Tailored drug cocktails aim to outsmart resistant esophageal cancer

NCT ID NCT07653451

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether matching drug combinations to a patient's tumor genetics can help when standard immunotherapy stops working. About 90 people with advanced esophageal cancer will get one of three treatment pairs based on their cancer's molecular profile. The goal is to see if these personalized approaches can slow or stop the cancer from growing.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Afatinib, Toripalimab, Dalpiciclib, Pyrotinib, Camrelizumab, Apatinib

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer new treatment options for people with advanced esophageal cancer that no longer responds to immunotherapy, potentially improving survival.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial (90 participants) and the treatments may not work for everyone. Side effects from the drug combinations could be serious.

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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.

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