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 261 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05144698RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
RAPA-201 cell therapy for certain advanced lung and head cancers
This Phase 1/2 trial tests RAPA-201, a personalized immune cell treatment made from your own T cells, for advanced solid tumors. It may help people whose cancer has come back after standard treatment and after an anti–PD-1/PD-L1 antibody.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07090499RecruitingPhase 1
Study of PF-08046876 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new medicine, PF-08046876, for people with advanced cancers of the bladder, lung, head and neck, esophagus, or pancreas. It aims to see if the drug is safe and works against these cancers.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07094685RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab before surgery for head and neck cancer
This study tests a new immunotherapy drug called ivonescimab given before surgery for people with advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if it helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07086469RecruitingPhase 2
Surufatinib plus chemo-immunotherapy before chemoradiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new combination of treatments for people with advanced esophageal cancer that can't be removed by surgery. It uses a targeted therapy called surufatinib along with chemo-immunotherapy and radiation to see if it can shrink the tumor before further treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07085091RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ALX2004 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, ALX2004, for people with certain advanced cancers (head and neck, lung, esophagus, or colorectal) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04328948RecruitingPhase 3
Preventive radiation for early esophagus cancer after chemoradiation
This Phase 3 trial tests whether giving preventive (prophylactic) radiation reduces cancer coming back in people with early esophagus cancer after standard chemoradiation. It may help by lowering the chance that microscopic cancer spreads to nearby areas.
TokyoAges 20 years+ - NCT07061704RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Oncolytic virus trial for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a virus-based therapy for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to see if the virus can target and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT07054086Recruiting
Personalized treatment testing with tumor models for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether a personalized treatment plan, chosen using a lab-grown model of your tumor, works better than standard therapy for esophageal cancer that can be surgically removed. It aims to find the most effective drugs for you before surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07039162RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab with chemo and radiation before surgery for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) with chemotherapy and radiation, followed by surgery, for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed right away. It aims to see if this approach can help shrink the tumor enough to allow surgery.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20 years+ - NCT06421376RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo-immunotherapy before radiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This study tests a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy before and after standard chemoradiation for people with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to see if this approach can improve outcomes with manageable side effects.
Anyang, HenanAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT06984055Enrolling by invitation
Seeing esophageal cell changes with a special endoscope
This study tests a special endoscope that gives a close-up view of esophageal cells, to see if it can accurately spot early cancers or pre-cancerous changes. If you are already scheduled for a standard procedure or have a detected spot in your esophagus, this might help guide your treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT06446726RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation, chemo, and immunotherapy before esophageal cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy before surgery for esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06943521RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MT-4561 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called MT-4561 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06869226RecruitingPhase 2
Study of camrelizumab plus chemo before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab together with chemotherapy before surgery can help people with esophageal cancer avoid needing full removal of the esophagus. It aims to preserve the esophagus while still treating the cancer effectively.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06869213RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab plus chemo before and after surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug adebrelimab (SHR-1316) and chemotherapy given before and after surgery for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that can be removed. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink the tumor and improves outcomes.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06828588RecruitingEarly Phase 1
A new imaging test for people on HER2 cancer therapy
This study tests a new imaging drug called [68Ga]Ga-ABY-025 to see how well it shows HER2-positive tumors in people who are about to start or have just started HER2-targeted cancer therapy. It may help doctors see if the treatment is working.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06753747RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Afatinib and palbociclib for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (afatinib and palbociclib) for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has grown after previous treatment. It is designed for those whose cancer cells have too much of a protein called EGFR.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06747585RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
ALE.P02 for advanced squamous cell cancers with CLDN1
This trial tests a new drug called ALE.P02 for people with advanced squamous cell cancers (like lung, head and neck, esophagus, or skin cancer) that have a certain protein called CLDN1. The drug is given alone and aims to shrink or stop the cancer.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06690216Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
PET scan study for PD-L1 in certain cancers
This trial tests a new PET imaging agent, [18F]AlF-NOTA-PCP2, to detect PD-L1 protein in tumors. It may help guide treatment decisions for people with glioblastoma, head and neck, lung, or esophageal cancer.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT06644781RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Ifinatamab Deruxtecan for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new drug, Ifinatamab Deruxtecan, for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has worsened after standard treatments. It aims to see if it can help shrink or slow the cancer.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for esophageal squamous cell cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 261 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.
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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.