Clinical trials
Esophageal Squamous Cell Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting esophageal squamous cell cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 262 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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+ - NCT01684904Recruiting
Proton beam radiation for certain esophagus cancers
This trial studies whether proton therapy can better treat early-to-mid stage esophagus cancer while aiming to reduce side effects to nearby organs. Proton therapy uses a targeted type of radiation, and participants are also checked to be eligible for curative surgery.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06354218RecruitingPhase 2
Serplulimab plus chemoradiation for older adults with esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called serplulimab combined with standard chemotherapy and radiation for older adults with locally advanced esophageal cancer. It aims to see if this combination can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes without prior cancer treatment.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 75 years+ - NCT05969860RecruitingPhase 2
Home cancer treatment vs clinic treatment for advanced cancer
This Phase 2 trial compares giving certain standard cancer infusions at home versus in a clinic. It may help people avoid clinic visits while still receiving the same cancer treatment safely.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04900818RecruitingPhase 1
Givastomig for advanced solid cancers, including gastric and pancreas
This Phase 1 trial tests how safe and effective givastomig (TJ033721) is for advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It may help people whose cancer has grown despite standard treatment, or—if in the combination parts—specific cancers that meet certain lab test and tumor-marker requirements.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07632079RecruitingPhase 2
Fast-Track Radiation and Chemotherapy for Esophageal Cancer
This study tests a shorter course of combined radiation therapy and chemotherapy (using drugs called paclitaxel and carboplatin) to treat esophageal cancer with the goal of curing it. The faster treatment schedule may help patients finish therapy sooner while still being effective.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06789172RecruitingPhase 1
New drug OKN4395 with or without pembrolizumab for solid tumors
This trial tests a new oral drug called OKN4395, which targets a COX2-related immune pathway, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors. It may be an option if you have certain types of cancer that have stopped responding to other treatments.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04656041RecruitingPhase 2
Test chemo with radiation for gastroesophageal cancer
This Phase 2 study tests a combination of chemotherapy (5-FU/leucovorin plus irinotecan and oxaliplatin) together with radiation for certain types of esophagus/stomach-junction cancer. It may help shrink tumors and control cancer that is locally advanced but not spread to distant organs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06189898Recruiting
Using scans to find radiation-sensitive esophageal cancer
This study tests whether a special imaging scan (functional imaging) can identify which esophageal cancers respond best to radiation. If you have stage II–IVA esophageal cancer and meet the health criteria, joining may help personalize your treatment.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT07158489RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for advanced lung cancer after immunotherapy
This trial combines gemcitabine with ivonescimab to try to overcome resistance to immunotherapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It's for people whose cancer has worsened after prior immunotherapy.
BadenAges 18 years+ - NCT06408116RecruitingPhase 2
FAPI-PET Scan for Esophageal Cancer Surgery Planning
This trial tests whether a special PET scan called FAPI-PET can better show the edges of esophageal tumors before surgery. It may help doctors plan more precise surgery.
HeidelbergAges 18 years+ - NCT04306458Recruiting
Testing robot-assisted vs standard surgery for resectable esophageal cancer
This trial compares a robot-assisted approach to a standard minimally invasive approach for surgery in people with certain types of esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer that can be removed. It aims to see which surgery method works better and is safer for these patients.
MainzAges 18–90 - NCT07038629RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo, radiation, and immunotherapy for older adults with esophageal cancer
This trial tests combining chemoradiation with the immunotherapy drug iparomlimab for adults aged 70 and older with advanced esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if adding immunotherapy after standard chemoradiation improves outcomes.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 70–90 - NCT04821778RecruitingPhase 3
Testing chemoradiotherapy for esophageal and stomach junction cancer
This Phase 3 study tests a cancer treatment plan that combines chemotherapy and radiation for people with esophageal or esophagus-stomach junction cancer. It aims to see whether this approach works better than standard care for cancers at stages I to IVA.
Anyang, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT07162506RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing further treatment options for esophageal cancer after chemo-immunotherapy
This trial compares two approaches for people with esophageal cancer that has shrunk or disappeared after initial chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy. It looks at whether adding targeted radiation (DCRT) or surgery is better. The goal is to find the most effective next step for eligible patients.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07733830RecruitingPhase 2
Testing immunotherapy before or after chemoradiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial compares two treatment sequences for people with locally advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. One group gets immunotherapy first, then chemoradiation; the other gets chemoradiation first, then immunotherapy. The goal is to find which order works better.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT02988921Recruiting
MRI and CT planning for esophagus or stomach-junction cancer treatment
This study checks whether MRI and CT scans can better measure how esophageal or stomach-junction tumors respond during chemoradiotherapy and help doctors map the exact treatment area. It may help improve targeting while you receive standard treatment.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05182944RecruitingPhase 2
Perioperative immunotherapy plus chemotherapy for resectable throat cancer
This trial studies whether adding camrelizumab (an immune system drug) to chemotherapy before and around surgery can improve outcomes for people with resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). If you are eligible, treatment is given around the time of planned surgery to remove the tumor and lymph nodes.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–80 - NCT05865743RecruitingPhase 3
Antibiotic cloth before surgery to prevent esophagus infection
This Phase 3 trial tests whether using an antibiotic decolonization treatment around the time of esophagus surgery can reduce serious infections afterward. It may help you lower the risk of postoperative infectious complications after curative esophagectomy or esophagus reconstruction.
LeuvenAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for esophageal squamous cell cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 262 recruiting esophageal squamous cell 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 squamous cell 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 squamous cell 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
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.