New drug combo shows promise in shrinking esophageal tumors before surgery

NCT ID NCT07430579

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding the drug adebrelimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help eliminate or shrink esophageal cancer more effectively. About 25 people with stage II/III esophageal squamous cell carcinoma will receive the combination, then have surgery. Researchers will check how many have no cancer left after treatment and monitor side effects and quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • The Second Qilu Hospital of Shandong University

    RECRUITING

    Jinan, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Pathologic Complete Response

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.