Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Combining Adbelimumab with Chemotherapy and Apatinib for Esophageal Cancer Treatment

Official title: A Prospective, Single-arm, Single-center, Exploratory Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Adbelimumab Combined With Chemotherapy and Apatinib in Patients With Resectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Run by Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine · NCT06576973 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new treatment that combines Adbelimumab with chemotherapy and Apatinib to see if it can help people with esophageal cancer live longer and reduce the chances of cancer coming back after surgery.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment35 (estimated)
SponsorSecond Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsadbelimumab, adbelizumab, apatinib, chemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations1 site (Hangzhou, China)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 8, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2031
Registry record updatedDecember 2, 2025
Trial IDNCT06576973 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 with histologically confirmed, resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma at clinical stages II-IVA.

Probably not a fit

Patients with significant cardiovascular disease, distant metastasis, or a history of autoimmune diseases may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of Adbelimumab, a PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy, in combination with chemotherapy and Apatinib for patients with resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The study aims to provide a neoadjuvant treatment approach to reduce postoperative recurrence and improve survival rates in patients with locally advanced ESCC. Participants will receive a regimen that includes Adbelimumab, Albumin paclitaxel, and Carboplatin, followed by esophagectomy. The trial will assess the safety and efficacy of this combination therapy in a defined patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve survival rates and reduce recurrence in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in combination with chemotherapy for various cancers, suggesting potential success for this approach in ESCC.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Signed informed consent.
2. Patients age 18 to 75 years old.
3. Primary resectable, histologically confirmed esophageal squamous cell cancer.
4. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma the clinical stage was II-IVA (according to AJCC TNM stage, 8th edition).
5. ECOG PS 0-1.
6. No distant metastasis, the diseases could be resectable assessed by thoracic oncologist.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. With significant cardiovascular disease.
2. Current treatment with anti-viral therapy or HBV.
3. Female patients who are pregnant or lactating.
4. History of malignancy within 5 years prior to screening.
5. Active or history of autoimmune disease or immune deficiency.
6. Signs of distant metastases.

Where it's running

  • 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
    Hangzhou, China, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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.