A Phase 2 interventional study of TAS-102 in Colorectal Cancer, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Active, not recruiting at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-01.
Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment
To measure the level of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in the blood of colorectal cancer patients after 6 months of receiving TAS-102 therapy. ctDNA is genetic material from tumor cells that can be found and measured in the blood.
Primary Objectives:
The primary objective is to determine the 6-month ctDNA clearance rate in colorectal cancer patients with minimal residual disease following 6 months of TAS-102 therapy.
Secondary Objectives:
Exploratory Objectives:
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This study's enrollment of 30 is below the median of 77 across 4,123 interventional studies indexed under Colorectal Neoplasms.
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Has adequate organ and marrow function as defined below:
Exclusion Criteria:
TAS-102 should be taken by mouth 2 times a day, within 1 hour after your morning and evening meals (about 12 hours apart).
Drug: TAS-102
GIven by PO
Also known as: trifluridine, tipiracil, Lonsurf
To determine the 6-month ctDNA clearance rate in colorectal cancer patients with minimal residual disease following 6 months of TAS-102 therapy.
Time frame: up to 6 months
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