive an immunomodulator alongside standard anti-cancer therapies. It includes retrospective and prospective records to explore associations between immunomodulator use and clinical outcomes within the tumor microenvironment. The research aims to identify potential benefits and safety signals in routine care settings, without imposing a new treatment protocol. Data will be drawn from medical records at Cheng Ching General Hospital, Chung Kang Branch in Taichung, Taiwan, led by Chou-Chen Chen.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If positive, the study could support use of immunomodulators as an adjunct to standard therapy to improve outcomes for colorectal cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other real-world studies have explored immunomodulators in cancer care with mixed results, making this observational analysis valuable for context but not definitive.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 20 years and older * Patients who have been given a diagnosis of colorectal cancer * Patients had previously initiated anti-cancer therapies between Jan 01 2025 and Dec 31, 2027 Exclusion Criteria: * Non
Where it's running
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Cheng Ching General Hospital, Chung Kang Branch
Taichung, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Chou-Chen Chen
- Email: ccchen24615237@gmail.com
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.