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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT07638436

NCT07638436 Adebrelimab Combined With Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Borderline Resectable Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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NCT ID NCT07638436
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Sun Yat-sen University
Condition Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 42 participants
Start Date 2026-06-17
Primary Completion 2028-01-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Adebrelimab Injection

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 42 participants in total. It began in 2026-06-17 with a primary completion date of 2028-01-01.

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Brief Summary

This clinical trial aims to preliminarily evaluate the efficacy and safety of adebrelimab combined with albumin-bound paclitaxel and carboplatin as neoadjuvant therapy for borderline resectable locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The primary research objectives are to increase the R0 resection rate in such patients, thereby reducing the recurrence rate and improving overall survival (OS), as well as avoiding adverse reactions associated with radiotherapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:1.Voluntarily participate in the study and sign the written informed consent form. 2.Aged between 18 and 75 years old. 3.Histologically confirmed thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma without distant metastasis. Patients are defined as borderline resectable after enhanced computed tomography (CT), and/or endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS) and multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussion. 4.No prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy. 5.Estimated overall survival of no less than 3 months. 6.Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS) score of 0 or 1. 7.Hematological parameters (tested within 7 days): Hemoglobin (Hb) ≥ 90 g/L; Neutrophil count (NE) ≥ 1.5×10⁹/L; Platelet count (PLT) ≥ 100×10⁹/L. 8.Hepatic and renal function (tested within 7 days): Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN); Creatinine ≤ 1.5 × ULN; Aspartate transaminase (AST)/Alanine transaminase (ALT) ≤ 2.5 × ULN; Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) ≤ 5.0 × ULN. 9.Absence of severe complications, including active massive gastrointestinal bleeding, perforation, jaundice, intestinal obstruction, and non-neoplastic fever above 38°C. 10.Fertile patients must adopt effective contraceptive measures throughout the study period. 11.Good treatment compliance, and able to complete follow-up assessments for efficacy and adverse events as required by the protocol. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with cervical esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. 2. Patients with distant metastasis. 3. Patients with nearly complete esophageal obstruction confirmed by endoscopy who require interventional therapy for decompression. 4. Patients with prior placement of esophageal or tracheal stents. 5. Patients with high risk of bleeding or perforation due to obvious tumor invasion into adjacent vital organs (major arteries or trachea), or patients with existing fistula formation. 6. Patients with other concurrent primary malignancies (except cured basal cell carcinoma of the skin and carcinoma in situ of the cervix). 7. Use of immunosuppressive drugs within 1 week prior to enrollment. This exclusion does not apply to intranasal, inhaled or other topical glucocorticoids, systemic glucocorticoids at physiological doses (i.e., prednisone ≤ 10 mg/day or equivalent), or glucocorticoids administered for contrast medium allergy prophylaxis. 8. Active autoimmune diseases requiring symptomatic treatment, or a medical history of such diseases within the past 2 years. 9. Known history of primary immunodeficiency. 10. Confirmed active tuberculosis. 11. History of allogeneic organ transplantation or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. 12. Interstitial lung disease requiring corticosteroid therapy. 13Known allergy to any monoclonal antibody, chemotherapeutic agents (taxanes, carboplatin), or their excipients. 14.Severe cardiac diseases, including documented congestive heart failure, uncontrolled high-risk arrhythmia, medically treated angina pectoris, clinically significant valvular heart disease, history of severe myocardial infarction, and refractory hypertension. 15.Chronic diarrhea (≥4 watery stools per day) or renal insufficiency. 16.Active infection or active communicable diseases. 17.Neurological or psychiatric disorders impairing cognitive function. 18.Pregnant or breastfeeding women. 19.Other acute or chronic diseases, psychiatric disorders or abnormal laboratory findings that, in the investigator's judgment, may increase risks related to study participation or study drug administration, or interfere with the interpretation of study results.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Hong Yang, MD, PhD

✉ yanghong@sysucc.org.cn

📞 86-13560405144

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07638436 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07638436 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT07638436 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07638436 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at yanghong@sysucc.org.cn for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07638436 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Guangzhou, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07638436 clinical trial?

NCT07638436 is sponsored by Sun Yat-sen University. The trial plans to enroll 42 participants.

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