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Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy vs. chemotherapy alone in locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: randomized phase II study

Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy vs. chemotherapy alone in locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: randomized phase II study

Status
Unknown
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0002181
Enrollment
114
Registered
2016-12-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-05

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Drug : ? Arm A: neoadjuvant CCRT with weekly paclitaxel + carboplatin -> surgery ? Arm B: neoadjuvant chemotherapy with weekly paclitaxel + carboplatin -> surgery -> post op radiotherapy

Sponsors

Seoul National University Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Histologically diagnosed esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (T1N1,2 or T2-4aN1-2, excluding T1N0 & T2N0) (RECIST1.1 can participate without measurable lesion) 2) esophageal cancer with previously not treated with surgery , chemotherapy , or radiation therapy 3) Over 20 years old, under 75 years old 4) ECOG performance status 0, 1 5) Appropriate bone marrow, liver, new function - Bone marrow function: absolute neutrophil count (ANC) = 1.5 x 109 / L, platelet count = 100 x 109 / L, - hemoglobin = 10 g / dL - liver function: total bilirubin = 1.5 x upper normal limit, AST, ALT = 2.5 x Upper nomal limit, alkaline phosphatase = 2.5 x upper normal limit - renal function: serum creatinine = 1.5 x upper normal limit 6) Appropriate lung function - FEV1 (1 second forced expiratory volume)> 50% predicted value, DLCO(Diffusion lung capacity for carbon monoxide)> 50% predicted value 7) agree to participate in clinical trials and obtained written consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) distant metastasis (M1 stage) 2) cervical esophageal cancer difficult to radical surgery (within18 cm from incisor) or gastric esophageal cancer (

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Disease free survival (1year DFS rate)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
R0 resection rate, response rate, metabolic response rate, pCR, overall survival, locoregional failure free survival, distant meta free survival, postoperative complication rate, post op 30days mortality, post op in-hospital mortality, toxicity of chemotherapy

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public Contactbhumsuk Keam

Seoul National University Hospital

bhumsuk@gmail.com+82-2-2072-7215

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CRIS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026