Clinical trials
ESCC clinical trials
Below are recruiting escc clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 71 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06675201RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized vaccine for advanced esophageal cancer after treatment
This trial tests a personalized vaccine made from your tumor's unique markers (neoantigens) to help prevent your advanced esophageal cancer from coming back. It's for people who have already completed strong treatment and are currently cancer-free, but have a high risk of recurrence.
Chengdu, Please SelectAges 18–80 - NCT07638436RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether combining a new immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) with standard chemotherapy can help shrink borderline resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma before surgery. The goal is to make tumors easier to remove and improve survival.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05738434RecruitingPhase 2
Testing immunotherapy plus targeted drug with short chemo for esophagus cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether combining camrelizumab (immunotherapy) and apatinib (a targeted drug) with short-course chemotherapy can control advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It may help by improving cancer response and slowing disease growth if you’re eligible and haven’t had prior whole-body (systemic) anti-cancer treatment.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06698692Recruiting
Preventing low blood counts with trilaciclib after chemoradiation for esophageal cancer
This trial tests an investigational drug called trilaciclib that is given before chemoradiation to help protect your bone marrow and reduce side effects like low blood counts. It is for people with a specific type of esophageal cancer who have finished their main treatment.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06710665Recruiting
Predicting adjuvant therapy success after esophageal cancer surgery
This trial looks at how well the tumor responded to chemotherapy or radiation before surgery, to see if that can help doctors decide next steps like additional treatment. It may help people with esophageal squamous cell cancer who had the tumor removed completely after initial therapy.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT07595770RecruitingPhase 2
New immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy and radiation for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) to standard chemotherapy and radiation improves outcomes for patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma before surgery. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve survival.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07559045RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo-Immunotherapy Plus Radiation vs Standard Treatment for Advanced Esophageal Cancer
This trial compares two treatment approaches for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (a type of cancer that starts in the lining of the food tube). One group receives chemotherapy combined with an immunotherapy drug before radiation; the other receives chemotherapy and radiation at the same time. The goal is to see which approach works better.
Zunyi, GuizhouAges 18–75 - NCT07549100Recruiting
Tislelizumab plus chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether combining tislelizumab (an immunotherapy drug) with chemotherapy can shrink advanced esophageal cancer before surgery. The goal is to help patients whose tumors are too large or invasive to operate on initially.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT07519486RecruitingPhase 2
Nutrition support during cancer treatment before surgery
This trial tests whether intensive nutritional support helps patients with advanced esophageal cancer (a type of squamous cell carcinoma) respond better to treatment before surgery. The goal is to improve how well the cancer shrinks and prepare the body for a successful operation.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT07481058RecruitingPhase 2
Study of KC1036 with immunotherapy and chemo for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called KC1036 combined with standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy for people with advanced esophageal cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06489197RecruitingPhase 2
AK112 plus chemo for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (AK112) combined with chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced esophageal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It aims to see if this combination helps shrink tumors and controls the disease longer than chemotherapy alone.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07463573RecruitingPhase 3
New drug vs chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new drug, QLC5508, against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced esophageal cancer that has already been treated. It aims to see if the new drug works better.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07457528RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo, radiation, and immune therapy before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy, radiation, and two targeted drugs (serplulimab and nimotuzumab) given before surgery for a certain type of esophageal cancer. It aims to see if this approach can safely improve outcomes.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07452601RecruitingPhase 2
Timing of immunotherapy infusion in chemo before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether giving immunotherapy and chemotherapy at a specific time of day improves outcomes for people with esophageal cancer before surgery. It may help shrink the tumor and make surgery more effective.
Xi'an, ShannxiAges 18–75 - NCT07403136RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Becotatug Vedotin ± Immunotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new targeted drug (Becotatug Vedotin) given either alone or with an immunotherapy drug for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer that has EGFR protein on their tumor cells. The goal is to see if this combination can help when standard treatments have stopped working.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07385001RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ivonescimab with chemotherapy before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called Ivonescimab (AK112) combined with two chemotherapy drugs (Abraxane and cisplatin) given before surgery for esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors and improve surgery outcomes for patients with locally advanced disease.
Xi'an, ShannxiAges 18–75 - NCT07359417RecruitingPhase 1
MR-guided radiation boost for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether giving a higher dose of radiation to the main tumor, guided by MRI scans, can improve treatment for a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. You would first receive standard chemoradiation followed by surgery.
Utrecht, UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT07339488RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation and immunotherapy to shrink hard-to-remove esophageal cancer
This trial tests a treatment approach that combines low-dose radiation with immunotherapy and chemotherapy for people with esophageal cancer that is hard to remove with surgery. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough to make surgery possible, which could improve outcomes.
Shantou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07331155RecruitingPhase 2
LBL-024 combo for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination for advanced solid tumors, specifically esophageal cancer. It may help people whose cancer has not responded to other treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07317609RecruitingPhase 1
Immunotherapy plus chemo before endoscopic resection for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a treatment plan that combines immunotherapy with chemotherapy before possible endoscopic surgery. It is for people with a specific type of esophageal cancer that has not been treated before and is either potentially removable or not suitable for standard surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07290010RecruitingPhase 2
Iparomlimab plus chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab) with chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective for people whose cancer cannot be removed by surgery or has spread.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05473156RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AP203 for advanced solid tumors that grew despite treatment
This early-phase study tests AP203 (an investigational treatment) to see if it is safe and to look for signs it can shrink or control certain advanced cancers. The study includes a dose-finding part for many solid tumors, and a second part focused on specific lung and head/neck cancers that previously received PD-1/PD-L1 therapy.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07263919RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus cadonilimab before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests adding cadonilimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery for esophageal cancer that can be removed. It aims to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Xi'anAges 18–75 - NCT07266363Recruiting
Blood test for early detection of esophageal cancer
This study is testing a blood test to detect esophageal squamous cell cancer early. Researchers are looking for a pattern of molecules in the blood that could signal the presence of this cancer.
Monrovia, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for escc?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 71 recruiting escc studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a escc trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a escc trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.