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
- NCT07359417RecruitingPhase 1
MR-guided radiation boost for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether giving a higher dose of radiation to the main tumor, guided by MRI scans, can improve treatment for a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. You would first receive standard chemoradiation followed by surgery.
Utrecht, UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT07390838RecruitingPhase 1
Study of SH009 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an investigational drug called SH009 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07435454RecruitingPhase 2
Oral paclitaxel plus radiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of an oral chemotherapy drug (paclitaxel) and radiation therapy for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It may be an option if you are 70 or older or cannot tolerate IV chemotherapy and have trouble swallowing.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 70 years+ - NCT07437898RecruitingPhase 2
Adebrelimab plus chemo before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) to standard chemotherapy, given before surgery, helps shrink esophageal cancer tumors and improves outcomes. It is for people with a specific type of esophageal cancer that has not spread widely.
Putian, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT07455019RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation, and chemo for limited spread esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (bemosubaymab), a targeted therapy (anlotinib), radiation therapy, and chemotherapy for patients with esophageal cancer that has spread to a limited number of spots (no more than 5). The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or control the cancer.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07463573RecruitingPhase 3
New drug vs chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new drug, QLC5508, against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced esophageal cancer that has already been treated. It aims to see if the new drug works better.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07481058RecruitingPhase 2
Study of KC1036 with immunotherapy and chemo for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new drug called KC1036 combined with standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy for people with advanced esophageal cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
BeijingAges 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+ - 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+ - NCT07530094RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation and chemotherapy with immunotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation, chemotherapy (cisplatin and paclitaxel), and an immunotherapy drug called camrelizumab for patients with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if adding immunotherapy improves outcomes compared to standard treatment alone.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07642401Enrolling by invitation
Building models to understand esophageal cancer
This research study uses medical records and imaging from patients with various esophageal conditions—from inflammation to cancer—to develop better diagnostic and prediction tools. Researchers want to understand what changes in the esophagus lead to cancer and how to catch it earlier.
Anyang, HenanAges 18–90 - NCT07371247Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Adjuvant treatment guided by ctDNA after chemoradiation for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adjusting treatment based on a blood test (ctDNA) after standard chemoradiation can improve outcomes for patients with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to find a more personalized approach to prevent cancer recurrence.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06437288Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Light-activated drug therapy for returning esophageal cancer
This trial tests a treatment called hematoporphyrin photodynamic therapy (a light-activated drug) for people with esophageal cancer that has come back or not fully gone away after prior treatment. It aims to see if this therapy can safely destroy remaining cancer cells in the inner layers of the esophagus.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT06160557Enrolling by invitation
Radiation after endoscopic surgery for superficial esophageal cancer
This trial tests if adding radiation therapy after endoscopic surgery (ESD) helps people with early-stage esophageal cancer that had certain high-risk features, like deeper invasion or positive margins. It aims to improve outcomes for those who didn't get a complete cure with surgery alone.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 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 - NCT07629817RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery vs. Chemoradiation for Esophageal Cancer
This trial compares surgery versus a strong combination of chemotherapy and radiation for people with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has been treated first with immunotherapy. It aims to find which approach leads to better outcomes after the initial immunotherapy and chemotherapy.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06339060RecruitingPhase 3
Chemoradiation and immunotherapy to save the esophagus
This trial tests whether adding immunotherapy to standard chemoradiation (chemotherapy plus radiation) can help preserve the esophagus and avoid surgery in people with resectable esophageal cancer. It aims to see if this combination is safer and more effective than current treatment.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT04654975Recruiting
Metastatic brain tumors after esophagus surgery study
This study looks at people who had esophageal cancer surgery and later developed brain metastases. It may help doctors better understand who benefits from treatment planning after the original cancer surgery.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - 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
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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.