Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 80

Adebrelimab plus platinum chemotherapy before surgery for operable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Official title: A Single-arm, Single-center, Exploratory Clinical Study of Adebrelimab Combined With Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Run by The Second Hospital of Shandong University · NCT07430579 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial will try giving adebrelimab with platinum-based chemotherapy before surgery in people with locally advanced, resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma to see if it increases complete tumor disappearance and is safe.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment25 (estimated)
SponsorThe Second Hospital of Shandong University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, adebrelimab, immunotherapy
Locations1 site (Jinan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 9, 2024
Main results expectedJune 30, 2027
Study endsJune 30, 2028
Registry record updatedFebruary 24, 2026
Trial IDNCT07430579 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults with histologically confirmed stage II–III esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (cT1-3N1-2M0 or cT3-4aN0M0) who have not received prior anti-tumor therapy and are judged able to tolerate chemotherapy and surgery.

Probably not a fit

Patients with prior anti-cancer treatment, untreated other malignancies within five years, active or history of autoimmune disease, or inadequate cardiac or pulmonary function may not benefit or be eligible for this protocol.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective, single-arm phase II trial testing neoadjuvant adebrelimab combined with platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced, resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Participants receive the immunotherapy-plus-chemotherapy regimen prior to planned esophagectomy, with surgical specimens evaluated for pathological response. The primary endpoint is the pathological complete response (pCR) rate (ypT0N0M0); secondary endpoints include major pathological response (MPR), objective response rate (ORR), treatment- and immune-related adverse events, and quality of life during neoadjuvant treatment. Safety and tolerability during the preoperative period are closely monitored and reported.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could raise the rate of complete tumor eradication at surgery and potentially improve long-term outcomes while maintaining acceptable safety.

How similar studies have gone: Neoadjuvant immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy has shown promising pCR and response signals in early studies of esophageal cancer and other solid tumors, but results are not yet definitive and require further confirmation.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients must have a histopathologically confirmed diagnosis of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC).
2. Eligible patients are those with stage II/III disease according to the AJCC/UICC 8th edition Tumor-Node-Metastasis (TNM) staging system, presenting with cT1-3N1-2M0 or cT3-4aN0M0 disease.
3. Patients could tolerate chemotherapy and surgery after evaluation and MDT discussion, accepting the clinical trial protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with a history of other uncured malignancies within the past 5 years, individuals with ongoing or a history of autoimmune diseases, and those who have received any prior anti-tumor therapy.
2. Patients' cardio- pulmonary function could not tolerate surgery or chemotherapy, or don't accept the clinical trial protocol.

Where it's running

  • The Second Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
    Jinan, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.