Esophageal adenocarcinoma
MONDO:0005028A malignant tumor with glandular differentiation arising predominantly from Barrett mucosa in the lower third of the esophagus. Rare examples of esophageal adenocarcinoma deriving from ectopic gastric mucosa in the upper esophagus have also been reported. Grossly, esophageal adenocarcinomas are similar to esophageal squamous cell carcinomas. Microscopically, adenocarcinomas arising in the setting of Barrett esophagus are typically papillary and/or tubular. The prognosis is poor.
Also known as: adenocarcinoma - esophagus, adenocarcinoma - oesophagus, adenocarcinoma of esophagus, adenocarcinoma of oesophagus, adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus, esophageal adenocarcinoma, esophagus adenocarcinoma
3033 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 168 tagged with Esophageal adenocarcinoma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Esophageal adenocarcinoma
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Barrett adenocarcinoma 6 trials
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Esophageal adenoid cystic carcinoma 0 trials
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Mucoepidermoid esophageal carcinoma 0 trials
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New pill targets common cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BGB-53038, which blocks a family of KRAS proteins that help some cancers grow. It was given alone or with other drugs to 47 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have KRAS mutations. The mai…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer pill targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested an experimental oral drug called PRT7732 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic mutation (SMARCA4). The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was terminated…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Prelude Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug TAK-500 tested in 61 patients – study halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called TAK-500, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 61 adults with advanced solid tumors like pancreatic, liver, and lung cancer. The main goals were to check safety and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The stud…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New cancer drug BLU-222 tested in early trial – but study stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BLU-222, alone or with other medicines, in about 50 people with advanced solid tumors (including certain breast, ovarian, and stomach cancers). The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it shrinks tumors. However, the study was te…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Blueprint Medicines Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug ASP2074 trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called ASP2074 in 23 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or couldn't be removed by surgery. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early: what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested two drugs—ulixertinib and hydroxychloroquine—in 47 people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that have certain genetic mutations (MAPK pathway). The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors. However, the study was terminated early, so t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BioMed Valley Discoveries, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a simple ear massage help cancer patients eat better?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis small pilot study tested whether applying acupressure to the ear could help improve appetite and prevent weight loss in people with advanced stomach, esophagus, or pancreatic cancer. The approach uses small adhesive pellets placed on specific ear spots to stimulate the nervo…
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC