A Phase II Single-arm Clinical Study in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer After… (NCT07530549) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2
A Phase II Single-arm Clinical Study in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer After Failed Neoadjuvant Chemoimmunotherapy
40 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is Iparomlimab and tuvonralimab (QL1706) combined with chemoradiotherapy in the treatment of locally advanced esophageal cancer after failed neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy. The main question it aims to answer is： Can it bring survival benefits and safet to patients？Subsequent evaluation will determine whether the patient undergoes surgical treatment. Follow-up will be conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of the treatment。
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 to 75 years, male or female;
* Histologically confirmed locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma of the esophagus or esophagogastric junction;
* ECOG performance status 0-1; ④ Failure of or local progression after 2-4 cycles of first-line chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy, or deemed unresectable by surgical evaluation;
⑤ At least one measurable lesion according to RECIST v1.1 criteria;
⑥ Adequate major organ and bone marrow function: Hematology: Hemoglobin (Hb) ≥90 g/L (without transfusion within 14 days); Absolute neutrophil count (NEUT) ≥1.5×10⁹/L; Platelets (PLT) ≥100×10⁹/L; Biochemistry: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤2.5×ULN (≤5×ULN in cases of liver metastases); Total bilirubin (TBIL) ≤2×ULN; Serum albumin (ALB) ≥28 g/L; Serum creatinine (Cr) ≤1.5×ULN and creatinine clearance \>50 μmol/L; Coagulation: International normalized ratio (INR) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) ≤1.5×ULN (unless the subject is receiving anticoagulant therapy and INR and APTT are within the expected therapeutic range);
⑦ Effective contraception during the study period;
* Voluntary participation in this study with signed informed consent and good compliance.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Active bleeding or high risk of bleeding (as assessed by the investigator);
* Patients requiring systemic anti-infective therapy;
* Concurrent primary malignant tumors o…
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Event-free Survival(EFS)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of monitoring at 2 years
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07530549
SponsorCancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences