Overview

A Study of Chemoradiation Associated With Nimotuzumab as the Treatment of Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of nimotuzumab in combination with chemotherapy and radiotherapy for the treatment of locally advanced esophageal cancer, comparing it to that of the conventional treatment with radiation and chemotherapy. The secondary objective of this study is to assess the health-related quality of life for the nimotuzumab in combination with chemotherapy and radiotherapy regimen, compared to the standard chemoradiation regimen in the treatment of inoperable locally advanced esophageal cancer.
Phase:
Phase 2/Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A.
Treatments:
Cisplatin
Fluorouracil
Nimotuzumab