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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Clinical Study of Second-line Treatment in Advanced Colorectal Cancer With Chemotherapy With Bevacizumab or Cetuximab

Clinical Study of Second-line Treatment of Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer With Irinotecan Liposome (II), Fluorouracil in Combination With Bevacizumab or Cetuximab

Clinical Study of Second-line Treatment in Advanced Colorectal Cancer With Chemotherapy With Bevacizumab or Cetuximab (NCT06540326) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Colorectal Cancer Metastatic, sponsored by Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

Guidelines recommend FOLFIRI in combination with bevacizumab or cetuximab as a treatment option for advanced second-line colorectal cancer, and this study explores the efficacy and safety of a clinical study of liposomal irinotecan (II), fluorouracil, in combination with bevacizumab or cetuximab for the second-line treatment of patients with advanced colorectal cancer.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Colorectal Cancer Metastatic and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 100 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Colorectal Cancer Metastatic subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Provide written willing to sign a consent form to voluntarily enroll in this study. 2. Men or women aged 18-75 years. 3. diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma. 4. Patients who have failed one previous cancer treatment that works throughout the body (like chemotherapy). 5. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status score of 0 or 1. 6. expected to live at least 3 months. 7. Measurable lesions at baseline as assessed by the investigator by imaging (according to RECIST 1.1), measurable lesions should not have received local treatment such as radiotherapy (lesions located within the area of previous radiotherapy may also be selected as target lesions if progression is confirmed to have occurred). 8. Function of vital organs in accordance with the following requirements (no medication with any blood component, cell growth factor corrective therapy is allowed within 14 days prior to the first administration of study drug); Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 x 109/L platelet count at least 100 x 109/L; Haemoglobin ≥ 9 g/dL; Serum albumin ≥ 2.5 g/dL; Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal; alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase≤ 2.5 × upper limit of normal, and if liver metastases are present, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase ≤ 5 × upper limit of normal Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal or creatinine clearance \> 60 mL/min (Cockcroft-Gault); Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and International Normalised Ratio (INR) ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (screened for use of stable doses of anticoagulant therapy such as low molecular heparin or warfarin where the INR is within the expected therapeutic range of the anticoagulant). ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Provide written informed consent to voluntarily enroll in this study. 2. Men or women aged 18-75 years. 3. Histologically or cytologically confirmed metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma. 4. Patients who have failed one prior systemic therapy. 5. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status score of 0 or 1. 6. Life expectancy of at least 3 months. 7. Measurable lesions at baseline as assessed by the investigator by imaging (according to RECIST 1.1), measurable lesions should not have received local treatment such as radiotherapy (lesions located within the area of previous radiotherapy may also be selected as target lesions if progression is confirmed to have occurred). 8. Function of vital organs in accordance with the following requirements (no medication with any blood component, cell growth factor corrective therapy is allowed within 14 days prior to the first administration of study drug); Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 x 109/L Platelets ≥ 100 x 109/L; Haemoglobin ≥ 9 g/dL; Serum albumin ≥ 2.5 g/dL; Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal; alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase≤ 2.5 × upper limit of normal, and if liver metastases are present, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase ≤ 5 × upper limit of normal Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal or creatinine clearance \> 60 mL/min (Cockcroft-Gault); Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and International Normalised Ratio (INR) ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (screened for use of stable doses of anticoagulant therapy such as low molecular heparin or warfarin where the INR is within the expected therapeutic range of the anticoagulant). 9. Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to initiation of trial drug administration and use effective contraception (e.g., intrauterine device, birth control pills, or condoms) during the trial period and for at least 3 months after the last dose of trial drug; for male subjects whose partner is a female of childbearing potential, effective contraception should be used during the trial period and for at least 3 months after the last dose of trial drug. For male subjects whose partners are women of childbearing potential Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have received local radiotherapy within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug and have not recovered to baseline levels of adverse events due to radiotherapy. Subjects who have had palliative radiotherapy to a peripheral site (e.g., bone metastases) prior to 4 weeks may be admitted to the study, provided they have recovered from any acute adverse events; 2. Known active central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis. Subjects previously treated for brain metastases may enter the study provided they have stable brain metastases and have not been treated for brain metastases with steroids for at least 28 days prior to study entry. This exception does not include carcinomatous meningitis, as patients with carcinomatous meningitis are excluded regardless of clinical stability; 3. Major surgery, open biopsy, or severe trauma 28 days prior to first dose; 4. Have a previous history of hypersensitivity to fluorouracil or irinotecan; 5. Subjects with hypertension that is not well controlled with antihypertensive medication (systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg) 6. Subject has uncontrolled cardiovascular clinical symptoms or disease, including but not limited to: (1) New York Heart Association Class II or higher heart failure (2) unstable angina (3) myocardial infarction within 1 year (4) clinically significant supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmia that is not clinically interfered with or remains poorly controlled after clinical intervention. 7. Clinically significant bleeding symptoms or a definite bleeding tendency within 3 months prior to the first dose, e.g., gastrointestinal bleeding, bleeding gastric ulcer, or vasculitis; 8. Arterial/venous thrombotic events within 6 months prior to the first dose, such as cerebrovascular accidents (including temporary ischaemic attack, cerebral haemorrhage, cerebral infarction), deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, with superficial venous thrombosis being eligible for enrolment as determined by the investigator; 9. Have another malignancy that is progressing or requires aggressive treatment, except for non-melanoma skin cancer and cervical cancer in situ for which potential treatment has been administered; 10. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding; 11. Subjects who, in the judgement of the investigator, have other factors that may cause them to be forced to terminate the study midway, such as other serious illnesses (including psychiatric illnesses) that require comorbid treatment, grossly abnormal laboratory test values, and family or social factors that may affect the subject's safety or the collection of trial data

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

irinotecan liposome (II)

irinotecan liposome (II) is a powerful chemotherapeutic agents, in the combination with fluorouracil,and bevacizumab or cetuximab

DRUG

fluorouracil

fluorouracil is a powerful chemotherapeutic agents, in the combination with irinotecan liposome (II),and bevacizumab or cetuximab

DRUG

cetuximab

cetuximab is a powerful targeted agents, in the combination with irinotecan liposome (II),and fluorouracil

DRUG

bevacizumab

bevacizumab is a powerful targeted agents, in the combination with irinotecan liposome (II),and fluorouracil

DRUG

Capecitabine

Capecitabine is a powerful chemotherapeutic agent, in the combination with bevacizumab or cetuximab

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

The second affiliated hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06540326), the sponsor (Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06540326 clinical trial studying?

Guidelines recommend FOLFIRI in combination with bevacizumab or cetuximab as a treatment option for advanced second-line colorectal cancer, and this study explores the efficacy and safety of a clinical study of liposomal irinotecan (II), fluorouracil, in combination with bevacizumab or cetuximab for the second-line treatment of patients with advanced colorectal cancer. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06540326?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06540326?

Contact information for this trial may be available directly on the ClinicalTrials.gov record. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar for the official source. Always discuss any potential trial with your doctor before contacting the study site.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06540326. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06540326. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.