Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2

Neoadjuvant Camrelizumab With Palbociclib for Resectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

41 participantsStarted 2026-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this Phase 2 clinical trial is to learn if the combination of Camrelizumab and Palbociclib is a safe and effective treatment when given before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) for patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) that can be surgically removed. Camrelizumab is an immunotherapy drug that helps the immune system fight cancer, and Palbociclib is a targeted therapy drug that stops cancer cells from growing. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is the combination of Camrelizumab and Palbociclib safe for patients to receive before their surgery? How effective is this treatment combination in shrinking tumors prior to surgery?

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with esophageal squamous cell cancer by gastroscopic biopsies. * The primary tumor should be located in the thorax and evaluated resectable( cT1b-T3N1-3M0, cT3N0M0) by CT/MRI/EUS * The patients should be at the range of 18-75 years old, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) 0-1. * The patients should have no functional disorders in major organs. Blood routine tests, as well as lung, liver, kidney, and heart functions should be basically normal. * The patients should be able to understand our research and be willing to accept surgical treatment and sign the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * The stage of tumor is T4b (AJCC/International Union Against Cancer (UICC) 8th Edition) and cannot be resected. * Currently undergoing other chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy. * History of other malignancies. * Have an active autoimmune disease requiring systemic treatment or a documented history of clinically severe autoimmune disease. * Any history of allergic disease, or a sever hypersensitivity reaction to drugs, or allergy to the study drug components. * Presence of serious medical diseases, such as grade II and above cardiac dysfunction (NYHA criteria), ischemic heart diseases, etc. * The patients with severe systematic intercurrent diseases, including active infection or poorly controlled diabetes, coagulation disorders, hemorrhagic tendency, or those undergoing thrombolysis or anticoagulant therapy etc.…

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

Major Pathologic Response

Timeframe: up to 15 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07191977

SponsorWest China Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-12

Contact for this trial

Jin Zhou

+8613880626596 zhoujin096@scu.edu.cn

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