Evaluating treatment outcomes for colorectal cancer patients using an immunomodulator
Official title: Clinical Outcomes of Treatment With Immunomodulator Plus Standard Anti-cancer Therapies for Patients With Colorectal Cancer: A Retrospective Study
Run by Taichung Veterans General Hospital · NCT06557668 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if adding a new treatment called Astragalus Polysaccharide Injection can help colorectal cancer patients do better with their cancer therapies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Taichung Veterans General Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Taichung and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 20, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 2026 |
| Study ends | July 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06557668 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 20 and older who have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and have started anti-cancer therapies between January 1, 2020, and April 30, 2024.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not been diagnosed with colorectal cancer or those who have not initiated anti-cancer therapies during the specified timeframe 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 study evaluates the survival and treatment outcomes of colorectal cancer patients receiving anti-cancer therapies, comparing those treated with and without an immunomodulator called Astragalus Polysaccharide Injection. Colorectal cancer is a prevalent condition with often unsatisfactory treatment results, and this research aims to explore how targeting the tumor microenvironment may enhance therapy effectiveness. By analyzing clinical data and survival status from medical records, the study seeks to provide insights into the potential benefits of combining immunomodulators with standard cancer treatments. The findings could guide physicians in making informed treatment recommendations for their patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved survival rates and treatment outcomes for colorectal cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of immunomodulators in cancer treatment is an emerging area, this specific approach with Astragalus Polysaccharide Injection has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
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 January 1, 2020, and Apr 30, 2024. Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Taichung, Taiwan Recruiting -
Chung-Shan Medical University Hospital
Taichung, Taiwan Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Chou-Chen Chen, M.D.
- 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.