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Nimotuzumab in Combination With Radiotherapy for Esophageal Cancer

The Phase II of Nimotuzumab in Combination With Radiotherapy for Esophageal Cancer

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02591784
Enrollment
42
Registered
2015-10-30
Start date
2008-11-30
Completion date
2011-12-31
Last updated
2022-03-17

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

Conditions

Esophageal

Keywords

nimotuzumab esophageal radiotherapy

Brief summary

Nimotuzumab (hR3) is an IgG1 humanized monoclonal antibody that recognized an epitope located in the extra cellular domain of the human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Clinical efficacy has been shown in adult with head and neck cancer. The phase II study assessed the efficacy and safety of the combination of Nimotuzumab administered concomitantly with radiotherapy in patients with esophageal cancer tumours.

Detailed description

Clinical efficacy has been shown in adult with head and neck cancer. The phase II study assessed the efficacy and safety of the combination of Nimotuzumab administered concomitantly with radiotherapy in patients with esophageal cancer tumours.

Interventions

DRUGNimotuzumab

the nimotuzumab treatment; 200mg/w,weekly,5-6 weeks.

RADIATIONRadiotherapy

the Radiotherapy treatment;95%PTV A dose of 50-60Gy will be administered in 25-30 fractions ( 2 Gy /fraction)

Sponsors

Biotech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. pathologically or cytology diagnosed phase II-III esophageal carcinoma or IV thoracic segments carcinoma with the supraclavicular lymph nodes metastasis. 2. with the measureable lesion of the newly diagnosed the esophageal carcinoma. 3. age 18-75 years old 4. ECOG≤2 5. Expect survival date ≥3 months 6. without serious diseases of important organs 7. signature in the inform consent.

Exclusion criteria

1. pregnant or breast-feeding women or using a prohibited contraceptive method. 2. with psychiatric diseases. 3. with serious diseases or uncontrolled infection. 4. with history of other tumors. 5. participation other clinical trials within 1 month prior to inclusion in the trial. 6. not the first antitumor treatment .

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The rate of AE(adverse event) or toxicity ( Both acute and chronic toxicity will be evaluated.)3 monthsassement of advers event after using medication based TAAE evaluation form

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Partial response (PR)3 months
Stable disease (SD)3 months
Complete response3 months
Median survival time (MST)2 years
Overall survival (OS)1 year,2 years
Progressive disease (PD)3 months

Countries

China

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026