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A trial of dalotuzumab with irinotecan for rectal cancer that has spread

Overview

Cancer types:

Bowel (colorectal) cancer, Rectal cancer

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Phase 2

Details

This trial is looking at a drug called dalotuzumab alongside irinotecan for cancer of the back passage (rectum) that has spread to other parts of the body.

Recruitment start: 18 October 2012

Recruitment end: 6 August 2013

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr David Watkins

Supported by

Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)

Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd

NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer

Last reviewed: 19 August 2013

CRUK internal database number: 9860

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