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NCT04089904 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Phase II Trial of Neoadjuvant Pembrolizumab for Patients With Early Stage Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by University of Chicago.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
3
Enrollment target

NCT04089904: Clinical Trial Phase 2 study, sponsored by University of Chicago.

NCT04089904 is a Phase 2 study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Chicago. The registered enrollment target is 3 participants, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04089904, a Phase 2 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Chicago.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
3 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

To determine the pathologic complete response (pCR) rate in patients with cT1b-T2N0 GEA treated with neoadjuvant pembrolizumab followed by surgical resection.

Primary Outcome

Determine the pCR rate in patients with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA) treated with neoadjuvant pembrolizumab followed by surgery. Regression of the primary tumor will be documented by the amount of viable tumor verses the amount of fibrosis using Becker Criteria.

Interventions

  • DRUG Pembrolizumab Injection

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 3 participants
Start Date 2019-10-11
Est. Completion 2023-03-11
Phase Phase 2
University of Chicago

796 total trials

Why NCT04089904 stopped before completion

NCT04089904 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 3 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Pembrolizumab Injection is the first listed.

NCT04089904 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04089904 about?

NCT04089904 is a clinical study titled "Phase II Trial of Neoadjuvant Pembrolizumab for Patients With Early Stage Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma". To determine the pathologic complete response (pCR) rate in patients with cT1b-T2N0 GEA treated with neoadjuvant pembrolizumab followed by surgical resection.

What is the current status of trial NCT04089904?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 3 participants. The study started on 2019-10-11. Estimated completion is 2023-03-11.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04089904?

The interventions under investigation include: Pembrolizumab Injection (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04089904?

This trial is sponsored by University of Chicago, which has 796 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT04089904's enrollment target sits among peer trials

3 2001st of 2000 the lowest of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04089904, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT04089904 (small enrollment · none site footprint · terminated) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.