Prospective, Open-label, Multi-cohort Study of Becotatug Vedotin With Tislelizumab and Chemothera… (NCT07531979) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2
Prospective, Open-label, Multi-cohort Study of Becotatug Vedotin With Tislelizumab and Chemotherapy in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Phase 2
China93 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a common malignant tumor worldwide, with particularly high incidence in East Asian regions such as China, and is associated with poor patient prognosis. In recent years, immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibodies) combined with chemotherapy have become the standard first-line treatment for advanced ESCC. Multiple randomized controlled trials have confirmed that this combination significantly improves patient survival compared to chemotherapy alone. However, a subset of patients still exhibit poor response or develop resistance to the immunotherapy-chemotherapy regimen, necessitating the exploration of novel combination strategies to further enhance efficacy.
The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is frequently overexpressed in ESCC and is associated with tumor proliferation, metastasis, and poor prognosis, making it an important therapeutic target. Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) targeting EGFR achieve precise tumor killing by conjugating an anti-EGFR antibody to a potent cytotoxic payload. Preclinical studies have demonstrated significant antitumor activity of EGFR ADCs in ESCC models. Mechanistically, anti-EGFR therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy may exert synergistic effects through several avenues: enhancing tumor antigen presentation, remodeling the tumor microenvironment, and modulating PD-L1 expression. Therefore, this triple combination strategy holds promise for overcoming the limitations of monotherapies and providing a new treatment option for patients with ESCC.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age ≥ 18 years.
. Male or non-pregnant, non-lactating female.
. ECOG performance status of 0 or 1, with no deterioration within 7 days.
. No prior systemic therapy for ESCC. Patients who have received neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy must have experienced disease progression or recurrence more than 6 months after completion of that treatment.
. Patients with metastatic disease must have at least one measurable lesion per RECIST 1.1 criteria; patients with disease after neoadjuvant therapy must have an evaluable lesion.
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
Objective Response Rate (ORR)
Timeframe: up to 24 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07531979
SponsorTianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital
. Adequate organ and bone marrow function, as demonstrated by the following laboratory values:
. Hemoglobin (HGB) ≥ 90 g/L.
Exclusion criteria
. Prior treatment with any anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody, or with anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibody, anti-PD-L2 antibody, anti-CD137 antibody, CTLA-4 antibody, or any other drug/antibody targeting T-cell co-stimulation or checkpoint pathways.
. Administration of a live vaccine within 4 weeks prior to enrollment or anticipated during the study period.
. Active autoimmune disease or a history of autoimmune disease within 4 weeks prior to enrollment.
. Prior allogeneic bone marrow transplantation or solid organ transplant.
. Uncontrolled hypertension at enrollment, defined as: systolic blood pressure ≥ 160 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg.
. Any disease or condition affecting drug absorption at enrollment.
. Clinically significant cardiovascular disease, including but not limited to: acute myocardial infarction within 6 months prior to enrollment; severe/unstable angina or coronary artery bypass grafting; congestive heart failure \> New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class 2; ventricular arrhythmias requiring medication; left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \< 50%.
. Active or uncontrolled severe infection (≥ CTCAE v5.0 Grade 2 infection).