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 154 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07205731RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab for older adults with advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a drug called tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) in older adults (70+) with advanced esophageal cancer who cannot have standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug can slow or shrink the cancer safely.
Annecy, Epagny Metz-TessyAges 70 years+ - NCT06843889RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab with chemoradiation before surgery for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemoradiation before surgery helps people with a type of esophageal cancer. It is for patients whose cancer has not spread to other organs and who have not had treatment before.
Guangzhou, Baiyun DistrictAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT07189871RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted radiation therapy for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new radioactive treatment (177Lu-BetaBart) for people with certain advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It aims to see if this targeted therapy can slow or stop tumor growth.
Dothan, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07188103RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab and short radiation for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial combines a targeted immunotherapy drug (ivonescimab) with a short course of radiation to treat advanced esophageal cancer that has worsened after first treatment. It aims to see if this combination can help when standard options have stopped working.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–80 - NCT07152678RecruitingPhase 2
Brachytherapy with radiation and immunotherapy for esophageal cancer
This trial tests combining brachytherapy (a type of internal radiation) with immunotherapy (nivolumab) for people with advanced esophageal cancer that has not fully responded to initial chemoradiation. The goal is to see if this targeted approach can improve outcomes.
Huwei, Yunlin CountyAges 18–85 - NCT07109726RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing TER-2013 for advanced tumors with AKT/PI3K/PTEN changes
This trial tests a new drug called TER-2013, alone or combined with another drug (fulvestrant), for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06964568RecruitingPhase 3
Chemoradiation followed by immunotherapy for esophageal cancer
This trial tests a treatment for locally advanced esophageal cancer. You'll receive chemoradiation (chemo plus radiation) followed by a maintenance drug (a PD-1 inhibitor) to help prevent the cancer from coming back.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06912074RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing shorter vs. longer radiation after chemo-immunotherapy for esophageal cancer
This trial tests if a shorter course of radiation is as effective as the standard longer course after initial chemotherapy plus immunotherapy in people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be surgically removed.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06902389RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Multi-target immune cell therapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (multi-target Hi-TCR-T cells) for people with advanced liver cancer that hasn't responded to earlier treatments. The therapy targets several markers on your cancer cells to try to attack the tumor more effectively.
Shanghai, Yangpu DistrictAges 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 - NCT06773507RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BC008-1A for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called BC008-1A for people with advanced esophageal cancer or non-small cell lung cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
TianjinAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 154 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.
Related conditions
- Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Locally Advanced Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Advanced Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Locally Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
- 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.