Effect of Brucea Javanica Oil on Survival in Advanced Colorectal Cancer Patients

Clinical Study on the Effect of Brucea Javanica Oil Emulsion Injection on the Survival of Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer Who Failed to Receive Multi-line Treatment

Phase 4 Interventional Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences · NCT05897749

This study is testing if an oil made from Brucea javanica can help people with advanced colorectal cancer live longer and feel better after other treatments have not worked.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorGuang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Academic / other
Locations4 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 3 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05897749 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of Brucea javanica oil emulsion injection in patients with advanced colorectal cancer who have failed multiple lines of treatment. It is a multicenter, randomized controlled trial involving approximately 60 patients, who will be divided into an experimental group receiving the oil emulsion injection along with best supportive care, and a control group receiving only the best supportive care. The primary endpoint of the study is progression-free survival (PFS), and the trial adheres to ethical guidelines and good clinical practices.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with stage IV colorectal cancer who have experienced treatment failure after at least three lines of therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with brain metastasis, specific genetic mutations, or severe organ dysfunction may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could improve survival rates and quality of life for patients with advanced colorectal cancer who have limited treatment options.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of Brucea javanica oil is less common in Western medicine, similar studies involving herbal treatments have shown promise, though this specific approach is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* # Colorectal cancer patients with stage IV third line or above treatment failure confirmed by pathology

  * Male or female aged 18-75years # Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score 0-2
  * Life expectancy of at least 3 months # At least one radiographically measurable lesion per RECIST 1.1 # Willing to join the clinic trail and sign informed consent,and able to comply with scheduled visits and treatments

Exclusion Criteria:

* With brain metastasis, BRAF-V600E mutation, HER-2 overexpression, MSI-H, NTRK fusion gene patients

  * Patients with primary tumors at other sites
  * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
  * Fertile patients who are unwilling or unable to take effective contraceptive measures during the research period until 6 months after the study end later
  * A history of mental disorders # Patients with severe cardiac, cerebrovascular, liver, kidney, hematopoietic system dysfunction or primary disease without effective control # Participated in other clinical trials of small molecule research drugs within 28 days prior to enrollment, or participated in other clinical trials of large molecule research drugs within 3 months before enrollment # Known allergy or intolerance to study medications

Where this trial is running

Guangzhou, Guangdong and 3 other locations

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 CancerChinese Herbal MedicineProgression-free SurvivalQuality of LifeJavanica oil emulsion injection
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.