Phase 1 Oesophageal Cancer Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of signing the consent form
- You must have given written agreement (informed consent) to take part in the study
- Your cancer must not have responded to standard treatments, or standard treatments are not available, or you cannot tolerate them, or you have chosen not to receive them
- Your cancer must be measurable using standard imaging methods (a system called RECIST version 1.1)
- A certain amount of time must have passed since your last cancer treatment before you can enrol (confirm with trial site for exact timeframes)
- You must agree to have a small tissue sample (biopsy) taken from your tumour before treatment begins, or be able to provide a previously collected stored sample if a new biopsy is not possible
- Your general health and ability to carry out daily activities must be rated as good or mostly good (scored 0 or 1 on a standard scale called ECOG)
- Your blood, liver, kidney, heart, and lung functions must meet certain minimum levels shown in baseline tests (confirm with trial site for exact values)
Additional requirements depending on which part of the trial you may join:
- Part 1a: You must have been diagnosed with an advanced or metastatic solid tumour (any type)
- Parts 1b, 2a, 2b: You must have been diagnosed with advanced or metastatic oesophageal cancer, or advanced or metastatic head and neck cancer starting in the mouth, throat, voice box, nasal cavity, or sinuses; your cancer must specifically be a type called squamous cell carcinoma; and you must agree to have a tumour biopsy taken after treatment begins
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have untreated or symptomatic cancer that has spread to the brain or the lining around the brain and spinal cord
- People who have, or have had within the last 5 years, more than one type of cancer at the same time
- People who are currently taking steroids or other medicines that suppress the immune system on an ongoing basis
- People who have previously had a severe allergic reaction (Grade 3 or higher) to an antibody-based medicine or to ingredients in the study drug
- People who still have significant side effects (above Grade 1) from previous cancer treatments that have not yet recovered
- People who have active lung inflammation (interstitial lung disease) or a history of this condition
- People who have an infection that requires treatment with medicines taken throughout the body (systemic treatment)
- People who have a fever of 38.0°C (100.4°F) or higher at the time of enrolment
- People who test positive for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or HIV in baseline blood tests
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Dose-limiting toxicity (Only in Part 1a); Adverse Events; Changes in Laboratory Testing Values (Red blood cell count); Changes in Laboratory Testing Values (Hemoglobin concentration); Changes in Laboratory Testing Values (Hematocrit); Changes in Laboratory Testing Values (Reticulocyte); Changes in Laboratory Testing Values (Mean corpuscular volume); Changes in Laboratory Testing Values (Mean corpuscular hemoglobin); Changes in Laboratory Testing Values (Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration); Changes in Laboratory Testing Values (White blood cell count); Changes in Laboratory Testing Value...
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.