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NCT03748134 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Sintilimab or Placebo With Chemotherapy in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma ( ORIENT-15 )

A Phase 3 study of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, sponsored by Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co..

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
746
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

NCT03748134: Completed Phase 3 study of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, sponsored by Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co..

NCT03748134 is a Phase 3 study of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma that has completed, run by Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co.. The registered enrollment target is 746 participants, above the 347-participant average among 22 other Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (115% higher). The trial reports 20 study locations across 14 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03748134, a Phase 3 study of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, has completed, sponsored by Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co..

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
746 participants
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

Study Summary

This is a randomized, double-blind multi-center, phase III study comparing the efficacy and safety of sintilimab or placebo in combination with chemotherapy as first-line treatment in subjects with unresectable, locally advanced recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. After the interim analysis conducted by the iDMC, an open-label assignment of experimental arm therapy will continue in regions outside of China, in order to further evaluate the efficacy and safety of sintilimab in combination with chemotherapy in subjects representing the western population with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Primary Outcome

To compare the overall survival of sintilimab vs. placebo, in combination with chemotherapy, for first-line treatment in subjects with unresectable, locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC)

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Cisplatin
  • DRUG Fluorouracil
  • DRUG Paclitaxel
  • BIOLOGICAL Sintilimab

Study Locations (20)

Other

  • Institut Jules Bordet - Brussels
  • Centre Hospitalier Regional de Verviers - Verviers
  • Beijing Cancer Hospital - Beijing
  • Hôpital Jean Minjoz - Bettancourt-la-Ferrée
  • Institut Bergonié - Bordeaux

California

  • St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare - Virginia K. Crosson Cancer Center - Anaheim
  • UC Irvine - Orange

Western Australia

  • Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital - Nedlands
  • St John of God Subiaco Hospital - Subiaco

Colorado

  • Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, LLP - Denver

Georgia

  • IACT Health - John B. Amos Cancer center - Columbus

Oklahoma

  • Stephenson Cancer Center - Oklahoma City

Texas

  • Texas Oncology, P.A. - Austin

Washington

  • Northwest Cancer Specialists, P.C. - Vancouver

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 746 participants
Start Date 2018-12-24
Est. Completion 2023-07-29
Phase Phase 3
Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co.

7 total trials

What the finished NCT03748134 record still lists

NCT03748134 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 746 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 347-participant average among 22 other Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (115% higher).

The record links to 1 condition, with Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT03748134 names 20 study sites across 14 states, led by Other, California, Western Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03748134 about?

NCT03748134 is a clinical study titled "Sintilimab or Placebo With Chemotherapy in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma ( ORIENT-15 )". This is a randomized, double-blind multi-center, phase III study comparing the efficacy and safety of sintilimab or placebo in combination with chemotherapy as first-line treatment in subjects with unresectable, locally advanced recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. After the ...

What is the current status of trial NCT03748134?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 746 participants. The study started on 2018-12-24. Estimated completion is 2023-07-29.

What conditions does trial NCT03748134 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03748134?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Cisplatin (DRUG), Fluorouracil (DRUG), Paclitaxel (DRUG), Sintilimab (BIOLOGICAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03748134?

This trial is sponsored by Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co., which has 7 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03748134 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across California, Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Where NCT03748134's enrollment target sits among peer trials

746 4th of 22 higher than 19 of 22 other Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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