Clinical trials
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting esophageal squamous cell carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 229 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06908382RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant QL1706 therapy for esophageal cancer before surgery
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug, QL1706, given before surgery for esophageal squamous cell cancer. The goal is to see if it helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes for patients who are healthy enough for the treatment.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT07266480RecruitingPhase 2
Adalimumab after surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding adalimumab (a medicine that helps the immune system) after surgery can prevent esophageal cancer from coming back. It's for people who have already had their cancer completely removed by surgery.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06567314RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Ivonescimab for advanced skin or prostate cancer
This study tests a new immunotherapy medicine, ivonescimab, in people with advanced skin cancer or advanced prostate cancer. It looks at how safe and effective the drug is.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07263919RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus cadonilimab before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests adding cadonilimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery for esophageal cancer that can be removed. It aims to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Xi'anAges 18–75 - NCT07622797RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy with chemotherapy and radiation for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (camrelizumab) combined with standard chemotherapy and radiation to treat advanced esophageal cancer while avoiding surgery if possible. The goal is to shrink the tumor and help you keep your esophagus working.
Luoyang, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT06764355RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo, Immunotherapy, and Chemoradiation Before Surgery for Advanced Esophageal Cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and chemoradiation before surgery for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
TaipeiAges 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 - 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+ - NCT06465069RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced bladder and other solid tumors
This study tests a new drug (LY4052031) for people with several types of advanced solid tumors, especially bladder cancer. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective when given alone or after other treatments have stopped working.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 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+ - 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 - NCT03526835RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MCLA-158 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new experimental drug called MCLA-158 (petosemtamab) for people with advanced solid tumors, especially head and neck cancer or colorectal cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to see if this drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05028725Recruiting
Testing an esophagus sponge test for early cancer detection
This study checks whether a special sponge you swallow (EsophaCap) can help detect early esophageal cancer—or help sort out concerning symptoms. You may be contacted again 1–2 weeks later for a short interview.
Dar es Salaam, MloganzilaAges 18 years+ - NCT05208762RecruitingPhase 1
PD-L1 antibody drug study for advanced lung and head/neck cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests a new experimental drug (PF-08046054/SGN-PDL1V) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment or can’t use it. It is designed to see how the drug works and how safe it is, with a focus on tumors that have PD-L1 seen on prior lab testing.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 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+ - NCT05799274RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of a new PET imaging drug for cancers
This Phase 1 study tests how safe RAD301 is and how it behaves in the body when given for PET imaging in healthy volunteers and people with certain cancers. It may help doctors learn whether this imaging drug can clearly show cancer areas and be tolerated well.
Princeton, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06047379RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing NEO212 for brain tumors and metastases
This trial tests a new drug called NEO212 for people with certain brain tumors (like astrocytoma or glioblastoma) or cancer that has spread to the brain from other parts of the body. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help shrink or control the tumors.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07554456RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
New Drug Combination for Advanced Esophageal Cancer
This trial tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 combined with an immune therapy (tislelizumab) and sometimes chemotherapy against standard chemotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this new combination works better and is safer than current treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03556228RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tested medicine for tumors with TrkA changes, alone or with pembrolizumab
This early-phase study tests VMD-928, a targeted cancer medicine, for cancers that have TrkA-related tumor changes. It may be given by itself or with pembrolizumab to see if it can shrink tumors when standard treatments have not worked.
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT03736863RecruitingPhase 2
Testing combinations of medicines for advanced throat cancer
This trial tests a combination of medicines to treat advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (throat/esophagus cancer) that cannot be removed by surgery and has spread or come back. It is for people whose first treatment (chemotherapy or immunotherapy) did not work well or was not tolerated.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT03964753RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo before surgery for middle-lower esophageal cancer
This trial tests a chemotherapy combination (nab-paclitaxel plus cisplatin) given before surgery for locally advanced, operable esophageal squamous cell cancer. It aims to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes by treating cancer earlier while it’s still in one region.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18–75 - NCT04009265RecruitingPhase 3
Compare chemotherapy, chemoradiation, or surgery alone after esophageal surgery
This Phase 3 trial looks at the best next step after surgery for thoracic esophageal squamous cell cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes. It compares adding chemotherapy, adding chemoradiation (chemotherapy plus radiation), or not adding additional treatment right away, to see which approach works best and is safest.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 229 recruiting esophageal squamous cell 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 squamous cell 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 squamous cell 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
- Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Clinical Stage II Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8
- Metastatic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Resectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Clinical Stage I Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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