New drug combo shows promise for esophageal cancer before surgery

NCT ID NCT07385001

First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study is testing whether adding the drug ivonescimab (AK112) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink tumors in people with advanced esophageal cancer. About 45 adults with resectable, locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma will receive the combination therapy. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and leads to a major reduction in tumor size before surgery.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Tangdu Hospitial

    RECRUITING

    Xi'an, Shannxi, China

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