New hope for tough esophageal cancer: HS-20093 enters final trial

NCT ID NCT07621601

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called HS-20093 against standard chemotherapy in 494 people with advanced esophageal cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. The goal is to see if HS-20093 helps people live longer and controls the tumor better. Participants will receive either HS-20093 or one of three standard chemo drugs.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

HS-20093 (Risvutatug Rezetecan)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for people with advanced esophageal cancer that has stopped responding to initial therapy.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage Phase 3 trial, so results are not yet known. The drug may not improve survival or could have side effects like other chemotherapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Neoplasm Metastasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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