Clinical trial Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Combining TATE and Pembrolizumab for advanced colorectal and lung cancer

Official title: An Open Label Phase II Study for the Treatment of Liver Metastatic Colorectal Cancer and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With a Combination of TATE (Trans-Arterial Tirapazamine Embolization) and Pembrolizumab

Run by Teclison Ltd. · NCT04701476 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if combining a new treatment called TATE with Pembrolizumab can help people with advanced colorectal cancer and lung cancer that has spread to the liver live longer and respond better to treatment.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment110 (estimated)
SponsorTeclison Ltd.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, Pembrolizumab
Locations3 sites (Orange, California and 2 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 20, 2021
Main results expectedMarch 31, 2027
Study endsSeptember 30, 2027
Registry record updatedApril 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT04701476 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients with liver metastatic MSS-mCRC or NSCLC who have progressed on prior treatments and meet specific health criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients with extensive liver metastasis, prior organ transplants, or certain health conditions may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This open-label study aims to treat patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with liver metastasis using Trans-arterial Tirapazamine Embolization (TATE) in combination with Pembrolizumab. Patients with mCRC will be randomized to receive either the combination treatment or standard care options, while all NSCLC patients will receive the combination treatment. The primary endpoints are Overall Survival (OS) for mCRC patients and Overall Response Rate (ORR) for NSCLC patients, allowing for a comparative analysis of treatment efficacy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a new effective treatment option for patients with advanced colorectal and lung cancers that have not responded to previous therapies.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies exploring similar combinations, this specific approach is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Liver metastatic MSS-mCRC or NSCLC without EGFR or AKT mutations
* mCRC progressed on at least two lines of standard chemotherapy; or
* NSCLC progressed on chemotherapy and an immune checkpoint inhibitor
* Measurable disease
* ECOG 0-1
* At least 4 weeks from prior chemotherapy and free from chemo-related toxicity
* Adequate organ function

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior organ transplantation
* Liver metastasis more than 50%
* Oxygen saturation less than 92% in room air
* Prior autoimmune disorder
* CNS metastasis
* Major GI bleeding in the last 2 months

Where it's running

  • University of California, Irvine Medical Center
    Orange, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • China Medical University Hsinchu Hospital
    Hsinchu, Taiwan
    Recruiting
  • Chung Shan Medical University Hospital
    Taichung, Taiwan
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.