Clinical trials
Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 153 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04519905Recruiting
Testing two ways of radiation in older esophagus cancer patients
This study compares a planned radiation approach given at the same time as other treatment for older adults with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It may help find a safer and more effective radiation schedule for people who are fit enough for treatment.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 76 years+ - NCT04807673RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab before surgery versus chemoradiation for esophageal cancer
This Phase 3 study compares two treatment plans before surgery for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) to chemotherapy improves outcomes compared with standard chemoradiation.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04973306RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Chemo-immunotherapy before surgery versus chemo-radiation
This trial compares adding immunotherapy to standard chemo-radiation before surgery for locally advanced, operable esophageal squamous cell cancer. It aims to improve how well the tumor responds and whether patients do better after surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT05392413Recruiting
Predicting who benefits from PD-1 antibody for esophageal cancer
This study uses an “immune indicator model” to help predict how well a PD-1 antibody (a cancer-fighting immune drug) works when combined with chemotherapy for stage IV esophageal squamous cell cancer. If you qualify, you receive the treatment and the researchers also look for immune-related signs that may explain who benefits most.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT04138212RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo alone vs chemo with radiation before esophagus surgery
This study compares chemotherapy alone versus chemotherapy plus radiation given before surgery for locally advanced esophagus squamous cell cancer. The goal is to see which treatment helps more people have a successful operation and better cancer control.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT05740995Recruiting
New pre-op treatment for esophageal cancer using immunotherapy plus chemo
This trial studies giving immunotherapy (anti–PD-1) together with chemotherapy before surgery for certain locally advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer. The goal is to improve how well the tumor responds before and after the operation.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 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 - NCT06122493RecruitingPhase 2
Better treatment for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new treatment plan for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has spread to lymph nodes but not to other organs. It aims to find the best way to treat this cancer using radiation and other therapies.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06173986RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemoradiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding immunotherapy to standard chemoradiation can help people with unresectable locally advanced esophageal cancer. It aims to improve outcomes for those who cannot have surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT05833594Recruiting
Immunonutrition plus chemoradiation for unresectable esophageal cancer
This trial studies whether adding an “immunonutrition” nutrition plan to standard chemoradiation can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced, unresectable esophageal squamous cell cancer. It may help the treatment work better by supporting the immune system during therapy.
HefeiAges 18–85 - NCT06190639RecruitingPhase 2
Sintilimab after surgery for node-positive esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug Sintilimab after surgery can help prevent esophageal cancer from coming back. It is for people whose cancer had spread to lymph nodes and who have already had their tumor removed.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06342167RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and radiation with nutrition support for esophageal cancer
This trial combines an immunotherapy drug (a PD-1 inhibitor) with radiation therapy and special nutrition drinks to treat esophageal cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective in helping patients live longer and feel better.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07863141RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance therapy after first-line chemoimmunotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This study compares two maintenance treatments after initial chemotherapy plus immunotherapy for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if adding anlotinib, a targeted drug that blocks blood vessel growth to tumors, to a PD-1 inhibitor is more effective than the PD-1 inhibitor alone.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07858630Recruiting
Radiation targeting for advanced esophageal cancer with immunotherapy
This trial studies how to best target radiation for people with advanced esophageal cancer who are also getting immunotherapy. It aims to improve treatment planning to help patients live longer with fewer side effects.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06187597RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab after chemoradiation for older esophageal cancer
This study tests whether adding a drug called toripalimab after standard chemoradiation can help older adults with esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can keep the cancer from coming back after initial therapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 70–85 - NCT06304350RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus chemo before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy (given before surgery) can help shrink stage II/III esophageal cancer. The goal is to make surgery more likely to remove all cancer and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06354530RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of pre-surgery therapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of drugs (anlotinib, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy) given before surgery for esophageal cancer that has not spread to other organs. The goal is to see if this approach shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Chongqing, None SelectedAges 18–80 - NCT07808853RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation plus chemo-immunotherapy before esophageal cancer surgery
This trial tests a new approach before surgery: a short course of radiation (5 treatments) combined with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal is to shrink the tumor and increase the chance of successful removal, while hopefully reducing side effects and improving long-term outcomes.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07787273RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (interferon gamma and camrelizumab) given before surgery for a certain type of esophageal cancer. It aims to see if this combination can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06561178Recruiting
Blood Test to Monitor Esophageal Cancer After Surgery
This trial looks at whether a personalized blood test can detect cancer returning after surgery for esophageal cancer. It tests people who had chemoradiotherapy before surgery and still had some cancer remaining in the removed tissue. The goal is to use the blood test to catch any remaining or returning cancer early.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT07751055RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy and radiation with immunotherapy before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs to standard chemotherapy and radiation before surgery can help shrink esophageal cancer and improve outcomes. It is for people with a certain type of esophageal cancer that can be removed with surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06510660RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and Chemoradiation for Advanced Esophageal Cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (adebrelimab) plus standard chemotherapy and radiation for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if adding the immunotherapy before and during chemoradiation helps control the cancer better.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 153 recruiting locally advanced 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 locally advanced 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 locally advanced 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.
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- Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Clinical Stage II Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8
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.