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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 3INTERVENTIONAL

QL1706 (PD-1/CTLA-4 Bi-specific Antibody) and Chemoradiotherapy in Locoregionally-advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.

QL1706 (Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab Injection,PD-1/ CTLA-4 Bi-specific Antibody) Combined With Chemoradiotherapy Versus Chemoradiotherapy Alone in High-Risk Locoregionally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma:A Randomized, Controlled, Multicenter Phase III Clinical Study.

QL1706 (PD-1/CTLA-4 Bi-specific Antibody) and Chemoradiotherapy in Locoregionally-advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. (NCT06749899) is a Phase 3 interventional studying Nasopharyngeal Cancinoma (NPC) and Nasopharyngeal Cancer, sponsored by Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center. 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

The trial aimed to compare QL1706 combined with induction chemotherapy plus concurrent chemoradiotherapy (IC+CCRT) versus IC+CCRT alone in High-risk Locoregionally-Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (LANPC).

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and safety in large patient groups (often 300–3,000+) and form the evidence base for an FDA approval submission. For Nasopharyngeal Cancinoma (NPC), Phase 3 studies typically randomize participants between the investigational treatment and either a placebo or current standard of care. A successful Phase 3 result is the threshold most treatments need to clear before regulatory 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.

A target enrollment of 580 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Inclusion Criteria 1. Age ≥18 and ≤65 years 2. Patients with diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma according to WHO criteria. 3. Tumor staged as T4N1 and T1-4N2-3 (AJCC 9th) - Stage II: T1-3N2 - Stage III: T1-4N3, T4N1-2 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance score of 0-11. 5. Adequate marrow function: white blood cell count \> 4 × 10⁹/Lhemoglobin \>90g/L and platelet count \>100×10⁹/L 6. Adequate hepatic and renal function: - Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) - Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)/Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) ≤2.5×ULN - Alkaline phosphatase ≤ 2.5 × ULN - clearance rate ≥ 60 ml/min 7. Other laboratory and clinical criteria - Normal thyroid function, serum amylase and lipase, pituitary hormone levels, inflammatory markers, cardiac enzyme tests and electrocardiogram (ECG) - For patients aged \>50 years with a history of smoking, normal pulmonary function test (PFT) results are required - For patients with abnormal ECG findings or a prior history of cardiovascular disease (not meeting any exclusion criteria listed in Item 8), additional assessments including myocardial function evaluation and cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) must be performed, with results within normal limits 8. Patients must be informed of the investigational nature of this study and give written willing to sign a consent form, and be willing and able to comply with the study schedule, including follow-up visits, treatment procedures, laboratory testing, and other protocol-related requirements. 9. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must be willing to adhere to effective contraception during treatment and for 1 year after the last dose of study drug (e.g., condoms, physician-guided regular use of oral contraceptives). Exclusion Criteria ...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 1. Age ≥18 and ≤65 years 2. Patients with histologically confirmed non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma according to WHO criteria. 3. Tumor staged as T4N1 and T1-4N2-3 (AJCC 9th) * Stage II: T1-3N2 * Stage III: T1-4N3, T4N1-2 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance score of 0-11. 5. Adequate marrow function: white blood cell count \> 4 × 10⁹/Lhemoglobin \>90g/L and platelet count \>100×10⁹/L 6. Adequate hepatic and renal function: * Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) * Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)/Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) ≤2.5×ULN * Alkaline phosphatase ≤ 2.5 × ULN * clearance rate ≥ 60 ml/min 7. Other laboratory and clinical criteria * Normal thyroid function, serum amylase and lipase, pituitary hormone levels, inflammatory markers, cardiac enzyme tests and electrocardiogram (ECG) * For patients aged \>50 years with a history of smoking, normal pulmonary function test (PFT) results are required * For patients with abnormal ECG findings or a prior history of cardiovascular disease (not meeting any exclusion criteria listed in Item 8), additional assessments including myocardial function evaluation and cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) must be performed, with results within normal limits 8. Patients must be informed of the investigational nature of this study and give written informed consent, and be willing and able to comply with the study schedule, including follow-up visits, treatment procedures, laboratory testing, and other protocol-related requirements. 9. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must be willing to adhere to effective contraception during treatment and for 1 year after the last dose of study drug (e.g., condoms, physician-guided regular use of oral contraceptives). Exclusion Criteria 1. Positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) with hepatitis B virus DNA \>1×103 copies/mL, positive for anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody , positive for anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody 2. Positive for anti-HIV antibody or diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). 3. Active pulmonary tuberculosis: Patients with a history of active tuberculosis within the past year should be excluded regardless of treatment status. Patients with a history of active pulmonary tuberculosis more than one year prior should also be excluded, unless they received confirmed and regular anti-tuberculosis treatment. 4. Active, known, or suspected autoimmune diseases, including but not limited to uveitis, colitis, hepatitis, hypophysitis, nephritis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and asthma requiring bronchodilators. Type I diabetes, hypothyroidism treated with replacement therapy, and skin disease that doesn't require systemic treatment (e.g., vitiligo, psoriasis, or alopecia) are allowed. 5. Thymic epithelial tumors (TETs), including thymoma, thymic carcinoma, and thymic neuroendocrine tumors (NETTs). 6. History of interstitial lung disease or pneumonia requiring oral or intravenous corticosteroids within the past year; use of vancomycin within the past month. 7. Ongoing chronic systemic corticosteroid therapy (equivalent to or greater than prednisone \>10mg per day) or any other immunosuppressive therapy. Patients received inhale or topical corticosteroid are allowed. 8. Uncontrolled cardiac conditions, such as: * Heart failure with New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification ≥ Class II; * Unstable angina; * History of myocardial infarction within the past year; * Supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmias requiring treatment or intervention 9. Pregnant or breastfeeding women (pregnancy testing should be considered for women of childbearing potential with active sexual life) 10. History or presence of other malignancies, except for adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer, carcinoma in situ of the cervix, and papillary thyroid carcinoma. 11. Known hypersensitivity to macromolecule protein products or any component of QL1706. 12. Active infections requiring systemic treatment within 1 week prior to enrollment. 13. Administration of live vaccines within 30 days prior to the first dose of epalurilimab-tovorolimab. 14. History of organ transplantation or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. 15. Any other condition assessed by the investigator as potentially compromising patient safety or compliance, such as severe illnesses requiring urgent treatment (including psychiatric disorders), significantly abnormal laboratory values, or other psychological, familial, or social risk factors.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

QL1706

QL1706 5mg/kg will be given every 3 weeks for 3 cycles in induction chemotherapy and for 9 cycles in adjuvant chemotherapy, started on day 1 of induction chemotherapy and adjuvant chemotherapy, respectively.

DRUG

Gemcitabine

Gemcitabine 1g/m2, d1 \& 8 of every cycle, every 3 weeks for 3 cycles before radiation.

DRUG

Cisplatin

Induction cisplatin 80mg/m2, every 3 weeks for 3 cycles before radiation; Concurrent cisplatin 100mg/m2, every 3 weeks for 2 cycles during radiation

RADIATION

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy

Definitive intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) of 6996cGy will be given in 33 fractions.

Locations (19)

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.

Fujian Cancer Hospital
Fuzhou, Fujian, China
Dongguan People's Hospital
Dongguan, Guangdong, China
First People's Hospital of Foshan
Foshan, Guangdong, China
Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Zhongshan People's Hospital
Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
Cancer Hospital of Guangxi Medical University
Nanning, Guangxi, China
Cancer Hospital of Guizhou Medical University
Guiyang, Guizhou, China
Hubei Province Cancer Hosiptal
Wuhan, Hubei, China
Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University
Wuhan, Hubei, China
Tongji Hospital Affiliated with Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, China
Union Hospital Affiliated with Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, China
Hunan Cancer Hospital
Changsha, Hunan, China
Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, China
Jiangsu Cancer Hospital
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
The Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
Sichuan Cancer Hospital
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
Fujian, Xiamen, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06749899), the sponsor (Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center), 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 NCT06749899 clinical trial studying?

The trial aimed to compare QL1706 combined with induction chemotherapy plus concurrent chemoradiotherapy (IC+CCRT) versus IC+CCRT alone in High-risk Locoregionally-Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (LANPC). The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06749899?

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 NCT06749899?

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 NCT06749899. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06749899. 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 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.