Using Regorafenib to Maintain Treatment in Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Efficacy and Safety of Regorafenib Maintenance Therapy in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC) Without Imaging Progress Three Months After Second-Line Treatment

Not applicable Interventional Changhai Hospital · NCT05818267

This study is testing if the drug regorafenib can help people with metastatic colorectal cancer stay stable longer after their second-line treatment.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
SponsorChanghai Hospital Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai)
Trial IDNCT05818267 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the efficacy and safety of regorafenib as a maintenance therapy for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who have achieved stable disease or partial response after second-line treatment. Patients will receive regorafenib to assess its impact on prolonging progression-free survival, overall survival, and quality of life compared to standard therapies. The study aims to determine if advancing regorafenib can improve patient outcomes following initial treatment. Participants must meet specific eligibility criteria, including having measurable metastatic disease and maintaining stable disease for at least three months.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with histologically confirmed metastatic colorectal cancer who have achieved stable disease after second-line therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with concurrent primary tumors, certain genetic markers, or significant organ insufficiencies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve survival rates and quality of life for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with regorafenib in treating metastatic colorectal cancer, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed metastatic colorectal cancer who have measurable metastatic disease according to the Resolute Efficacy Criteria for Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1.
* Received standard second-line therapy, achieved stable disease(SD) and above by recist1.1 tumor assessment and maintained for 3 months.
* Eastern Oncology Collaborative Group(ECOG) physical status of 0 or 1 at trial entry and life expectancy ≥ 3 months.
* No bone marrow suppression and normal heart, lung, liver and kidney function.
* Voluntary participation in research.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Concurrent primary tumors of other types.
* MSI-H/dMMR type mCRC patients.
* Heart, liver, kidney, bone marrow insufficiency or mental abnormalities.
* Intolerant to treatment methods
* Concurrent participants in other clinical trials.
* Pregnant or lactating women.
* Patients deemed unsuitable for study participation by the remaining investigators.

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Shanghai

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 Cancer
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.