Clinical trials
Esophageal Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting esophageal cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 368 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07218003Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Study of RNDO-564 alone or with pembrolizumab for bladder cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug, RNDO-564, either by itself or combined with another drug (pembrolizumab), for people with advanced bladder cancer or other solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05952661Recruiting
Testing immune treatment after esophageal cancer therapy
This trial looks at how best to add an immunotherapy “extra” before, during, and after standard chemoradiation for stage II–III esophageal squamous cell cancer that can’t be operated on. It may help reduce cancer that remains after treatment by targeting immune cells.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18–75 - NCT06138028RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Sintilimab plus chemo and radiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) plus chemotherapy followed by radiation therapy for advanced esophageal cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if this sequence can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Qingdao, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT07104214Recruiting
Predicting stomach retention risk before sedated endoscopy
This study is building a tool to predict if a patient's stomach will empty normally before a sedated upper endoscopy (gastroscopy). It tests risk factors that help doctors plan safer procedures.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT05799274RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of a new PET imaging drug for cancers
This Phase 1 study tests how safe RAD301 is and how it behaves in the body when given for PET imaging in healthy volunteers and people with certain cancers. It may help doctors learn whether this imaging drug can clearly show cancer areas and be tolerated well.
Princeton, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06430658RecruitingPhase 2
Combination treatment before surgery for unresectable esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of treatments given before surgery to shrink tumors in patients with esophageal cancer that is considered too advanced for immediate surgery. The goal is to make surgery possible and improve outcomes.
BeijingAges 18–75 - 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.
Westwood, KansasAges 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 - NCT06687291Recruiting
Thinking and memory after stomach or esophagus cancer surgery
This study looks at how surgery and chemotherapy for stomach or esophageal cancer may affect your thinking, memory, and other cognitive functions. Researchers want to understand these changes to better support patients.
HuddingeAges 18 years+ - 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.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06962137RecruitingPhase 2
Zolbetuximab plus two chemos for CLDN18.2-positive stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (zolbetuximab, paclitaxel, and ramucirumab) for people with advanced stomach or esophagus cancer that has a specific protein called CLDN18.2. It may be an option if you've already had one standard treatment.
AntwerpAges 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.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT02972372Recruiting
Compare chemoradiation with surgery for esophageal cancer
This study compares two treatment approaches for certain locally advanced esophageal cancers: chemoradiation (chemo plus radiation) versus esophagus surgery. It may help find which option works better to control the cancer and improve outcomes.
Anyang, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT04734821Recruiting
Fluorescent imaging during stomach or esophagus surgery
This study tests whether a special fluorescent camera during surgery can help surgeons better operate on resectable (removable) stomach or esophagus cancer. It may help improve how surgery is guided, with the goal of safer and more accurate tumor removal.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06190847Recruiting
Oral bacteria and response to chemoradiotherapy in esophageal cancer
This study looks at how the bacteria in your mouth might affect how well chemoradiotherapy (a combination of chemotherapy and radiation) works for esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the oral microbiome can predict treatment response.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–85 - NCT06290505RecruitingPhase 2
Palliative therapy for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy, radiation, and an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) for esophageal cancer that has spread to a few other places in the body or is too advanced for surgery. It aims to see if this combination helps with swallowing difficulties and slows the cancer's growth.
Garran, Australian Capital TerritoryAges 18 years+ - NCT06385717Recruiting
ESD plus chemoradiotherapy for early esophageal cancer
This study tests whether combining radiation and chemotherapy after endoscopic removal of early-stage esophageal cancer can effectively treat the cancer without needing surgery. It may be an option for people whose cancer was removed with ESD but who want to avoid additional surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07063901Recruiting
Predicting esophageal cancer treatment response with AI and imaging
This trial uses artificial intelligence to analyze CT scans and predict how well esophageal cancer responds to chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy before surgery. The goal is to help doctors personalize treatment for better outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges Any age - NCT06713421Recruiting
Pronase to improve stomach cleanliness during endoscopy
This study tests whether a medicine called pronase, taken before an upper endoscopy (a scope test to look at your stomach), helps keep the stomach lining cleaner so the doctor can see better. If you are having a routine upper endoscopy, this might help make the exam more accurate.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT06796764Recruiting
Breathing tube safety during endoscopy in people with obesity
This trial tests a special breathing tube to see if it can prevent low oxygen levels during sedated endoscopy in people with obesity. If you are scheduled for both an upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, this study may help make the procedure safer.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT06979869Recruiting
Esophageal cancer gene test for treatment response
This trial uses a blood test to track genetic changes in esophageal cancer over time. It aims to see if these changes can show how well treatment is working.
Wuwei, GansuAges 18–75 - NCT07016724RecruitingPhase 2
Study of radiation and chemo with cadonilizumab for esophageal cancer
This trial tests combining radiation, chemotherapy, and the drug cadonilizumab before surgery for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer. It aims to shrink the tumor and improve treatment outcomes.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT07307560Recruiting
High-flow oxygen during sedation for sleep apnea patients having endoscopy
This study tests if high-flow nasal oxygen can prevent oxygen drops during sedated endoscopy in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea. It may help people who are at higher risk of breathing problems during the procedure.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for esophageal cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 368 recruiting esophageal cancer 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 esophageal cancer 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 esophageal cancer 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.
Related conditions
- Breast Cancer Early Stage Breast Cancer (Stage 1-3)
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer (EsC)
- Gastric Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Lung Cancer Non-Small Cell Cancer (NSCLC)
- Breast Cancer (Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC))
- Esophageal Squamous Cell Cancer
- Gastro-esophageal Junction Cancer
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.