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ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1

Pembrolizumab and Chemoradiotherapy for the Treatment of Unresectable Gastroesophageal Cancer

NCT04522336 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

This phase I trial investigates how well pembrolizumab and chemoradiotherapy works in treating patients with gastroesophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Chemotherapy drugs, such as fluorouracil, oxaliplatin and docetaxel work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Radiation therapy uses high energy photons to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Giving pembrolizumab together with chemoradiotherapy may help to control gastroesophageal cancer.

Interventions

  • BIOLOGICAL Pembrolizumab
  • DRUG Docetaxel
  • DRUG Fluorouracil
  • DRUG Oxaliplatin
  • RADIATION Radiation Therapy

Study Locations (1)

Texas

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 16 participants
Start Date 2020-09-16
Est. Completion 2027-07-18
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

2,992 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04522336

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04522336 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 16 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,992 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 5 interventions — of which Pembrolizumab 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: NCT04522336 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Texas. 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 NCT04522336 about?

NCT04522336 is a clinical study titled "Pembrolizumab and Chemoradiotherapy for the Treatment of Unresectable Gastroesophageal Cancer". This phase I trial investigates how well pembrolizumab and chemoradiotherapy works in treating patients with gastroesophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer,...

What is the current status of trial NCT04522336?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 16 participants. The study started on 2020-09-16. Estimated completion is 2027-07-18.

What conditions does trial NCT04522336 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 IVA Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Locally Advanced Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma, Clinical Stage IVB 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 NCT04522336?

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

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04522336?

This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,992 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT04522336 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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