Study of Camrelizumab (SHR-1210) in Combination With Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer

A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Camrelizumab (SHR-1210) Versus Placebo in Combination With Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Patients With Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

This is a randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, multi-center phase III trial, comparing the efficacy and safety of treatment with Camrelizumab (SHR-1210) + definitive chemoradiotherapy(dCRT) vs placebo+dCRT for locally advanced esophageal cancer patients in China. Camrelizumab (SHR-1210) is a humanized anti-PD1 IgG4 monoclonal antibody.

In this study, eligible subjects will be randomized into study arm or control arm. Participants receive camrelizumab or placebo + chemotherapy + radiation therapy . The chemotherapy regimens are : paclitaxel plus cisplatin Progression-free survival (PFS) assessed by the Independent Review Committee (IRC) will be the primary outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

1.18 to 75 years; 2.Histologically confirmed diagnosis of localized ESCC; 3.Measurable and/or non-measurable disease defined per RECIST v1.1; 4.ECOG Performance Status ≤ 1; 5.Adequate organ function

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Indicators of severe malnutrition;
2. A history of surgery for esophageal cancer;
3. Clinically uncontrolled pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, or ascites requiring frequent drainage or medical intervention;
4. Known to be intolerable or resistant to treatment with the protocol-specified chemotherapy;
5. Received prior chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy or immune-oncology therapies;
6. Active autoimmune diseases or history of autoimmune diseases that may relapse