Combining Fruquintinib and TAS-102 for advanced colorectal cancer treatment

A Single-center, Prospective Cohort Study of Fruquintinib Combined With TAS-102 in Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Observational Fudan University · NCT06221423

This study is testing whether combining two cancer treatments, Fruquintinib and TAS-102, can help people with advanced colorectal cancer live longer and feel better after their disease has progressed.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorFudan University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsbevacizumab, cetuximab, Fruquintinib, chemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai)
Trial IDNCT06221423 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the safety and effectiveness of combining Fruquintinib, a standard treatment for refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), with TAS-102, another established therapy for mCRC. The approach aims to enhance the sensitivity of the immune system and chemotherapy, potentially improving survival outcomes for patients. Participants must have histology-confirmed mCRC and have experienced disease progression after at least two lines of chemotherapy. The study will assess the outcomes of this combination therapy in a real-world setting.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with histology-confirmed metastatic colorectal cancer who have progressed on standard therapies.

Not a fit: Patients with liver or kidney dysfunction or those who have not received at least two lines of chemotherapy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this combination therapy could provide a new treatment option that improves survival rates for patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer.

How similar studies have performed: While the combination of these specific treatments is being explored, similar approaches in combining therapies for mCRC have shown promise in previous studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Histology-confirmed metastatic CRC (mCRC)
* Disease progression on standard therapy with at least two lines of chemotherapy, including fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan with or without biologics such as bevacizumab and cetuximab
* Fruquintinib administered as salvage treatment
* Age: 18-75 years old
* Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Liver or kidney dysfunction, or other conditions unsuitable for chemotherapy
* Fruquintinib and/or TAS-102 administration as second-line treatment
* Drug administration stopped after less than two cycles

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Shanghai

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Colorectal CancerMetastatic Colorectal CancerRefractory Colorectal Carcinoma
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.