Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Toripalimab Plus Cetuximab and Irinotecan for second-line right-sided colon cancer

Official title: A Phase II Study of Toripalimab in Combination With Cetuximab and Irinotecan as Second-Line Treatment for Patients With Advanced Right-Sided RAS/BRAF Wild-Type Colon Cancer

Run by Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences · NCT07896681 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This phase II study tests whether a combo of toripalimab, cetuximab, and irinotecan helps adults with second-line, right‑sided, RAS/BRAF wild-type advanced colon cancer.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment46 (estimated)
SponsorCancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation, toripalimab, cetuximab
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 3, 2026
Main results expectedJuly 1, 2028
Study endsSeptember 1, 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 27, 2026
Trial IDNCT07896681 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (≥18) with previously treated recurrent or metastatic right‑sided colon cancer and wild-type RAS/BRAF status who have not received anti-EGFR antibodies or irinotecan before.

Probably not a fit

Patients whose tumors do not respond to the combination or who experience prohibitive toxicity may not benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This is a single-arm Phase II trial enrolling up to 46 adults with recurrent or metastatic right‑sided colon cancer whose disease progressed after first-line therapy. Participants must have wild-type RAS and BRAF genes and have not previously received anti-EGFR antibodies or irinotecan. All participants receive intravenous toripalimab, cetuximab, and irinotecan every two weeks until progression or unacceptable toxicity. The primary outcome is objective response rate by RECIST 1.1; secondary outcomes include duration of response and other efficacy and safety measures.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this combination could offer a new second-line option for patients with right‑sided, RAS/BRAF wild-type colon cancer.

How similar studies have gone: Prior studies suggest that combining immunotherapy with EGFR-targeted therapy may have activity in select colorectal cancers, but this exact triple combination is still investigational.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

Participants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this study:

1. Aged 18 years or older, regardless of sex.
2. Patients with previously treated recurrent or metastatic right-sided colon cancer.
3. Confirmed RAS and BRAF wild-type status based on molecular testing.
4. Disease progression following first-line systemic anticancer therapy that did not include anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies or irinotecan.
5. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1, a life expectancy of at least 3 months, and the ability to cooperate with efficacy and safety assessments.
6. At least one measurable tumor lesion according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1.
7. Adequate organ function, defined by the following laboratory criteria:

   * Absolute neutrophil count ≥1.5 × 10⁹/L; platelet count ≥100 × 10⁹/L; hemoglobin ≥9 g/dL; serum albumin ≥3 g/dL.
   * Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) ≤1 × upper limit of normal (ULN), with T3 and T4 levels within normal ranges.
   * Total bilirubin ≤1.5 × ULN; alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤2 × ULN.
   * Serum creatinine ≤1.5 × ULN and creatinine clearance ≥60 mL/min.
   * International normalized ratio (INR) or prothrombin time (PT) ≤1.5 × ULN, unless the participant is receiving anticoagulant therapy and PT is within the intended therapeutic range.
   * Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) ≤1.5 × ULN.
8. No severe concomitant disease associated with a life expectancy of less than 5 years.
9. Female participants of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test. Female participants without childbearing potential are also eligible.
10. Male participants of reproductive potential and female participants of childbearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception throughout the study and for 12 months after completion of study treatment.
11. Provision of signed and dated written informed consent after receiving information about all relevant aspects of the study.
12. Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plans, laboratory tests, and other study procedures.
13. Agreement not to participate in any other clinical trials involving drugs or medical devices during the study period.

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants meeting any of the following criteria will be excluded:

1. Pathologically confirmed intestinal tumors other than colon cancer, such as gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
2. Previous treatment with anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, or anti-CTLA-4 antibodies.
3. History of or concurrent malignancies other than colon cancer, except adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer, cervical carcinoma in situ, or papillary thyroid carcinoma.
4. Active autoimmune disease or a history of autoimmune disorders, including but not limited to interstitial pneumonitis, colitis, hepatitis, hypophysitis, vasculitis, nephritis, hyperthyroidism, or hypothyroidism. Exceptions include autoimmune hypothyroidism controlled with a stable dose of thyroid hormone replacement therapy, type 1 diabetes mellitus controlled with a stable insulin regimen, vitiligo, or resolved childhood asthma/allergies requiring no intervention in adulthood.
5. History of immunodeficiency, including positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing, acquired or congenital immunodeficiency disorders, organ transplantation, or allogeneic bone marrow transplantation.
6. History of interstitial lung disease (excluding radiation pneumonitis not requiring corticosteroid treatment) or noninfectious pneumonitis.
7. Active tuberculosis infection identified through medical history or computed tomography (CT), a history of active tuberculosis within 1 year before enrollment, or a history of active tuberculosis more than 1 year before enrollment without adequate treatment.
8. Active hepatitis B infection, defined as HBV DNA ≥2,000 IU/mL or ≥10⁴ copies/mL, or active hepatitis C infection, defined as positive hepatitis C antibody with HCV RNA above the lower limit of detection.
9. Severe cardiac, pulmonary, or renal dysfunction.
10. Uncontrolled hypertension despite antihypertensive treatment, defined as systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg.
11. History of psychotropic drug abuse, excessive alcohol consumption, or illicit drug use.
12. Any other condition that, in the investigator's judgment, may compromise participant safety or compliance with study procedures, including severe concomitant diseases requiring treatment (including psychiatric disorders), clinically significant laboratory abnormalities, or relevant family or social factors.

Where it's running

  • National Cancer Center / Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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