Comparing two treatments for liver metastases from right-sided colon cancer

FOLFOXIRI Plus Cetuximab Versus FOLFOXIRI Plus Bevacizumab in Conversion Therapy of Right-sided Colon Cancer Liver Metastases

Phase 2 Interventional Fudan University · NCT04832776

This study is testing which combination of treatments works better for people with liver cancer that started from right-sided colon cancer and can't be surgically removed.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment160 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorFudan University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, Cetuximab, Bevacuzumab
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai)
Trial IDNCT04832776 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of two treatment regimens for patients with liver metastases from right-sided colon cancer. Participants will receive either FOLFOXIRI combined with Cetuximab or FOLFOXIRI combined with Bevacizumab as part of their conversion therapy. The study focuses on patients with initially unresectable liver metastases who have not received systemic therapy or have had limited prior treatment. The goal is to determine which combination provides better outcomes for patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with RAS wild type colorectal carcinoma and initially unresectable liver metastases who have a good performance status.

Not a fit: Patients with significant comorbidities, such as uncontrolled hypertension or central nervous system metastases, may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment options for patients with liver metastases from right-sided colon cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored similar treatment combinations, but this specific comparison is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* ECOG perfomance 0-1
* pathologically confirmed colorectal carcinoma, with RAS wild type
* inital unresectable liver metastases discussed by MDT
* prior no systemical therapy or exceed 6 months after the adjuvant chemotherapy of primary tumor surgery.
* without extraheptic metastatic lesions, except for locally controlled lung metastases (RFA or SBRT)
* adequate blood, liver and renal function
* expected survival longer than 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* with bleeding risk
* interestinal obstruction or disease
* uncontrolled hypertension and severe heart disease
* previous severe thrombotic events
* central nervous system metastases
* accompanied with other malignant tumor

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 Liver Metastasis Colon CancerFOLFOXIRIcetuximabbevacizumab
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.