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Can a new drug outperform chemotherapy for tough esophageal cancer?

NCT ID NCT07790380

Disease control Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase III trial compares an experimental drug called FH-006 with standard chemotherapy in people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has progressed after initial treatment. The study aims to see if FH-006 can help patients live longer. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either FH-006 or one of several chemotherapy drugs chosen by their doctor.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
FH-006, an experimental drug, compared with standard chemotherapy options (paclitaxel, docetaxel, or irinotecan)
What this could lead to
If FH-006 works, it could offer a new treatment option for people with advanced esophageal cancer who have run out of standard options, potentially extending their lives.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage test, and the drug may not improve survival or could cause side effects. The trial is large, but success is not guaranteed.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

About 480 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 to 75 years old (including boundary values) 2. Volunteer to participate in this clinical study and sign informed consent; 3. ECOG score 0-1; 4. Expected survival ≥3 months; 5. Patients diagnosed with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by histological or cytological examination; 6. Previously, only PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Combined With Platinum-Based Chemotherapy were received; 7. There is at least one measurable lesion that meets the RECIST 1.1 criteria; 8. Adequate bone marrow and organ function. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Received anti-tumor therapies such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biological therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy within 4 weeks before the first dose of the study 2. Toxicities caused by previous anticancer therapy were not recovered to CTCAE 6.0 Grade≤1; 3. Individuals with Leptomeningeal metastasis or Active brain metastases; 4. Individuals with a history of GI perforation or fistula, unstable GI bleeding; 5. Individuals with a history of severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; 6. The researcher determined that there are other situations that are not suitable for participation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Recurrence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic escc patients who have failed prior PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors combined with platinum-based chemotherapy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shandong Provincial Cancer Hospital

    Jinan, Shandong, 250117, China