Phase 2 Colorectal Cancer Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You are aged 18 or older but under 80 years old
• You have recently been diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer within the last 48 hours, confirmed by a camera examination of the bowel and a laboratory analysis of tissue samples
• Your blood clotting and general blood test results are within a normal range, with no significant abnormalities that could affect the study (confirm with trial site)

Who may not be able to join:

• You are allergic to aspirin or any similar anti-inflammatory painkiller (such as ibuprofen or naproxen)
• You have rectal cancer that requires pre-surgery treatment (such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy) starting within two weeks of beginning the study medication
• You have taken aspirin, anti-inflammatory painkillers, blood-thinning medications, steroids, or a drug called misoprostol in the 15 days before your diagnosis, or you are expected to need any of these drugs during the study
• You have a history of stomach ulcers, a current stomach ulcer, or any other gut condition that would make taking aspirin unsafe, unless you are also taking stomach-protecting medication
• You have been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder
• You have had another type of cancer (other than certain common skin cancers) in the past 3 years
• You have serious other health conditions, such as significant breathing, heart, liver, or kidney disease (diabetes is not a reason to be excluded)
• You are currently an active smoker
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding
• You have a history of drug or alcohol misuse

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.