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Gastroesophageal Junction AdenocarcinomaPhase 1/2NCT07072351

Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Combined With Immunochemotherapy for Conversion Treatment of Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma

A Phase 1/2 study testing hypofractionated radiotherapy, SOX Chemotherapy and PD-1 inhibitor in people with Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma and Hypofractionated Radiotherapy, run by West China Hospital at 4 sites in China.

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Looking for participants now. Contact the study team or a site below to ask about taking part.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of conversion therapy using HFRT combined with ICT in locally advanced or metastatic unresectable GEJA. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
hypofractionated radiotherapy, SOX Chemotherapy and PD-1 inhibitor
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
88 participants
Where
4 sitesChina
Study dates
15 Sep 2025to 14 May 2028
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participants must meet all of the following criteria:
  • Histologically and/or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of locally advanced gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma (GEJA), Siewert type I-III, with staging of cT3-4, any N, M0 or cT2 N+, M0, according to the AJCC 8th edition.
  • Resectable locally advanced disease as determined by multidisciplinary team (MDT) assessment.
  • Age ≥18 years, regardless of sex.
  • ECOG performance status of 0 or 1.
  • Estimated life expectancy of ≥3 months.
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  • No prior anti-tumor therapy.
  • At least one measurable lesion per RECIST v1.1, defined as:
  • Lesion ≥1 cm in longest diameter on spiral CT, or
  • Lesion ≥2 cm in longest diameter on conventional CT or MRI.
  • Imaging must be performed within 28 days prior to enrollment.
  • Adequate organ function within 14 days prior to treatment, as defined below (Note: No RBC or platelet transfusion or use of G-CSF within 14 days prior to hematology testing):
  • Hematologic:
  • Hemoglobin ≥9 g/dL (without transfusion)
  • ANC ≥1.5 × 10⁹/L
  • WBC ≥3.0 × 10⁹/L (without G-CSF)
  • Platelets ≥75 × 10⁹/L (without IL-11 or TPO)
  • Biochemical:
  • Total bilirubin ≤1.5 × ULN
  • AST and ALT ≤2.5 × ULN
  • Serum creatinine ≤1.5 × ULN or creatinine clearance ≥60 mL/min (Cockcroft-Gault formula)
  • Albumin ≥25 g/L (2.5 g/dL)
  • Coagulation (within 7 days prior to enrollment):
  • INR <1.5
  • APTT <1.5 × ULN
  • INR or PT ≤1.5 × ULN
  • For patients with active hepatitis B or C:
  • Antiviral therapy must be initiated ≥14 days before enrollment
  • HBV DNA ≤500 IU/mL or ≤2500 copies/mL; HCV RNA undetectable
  • Must agree to continue antiviral therapy during the study
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥50% by echocardiography.
  • Women of childbearing potential:
  • Negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 7 days prior to enrollment
  • Agree to use effective contraception during the study and for at least 3 months after the last dose
  • Must not breastfeed or donate/retrieve ova within 60 days after the last dose
  • Effective contraception must be continued for at least 6 months after last dose of chemotherapy
  • Men must be surgically sterile or agree to use effective contraception during the study and for at least 3 months after the last dose.
  • Voluntarily signed informed consent with good compliance and willingness to complete study procedures and follow-up.

Who cannot join

  • Participants who meet any of the following conditions will be excluded:
  • Diagnosed as mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) or microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) by immunohistochemistry or gene testing.
  • Evidence of peritoneal or multi-organ metastatic disease, as confirmed by chest and abdominal CT, bone scan, or MRI (in cases with suspected osseous lesions).
  • History of or concurrent other malignancies within the past 5 years, excluding cured basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or carcinoma in situ of the cervix.
  • Known allergy to any component of the investigational drugs, history of severe hypersensitivity, or any contraindication to study drugs.
  • Clinically significant upper gastrointestinal bleeding within 30 days prior to enrollment or randomization.
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  • History of congenital pulmonary fibrosis, drug-induced pneumonitis, active pulmonary tuberculosis, or CT-confirmed active pneumonia; interstitial lung disease requiring steroid treatment.
  • Active autoimmune or inflammatory diseases requiring immunosuppressive therapy within 2 years prior to treatment, including but not limited to:
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis),
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus,
  • Sarcoidosis,
  • Tuberculosis,
  • Wegener's granulomatosis,
  • Myasthenia gravis,
  • Graves' disease,
  • Rheumatoid arthritis,
  • Hypophysitis,
  • Uveitis,
  • Glomerulonephritis,
  • Nephrotic syndrome,
  • Fanconi syndrome, or renal tubular acidosis. Exceptions: type 1 diabetes, hypothyroidism controlled by hormone replacement, and non-systemically treated dermatologic conditions (e.g., vitiligo, psoriasis, alopecia).
  • History of immunodeficiency, HIV infection (positive HIV 1/2 antibodies), congenital or acquired immunodeficiency disorders, or history of organ transplantation.
  • Active hepatitis B (HBsAg positive) or active hepatitis C infection. Patients with past or controlled HBV/HCV infection may be eligible.
  • Use of systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressants within 2 weeks prior to study treatment.
  • Inhaled or topical corticosteroids and adrenal replacement doses (equivalent to ≤10 mg/day prednisone) are permitted.
  • Short-term (<7 days) corticosteroids are allowed for non-autoimmune conditions or prophylaxis (e.g., contrast allergy).
  • Uncontrolled or serious comorbidities, including:
  • Poorly controlled hypertension (SBP ≥150 mmHg or DBP ≥100 mmHg despite medication)
  • Myocardial infarction, ischemia (grade II or above), acute coronary syndrome within 6 months, arrhythmia (e.g., QTc ≥480 ms, atrial fibrillation), or uncontrolled angina
  • NYHA class III-IV heart failure, LVEF <50%, severe valvular disease, cardiomyopathy of any cause
  • History of stroke or transient ischemic attack within screening period
  • Active or uncontrolled infection
  • Severe liver disease (e.g., cirrhosis, decompensated liver disease, chronic active hepatitis) affecting tolerability to treatment
  • Poorly controlled diabetes (fasting glucose >10 mmol/L)
  • Proteinuria ≥++ on dipstick or >1.0 g/24 h on urine protein quantification
  • Coagulation disorders (INR >1.5 or APTT >1.5 × ULN), bleeding tendency, or current use of thrombolytics or anticoagulants.
  • Known hereditary or acquired bleeding/thrombotic conditions (e.g., hemophilia, coagulopathy, thrombocytopenia, hypersplenism).
  • History of significant hemoptysis (≥2.5 mL/day) or massive bleeding within 2 months.
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding, bleeding gastric ulcer, positive fecal occult blood (++ or above), vasculitis, or active bleeding within 3 months.
  • Long-term use of warfarin/heparin or high-dose antiplatelet therapy (aspirin ≥300 mg/day or clopidogrel ≥75 mg/day).
  • Major surgery (e.g., craniotomy, thoracotomy, or laparotomy) within 4 weeks prior to the first dose, or planned major surgery during the study period.
  • Gastrointestinal perforation and/or fistula within 6 months prior to enrollment; history of arterial/venous thrombotic events such as stroke (excluding clinically stable infarction per investigator), deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism.
  • Unhealed wounds or fractures of clinical significance.
  • Severe gastrointestinal conditions that may impair oral medication absorption (e.g., dysphagia, chronic diarrhea, intestinal obstruction).
  • Severe malnutrition.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or subjects (male or female within one year of menopause) unwilling to use effective contraception.
  • History of substance abuse or uncontrolled psychiatric disorders.
  • Unwilling or unable to comply with study procedures.
  • Participation in another interventional clinical trial within 30 days prior to first dose or planning to do so during the current study.
  • Any other condition deemed by the investigator to pose significant risk to patient safety or interfere with study conduct.

Trial locations and contacts

4 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Yaqin Zhao Associate Chief Physician contact

+86 18628260828

zhaoyaqin@163.com

China4 sites, 4 recruiting
  • The Seventh People's Hospital of Chengdu

    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041

    Recruiting
  • West China Hospital, Sichuan University

    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041

    Recruiting
  • West China Shangjin Nanfu Hospital, Sichuan University

    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041

    Recruiting
  • West China Xiamen Hospital, Sichuan University

    Xiamen, Fujian

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: A Phase Ib/II Study of Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Combined With Immunochemotherapy as Conversion Therapy for Locally Advanced Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma

The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of conversion therapy using HFRT combined with ICT in locally advanced or metastatic unresectable GEJA.

Read the detailed description

The aim of this study is to investigate whether hypofractionated radiotherapy (HFRT) combined with a PD-1 inhibitor (Sintilimab) and chemotherapy based on the SOX regimen is a safe and well-tolerated conversion strategy for patients with locally advanced or metastatic unresectable gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma (GEJA), and whether it can improve the objective response rate (ORR) compared to immunochemotherapy alone.

Being tested
hypofractionated radiotherapy, SOX Chemotherapy, PD-1 inhibitor
Keywords
hypofractionated radiotherapy, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, ORR, conversion therapy, gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • hypofractionated radiotherapyRadiation

    Also called HFRT, LFRT

    In Phase Ib, HFRT will be administered at one of three dose levels: 3 Gy × 5 fractions, 4 Gy × 5 fractions, or 5 Gy × 5 fractions. The recommended dose determined in Phase Ib will be used in Phase II (delivered as 5 fractions).

  • SOX ChemotherapyDrug

    SOX chemotherapy regimen: Oxaliplatin 130 mg/m² administered by intravenous infusion on Day 1; S-1 administered orally for 14 consecutive days followed by a 7-day rest period. The dosage of S-1 is based on body surface area (BSA): 40 mg twice daily for BSA ≤1.5 m², 50 mg twice daily for BSA between 1.5-1.6 m², and 60 mg twice daily for BSA ≥1.6 m². Each cycle is repeated every 3 weeks.

  • PD-1 inhibitorDrug

    Sintilimab 200 mg administered by intravenous infusion on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle.

Study groups in NCT07072351
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Intervention Arm (HFRT+ICT)ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Radiation: hypofractionated radiotherapy; Drug: SOX Chemotherapy; Drug: PD-1 inhibitor
Control Arm (nICT)Active comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: SOX Chemotherapy; Drug: PD-1 inhibitor

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Safety and tolerability in Phase Ib

    Safety will be assessed based on clinical adverse events, vital signs, and abnormalities in laboratory tests during the study period.

    Adverse events (AEs) will be graded according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE), version 5.0.

    All deaths occurring within 90 days after the first dose of treatment or within 30 days after the last dose will be listed along with the causes of death.

    Laboratory abnormalities will be categorized according to NCI-CTCAE version 5.0.

    Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD): If ≥1 out of 3 patients in a given dose cohort experiences radiotherapy-related dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) within 90 days, that dose level will be considered intolerable. The next lower dose level will be defined as the MTD. The MTD cohort must include at least 6 evaluable patients.

    Measured: within 3 months after the HFRT

  2. ORR rate in Phase II

    Objective Response Rate (ORR):ORR is defined as the proportion of subjects who achieve a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) as determined by investigators based on RECIST version 1.1. The initial CR or PR must be confirmed by repeat imaging at least 4 weeks after the first documentation of response.

    Measured: approximately 4 weeks after the resection of primary lesion

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. R0 resection rate

    number of R0 surgery divide all participants

    Measured: approximately 2 weeks after the resection of primary lesion

  2. DOR (Duration of Response)

    Duration from the first documented complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) to the date of disease progression (PD) or death from any cause.

    Measured: Up to 3 years

  3. PFS (Progression-Free Survival)

    Time from the first administration of the study treatment to disease progression (PD) or death from any cause, whichever occurs first.

    Measured: Up to 3 years

  4. OS (Overall Survival)

    Time from the initiation of study treatment to death from any cause.

    Measured: Up to 3 years

  5. Adverse Events (AEs)

    The incidence, severity, and relationship of adverse events will be assessed and graded according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE), version 5.0.

    Measured: From the first dose through 90 days after the last dose

  6. Quality of Life (QoL) - EORTC QLQ-C30

    Quality of life will be evaluated using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30).

    Measured: At baseline, during treatment, and at predefined follow-up visits

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Jul 2025
  2. Study start15 Sep 2025
  3. Primary completion14 May 2028 (estimated)
  4. Study completion14 May 2028 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
88 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07072351
Sponsor's protocol ID
GEJA-ICRT-2025-05
Status last verified
Jul 2025
First submitted
9 Jul 2025
Last updated
28 Nov 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: IPD(individual patient data) Sharing Plan: Shared for: scientific research institutions, academic journal editors, government agencies Sharing conditions: IPD sharing shall meet the following conditions: Requestor must provide study agreement and relevant ethical review committee approval documents Requestor must ensure legality of data use and privacy protection Requestor must agree to data sharing, and the study team has the right to review the Requestor 's study plan and provide necessary support and interpretation of data Scope of shared data: The shared data includes ECG and clinical data of all subjects, but excluding personal information of subjects

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing hypofractionated radiotherapy, SOX Chemotherapy and PD-1 inhibitor in people with Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma and Hypofractionated Radiotherapy, run by West China Hospital at 4 sites in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 38 inclusion and 50 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Nov 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 4 sites in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Yaqin Zhao Associate Chief Physician (+86 18628260828, zhaoyaqin@163.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Safety and tolerability in Phase Ib (time frame: within 3 months after the HFRT). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Nov 2025.

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