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Clinical Trials/NCT07263919
NCT07263919
Recruiting
Phase 2

A Randomized, Controlled, Multi-center Phase II/III Clinical Trial of Perioperative Cadonilimab Combined With Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients With Resectable Locally Advanced Thoracic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC)

Akeso1 site in 1 country90 target enrollmentStarted: December 19, 2025Last updated:

Overview

Phase
Phase 2
Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Akeso
Enrollment
90
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Pathologic Complete Response (pCR) rate as assessed by the investigator

Overview

Brief Summary

This is a randomized, controlled, multi-center phase II/III study. All patients are resectable locally advanced thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of perioperative Cadonilimab combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy versus neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with resectable ESCC.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Be able and willing to provide written informed consent and to comply with all requirements of study participation (including all study procedures).
  • ≥18 years old and ≤ 75 years (regardless of sex).
  • Pathologically confirmed esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, assessed as resectable.
  • Adequate pulmonary function.
  • Adequate tumor tissue samples.
  • ECOG performance status of 0-
  • Adequate organ function.
  • Within 7 days prior to the first dose, women of childbearing potential must have a negative urine or serum pregnancy test and agree to use effective contraception during the study treatment period and for 120 days after the last dose.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Presence of suspected distant metastatic lesions, or locally advanced unresectable disease.
  • Histologically confirmed as other pathological types.
  • Previous surgery precludes the use of gastric substitution for esophageal reconstruction in the current procedure.
  • History of other malignant tumors within the past 5 years.
  • Within 4 weeks prior to randomization, presence of conditions such as severe esophagogastric varices, active ulcers, unhealed wounds, gastrointestinal perforation, or intestinal obstruction.
  • Active or documented history of inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Clinically symptomatic or recurrent pleural, pericardial, or ascitic fluid requiring drainage.
  • Uncontrolled concurrent illnesses.
  • Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease within 4 weeks prior to randomization.
  • History of myocardial infarction, unstable angina, congestive heart failure within 12 months prior to day 1 of study treatment.

Arms & Interventions

Cadonilimab (dose 1) combined with Cisplatin and Paclitaxel

Experimental

Intervention: Cadonilimab (AK104) (Drug)

Cadonilimab (dose 1) combined with Cisplatin and Paclitaxel

Experimental

Intervention: Cisplatin (Drug)

Cadonilimab (dose 1) combined with Cisplatin and Paclitaxel

Experimental

Intervention: Paclitaxel (Drug)

Cadonilimab (dose 2) combined with Cisplatin and Paclitaxel

Experimental

Intervention: Cadonilimab (AK104) (Drug)

Cadonilimab (dose 2) combined with Cisplatin and Paclitaxel

Experimental

Intervention: Cisplatin (Drug)

Cadonilimab (dose 2) combined with Cisplatin and Paclitaxel

Experimental

Intervention: Paclitaxel (Drug)

Cisplatin and Paclitaxel

Active Comparator

Intervention: Cisplatin (Drug)

Cisplatin and Paclitaxel

Active Comparator

Intervention: Paclitaxel (Drug)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pathologic Complete Response (pCR) rate as assessed by the investigator

Time Frame: Up to approximately 2 years

Proportion of subjects with no tumor residue in the primary tumor and regional lymph nodes.

Adverse Event (Phase II stage)

Time Frame: Up to approximately 5 years

Incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs), rate of delayed surgery, and clinically significant abnormal laboratory findings.

Secondary Outcomes

  • Major Pathological Response (MPR) rate as assessed by the investigator(Up to approximately 2 years)
  • R0 resection rate(Up to approximately 2 years)
  • Event Free Survival (EFS)(Up to approximately 5 years)
  • Disease Free Survival (DFS)(Up to approximately 5 years)
  • Overall Survival (OS)(Up to approximately 5 years)
  • Overall Response Rate (ORR)(Up to approximately 2 years)
  • Disease Control Rate (DCR)(Up to approximately 2 years)
  • Pharmacokinetics (PK)(Up to approximately 2 years)
  • Anti-Drug Antibodies(ADAs)(Up to approximately 2 years)

Investigators

Sponsor
Akeso
Sponsor Class
Industry
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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