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Adebrelimab plus chemotherapy with or without Recatistibumab for conversion therapy in locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a randomized two-arm trial

A randomized, two-arm, exploratory clinical study of Adebrelimab combined with chemotherapy, with or without Recatistibumab, for the conversion treatment of locally advanced potentially resectable squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600125492
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-05-27
Start date
2026-05-31
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck

Interventions

Cohort 1: Adebrelimab + chemotherapy:Adebrelimab 1200mg IV q3w
nab-paclitaxel 130mg/m^2 IV on days 1&8
cisplatin 40mg/m2 IV on days 1&8
3-week cycle for 3 cycles
Cohort 2: Adebrelimab + Recatistimab + chemotherapy:Adebrelimab 1200mg IV q3w
Recatistimab 150mg SC q4w
nab-paclitaxel 130mg/m2 IV on days 1&8
cisplatin 40mg/m^2 IV on days 1&8

Sponsors

Chinese PLA General Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Histologically or cytologically confirmed squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (stage III-IV, T3-4N0-3M0), assessed by surgeon as potentially resectable; 2. No prior treatment for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma; 3. Presence of clinically evaluable lesion according to RECIST 1.1 at baseline; 4. Age >=18 years at signing of informed consent, both genders; 5. ECOG performance status 0-2; 6. Life expectancy >=6 months; 7. Adequate organ function (without blood components or growth factors within 14 days): WBC >=3.0×10?/L, ANC >=1.5×10?/L, PLT >=100×10?/L, Hb >=90 g/L; Serum creatinine =50 mL/min; Total bilirubin <=1.5×ULN, AST/ALT <=2.5×ULN; 8. Able and willing to comply with study and follow-up procedures; 9. Fertile males and females agree to use adequate contraception during the study and for 6 months after last dose; 10. Voluntarily joins the study, signs informed consent, good compliance, and able to cooperate with follow-up.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous treatment with anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, anti-PD-L2, or anti-CTLA-4 antibodies or other immunotherapies; 2. Known allergy, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to study drugs or their analogs; 3. Participation in another antitumor drug trial within 4 weeks before first dose, or plan to receive live attenuated vaccine during the study; 4. Another malignancy within 5 years (except adequately treated cutaneous squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma); 5. Use of immunosuppressive drugs within 14 days before first dose of adebrelimab (excluding nasal spray, inhaled, or physiologic doses of systemic corticosteroids =450 ms in males, >=470 ms in females), NYHA class III-IV heart failure, LVEF 38.5°C during screening/before first dose; 9. History of drug abuse and unable to abstain, or mental disorders; 10. Major surgery within 4 weeks before first dose, or open wound or fracture; 11. HIV infection or known AIDS, active hepatitis B (HBV DNA >=500 IU/ml), hepatitis C (HCV antibody positive and HCV-RNA above lower limit of detection), or co-infection; 12. Any other condition that the investigator deems unsuitable for participation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Major pathological response rate;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
R0 resection rate;Objective response rate;Pathological complete response rate;Event-free survival;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhao Jiandong

Chinese PLA General Hospital

zhanggq_301@sina.com+86 159 0123 6998

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026