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Clinical Stage IV Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8

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9 US clinical trials · 5 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 1,600 participants

National Cancer Institute "Cancer Moonshot Biobank"

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT04314401

RECRUITING Phase 3 382 participants

mFOLFIRINOX Versus mFOLFOX With or Without Nivolumab for the Treatment of Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic HER2 Negative Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Gastric Adenocarcinoma

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology

NCT05677490

RECRUITING Phase 2 224 participants

Adding Nivolumab to Usual Treatment for People With Advanced Stomach or Esophageal Cancer, PARAMUNE Trial

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT06203600

RECRUITING NA 66 participants

Feasibility of Auricular Acupressure for Appetite and Weight in Patients With Stage II-IV Gastric, Esophageal, and Pancreatic Cancer

University of Washington

NCT05911243

RECRUITING Phase 2 40 participants

Propranolol in Combination With Pembrolizumab and Standard Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic Esophageal or Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

NCT05651594

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 750 participants

Enhanced Outpatient Symptom Management to Reduce Acute Care Visits Due to Chemotherapy-Related Adverse Events

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT05038254

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 314 participants

Testing the Addition of Radiotherapy to the Usual Treatment (Chemotherapy) for Patients With Esophageal and Gastric Cancer That Has Spread to a Limited Number of Other Places in the Body

ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group

NCT04248452

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 4 participants

Testing the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, Adavosertib, to Radiation Therapy for Patients With Incurable Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCT04460937

COMPLETED Early Phase 1 9 participants

Pembrolizumab in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT03395847

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 2
Phase 2 2
Phase 3 2

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Clinical Stage IV Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8 Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 9 US studies indexed under Clinical Stage IV Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, and 5 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 56% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Clinical Stage IV Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8 shows 2 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 4 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Clinical Stage IV Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8 is led by National Cancer Institute (NCI) with 3 indexed trials, alongside 5 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 9 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Clinical Stage IV Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8?

PlainTrial tracks 9 US clinical trials for Clinical Stage IV Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, of which 5 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Is this data current?

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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