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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Neoadjuvant Therapy With Nab-paclitaxel and Cisplatin for Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

The Effectiveness and Safety of Neoadjuvant Therapy With Nab-paclitaxel and Cisplatin Followed by Surgery Versus Surgery Alone for Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Neoadjuvant Therapy With Nab-paclitaxel and Cisplatin for Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (NCT03964753) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, sponsored by Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

To verify the role of nab-paclitaxel in neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, the investigators designed a prospective, randomized, controlled , multicente phase II trial, to investigate the efficacy and safety of nab-paclitaxel combined with cisplatin as neoadjuvant therapy followed by surgery versus surgery alone for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 202 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Age ranges from 18 to 75 years - Radiographically, histologically or/and cytologically diagnosed resectable locally advanced middle-lower esophageal squamous cell carcinoma without distant metastasis,cT1N1M0 or T2-3N0-1M0(according to UICC esophageal cancer TNM staging system 8th edition) - Enhanced CT showed the presence of potentially resectable lesions. Resectability features included no evidence of mediastinal infiltration, No evidence of tracheobronchial fistula or tumor entry into the airway - Have not previously received systemic antitumor therapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (Including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy) - You should be able to carry out daily activities with 0 level of ability (ECOG 0)-1 - Expected survival more than 6 months - No contraindications in the organ function tests before surgery - The laboratory test meet the following requirements: Bone marrow function: neutrophils ≥ 1.5×10(9)/L, platelet count at least 100×10(9)/L, blood count (hemoglobin) at least 90 g/L Liver function:Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5x ULN;AST and ALT) ≤ 2.5x ULN Renal function:Cr ≤ 1.5x ULN,Ccr ≥ 55 ml/min Coagulation function:INR≤1.5×ULN, PT≤1.5ULN, APTT within the normal range - Female patients of child-bearing age agree to take effective contraceptive measures during the study period and 6 months after reseach completion;Pregnancy tests in serum or urine must be negative 7 days prior to study enrollment;Non-lactating patients;male patients agree to take effective contraceptive measures during the study period and 6 months after reseach completion - Not concomitant with other uncontrollable benign disease before the recruitment(e.g. the infection in the kidney, lung and liver) - Not participating in other clinical trials 4 weeks before the treatment - The patient has good compliance with the planned treatment, understands the research process of the study and signs a written willing to sign a consent form form. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ranges from 18 to 75 years * Radiographically, histologically or/and cytologically diagnosed resectable locally advanced middle-lower esophageal squamous cell carcinoma without distant metastasis,cT1N1M0 or T2-3N0-1M0(according to UICC esophageal cancer TNM staging system 8th edition) * Enhanced CT showed the presence of potentially resectable lesions. Resectability features included no evidence of mediastinal infiltration, No evidence of tracheobronchial fistula or tumor entry into the airway * Have not previously received systemic antitumor therapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (Including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy) * ECOG performance status 0-1 * Expected survival more than 6 months * No contraindications in the organ function tests before surgery * The laboratory test meet the following requirements: Bone marrow function: neutrophils ≥ 1.5×10(9)/L, platelets ≥ 100×10(9)/L, hemoglobin ≥ 90 g/L Liver function:Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5x ULN;AST and ALT) ≤ 2.5x ULN Renal function:Cr ≤ 1.5x ULN,Ccr ≥ 55 ml/min Coagulation function:INR≤1.5×ULN, PT≤1.5ULN, APTT within the normal range * Female patients of child-bearing age agree to take effective contraceptive measures during the study period and 6 months after reseach completion;Pregnancy tests in serum or urine must be negative 7 days prior to study enrollment;Non-lactating patients;male patients agree to take effective contraceptive measures during the study period and 6 months after reseach completion * Not concomitant with other uncontrollable benign disease before the recruitment(e.g. the infection in the kidney, lung and liver) * Not participating in other clinical trials 4 weeks before the treatment * The patient has good compliance with the planned treatment, understands the research process of the study and signs a written informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Histological confirmation of esophageal adenocarcinoma * with distant metastasis, without radical resection (stage IV) * Ever administrated with other drugs(including TCM drugs) before the recruitment, or no guarantee of progress according to the study requirement after recruitment * Grade 2 or above peripheral neuropathy or hemorrhage according to NCI CTCAE 4.03 * Combined with severe cardiovascular disease, including hypertension that cannot be controlled by medical treatment(BP≥160/95mmHg), unstable angina, a history of myocardial infarction in the past 6 months,Congestive heart failure\>NYHA grade II, severe arrhythmia, pericardial effusion, etc. * Combined with severe ADH abnormal secretion syndrome, poorly controlled diabetes: more than 40 units of insulin per day need to be continuously administered; or 40 units of insulin per day for continuous use or not used, but fasting blood glucose is still above 14mmol / L, HbA1c above 9.0 * Long-term use of anticoagulants or vitamin K antagonists such as warfarin, heparin or its analogues for more than 6 months,small doses of warfarin (≤1mg / day) or aspirin (≤100mg / day) for prevention purposes are not included * Major surgery within 4 weeks prior to enrollment, or surgical wounds have not fully healed * Operation can not use the stomach instead of esophageal cancer to reconstruct the digestive tract due to previous operation * Severe infection within 1 week prior to the start of study, requiring intravenous antibiotics, antifungal or antiviral therapy * Known to be allergic, highly sensitive or intolerable to research-related drugs or excipient * In the past 5 years, there were other malignant tumors, melanoma skin cancer or ervical carcinoma in situ were excepted * Any indicator shows chemotherapy and surgery contraindications * Women who are pregnant or lactating * The investigator determined that unable to complete the study due to medical, social, or psychological reasons or were unable to sign valid informed consent

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Nab-paclitaxel and Cisplatin

Nab-paclitaxel,125mg/m(2), d1,d8, Cisplatin,75mg/m(2), d1, 3 week, 2 cycles.

PROCEDURE

surgery

surgery

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Jun Feng Liu
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT03964753), the sponsor (Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT03964753 clinical trial studying?

To verify the role of nab-paclitaxel in neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, the investigators designed a prospective, randomized, controlled , multicente phase II trial, to investigate the efficacy and safety of nab-paclitaxel combined with cisplatin as neoadjuvant therapy followed by surgery versus surgery alone for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT03964753?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT03964753?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT03964753. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT03964753. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.