Preventing nausea and vomiting during multi-cycle chemo and immunotherapy in esophageal and lung cancer
Official title: The Efficacy and Safety of Fosrolapitant and Palonosetron Hydrochloride for Injection in Preventing Nausea and Vomiting Caused by Multi-cycle Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy in Patients With Esophageal Cancer and Lung Cancer
Run by Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine · NCT07617246 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a combination antiemetic with dexamethasone to see if it lowers nausea and vomiting in adults with esophageal or lung cancer receiving several cycles of chemo plus immunotherapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, immunotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | January 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07617246 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18 or older with untreated locally advanced or metastatic esophageal or lung cancer planned to receive at least 4 cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy plus immunotherapy, and with adequate organ function and performance status.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not experience high risk of chemotherapy- and immunotherapy–related nausea/vomiting or who have contraindications to the antiemetic regimen may not see a benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This Phase 2, randomized, parallel-cohort trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of Fosrolapitant and Palonosetron Hydrochloride for Injection with dexamethasone in preventing chemotherapy- and immunotherapy–related nausea and vomiting. About 120 adults with untreated locally advanced or metastatic esophageal or lung cancer are planned to enroll, with 60 participants per cohort and an interim analysis after the study’s first stage. Participants may receive remedial antiemetic treatment as clinically indicated. The study includes screening, treatment, and safety follow-up periods, with dosing and exact regimens defined by the protocol. The lead sponsor is Zhejiang University’s Second Affiliated Hospital, with the study conducted at SAHZhejiangU in Hangzhou, China.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the regimen could reduce chemotherapy- and immunotherapy–associated nausea and vomiting, improving quality of life and adherence to cancer treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous antiemetic regimens with NK1 receptor antagonists and serotonin-3 receptor antagonists have shown benefit in similar settings, though this exact combination with multi-cycle chemo-immunotherapy is being further evaluated.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years old, gender not limited; * Histologically or cytologically confirmed untreated locally advanced/metastatic esophageal cancer and lung cancer; * Has not received any chemotherapy drugs in the past (anti-tumor drugs are not used for cancer treatment); * Plan to receive at least 4 cycles of chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy based on cisplatin and carboplatin; * Expected survival period ≥3 months; * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Physical Condition score: 0 or 1 point; * Good organ function, meeting the following criteria: 1. Neutrophil count ≥1.5×109/L; 2. Hemoglobin ≥ 90g/L; 3. Platelet count ≥ 100×109/L; 4. Total bilirubin ≤1.5×ULN In patients without known liver metastases, aspartate aminotransferase ≤2.5×ULN and/or alanine aminotransferase ≤2.5×ULN (for patients with liver metastases, it can be relaxed to ≤5×ULN); f: Serum creatinine ≤1.5×ULN or creatinine clearance rate ≥ 50ml/min; g: Electrocardiogram: QTc≤450ms (for males), QTc≤470ms (for females); h: Cardiac color Doppler ultrasound: LVEF (left ventricular ejection fraction) ≥50%; * Fertile female subjects and male subjects whose partners are fertile women need to adopt an effective contraceptive measure from the time of signing the informed consent form until 6 months after the last administration. Female subjects with fertility must have a negative blood pregnancy test within 72 hours before randomization. And it must be non-lactation period; * Clearly understand and voluntarily participate in this research, and sign the informed consent form by oneself. Exclusion Criteria: * Abdominal (including the diaphragmatic plane and below) or pelvic radiotherapy was received within 7 days prior to randomization, or is planned to be received within 1 to 8 days of treatment; * It is planned to administer chemotherapy drugs with a high risk of vomiting within 2 to 8 days after platinum infusion. * Plan to receive chemotherapy regimens including common paclitaxel (using castor oil as the solvent); * Take drugs with potential antiemetic effects within 2 days before randomization: The first-generation 5-HT3 receptor antagonists (such as ondansetron), phenthiazide drugs (such as prochlorazine), butanylbenzene drugs (such as haloperidol), benzamides (such as metoclopramide), domperidone, cannabinoids, traditional Chinese medicines with potential antiemetic effects, scopolamine, cyclezine, etc. * Start treatment with benzodiazepines or opioid preparations within 2 days before randomization (except for triazolam, temazepam or midazolam taken alone daily); * Subjects who began using morphine within 7 days before randomization (except those taking a stable dose); * Within 7 days before randomization, systemic corticosteroid therapy (including but not limited to dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone or prednisolone) or sedative antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine) were received (Note: Single use of steroids is allowed to prevent contrast agent allergy and local administration or inhalation), except for those who need hormone pretreatment one day before chemotherapy. * Palonosetron was used within 14 days prior to randomization; * Use NK-1 receptor antagonists within 28 days before randomization; * Specific CYP3A4 substrates (terfenadine, cisapride, asemidazole) or CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as ritonavir, clarithromycin, ketoconazole or itraconazole, diltiazem, etc.) were used within 7 days before randomization. Strong CYP3A4 inducers (such as phenobarbital, rifampicin, phenytoin and carbamazepine) or specific CYP2D6 substrates (thiolidazine, pimozide) were used within 28 days before randomization; * Vomiting and/or retching and nausea occurred within 24 hours before randomization; Subjects with symptomatic brain metastases; * Accompanied by poorly controlled serous cavity effusion, including pleural effusion, ascites, and pericardial effusion (those that have been controlled after treatment and remained stable for ≥2 weeks can be included); * Having severe cardiovascular diseases within 3 months prior to randomization, including but not limited to acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris, significant valvular or pericardial disease, history of ventricular tachycardia, symptomatic chronic heart failure (New York Heart Association \[NYHA\] grades II to IV), and history of severe cardiac conduction abnormalities (such as torus cuspidata ventricular tachycardia); * Poorly controlled hypertension (two consecutive resting systolic blood pressures ≥160mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressures ≥100mmHg) before randomization; * Those with combined active hepatitis B (HBV DNA≥2000 IU/mL or 104 copies/mL), active hepatitis C (HCV-Ab positive and HCV-RNA≥ upper limit of normal value), acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or positive HIV test, and positive syphilis test; * Concomitant diseases that prevent dexamethasone from being taken, such as active infections (like pneumonia) or any uncontrolled diseases (such as diabetic ketoacidosis, gastrointestinal obstruction, etc.); * Known contraindications of NK-1 receptor antagonists, 5-HT3 receptor antagonists or dexamethasone; * Having participated in other clinical trials within 30 days prior to randomization (based on the use of the study drug); * Subjects who the researchers consider to have other circumstances that make them unsuitable to participate in this study.
Where it's running
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SAHZhejiangU
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Liping Wang
- Email: 2315124@zju.edu.cn
- Phone: 18358147489
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
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