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New treatment option for Locally Advanced Colorectal Carcinoma
Official title Fluorescence Image Guided Surgery Followed by Intraoperative Photodynamic Therapy for Improving Local Tumor Control in Patients With Locally Advanced or Recurrent Colorectal Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06307548
What this study is testing
What is Aminolevulinic Acid?
Aminolevulinic Acid is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for locally advanced colorectal carcinoma.
Also referred to as 5-ALA, 5-Aminolaevulinic Acid.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- \ As of June 2026- Phase I has been completed and we are now in Phase II. This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and how well fluorescence image guided surgery followed by intraoperative photodynamic therapy for improving local tumor control in patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes (locally advanced) or that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent).
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years of age
- Patients with locally advanced or recurrent colorectal cancer undergoing surgery
- Amenable to diagnostic CT and MR imaging
- Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of ≤ 3
- Participants of child-bearing potential must agree to use adequate contraceptive methods (e.g., hormonal or barrier method of birth control...
You likely can't join if
- Pregnant or nursing female participants
- Any condition which in the Investigator's opinion deems the participant an unsuitable candidate to receive the fluorescence-guided surgery with...
- Patients with porphyria, or with known hypersensitivity to porphyrins or porphyrin-like compounds
- Patients who are not cleared to undergo surgery
- Patients with any acute hepatitis or chronic liver dysfunction with baseline elevated liver function tests (i.e. Aspartate transaminase (AST)/alanine...
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years of age
- Patients with locally advanced or recurrent colorectal cancer undergoing surgery
- Amenable to diagnostic CT and MR imaging
- Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of ≤ 3
- Participants of child-bearing potential must agree to use adequate contraceptive methods (e.g., hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect...
- Participant must understand the investigational nature of this study and sign an Independent Ethics Committee/Institutional Review Board approved written informed consent form prior to receiving any study related...
- Pregnant or nursing female participants
- Any condition which in the Investigator's opinion deems the participant an unsuitable candidate to receive the fluorescence-guided surgery with intraoperative PDT
- Patients with porphyria, or with known hypersensitivity to porphyrins or porphyrin-like compounds
- Patients who are not cleared to undergo surgery
- Patients with any acute hepatitis or chronic liver dysfunction with baseline elevated liver function tests (i.e. Aspartate transaminase (AST)/alanine transaminase (ALT) ≥ 2.5 x upper limit of normal [ULN]) will be...
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations...
- Patients unwilling or unable to follow protocol requirements
- Any condition which in the investigator's opinion deems the participant an unsuitable candidate to receive study drug and/or procedure
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Buffalo, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Buffalo, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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