Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
Esophageal Cancer clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 34 recruiting esophageal cancer studies with a site in Pennsylvania — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Pennsylvania
- NCT05334069Recruiting
Blood test study for early cancer detection in patients
This study collects blood from people with cancer and people without cancer (or with possible cancer) to test whether new blood tests can detect cancer earlier. Your blood samples help researchers evaluate how well these tests work.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges 40–75 - NCT07124000Recruiting
T-DXd for advanced HER2-positive solid tumors
This trial is for people with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors (cancers that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread). It tests the drug T-DXd (also called Enhertu) when your doctor has already decided it's the right treatment for you and you have no other good options.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–130 - NCT04075305Recruiting
Study measuring radiation treatment outcomes with an MR-Linac
This study follows what happens when radiation treatment is guided using an MR-Linac (a special machine that combines MRI imaging with radiation). It may help improve how radiation therapy is planned and assessed, especially for people who can safely have MRI scans.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06695845RecruitingPhase 2
Study of zanidatamab for HER2-positive solid tumors
This trial tests a drug called zanidatamab in people with advanced solid tumors that have high levels of HER2 protein (called HER2-positive). It aims to see if zanidatamab can shrink or slow the growth of these tumors.
Horsham, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07059884Recruiting
Exercise program to help people with cancer stay active
This trial tests a distance-based exercise program designed to help people on chemotherapy maintain their physical function and prevent disability. It is for patients with certain cancers who are working full-time and can participate in moderate physical activity.
Butler, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT00260585Recruiting
Esophageal risk and tissue registry study
This study collects information and, if you already need blood tests or procedures, may take extra small tissue samples (biopsies) to better understand esophageal-related conditions. It may help researchers learn about risk and future management for people with certain esophagus or reflux-related diagnoses.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07217704RecruitingPhase 3
New PET scan to find stomach or esophageal cancer spread
This trial tests a new PET scan drug (18F-FAPI) to see if it can better detect where stomach or esophageal cancer has spread. It may help doctors plan the right treatment for you.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06710756RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lead-212 therapy for solid tumors
This trial tests a new radioactive drug, Lead-212 PSV359, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to find and attack cancer cells.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–90 - NCT06872515Recruiting
Exercise before esophageal cancer surgery
This trial tests if doing supervised exercise before esophageal cancer surgery (called prehabilitation) helps people recover better. You would follow a personalized exercise plan for at least 2 weeks before your scheduled surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07223424RecruitingPhase 2
Patient preference study: shot vs infusion for immunotherapy
This study compares two ways to take immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab or pembrolizumab): as a shot under the skin (subcutaneous) versus an infusion into a vein (intravenous). It looks at which method patients prefer and is for people with certain advanced cancers where these drugs are already approved.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07392892RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of PF-08634404 plus chemo for stomach and esophagus cancer
This trial tests a new study drug called PF-08634404 in combination with standard chemotherapy for people with stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophagus cancer that has spread. It aims to see if adding this drug helps the treatment work better.
Bensalem, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03556228RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tested medicine for tumors with TrkA changes, alone or with pembrolizumab
This early-phase study tests VMD-928, a targeted cancer medicine, for cancers that have TrkA-related tumor changes. It may be given by itself or with pembrolizumab to see if it can shrink tumors when standard treatments have not worked.
York, PennsylvaniaAges 18–80 - NCT07431281RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for advanced stomach cancer with CLDN18.2
This trial tests a new drug combination for people with advanced stomach cancer that has not been treated before. It looks at two groups: one with PD-L1 (a protein that helps decide if immunotherapy works), and one without. The treatment includes an antibody-drug conjugate (Sonesitatug Vedotin) plus standard chemotherapy, with or without an immunotherapy drug.
Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06203600RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Nivolumab plus standard treatment for advanced stomach or esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard treatment works better for advanced stomach or esophageal cancer. It is for people whose cancer has already progressed after a first round of chemo plus immunotherapy.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05274048RecruitingPhase 1
Neratinib plus antibody-drug for HER2-positive stomach or esophagus cancer
This early-phase trial tests neratinib together with an antibody-drug to treat advanced HER2-positive gastro-esophageal (stomach/esophagus) cancer that can’t be removed by surgery. It’s for people whose cancer has progressed after at least one HER2-targeted treatment, aiming to shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06123338RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus chemo and trastuzumab for HER2+ stomach cancer
This trial tests adding pembrolizumab to standard trastuzumab and chemotherapy for people with HER2-positive stomach or esophageal cancer that can be fully removed with surgery. The goal is to see if this combination improves outcomes before and after surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03539822RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cabozantinib and immunotherapy for advanced stomach or bowel cancers
This early-phase study tests a combination of anti-cancer pills and immune-based treatment for people with advanced stomach, esophagus, colorectal, or liver cancer. It aims to shrink tumors and see how safe the treatment is, including whether biopsy testing can help guide future care.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07001592RecruitingPhase 1
Injection of a modified virus for advanced GI and peritoneal cancers
This trial tests a modified virus injected directly into tumors to treat metastatic gastrointestinal and peritoneal cancers. It aims to see if this approach can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–69 - NCT06469944RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of drug combinations for stomach or esophagus cancer
This trial tests new combinations of drugs alongside standard chemotherapy for people with advanced stomach or esophagus cancer that has not been treated yet. It aims to see if these combinations can shrink tumors or slow down the cancer better than current options.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06445972RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing combination therapies for advanced stomach or esophageal cancer
This study tests new drug combinations for people with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer that worsened after first treatment. It aims to find better options for those whose tumors lack HER2.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06780111RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination therapy study for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests new drug combinations for people with advanced squamous cell cancer of the esophagus that hasn't been treated yet. It aims to see if these combinations can shrink tumors and help patients live longer.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05775939Recruiting
PET/CT scan study to track heart damage from cancer radiation
This study uses a special scan (PET/CT) to look for early heart (cardiac) injury caused by radiation treatment for lung or esophageal cancer. If you may be at higher heart risk from your planned radiation dose, the scan may help researchers better measure that damage over time.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03526835RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MCLA-158 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new experimental drug called MCLA-158 (petosemtamab) for people with advanced solid tumors, especially head and neck cancer or colorectal cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to see if this drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06324357RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Zongertinib for HER2-positive cancers that have spread
This trial tests a new pill called zongertinib, alone or with other drugs, for people with HER2-positive cancers (like breast, stomach, or colorectal cancer) that have spread and are no longer responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
Esophageal Cancer trials by city in Pennsylvania
Where these studies are running in Pennsylvania
Institutions with a site for the recruiting esophageal cancer studies listed above.
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center · 8 studies
- University of Pennsylvania · 3 studies
- Alliance Cancer Specialists · 2 studies
- Geisinger Medical Center · 2 studies
- Geisinger Medical Oncology-Lewisburg · 2 studies
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley/Henry Cancer Center · 2 studies
- Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg · 2 studies
- Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest · 2 studies
What taking part in a esophageal cancer study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Esophageal Cancer trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there esophageal cancer clinical trials in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 34 recruiting esophageal cancer studies with a site in Pennsylvania, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a esophageal cancer study in Pennsylvania?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Pennsylvania to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Pennsylvania, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a esophageal cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New esophageal cancer studies open in Pennsylvania regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.