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Colorectal Cancer Real-world Outcomes Study of Survival With Immunomodulator Plus Standard Anti-cancer Therapies

Taiwan60 participantsStarted 2026-07-15

Plain-language summary

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide. Despite the availability of numerous standard therapies for CRC, clinical outcomes from these treatments remain unsatisfactory. The tumor microenvironment (TME) plays an important role to regulate tumor growth, progression, and metastasis and can limit the efficacy of cancer therapies. Therefore, targeting TME would be an efficient approach for cancer treatment. Astragalus polysaccharide (APS) Injection is an immunomodulator, which can enhance anti-tumor efficacy through regulation of TME. This drug has been approved as a prescription drug for alleviating cancer-related fatigue by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA). In this real-world study, clinical data will be collected both retrospectively and prospectively from the medical records of CRC patients undergoing anti-cancer treatment who did or did not receive immunomodulators. It can be used to understand the possible clinical benefit of immunomodulator plus anti-cancer therapies for patients with CRC, and physicians can refer to these results to give patients the suitable treatment recommendations.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 20 years and older * Patients who have been given a diagnosis of colorectal cancer * Patients had previously initiated anti-cancer therapies between Jan 01 2025 and Dec 31, 2027 Exclusion Criteria: * Non

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Overall survival

Timeframe: From the earliest record until Dec 2030

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07703709

SponsorChou-Chen Chen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2030-12-31

Contact for this trial

Chou-Chen Chen

ccchen24615237@gmail.com

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