Using trilaciclib to prevent bone marrow suppression in esophageal cancer treatment

Real-world Assessment of Trilaciclib for the Prevention of Chemoradiotherapy-Induced Myelosuppression in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Observational The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University · NCT06698692

This study is testing if giving trilaciclib before chemotherapy can help prevent bone marrow problems in people with esophageal cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsimmunotherapy, chemotherapy
Locations1 site (Nanjing, Jiangsu)
Trial IDNCT06698692 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study collects clinical data from patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy. Patients are divided into two groups: one receiving trilaciclib before chemotherapy and a control group not receiving it. The study employs propensity score matching to ensure balanced baseline characteristics between the groups, allowing for a fair comparison of bone marrow suppression rates and other adverse events. This is the first investigation into the efficacy and safety of trilaciclib for this purpose in esophageal cancer.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with a pathological diagnosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who cannot undergo surgical treatment.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of other malignant tumors or those unable to provide sufficient clinical information may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the incidence of myelosuppression in patients undergoing treatment for esophageal cancer.

How similar studies have performed: While this specific application of trilaciclib is novel, similar studies have shown promise in using CDK4/6 inhibitors for myeloprotection in other contexts.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* age ≥18 years;
* pathological diagnosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma;
* failure to undergo surgical treatment;
* completion of definitive chemoradiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy combined with immunotherapy.

Exclusion Criteria:

* history of other malignant tumors;
* difficulty in follow-up;
* insufficient clinical information.

Where this trial is running

Nanjing, Jiangsu

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 ESCCtrilaciclib
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