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ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1

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

NCT04460937 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

This phase I trial investigates the side effects and best dose of adavosertib and how well it works when given in combination with radiation therapy in treating patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer for which no treatment is currently available (incurable). Adavosertib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Giving adavosertib together with radiation therapy kill more tumor cells than radiation therapy alone in treating patients with esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancer.

Interventions

  • RADIATION Radiation Therapy
  • DRUG Adavosertib

Study Locations (7)

Utah

  • University of Utah Sugarhouse Health Center — Salt Lake City
  • Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah — Salt Lake City

California

  • City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center — Duarte

Illinois

  • Northwestern University — Chicago

Kentucky

  • University of Kentucky/Markey Cancer Center — Lexington

Ohio

  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Columbus

Pennsylvania

  • University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) — Pittsburgh

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 4 participants
Start Date 2021-04-09
Est. Completion 2025-12-18
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

2,390 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04460937

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04460937 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 1, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 4 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 2,390 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 10 conditions, with Clinical Stage III Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8 appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Radiation Therapy is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04460937 reports 7 study locations spanning 6 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Utah, California, Illinois. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04460937 about?

NCT04460937 is a clinical study titled "Testing the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, Adavosertib, to Radiation Therapy for Patients With Incurable Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers". This phase I trial investigates the side effects and best dose of adavosertib and how well it works when given in combination with radiation therapy in treating patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer for which no treatment is currently available (incurable). Adavosertib may sto...

What is the current status of trial NCT04460937?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 4 participants. The study started on 2021-04-09. Estimated completion is 2025-12-18.

What conditions does trial NCT04460937 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Clinical Stage III Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IV Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IVA Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04460937?

The interventions under investigation include: Radiation Therapy (RADIATION), Adavosertib (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04460937?

This trial is sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 2,390 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT04460937 being conducted?

This trial has 7 study locations across California, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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