Promising combo targets tough esophageal cancer

NCT ID NCT04229459

First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and cetuximab, to standard chemoradiation could improve outcomes for people with a certain type of advanced esophageal cancer. Twelve participants who had not received prior treatment received the drug combination before surgery. The main goal was to see if the cancer completely disappeared after treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rabin Medical Center

    Petah Tikva, Israel

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