New drug cocktail shows promise against esophageal cancer in early trial

NCT ID NCT07374003

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests whether combining two immune-boosting drugs (ipromlimab and tuvonralimab) with standard chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink tumors in people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. The study involves 62 participants and is currently active but not recruiting. The main goal is to see how many patients have no cancer cells left in their surgical sample.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ipromlimab and tuvonralimab (immune-boosting drugs) plus albumin-bound paclitaxel and nedaplatin (chemotherapy)

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could shrink tumors before surgery, potentially improving outcomes for people with esophageal cancer.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase, single-arm study with only 62 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The drug combination may cause significant side effects and may not work better than standard treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

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    Guangdong, GUANGZHOU, 510000, China