← Back to Clinical Trials
Recruiting Phase 3 NCT07549399

NCT07549399 SCRT + Chemo Targeted Immuno-neoadjuvant Therapy for High-risk pMMR/MSS RC

◆ AI Clinical Summary
Plain-language summary for patients
Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT07549399
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Condition Rectal Adenocarcinoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 204 participants
Start Date 2026-05-20
Primary Completion 2029-04-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Short-Course RadiotherapyPD-1 monoclonal antibodymFOLFOX6 regimen

Eligibility Fast-Check

Enter your details for a quick preliminary check. This does not replace medical advice.

What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 204 participants in total. It began in 2026-05-20 with a primary completion date of 2029-04-30.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

To explore the efficacy and safety of an intensified treatment regimen consisting of short-course radiotherapy followed by mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy combined with precise targeted therapy (based on RAS/BRAF status: cetuximab for wild-type, bevacizumab for mutant) and a PD-1 monoclonal antibody, compared with short-course radiotherapy followed by mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy alone, in high-risk locally advanced pMMR/MSS rectal adenocarcinoma through a prospective, randomized controlled phase III clinical study, providing high-level evidence-based medical evidence to establish a superior neoadjuvant treatment strategy for this population.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Before conducting procedures related to the research protocol but not part of routine care, written informed consent, voluntarily signed and dated by the subject, must be obtained in accordance with regulations and institutional guidelines. 2. Age 18-75 years. 3. Histologically or cytologically confirmed pMMR/MSS rectal adenocarcinoma; all other histological types are excluded. 4. Distance from the lower margin of the rectal tumor to the anal verge ≤10 cm. 5. Clinical staging with high-risk factors, including cT3Nx, EMVI(+), or cT4, ±MRF(+), ±EMVI(+). 6. No evidence of distant metastasis before treatment. 7. No prior anti-cancer treatment (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy). 8. ECOG performance status of 0-1. 9. Peripheral blood counts and liver and kidney function within the following allowable ranges (tested within 15 days before the start of treatment): * White blood cells (WBC) ≥3.0×10\^9/L or absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.5×10\^9/L; * Hemoglobin (HGB) ≥80 g/L; ③Platelets (PLT) ≥100×10\^9/L; ④Liver transaminases (AST/ALT) \<3.0 times the upper limit of the normal range; ⑤Total bilirubin (TBIL) \<1.5 times the upper limit of the normal range; ⑥Creatinine (CREAT) \<1.5 times the upper limit of the normal range. 10. No history of other malignancies; not pregnant or breastfeeding, and effective contraception must be used during the study period and for 6 months after the last dose. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with a history of severe drug allergies (including allergies to platinum agents, 5-FU, LV, and 5-HT3 receptor antagonists); 2. Patients who have participated in or are currently participating in other clinical trials within 4 weeks prior to enrollment; 3. A history of having received anti-PD-1, PD-L1, PD-L2, CTLA-4, or any other specific T-cell costimulatory or checkpoint pathway-targeted therapy; 4. Severe electrolyte abnormalities; 5. Presence of gastrointestinal diseases, such as active ulcers in the stomach or duodenum, ulcerative colitis, or tumors with active bleeding that have not been resected; or other conditions that may lead to gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation; or gastrointestinal perforation that has not healed after surgical treatment; 6. History of arterial thrombosis or deep vein thrombosis within 6 months; history of bleeding or evidence of bleeding tendency within 2 months; or patients receiving high-dose anticoagulation therapy; 7. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women of childbearing potential with a positive pregnancy test before the first dose; or female participants and their partners who are unwilling to strictly practice contraception during the study period; 8. Presence of other active malignancies (except for malignancies that have been treated with curative intent and have been disease-free for more than 3 years, or in situ cancers that can be cured with adequate treatment); 9. Presence of severe ECG abnormalities or active coronary artery disease, severe/unstable angina, newly diagnosed angina or myocardial infarction within 12 months prior to study entry, or New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II or higher congestive heart failure; 10. Patients with active infections (infections causing fever above 38°C); 11. Patients with uncontrolled hypercalcemia, hypertension, or diabetes; 12. Patients with severe pulmonary diseases (interstitial pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, severe emphysema, etc.); 13. Patients with psychiatric disorders that may affect clinical treatment or a history of central nervous system diseases; 14. Patients with severe complications (bowel obstruction, renal insufficiency, hepatic insufficiency, cerebrovascular disorders, etc.); 15. Presence of any CTCAE Grade 2 or higher toxicity caused by previous treatments that has not resolved (excluding anemia, alopecia, and skin pigmentation); 16. Any unstable medical condition that may affect patient safety and compliance with the study; 17. Patients deemed by the investigator as unsuitable for participation in this clinical trial.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jun Huang, PhD.

✉ huangj97@mail.sysu.edu.cn

📞 +8613926451242

Principal Investigator

Jun Huang, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Sun Yat-sen University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07549399 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Rectal Adenocarcinoma. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07549399 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 204 participants.

Is NCT07549399 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07549399 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at huangj97@mail.sysu.edu.cn for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07549399 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Guangzhou, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07549399 clinical trial?

NCT07549399 is sponsored by Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University. The principal investigator is Jun Huang, PhD at Sun Yat-sen University. The trial plans to enroll 204 participants.

Related Trials

ClinicalMetric — Independent clinical trial intelligence platform. Not affiliated with NIH, ClinicalTrials.gov, the U.S. FDA, or any pharmaceutical company, hospital, or clinical research organization. Trial data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Do not make any treatment, enrollment, or health decisions based solely on information found here — always consult a qualified healthcare professional. Full Disclaimer  ·  Last Reviewed: July 2026  ·  Data Methodology