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New treatment option for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Official title Pembrolizumab Plus Chemo in Neoadjuvant Treatment of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Eastern Cooperative Thoracic Oncology Projects 2004, ECTOP-2004)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05281003
What this study is testing
What is Pembrolizumab?
Pembrolizumab is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
Also referred to as Keytruda, MK-3475.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this trial is to evaluate efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab plus standard of care (SOC) chemotherapy with cisplatin and paclitaxel as neoadjuvant treatment in participants with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), and to explore treatment resistance mechanisms.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- [Participants are eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria apply]
- Male/female participants who are at least 18 years of age on the day of providing documented informed consent with histologically or cytologically...
- Male participants: A male participant must agree to use a contraception during the treatment period and for at least 95 days after the last dose of...
- Female participants: A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and at least one of the following...
- Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR
You likely can't join if
- [Participants are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply]
- A WOCBP who has a positive urine pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to allocation. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as...
- Has received prior therapy with an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, or anti PD L2 agent or with an agent directed to another stimulatory or co-inhibitory...
- Has received prior systemic anti-cancer therapy including investigational agents within 4 weeks prior to allocation.
- Has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study intervention. Participants must have recovered from all radiation-related...
- Has received a live vaccine or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days prior to the first dose of study drug. Administration of killed vaccines is...
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
- [Participants are eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria apply]
- Male/female participants who are at least 18 years of age on the day of providing documented informed consent with histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of locally advanced and surgically resectable...
- Male participants: A male participant must agree to use a contraception during the treatment period and for at least 95 days after the last dose of study treatment and refrain from donating sperm during this period.
- Female participants: A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies:
- Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR
- A WOCBP who agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance during the treatment period and for at least 120 days after the last dose of study treatment.
- The participant (or legally acceptable representative if applicable) provides written informed consent for the trial.
- Have measurable disease based on RECIST 1.1. Lesions situated in a previously irradiated area are considered measurable if progression has been demonstrated in such lesions.
- Have provided archival tumor tissue sample or newly obtained core or excisional biopsy of a tumor lesion not previously irradiated. Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue blocks are preferred to slides. Newly...
- Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 1. Evaluation of ECOG is to be performed within 7 days prior to the first dose of study intervention.
- Have adequate organ function. Specimens must be collected within 10 days prior to the start of study intervention.
What rules you out
- [Participants are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply]
- A WOCBP who has a positive urine pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to allocation. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required.
- Has received prior therapy with an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, or anti PD L2 agent or with an agent directed to another stimulatory or co-inhibitory T-cell receptor (eg, CTLA-4, OX 40, CD137).
- Has received prior systemic anti-cancer therapy including investigational agents within 4 weeks prior to allocation.
- Has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study intervention. Participants must have recovered from all radiation-related toxicities, not require corticosteroids, and not have had radiation pneumonitis...
- Has received a live vaccine or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days prior to the first dose of study drug. Administration of killed vaccines is allowed.
- Is currently participating in or has participated in a study of an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study intervention.
- Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy (in dosing exceeding 10 mg daily of prednisone equivalent) or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior to the...
- Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 2 years. Participants with basal cell carcinoma of the skin, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or carcinoma in...
- Has known active CNS metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis. Participants with previously treated brain metastases may participate provided they are radiologically stable, i.e. without evidence of progression for at...
- Has severe hypersensitivity (≥Grade 3) to pembrolizumab and/or any of its excipients.
- Has active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years (i.e. with use of disease modifying agents, corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs). Replacement therapy (eg., thyroxine...
- Has a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease that required steroids or has current pneumonitis/interstitial lung disease.
- Has an active infection requiring systemic therapy.
- Has a known history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection.
- Has a known history of Hepatitis B (defined as Hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg] reactive) or known active Hepatitis C virus (defined as HCV RNA is detected) infection. Note: no testing for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C...
- Has a history or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality that might confound the results of the study, interfere with the participant's participation for the full duration of the study, or...
- Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial.
- Is pregnant or breastfeeding or expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the study, starting with the screening visit through 120 days after the last dose of trial treatment.
- Has had an allogenic tissue/solid organ transplant.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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