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NCT06728072 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Addition of Antibiotics to Upfront Treatment Regimen for Colorectal Cancer

A Phase 2 study of Colorectal Cancer and CRC, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
97
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06728072: Recruiting Phase 2 study of Colorectal Cancer and CRC, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.

NCT06728072 is a Phase 2 study of Colorectal Cancer and CRC that is actively recruiting participants, run by Virginia Commonwealth University. The registered enrollment target is 97 participants, below the 1,544-participant average among 381 other Colorectal Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (94% 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

NCT06728072, a Phase 2 study of Colorectal Cancer and CRC, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
97 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This is a 2-arm, noncomparative phase 2 trial designed to evaluate treatment outcomes with or without the addition of ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and aspirin to first-line chemotherapy for patients with stage IV colorectal cancer (CRC).

Primary Outcome

Evaluate the objective response rate (ORR) of a fluorouracil (based) treatment regimen with or without the addition of MBMT in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) by the number of participants that have a partial (PR) or complete response (CR) using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1) criteria.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Standard of Care Chemotherapy + Metronidazole, ciprofloxacin, aspirin

Study Locations (1)

Virginia

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 97 participants
Start Date 2025-03-07
Est. Completion 2035-07-01
Phase Phase 2
Virginia Commonwealth University

558 total trials

What NCT06728072 shows while recruiting

NCT06728072 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 97 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,544-participant average among 381 other Colorectal Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Colorectal Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Standard of Care Chemotherapy + Metronidazole, ciprofloxacin, aspirin is the first listed.

NCT06728072 reports a single indexed study location in Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06728072 about?

NCT06728072 is a clinical study titled "Addition of Antibiotics to Upfront Treatment Regimen for Colorectal Cancer". This is a 2-arm, noncomparative phase 2 trial designed to evaluate treatment outcomes with or without the addition of ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and aspirin to first-line chemotherapy for patients with stage IV colorectal cancer (CRC).

What is the current status of trial NCT06728072?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 97 participants. The study started on 2025-03-07. Estimated completion is 2035-07-01.

What conditions does trial NCT06728072 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer, CRC.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06728072?

The interventions under investigation include: Standard of Care Chemotherapy + Metronidazole, ciprofloxacin, aspirin (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06728072?

This trial is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06728072 being conducted?

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

Similar trials for Colorectal Cancer

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 NCT06728072's enrollment target sits among peer trials

97 222nd of 381 higher than 159 of 381 other Colorectal Cancer trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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

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