SEP 5, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Efficacy and Safety of DVDMS ‐Photodynamic Therapy for Dysphagia in Advanced Esophageal Cancer: A Phase II Clinical Trial
Cancer Science
Phase II trial with modest sample size showing acceptable safety profile and 40% response rate for dysphagia in advanced esophageal cancer, but requires larger confirmatory studies before clinical adoption.
Reported
Overall response rate (esophageal)40.0%
Median overall survival9.51 months
95% CI for median OS5.45–NE