Nimotuzumab is an IgG1 humanized monoclonal antibody that recognized an epitope located in the extra cellular domain of the human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Clinical efficacy has been shown in adult with head and neck cancer. The study assessed the safety and efficacy of different dosage of Nimotuzumab in second or late- line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinomas.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
9
Peking University Cancer Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
RECRUITINGObjective response rate
CT/MRI will be performed every 2 cycles of treatment for efficacy evaluation
Time frame: 6 weeks
adverse events
participants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 1 week
Time frame: during the treatment in the hosptital,an expected average of 1 week
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