Clinical trials
Esophageal Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting esophageal carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 244 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07312578Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Targeted drugs plus chemo before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (nimotuzumab and camrelizumab) plus standard chemotherapy before surgery for people with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06303583Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Chemo-radiation followed by immunotherapy for esophageal cancer
This trial tests if giving chemotherapy and radiation before surgery, followed by immunotherapy, can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of esophageal cancer that can be surgically removed.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06048926Enrolling by invitation
Carrelizumab with chemoradiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests combining the immunotherapy drug carrelizumab with standard chemotherapy and radiation for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be surgically removed. It aims to see if this combination can help shrink or control the tumor.
NanjingAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT04174079Recruiting
Chemotherapy after esophagus surgery for lymph node spread
This trial studies whether adding chemotherapy after surgery for esophageal squamous cell cancer can reduce the chance the cancer returns. It focuses on people whose surgery removed cancerous lymph nodes and who are healthy enough to tolerate chemotherapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07484724RecruitingPhase 2
JS212 combination therapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (JS212 plus another medicine) for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who have not had prior treatment. It aims to see if the combination is safe and effective.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05214222RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment for advanced esophageal cancer after past therapy
This Phase 2 trial tests penpulimab plus chemotherapy (with or without an added targeted pill called anlotinib) in people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to slow tumor growth and improve outcomes, especially for patients who can’t have curative surgery or radiation.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06512428RecruitingPhase 2
Simmitinib plus irinotecan for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs—simmitinib (a targeted therapy) and irinotecan (a chemotherapy)—for people with advanced esophageal cancer that has stopped responding to one prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Heilongjiang, HarbinAges 18–70 - NCT07205731RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab for older adults with advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a drug called tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) in older adults (70+) with advanced esophageal cancer who cannot have standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug can slow or shrink the cancer safely.
Annecy, Epagny Metz-TessyAges 70 years+ - NCT05059444Recruiting
Blood test study to watch for cancer coming back
This study looks at whether blood tests can detect signs that cancer may return after curative-intent treatment. You would have blood drawn around your usual follow-up visits for up to 5 years, and your de-identified health data would be shared with study investigators.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07309991Recruiting
Oxygen Levels After Esophageal Cancer Surgery and Healing Complications
This study looks at whether low oxygen levels in the blood after esophageal cancer surgery increases the risk of problems with how the surgery heals. By understanding this connection, doctors may be able to better prevent or treat healing complications.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06715501Enrolling by invitation
Testing cadonilimab with chemo and radiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new drug (cadonilimab) combined with standard chemotherapy and radiation for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combination works better than current treatments.
Ningbo, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT04973306RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Chemo-immunotherapy before surgery versus chemo-radiation
This trial compares adding immunotherapy to standard chemo-radiation before surgery for locally advanced, operable esophageal squamous cell cancer. It aims to improve how well the tumor responds and whether patients do better after surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06354530RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of pre-surgery therapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of drugs (anlotinib, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy) given before surgery for esophageal cancer that has not spread to other organs. The goal is to see if this approach shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Chongqing, None SelectedAges 18–80 - NCT06356688RecruitingPhase 2
Study of chemo plus immunotherapy before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (paclitaxel and cisplatin) plus an immunotherapy drug (cadonilimab) given before surgery for advanced esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06843889RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab with chemoradiation before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemoradiation before surgery helps people with a type of esophageal cancer. It is for patients whose cancer has not spread to other organs and who have not had treatment before.
Guangzhou, Baiyun DistrictAges 18–75 - NCT06907602RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Optimizing treatment before surgery for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests different combinations of treatments given before surgery for a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to find the best approach to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients whose cancer has not spread to distant organs.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06961526Recruiting
Preventing varices bleeding in liver cancer patients on immunotherapy
This trial tests if preventing esophageal varices (swollen veins in the food pipe) can reduce bleeding risk in people with advanced liver cancer who are receiving a combination of two drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab). It may help those with good liver function and no high-risk varices at the start.
Tanta, GharbyeaAges 18 years+ - NCT05563766RecruitingPhase 2
Itraconazole added for treatable esophageal cancer before surgery
This study tests whether adding itraconazole (an anti-fungal medicine) to standard chemo-radiation before surgery increases the chance of complete tumor response. It’s for people with esophageal (or GE junction) cancer that can be removed with curative surgery after treatment.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for esophageal carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 244 recruiting esophageal carcinoma 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 carcinoma 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 carcinoma 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
- Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Clinical Stage II Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8
- Metastatic Esophageal Carcinoma
- Metastatic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Resectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Advanced Esophageal Carcinoma
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.