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A trial of CXD101 and nivolumab for a certain type of advanced bowel cancer (CAROSELL)

Overview

Cancer types:

Bowel (colorectal) cancer, Secondary cancers

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Phase 1/2

Details

This trial is looking at a new drug called CXD101 alongside nivolumab for bowel cancer that has spread elsewhere in the body.

It is for people who have a certain type of bowel cancer called microsatellite stable.

Bowel cancers have different types of changes in the DNA. A small number of bowel cancers have DNA changes called microsatellite instability. Most bowel cancers do not have these changes and are called microsatellite stable. This is the most common type of advanced bowel cancer.

Recruitment start: 22 May 2018

Recruitment end: 22 May 2019

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

Professor Rachel Kerr

Supported by

Celleron Therapeutics Ltd

Last reviewed: 21 May 2019

CRUK internal database number: 15680

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