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NCT02965703 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Aspirin in Preventing Colorectal Cancer in Patients With Colorectal Adenoma

A Phase 2 study of Colorectal Carcinoma and Colorectal Adenoma, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Active
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
81
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02965703: Active Phase 2 study of Colorectal Carcinoma and Colorectal Adenoma, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

NCT02965703 is a Phase 2 study of Colorectal Carcinoma and Colorectal Adenoma that is active but no longer recruiting, run by National Cancer Institute (NCI). The registered enrollment target is 81 participants, below the 1,095-participant average among 53 other Colorectal Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02965703, a Phase 2 study of Colorectal Carcinoma and Colorectal Adenoma, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
81 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This phase IIa trial studies how well aspirin works in preventing colorectal cancer in patients with colorectal adenoma. Aspirin may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.

Primary Outcome

Change in the ratio of proliferation to apoptosis biomarkers (Ki67 density index: BAX density index, measured continuously after IHC staining) in colorectal mucosa of compliant participants

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Biospecimen Collection
  • OTHER Questionnaire Administration
  • DRUG Aspirin
  • OTHER Placebo Administration
  • PROCEDURE Rectal Biopsy

Study Locations (1)

Tennessee

  • Vanderbilt University/Ingram Cancer Center - Nashville

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 81 participants
Start Date 2018-01-16
Est. Completion 2026-12-24
Phase Phase 2
National Cancer Institute (NCI)

3,257 total trials

What the registry record for NCT02965703 still lists

NCT02965703 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 81 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,095-participant average among 53 other Colorectal Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Colorectal Carcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions - of which Biospecimen Collection is the first listed.

NCT02965703 reports a single indexed study location in Tennessee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02965703 about?

NCT02965703 is a clinical study titled "Aspirin in Preventing Colorectal Cancer in Patients With Colorectal Adenoma". This phase IIa trial studies how well aspirin works in preventing colorectal cancer in patients with colorectal adenoma. Aspirin may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.

What is the current status of trial NCT02965703?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 81 participants. The study started on 2018-01-16. Estimated completion is 2026-12-24.

What conditions does trial NCT02965703 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Colorectal Carcinoma, Colorectal Adenoma.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02965703?

The interventions under investigation include: Biospecimen Collection (PROCEDURE), Questionnaire Administration (OTHER), Aspirin (DRUG), Placebo Administration (OTHER), Rectal Biopsy (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02965703?

This trial is sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 3,257 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02965703 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Tennessee. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Colorectal Carcinoma

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Where NCT02965703's enrollment target sits among peer trials

81 35th of 53 higher than 19 of 53 other Colorectal Carcinoma trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more other Colorectal Carcinoma trials. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02965703, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT02965703 (small enrollment · single site footprint · active not recruiting) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.