ESOPHAGEAL CANCER

This Phase 3 trial tests whether using a blood test that detects tumor DNA can guide who needs extra therapy after esophageal cancer surgery. Participants will either receive a combination of immunotherapy (tislelizumab), chemotherapy, and radiation, or be monitored without addit…

This Phase 1 trial tests whether HLX18, a biosimilar of the cancer drug OPDIVO, works similarly in people with esophageal, melanoma, or bladder cancer after their tumors have been surgically removed. About 174 participants will receive either HLX18 or OPDIVO to compare how the dr…

This phase 3 trial will compare two surgical techniques for esophageal cancer: totally minimally invasive esophagectomy (TMIE) using only keyhole incisions, versus a hybrid approach that combines keyhole and open chest surgery. The study aims to see if TMIE reduces severe complic…

This study tests whether a dye called indocyanine green (ICG), given before surgery, can help surgeons see and protect the recurrent laryngeal nerve during esophageal cancer removal. About 144 adults with esophageal cancer will be randomly assigned to get the dye or standard surg…

This trial will test a new robot system designed to help surgeons perform laparoscopic surgery from a remote location. The study includes 98 adults with cancers like colorectal, esophageal, liver, or cervical cancer who need surgery. The main goal is to see how often the surgery …

This study tests a new surgical technique for people with esophageal cancer. The method uses a special dye to check blood flow and wraps the surgical connection with a piece of belly tissue to prevent leaks. About 73 adults will receive this procedure to see if it lowers the risk…

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called TPD3310 in 112 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. Participants receive weekly injections over 28-day cycl…

This early-phase trial tests SL-28, a cell therapy made from donor immune cells, in 60 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or breast cancer) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the therapy can shrink t…

This early study tests a new device that uses heat to remove abnormal cells in the esophagus of people with Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to cancer. The study has two parts: first, a small group of people scheduled for esophagus removal surgery will help find the…

This study tests whether the drug toripalimab, given after surgery, can help prevent esophageal cancer from returning in patients at high risk of recurrence. About 435 adults who have already had chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery will either receive toripalimab or be …

This study looks at adding a precise, high-dose radiation treatment called SBRT to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with esophageal cancer that has spread to a few other spots in the body. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer longer…

This study tests a new drug called QL1706 combined with chemotherapy for people with a type of esophageal cancer that is hard to remove with surgery. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough so that surgery can be done successfully. 24 adults with this cancer will receive the drug …

This study tests whether freezing cancer cells with liquid nitrogen before chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with advanced esophageal cancer. About 40 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the freezing treatment plus chemotherapy or chemotherapy alone. The…

This early-phase trial is testing a new approach for people with recurrent or metastatic head/neck cancer or esophageal cancer. The treatment combines a virus that delivers endostatin directly into tumors with an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor). The goal is to see if the comb…

This study tests whether a special dye, called indocyanine green, can help surgeons find cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes during esophageal cancer surgery. About 144 adults with esophageal cancer will take part. If the dye works well, it may allow doctors to remove fe…

This study will test whether an artificial intelligence system can detect minimal residual disease—tiny amounts of cancer left after surgery—and predict recurrence in 700 people with rectal cancer. The AI combines blood tests, genetic data, and scans to create a more complete pic…

This study tests whether a product made from spirulina (a type of algae) can prevent severe throat pain caused by radiation therapy in people with esophageal cancer. About 70 patients will receive either the spirulina derivative or a placebo during their radiation treatments. The…

This study looks at whether a prehabilitation program—including physical therapy, dietary advice, and emotional support—given before major cancer surgery can reduce deaths and serious complications within 30 days after the operation. About 180 adults with cancers of the pancreas,…

This study tests a digital tool called RECapp that helps patients recover after surgery for esophageal or stomach cancer. The app lets patients track symptoms, get personalized self-care advice, and know when to contact their healthcare team. 250 adults in Sweden will use the app…

This early-stage trial tests a new robotic surgical method for esophageal cancer that avoids cuts between the ribs, which may cause less chest pain and faster recovery. About 31 adults with stage I to III esophageal cancer will be randomly assigned to either the new approach or s…

This study compares two ways to manage pain after minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer: a paravertebral catheter versus the standard epidural. The goal is to see if the paravertebral approach provides similar or better recovery quality by day three. About 506 adults h…

This study tests whether the MetaNeb system, a device that delivers breathing treatments, can prevent or treat lung collapse (atelectasis) in 178 adults recovering from esophageal cancer surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either MetaNeb therapy or standard…

This study will check if certain immune cells, called precursor exhausted T cells, found in cancer-free lymph nodes can predict whether esophageal cancer completely disappears after immunotherapy. Researchers will study 88 patients before surgery to see if these cells are better …

This observational study will enroll 158 adults with advanced or recurrent esophageal cancer who plan to receive PD-1 inhibitor immunotherapy. Researchers want to see if a high level of a specific immune cell type (precursor exhausted T cells, or Tpex) in cancer-free lymph nodes …

This early-phase study tests a new imaging method to see if immunotherapy targets (PD-1 and PD-L1 proteins) are present in esophageal cancer. About 15 participants will receive two fluorescent tracers before a routine endoscopic exam. The goal is to find out if this 'fluorescence…

This study aims to develop an AI system that helps doctors choose the best treatment for esophageal cancer. Researchers will collect data from 7,000 patients, including medical images and tissue samples, to train a computer model that predicts how well a patient will respond to t…