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Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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23 US clinical trials · 15 currently recruiting
Active & Recent Trials
A Multicenter Cancer Biospecimen Collection Study
Cofactor Genomics
NCT04510129
A Study of Sigvotatug Vedotin in Advanced Solid Tumors
Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
NCT04389632
A Study of PF-08046054/SGN-PDL1V in Advanced Solid Tumors
Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
NCT05208762
A Study of Ifinatamab Deruxtecan in Subjects With Pretreated Advanced or Metastatic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC) (IDeate-Esophageal01)
Daiichi Sankyo
NCT06644781
A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called PF-08046876 in People With Advanced Solid Tumors
Pfizer
NCT07090499
Substudy 06E: Umbrella Study of Combination Therapies in Esophageal Cancer (MK-3475-06E/KEYMAKER-U06)
Merck Sharp & Dohme
NCT06780111
A Study to Evaluate Investigational Agents With or Without Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Participants With Advanced Esophageal Cancer Previously Exposed to Programmed Cell Death 1 Protein (PD-1)/ Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Treatment (MK-3475-06B)
Merck Sharp & Dohme
NCT05319730
A Phase 1/2 Trial of TER-2013 in Patients With Solid Tumors Harboring AKT/PI3K/PTEN Pathway Alterations
Terremoto Biosciences
NCT07109726
A Study to Investigate ALE.P02 as Monotherapy in Adult Patients With Selected CLDN1+ Solid Tumors
Alentis Therapeutics
NCT06747585
A Study Evaluating the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics (PK) of EVOLVE104 in Participants With Advanced Urothelial and Squamous Cell Carcinomas
EvolveImmune United
NCT07217171
First-in-Human Study of PLX-61639 in Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
Plexium
NCT07284186
Safety and Efficacy of NEO212 in Patients With Astrocytoma IDH-mutant, Glioblastoma IDH-wildtype or Brain Metastasis
Neonc Technologies
NCT06047379
A Phase II Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Itraconazole on Pathologic Complete Response Rates in Resectable Esophageal Cancer
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT05563766
RAPA-201 Therapy of Solid Tumors
Rapa Therapeutics
NCT05144698
Safety of RAD301 in Healthy Human Volunteers and Patients With Pancreatic Cancer or Other Solid Tumors
Radiopharm Theranostics
NCT05799274
A Study of Atezolizumab With or Without Tiragolumab in Participants With Unresectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Whose Cancers Have Not Progressed Following Definitive Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy
Hoffmann-La Roche
NCT04543617
Study of Durvalumab Versus Placebo in Combination With Definitive Chemoradiation Therapy in Patient With ESCC
AstraZeneca
NCT04550260
Study to Assess Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity in Adult Participants With Select Advanced Solid Tumor Indications Receiving Intravenous (IV) ABBV-400
AbbVie
NCT06084481
Phase 1/2 Study Evaluating MCLA-129, a Human Anti-EGFR, Anti-c-MET Bispecific Antibody, in Advanced NSCLC and Other Solid Tumors, Alone and in Combination
Merus B.V.
NCT04868877
Chemoradiation and Pembrolizumab Followed by Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib Before Surgery for the Treatment of Non-metastatic Esophageal or Esophageal/Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
City of Hope Medical Center
NCT04929392
Sintilimab or Placebo With Chemotherapy in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma ( ORIENT-15 )
Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co.
NCT03748134
Esophageal Cytology With FISH in Detecting Esophageal Cancer
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
NCT02100189
Swallowable Sponge Cell Sampling Device and Next Generation Sequencing in Detecting Esophageal Cancer in Patients With Low or High Grade Dysplasia, Barrett Esophagus, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
NCT02890979
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Early Phase 1 | 14 |
| Phase 2 | 2 |
| Phase 3 | 4 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 23 US studies indexed under Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and 15 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 65% 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 Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma shows 4 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 16 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 Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma is led by Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 23 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 Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
PlainTrial tracks 23 US clinical trials for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, of which 15 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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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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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.