Treatment for patients with oligometastatic esophageal cancer using PD-1 inhibitors and local therapy

Phase III Randomized-controlled Study of PD-1 Inhibitor Combined With Local Therapy in Patients With Oligometastatic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Phase 3 Interventional Fudan University · NCT06190782

This study is testing if adding local treatments like surgery or radiation to a PD-1 inhibitor and chemotherapy can help people with oligometastatic esophageal cancer live longer without their cancer getting worse.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment354 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorFudan University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations1 site (Shanghai)
Trial IDNCT06190782 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial involves patients with oligometastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who are randomly assigned to receive either a PD-1 inhibitor combined with local therapy (such as radiotherapy or surgery) and chemotherapy, or the PD-1 inhibitor and chemotherapy alone. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combining local therapy with systemic treatment in improving progression-free survival. The primary endpoint is progression-free survival, while secondary endpoints include overall survival, side effects, and local control of the disease.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with oligometastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and specific criteria regarding the number and size of metastases.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of disseminated metastases or those who have progressed after PD-1 inhibitor treatment may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve treatment outcomes for patients with oligometastatic esophageal cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using local therapies in conjunction with systemic treatments for oligometastatic cancers, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 1\. ≥18 years old; 2. ECOG 0-1; 3. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma 4. ASTRO/ESTRO defined genuine oligometastatic disease and consistent with: i. ≤4 distant metastases, ii. ≤3 metastatic lesions within a single organ, iii. maximum diameter of each metastatic lesion ≤5cm; 5. ≥1 pathologically diagnosed metastases

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1\. History of disseminated metastases or ASTRO/ESTRO defined induced oligometastatic disease 2.Esophageal perforation/hemorrhage 3.Progression disease after PD-1 inhibitor treatment 4.In-field recurrence 5.Intolerance to chemotherapy or immunotherapy 6.lung V20\>25%

Where this trial is running

Shanghai

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Esophageal Squamous Cell CarcinomaOligometastatic DiseaseRadiotherapyesophageal squamous cell carcinomOligometastaticpd-1 inhibitor
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.