Clinical trials
Esophageal Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting esophageal carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 246 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT07858630Recruiting
Radiation targeting for advanced esophageal cancer with immunotherapy
This trial studies how to best target radiation for people with advanced esophageal cancer who are also getting immunotherapy. It aims to improve treatment planning to help patients live longer with fewer side effects.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06420258RecruitingPhase 4
Deeper intubation for cervical esophageal cancer removal
This study tests if inserting the endoscope deeper helps remove early-stage cervical esophageal cancer or precancerous cells more effectively. It may offer a safer, less invasive option for you.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–80 - NCT06923020Enrolling by invitation
Nutrition and immunotherapy for advanced stomach and esophagus cancer
This trial looks at how your nutrition status affects the success of immunotherapy drugs in people with advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer or stomach adenocarcinoma that has spread. It aims to find if better nutrition leads to better treatment results.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT06535607RecruitingPhase 2
Study of volrustomig for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called volrustomig, alone or with other cancer treatments, for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink or control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06006650RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant therapy for stage II-IVA esophageal cancer
This trial tests a treatment given before surgery for patients with a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma, stages II to IVA. The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT06187597RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab after chemoradiation for older esophageal cancer
This study tests whether adding a drug called toripalimab after standard chemoradiation can help older adults with esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can keep the cancer from coming back after initial therapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 70–85 - NCT07503808RecruitingPhase 1
IDE034 for advanced solid tumors with B7-H3 or PTK7
This study tests a new drug called IDE034 for people with advanced solid tumors that have certain markers (B7-H3 and PTK7). The drug may help by targeting these markers on cancer cells, and the study checks if it is safe and effective.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06971848Recruiting
Skin testing for biologic drug allergies
This trial checks if people can safely receive certain biologic drugs without allergic reactions, using skin tests to see how the body reacts. It may help find out if you are allergic to a biologic medicine you have taken before.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT05319730RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing new drugs, with or without pembrolizumab, for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial studies investigational cancer medicines, either alone or along with pembrolizumab, for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer whose cancer has grown despite prior immune and platinum-based treatment. It may offer a new option after standard therapy has not worked.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04522687Recruiting
Blood lymphocyte changes studied during radiation and chemotherapy for lung cancers
This study looks at how a type of white blood cell in your blood changes while you receive radiation and chemotherapy. The goal is to see whether these blood changes relate to treatment, especially in certain chest (thoracic) cancers.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04807673RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab before surgery versus chemoradiation for esophageal cancer
This Phase 3 study compares two treatment plans before surgery for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) to chemotherapy improves outcomes compared with standard chemoradiation.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05392413Recruiting
Predicting who benefits from PD-1 antibody for esophageal cancer
This study uses an “immune indicator model” to help predict how well a PD-1 antibody (a cancer-fighting immune drug) works when combined with chemotherapy for stage IV esophageal squamous cell cancer. If you qualify, you receive the treatment and the researchers also look for immune-related signs that may explain who benefits most.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT05507411RecruitingPhase 2
Watch-and-wait after chemo-radiation plus immunotherapy for esophagus cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (camrelizumab) to standard chemo-radiation can help some people with operable esophagus cancer avoid immediate surgery, using a “watch and wait” approach. If it works, it may reduce the need for early surgery for carefully selected patients.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05775419Recruiting
Chemo and radiation, with or without extra chemo after
This trial compares standard chemo plus radiation versus the same treatment plus extra “consolidation” chemo afterward. It’s for people with a type of esophageal cancer that can’t be removed with surgery, to see if the added treatment works better and is still safe.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT03734952Recruiting
Radiation after esophagus surgery for stage II–III cancer
This study looks at whether giving radiation after surgery (after chemo and radiation before surgery) can improve outcomes for people with squamous cell esophagus cancer in the chest. You may be considered if you are well enough for treatment and your cancer has not spread.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–65 - NCT06190639RecruitingPhase 2
Sintilimab after surgery for node-positive esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug Sintilimab after surgery can help prevent esophageal cancer from coming back. It is for people whose cancer had spread to lymph nodes and who have already had their tumor removed.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT05515315RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo then chemoradiation for esophageal cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding tislelizumab (an immunotherapy drug) to chemotherapy before a combined course of chemotherapy and radiation can better treat locally advanced, non-surgable esophageal squamous cell cancer. It’s for adults who cannot have surgery and may help shrink the cancer and improve control of the disease.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–70 - NCT06190782RecruitingPhase 3
Local therapy for limited metastatic esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding targeted radiation or other local treatments can help people with esophageal cancer that has spread to only a few spots (up to 4) after they've been treated with a PD-1 inhibitor. It aims to control the cancer better and improve outcomes.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06408584Recruiting
Short radiation plus two drugs for returning esophageal cancer
This trial tests a short course of radiation combined with two drugs (raltitrexed and tislelizumab) for people with esophageal cancer that has returned after standard treatment. The goal is to see if these combinations can shrink tumors and improve survival.
HefeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06272214RecruitingPhase 2
Adjuvant radiotherapy for esophageal cancer after immunotherapy
This trial tests if adding radiation therapy after surgery improves outcomes for people with esophageal squamous cell cancer who received immunotherapy and chemotherapy before surgery but did not achieve a complete response. It aims to see if this approach can lower the chance of the cancer coming back.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06354140RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab plus S-1 for esophageal cancer after surgery
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab and the chemotherapy drug S-1 for people with a specific type of esophageal cancer that still has some cancer cells in the main tumor but no cancer in lymph nodes after surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment can help prevent the cancer from coming back.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07808853RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation plus chemo-immunotherapy before esophageal cancer surgery
This trial tests a new approach before surgery: a short course of radiation (5 treatments) combined with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal is to shrink the tumor and increase the chance of successful removal, while hopefully reducing side effects and improving long-term outcomes.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07796113RecruitingPhase 2
Study of adebrelimab plus famitinib and chemo before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) and a targeted therapy (famitinib) with chemotherapy before surgery for esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve surgical outcomes.
Xi'an, ShannxiAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for esophageal carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 246 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.