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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT06676449

NCT06676449 TDLN-sparing RT Plus Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced ESCC

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NCT ID NCT06676449
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Fudan University
Condition Esophageal Carcinoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 432 participants
Start Date 2024-11-01
Primary Completion 2028-10-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Immunotherapychemotherapy: Paclitaxel/Cisplatin or other guideline recommended regimensTDLN-sparing RT

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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.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 432 participants in total. It began in 2024-11-01 with a primary completion date of 2028-10-31.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if immunotherapy in combination with tumor draining lymph nodes-sparing radiotherapy (TDLN-sparing RT) and chemotherapy works to treat locally advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer in adults. Researchers will compare immunotherapy in combination with TDLN-sparing RT and chemotherapy to TDLN-sparing RT and chemotherapy to see if immunotherapy works more effectively when using TDLN-sparing RT to treat locally advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer Participants will: TDLN-sparing RT for esophageal cancer 50.4Gy/28Fx Paclitaxel plus cisplatin every 3 weeks for 4 cycles PD-1 inhibitors or observation every 3 weeks for 1 year

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Written informed consent 2. Aged 18-75 years 3. Histologically confirmed esophageal squamous cell carcinoma 4. Clinical stages T2-4N0M0 or TxN+M0 or TxNxM1 (Only for supraclavicular lymph nodes metastasis) based on the 8th UICC-TNM classification 7\. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group(ECOG) performance status: 0-1 8. Life expectancy ≥3 months 9. Adequate organ functions Absolute neutrophil counts (ANC) ≥1.5×109⁄L; Hemoglobin (Hb) ≥9g⁄dl; Platelet (Plt) ≥100×109⁄L; Total bilirubin ≤1.5 upper limit of normal (ULN); Aspartate transaminase (AST) ≤2.5 ULN; Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤2.5 ULN; Creatinine ≤1.5 ULN 10.Received no more than 3 cycles immunotherapy and/or chemotherapy Exclusion Criteria: 1. Esophageal perforation or hematemesis 2. Any active autoimmune disease or a history of autoimmune disease (such as the following, but not limited to: autoimmune hepatitis, interstitial pneumonia, uveitis, enteritis, pituitary inflammation, vasculitis, nephritis, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism (effective hormone replacement therapy excepted)) and immunosuppressive agents or systemic hormonal therapy indicated within 28 days (for adverse events of chemoradiotherapy excepted). 3. Allergic to macromolecular protein preparations, or to any of the ingredients in PD-1 inhibitors for injection. 4. Uncontrolled heart diseases or clinical symptoms, such as: (1) New York Heart Association(NYHA) class II or higher heart failure; (2) unstable angina; (3) myocardial infarction within 1 year; (4)clinically significant arrhythmia requiring clinical intervention. 5. Congenital or acquired immunodeficiency (such as HIV infection); active hepatitis B (HBV-DNA≥104 copy number/ml) or hepatitis C (positive hepatitis C antibody, and HCV-RNA is higher than the detection limit of the analytical method); active tuberculosis. 6. Active infection or unexplained fever \>38.5 °C within 2 weeks before randomization (fever due to tumor excepted, according to investigator). 7. Patients with fertility reluctant to take contraceptive measures during the trial, or female patients pregnant or breastfeeding. 8. According to the investigator, other factors that may cause termination of the study. ie, other serious diseases (including mental illness) require combined treatment, family or social factors, which may affect the safety or the collection of trial data.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Dashan Zhao

✉ kuaile_z@sina.com

📞 +862164175590

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06676449 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Esophageal Carcinoma. 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 NCT06676449 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 432 participants.

Is NCT06676449 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06676449 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kuaile_z@sina.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06676449 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Shanghai, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06676449 clinical trial?

NCT06676449 is sponsored by Fudan University. The trial plans to enroll 432 participants.

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