Clinical trials
GastroEsophageal Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting gastroesophageal cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 164 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06196697RecruitingPhase 2
New immunotherapy combo for advanced stomach cancer
This clinical trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (AK104 and AK112) plus chemotherapy as the first treatment for advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It aims to see if this combination helps control the cancer better than standard therapy.
HarbinAges 18–75 - NCT07673887RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new drug combo for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests a new drug called ASP2138 combined with chemotherapy and pembrolizumab for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It may help if your tumor has certain markers (CLDN18.2 and PD-L1) and you haven't had prior chemotherapy for advanced disease.
Saint Louis Park, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07026149RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation, chemotherapy (SOX), and two targeted drugs (apatinib and camrelizumab) before and after surgery for stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04850729Recruiting
Study links surgery medicines to the stomach tumor environment
This trial looks at how medicines given around the time of stomach cancer surgery may change the “tumor microenvironment,” which is the biology around the tumor. It may help doctors better understand which perioperative treatments work best for locally advanced, operable stomach cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07532902RecruitingPhase 1
BMS-986504 with standard treatment for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called BMS-986504 alongside standard treatments for certain advanced cancers (mesothelioma, stomach/esophageal cancer, or bladder cancer). The drug targets a specific genetic change (MTAP deletion) that may make cancer cells more vulnerable to treatment. Joining could help you access a new therapy, but it may not be suitable for everyone.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06925243RecruitingPhase 3
Apatinib, Sintilimab, and Chemo for Intestinal Gastric Cancer
This phase 3 trial tests adding the targeted drug apatinib to a standard combination of sintilimab (immunotherapy) and chemotherapy (SOX regimen) given before surgery for a specific type of stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer (intestinal type, HER2-negative). The goal is to see if the three-drug combination works better than the two-drug combination in shrinking the tumor and improving outcomes before surgery.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–75 - NCT06949033RecruitingPhase 3
Cadonilimab with chemo for stomach cancer
This trial tests a new combination of immunotherapy (cadonilimab) and chemotherapy before and after surgery for a specific type of advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It aims to see if adding this immunotherapy helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 18–75 - NCT05702229RecruitingPhase 2
Study of combined medicines for advanced stomach cancer with Claudin18.2
This Phase 2 study tests new combination treatments for advanced stomach or stomach-esophagus junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It may help people whose tumors are positive for a marker called Claudin18.2, which the study uses to choose who can receive the treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07000253RecruitingPhase 2
Timing of local treatment for limited metastatic stomach or esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether giving local treatments (like surgery or radiation) to cancer spots later—after starting immunotherapy or targeted therapy—helps people with stomach or esophageal cancer that has spread to a few places. It aims to improve outcomes by timing treatments carefully.
AmsterdamAges 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+ - NCT06043427RecruitingPhase 2
Testing paclitaxel and ramucirumab with or without zanidatamab for HER2+ stomach cancer
This trial tests adding a new drug (zanidatamab) to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and ramucirumab) for people with advanced HER2-positive stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that has worsened after previous treatment. It aims to see if the combination works better.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT04771520RecruitingPhase 2
Avapritinib for tumors with specific KIT or PDGFRA changes
This Phase 2 trial studies avapritinib, a targeted medicine, for people whose cancer has specific KIT or PDGFRA genetic changes. It may help shrink or slow growth of certain advanced cancers, including some brain tumors, when standard treatments have not worked or for specific glioblastoma cases.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07551362RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK Cell Therapy for Advanced Gastric Cancer
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) designed to attack gastric and esophageal junction cancers that have specific markers on their surface. The cells are engineered to recognize two targets on your cancer cells, which may help your immune system fight the cancer more effectively.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07356466Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Combination therapy vs. standard chemo for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests whether adding two newer drugs (pucotenlimab and lenvatinib) to standard chemotherapy (SOX) works better than chemotherapy alone for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that is HER2-negative. The goal is to see if the combination slows cancer growth.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT07289997RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced AFP-producing gastric cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) plus a targeted therapy (apatinib) and a chemotherapy drug (irinotecan hydrochloride) for people with a rare type of advanced stomach cancer called AFP-producing gastric cancer. It is for patients whose cancer did not respond to previous immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06177041RecruitingPhase 3
M108 plus chemo for CLDN18.2-positive stomach cancer
This trial tests a new drug (M108) combined with standard chemotherapy (CAPOX) as a first treatment for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has a specific protein called Claudin 18.2. The goal is to see if adding M108 helps improve outcomes compared to chemotherapy alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07176312RecruitingPhase 2
Zanidatamab with pembrolizumab and chemo for HER2+ and PD-L1+ stomach cancer
This trial tests a new combination of targeted therapy (zanidatamab), immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), and chemotherapy for people with HER2-positive and PD-L1-positive advanced stomach or gastroesophageal cancer. It aims to see if this combination is more effective than current treatments.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT07595237RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Radioactive treatment for advanced solid tumors with Claudin18.2
This early-stage trial tests a new radioactive drug (177Lu-DOTA-SNA040) designed to target a protein called Claudin18.2 found on certain cancer cells. The drug delivers radiation directly to tumors in patients with advanced gastric, pancreatic, or bile duct cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07699939RecruitingPhase 2
Perioperative immunotherapy plus chemo for advanced gastric cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug HLX10 (serplulimab) to standard chemotherapy (S-1 plus oxaliplatin) before and after surgery can improve outcomes for patients with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has a high level of PD-L1 protein.
Chiba, ChibaAges 18–80 - NCT05563766RecruitingPhase 2
Itraconazole with standard treatment for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the antifungal drug itraconazole to the usual chemotherapy and radiation before surgery can improve the chance of no cancer cells remaining at surgery. It is for patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer that can be surgically removed.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06529822RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized cancer vaccine for solid tumors with residual disease
This trial tests a personalized cancer vaccine designed to help your immune system fight any remaining cancer cells after surgery. It is for people with certain solid tumors—like bladder, stomach, melanoma, or lung cancer—that show signs of disease through a blood test.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05059444Recruiting
Blood test to catch cancer early after treatment
This study looks for signs of cancer left in the body after treatment using a simple blood test (called a liquid biopsy). It aims to see if the test can catch cancer that might come back earlier than regular scans.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07001748RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing abdominal chemo plus standard chemo for stomach cancer spread
This trial tests adding the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel directly into the abdomen (intraperitoneal) along with standard IV chemotherapy for people with stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The goal is to see if this combination helps control the cancer better than standard treatment alone.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06687603Recruiting
Detecting Barrett's esophagus in people without heartburn
This study aims to screen for Barrett's esophagus in people who are getting a routine colonoscopy but do not have chronic heartburn. It uses a simple, non-invasive cell collection device (EsoCheck) to see if you might have Barrett's esophagus, which can increase the risk of esophageal cancer.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 50 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for gastroesophageal cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 164 recruiting gastroesophageal 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 gastroesophageal 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 gastroesophageal 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
- Gastric Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Breast Cancer Early Stage Breast Cancer (Stage 1-3)
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Gastroesophageal-junction Cancer
- Gastroesophageal Junction (GEJ) Cancer
- Lung Cancer Non-Small Cell Cancer (NSCLC)
- Breast Cancer (Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC))
- Gastric Cancer or Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
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.