By InvitationPhase 4

Hematoporphyrin Photodynamic Therapy for Esophageal Cancer

China198 participantsStarted 2024-09-18

Plain-language summary

The objective of the present clinical trial is to assess the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) employing hematoporphyrin injection in the management of recurrent or residual superficial esophageal carcinoma. The principal objective is to determine the capability of this therapeutic modality to elicit a complete response in the patient cohort under investigation. The central research question that this study seeks to address is as follows: What is the rate of complete response at day 28 following treatment with photodynamic therapy utilizing hematoporphyrin injection in patients suffering from recurrent or residual superficial esophageal cancer? This study is designed as a single-arm trial, devoid of a control or comparison group. Eligible participants will meet the following criteria: They will be adult patients, aged between 18 and 80 years, who have experienced recurrence or retention of superficial esophageal cancer subsequent to prior therapeutic interventions. They will receive an intravenous administration of hematoporphyrin injection at a dosage of 3mg/kg over a duration of 60 minutes. They will undergo irradiation with a 630nm laser, which will be administered 48-72 hours post-infusion. Their response to treatment will be evaluated at day 28 post-therapy, with assessments encompassing complete response, progression-free survival, overall survival, swallowing functionality, quality of life, and the incidence of adverse events throughout the duration of the study

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

.Patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who have undergone prior treatment, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or surgical intervention (esophagectomy or endoscopic esophageal cancer surgery), with pathological confirmation of recurrence or residual disease (at least of high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia or above).
.Patients with superficial esophageal cancer, where the primary lesion is located in the mucosal or submucosal layer, and the muscular layer is still intact, as indicated by ultrasound endoscopy and related examinations.
.Subjects capable of tolerating general anesthesia. 5.Absence of severe hematological, coagulation, cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, or immunological abnormalities.
.Voluntary consent to participate in the clinical trial after being fully informed about the purpose, process, potential risks, and benefits of the trial, including the subject's obligations.

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The complete response rate evaluated by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

Timeframe: 56 days after the treatment.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06437288

SponsorSun Yat-sen University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-09-30

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