Clinical Research Directory

CAPOX and PD-1 Antibody Combined With or Without Radiotherapy for MSS Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

TORCH-iTNT is a prospective, multicentre, randomized phase II trial. 198 LARC (T3-4/N+M0, distance from anal verge ≤12cm) patients will be treated with total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) and assigned to Group A and Group B (1:1). Group A receives 6 cycles of Toripalimab combined with CAPOX (ToriCAPOX). Group B receives SCRT (25Gy/5Fx) followed by 6 cycles of ToriCAPOX. TME surgery is scheduled after TNT while a watch and wait (W\&W) option can be applied to patients achieving clinical complete response (cCR). The primary endpoint is complete response (CR, pathological complete response \[pCR\] plus cCR) rate. The secondary endpoints include the grade 3-4 acute adverse effects (AE) rate, organ or anal preservation rate, 3-year DFS rate, etc.

Camrelizumab, Chemotherapy and Ivarmacitinib in Patients With Resectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

In the management of locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, the outcomes associated with surgical resection, whether conducted alone or supplemented with postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy, have been suboptimal. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have shown potential in enhancing the immune system's capacity to target and eliminate cancer cells. Evidence suggests that the concurrent administration of JAK inhibitors with ICIs may improve anti-cancer efficacy, increase patient response rates, and prolong progression-free survival compared to ICIs alone. This prospective, exploratory study aims to assess the efficacy of combining camrelizumab, chemotherapy, and Ivarmacitinib in neoadjuvant treatment for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, with the objective of broadening therapeutic options for this malignancy.

FAP-targeted PET/NIR in Lung Malignant Tumors

Single center, prospective, diagnostic study. Patients with stage II-IIIB resectable NSCLC diagnosed by pathology were included. After receiving standard neoadjuvant therapy (chemotherapy/immunotherapy/combination therapy), FAPI-PET/CT and fluorescence imaging were performed one week before surgery. During the surgery, a near-infrared fluorescence navigation system was used to locate the tumor lesion. After surgery, the tumor bed range was determined by pathological gold standards (HE staining+immunohistochemistry), and the predictive efficacy and localization accuracy of FAPI-PET/fluorescence were compared and analyzed.

Circulating microRNAs and Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer

This prospective observational study aims to investigate subtype-specific circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) and their association with response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in patients with breast cancer. Serum samples will be collected before NAC and prior to surgery, and changes in miRNA expression levels will be evaluated. Pathological complete response (pCR) and Miller-Payne scoring will be used to assess treatment response after NAC. The study also explores whether changes in circulating miRNA profiles can predict treatment response across different breast cancer subtypes. The findings may help identify biomarkers that support treatment planning and personalized therapy strategies.

Fulzerasib Sequential Sintilimab Plus Platinum-Doublet Neoadjuvant Therapy for Resectable KRAS G12C-Mutant NSCLC

This is an exploratory study evaluating the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant therapy with fulzerasib sequentially combined with sintilimab plus platinum-doublet chemotherapy in patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring KRAS G12C mutation. Approximately 30 treatment-naïve patients with stage IB-IIIA (AJCC 8th edition) NSCLC and confirmed KRAS G12C mutation will be enrolled. Eligible subjects will receive 6 weeks of fulzerasib followed by a 2-week washout period, then 3 cycles (q3w) of sintilimab plus investigator's choice of platinum-doublet chemotherapy. An end-of-treatment visit will be performed within 7 days after the last dose of neoadjuvant therapy.

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Before Surgery vs Surgery Alone for UTUC: A Randomized Trial

This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of two treatment options for patients with high-risk upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). One group will receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy with gemcitabine and cisplatin followed by surgery (radical nephroureterectomy), while the other group will undergo surgery without chemotherapy. The primary goal is to assess the pathological response to treatment, focusing on how much the tumor shrinks before surgery. The trial will also evaluate the safety of the treatments, overall survival, and recurrence-free survival. This study will help determine whether adding chemotherapy before surgery improves outcomes for patients with high-risk UTUC.

Prediction of Outcome to Neoadjuvant Therapy in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer（NSCLC）

This observational study aims to construct and validate the performance of a multimodal predictive model in forecasting the outcomes of neoadjuvant therapy in patients with NSCLC. The core research question is: Can a multi-model approach predict outcomes of neoadjuvant therapy for non-small cell lung cancer and provide clinical recommendations?

Mechanism of Enhanced Efficacy of Ivonescimab in Neoadjuvant Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This is an exploratory clinical study focusing on the neoadjuvant treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The study primarily aims to compare the efficacy and safety of Ivonescimab, a novel PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody, with those of conventional PD-1 inhibitors. Beyond evaluating its direct therapeutic benefits, this research also seeks to elucidate the potential mechanisms underlying the enhanced efficacy of Ivonescimab. Additionally, the study will conduct secondary exploratory analyses, including the identification and validation of predictive and prognostic biomarkers, as well as multi-omics profiling to investigate the molecular mechanisms of action. Collectively, these efforts aim to provide comprehensive experimental data to support the rational clinical application of Ivonescimab and the development of precision medicine strategies for NSCLC.

Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy Plus Tislelizumab With or Without Probio-M9 in pMMR/MSS Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

This prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial aims to assessing the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant chemoradiation plus Tislelizumab (PD-1 inhibitor) with or without Probio-M9 and subsequent TME surgery, by comparing assorted endpoints between two experiment groups (Experiment group 1: chemoradiation+PD-1 inhibitor+Probio-M9; Experiment group 2: chemoradiation+PD-1 inhibitor+placebo) with a control group (chemoradiation only).

Pragmatic Study to Optimize Neoadjuvant Treatment and Surgical De-escalation in HR+/HER2- Early Breast Cancer Using Oncotype DX and Abemaciclib

This is a pragmatic phase 2 study to determine the proportion of patients with ER+ (≥10%)/HER2- EBC in whom neoadjuvant chemotherapy can be replaced by NET plus abemaciclib based on the results of the ODX RS obtained in the initial diagnostic biopsy and according to the MDT decision and to evaluate the proportion of patients undergoing breast conservative surgery and/or sentinel node biopsy

To Conduct Multi-omics Integrated Studies in Peripheral Blood, Such as Fragment Omics, Metabolomics and Epigenetics, and Establish Non-invasive Dynamic Follow-up Monitoring Programs During Perioperative and Postoperative Periods (Observational Study)

This project aims to innovatively integrate multi-omics data, including plasma metabolomics, radiomics, and cfDNA multi-level information, combined with survival data (e.g., RFS), to establish a novel multidimensional approach for noninvasive postoperative recurrence monitoring in lung cancer using artificial intelligence algorithms. The goal is to develop a new noninvasive recurrence monitoring system for lung cancer.

Perioperative Outcomes After Neoadjuvant Therapy in Colorectal Cancer

This prospective study investigates the effects of neoadjuvant therapy on endothelial function, microvascular tissue density, and tissue fibrosis in patients with colorectal cancer and their association with perioperative complications. The primary objective is to assess differences in microvascular tissue density between patients who received neoadjuvant therapy and those who did not, biomarkers, and demographic factors between patients who received neoadjuvant therapy and those who underwent surgery as initial treatment, and to compare clinical outcomes. The study will include 34 patients treated with neoadjuvant therapy and 34 patients for whom surgery is the first-line treatment. Patients will be followed until discharge from the hospital, and complications after discharge will be monitored through medical records one month after surgery.

Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab (QL1706) Combination With Lenvatinib as Neoadjuvant Therapy for ccRCC

Through the combination of aparolitovorelli monoclonal antibody and lenvatinib neoadjuvant therapy, partial nephrectomy can be successfully and safely performed in patients with localized renal cell carcinoma (T1N0M0 or T2N0M0) who have indications for kidney preservation surgery but have difficulty in preserving the kidney (R.E.N.A.L. score \>= 10).

Pucotenlimab Combination With Vorolanib as Neoadjuvant Therapy for ccRCC

Through the neoadjuvant treatment with a combination of Pucotenlimab and Vorolanib, it enabled the successful and safe implementation of partial nephrectomy in patients with localized renal cancer, who had indications for nephron-sparing surgery but faced considerable difficulty in preserving the kidney (T1b with an endophytic component ≥75% or T2)

Reduce Sedentary Behavior During Cancer Treatment - the RedSedCan Study

Summary Reducing sedentary behavior during treatment is important to reduce the risk of future health problems in individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Therefore, the goal of this project is with a multicenter randomised controlled design investigate whether a digital support intervention during ongoing neo- or adjuvant cancer treatment for breast, prostate or colon cancer is effective in reducing sedentary lifestyle and improving well-being in the short and long term.

Neoadjuvant Therapy for Early Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Response-Guided Approach Using Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab Injection in Combination With Chemotherapy

Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab Injection (QL1706) is a bifunctional combination antibody targeting both programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4). This is a prospective clinical study that plans to enroll screened, eligible early-stage breast-cancer patients to receive neoadjuvant QL1706 plus chemotherapy (four cycles of TP ± four cycles of AC). After the four TP cycles, imaging and core biopsy will be performed. Patients who achieve radiologic complete response will proceed directly to surgery; those who do not will receive four additional AC cycles before surgery. A key feature is the incorporation of an response-guided neoadjuvant therapy（RGN）model to identify sensitive patients who can forgo anthracyclines, thereby reducing long-term cardiotoxicity.

No Axillary Surgical Treatment in Clinically Lymph Node Negative Patients on Ultrasonography After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

NEO-NAUTILUS is a prospective, multicenter, randomized phase III clinical trial to evaluate whether omitting axillary lymph node surgery (ALND or SLNB) in clinically lymph node-negative breast cancer patients after neoadjuvant chemotherapy is non-inferior to performing SLNB in terms of 5-year disease-free survival.

Sintilimab Plus Bevacizumab Biosimilar as Neoadjuvant Therapy for Resectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Surgical resection is the preferred therapeutic modality for patients with resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the recurrence rate of HCC remains up to 70%. Neoadjuvant therapy for HCC could potentially reduce the risk of postoperative recurrence and prolong overall survival. Nevertheless, there is no standard neoadjuvant treatment regimen for HCC to date. In recent years, targeted therapy and immunotherapy are proved to improve the prognosis of advanced HCC patients. Previous study (ORIENT-32) has confirmed that, compared with sorafenib, sintilimab combined with bevacizumab biosimilar can delay tumor progression, reduce the risk of death, and exhibit a favorable safety profile in patients with advanced HCC. Therefore, we conducted a prospective, single-arm phase II study to investigate the efficacy of sintilimab combined with a bevacizumab biosimilar as neoadjuvant therapy in patients with resectable HCC beyond the Milan criteria.

Sleeve Lobectomy Following Neoadjuvant Therapy in NSCLC

The goal of this observational, retrospective, multicenter cohort study is to evaluate the surgical and oncologic outcomes of sleeve lobectomy performed via minimally invasive (RATS/VATS) or open thoracotomy approaches in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have undergone neoadjuvant therapy, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or combination regimens. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does minimally invasive sleeve lobectomy result in comparable or improved perioperative and postoperative outcomes compared to open thoracotomy following neoadjuvant treatment in NSCLC? * Does surgical approach influence oncologic endpoints such as margin status, lymph node dissection, recurrence-free survival, and overall survival? This research addresses a critical gap in the thoracic oncology field by evaluating the safety, complexity, and efficacy of advanced surgical techniques in the context of evolving multimodal therapy paradigm. Findings may inform clinical decision-making and optimize patient selection in an era of increasing use of neoadjuvant strategies for resectable NSCLC.

A Phase Ib Trial Evaluating the Safety and Activity of Neoadjuvant Combination of Tislelizumab Plus FLOT for Resectable Esophagogastric Adenocarcinoma

With this trial, we aim to evaluate a new combination therapy with tislelizumab and FLOT chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant) for locally advanced, resectable adenocarcinoma of the esophagus or stomach (EGA). The aim of this phase Ib trial is to determine whether this combination is safe and clinically active enough to support the continuation of this concept in subsequent trials investigating novel drug combinations in the neoadjuvant setting of locally advanced EGA. As many patients are unable to tolerate the postoperative part of the standard therapy concept, we aim here to assess a prolongation of preoperative therapy to 6 or 8 applications of FLOT, instead of the routinely administered 4 pre- and 4 postoperative applications, in combination with tislelizumab.

PD-1 Inhibitor Plus GP as Neoadjuvant Therapy for Locoregionally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

The purpose of this Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PD-1 inhibitor Plus GP chemotherapy as Neoadjuvant Therapy in the Treatment of Locoregionally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.

Efficacy and Safety of Neoadjuvant Envafolimab Combined With Albumin-bound Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for Resectable Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

This single center, prospective, single arm clinical study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Envafolimab combined with albumin bound paclitaxel and carboplatin as neoadjuvant therapy for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Serplulimab Combined With Chemotherapy in Patients With Resectable Non-small-cell Lung Cancer

China with high incidence of non-small cell lung cancer. In the past few decades, surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other treatments were continuously improved, however, the mortality of lung cancer patients was not significantly decreased. For patients with locally advanced lung cancer, direct surgery is not effective. It is difficult to achieve radical resection by surgery merely, and even if many patients receive surgery, they may eventually have tumor recurrence and poor survival rate. Therefore, it is necessary to explore effective perioperative neoadjuvant treatment to reduce the risk of postoperative recurrence and improve the postoperative survival rate of patients. According to the reports, PD-1/ PD-L1 immunocheckpoint inhibitor may become a new method for the treatment of lung cancer. Preliminary clinical results showed that immunotherapy combined with chemoradiotherapy provided a synergies antitumor effect. Multiple clinical results showed that serplulimab provided higher overall response rate for advanced lung cancer. However, in patients with locally advanced lung cancer, the efficacy of serplulimab combined with chemotherapy for sequential radical surgery is still unclear. The purpose of this study is to observe and evaluate the efficacy and safety of serplulimab combined with chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant therapy of resectable non-small cell lung cancer.

Neoadjuvant Ivonescimab（AK112） Combined With Chemotherapy in Patients With Resectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

In the past few decades, surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other treatments were continuously improved, however, the mortality of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients was not significantly decreased. It is recommended that a treatment strategy be employed that integrates surgery with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy, in order to enhance overall survival by improving local-regional tumor control and addressing microscopic metastases. Clinical research indicates that combining anti-PD-1/L1 and anti-VEGF antibodies enhances anti-tumor effects in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Ivonescimab, a humanized bispecific monoclonal antibody targeting PD-1/VEGF. This single-arm, prospective, exploratory study is planned to evaluate the combination of ivonescimab and chemotherapy in neoadjuvant therapy for resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, with the aim of providing new therapeutic options for this condition.