New hope for tough esophageal cancer: phase 3 trial launches

NCT ID NCT07463573

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

Summary

This study tests a new drug called QLC5508 against standard chemotherapy in people with advanced esophageal cancer that has worsened after prior treatment. About 466 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either QLC5508 or a chemotherapy chosen by their doctor. The main goal is to see if QLC5508 helps people live longer.

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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

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Peking University Cancer Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100142, China