Esophageal Cancer
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-10-09Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Bowel Function Following Upper GI Tract Cancer Surgery [NA]
This clinical trial update evaluates whether chewing gum affects postoperative bowel function after upper GI tract cancer surgery, including…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-08-05Clinical Trial Update: EUFURO - EUS-based Follow-Up on R0-resected Patients for Esophageal, Gastric and Pancreatic Cancer [NA]
This entry notes an ongoing clinical trial (EUFURO, NCT02209415) evaluating EUS-based follow-up for patients with R0-resected esophageal, ga…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-05-06Clinical Trial Update: A Study on Predictive Value of ERCC1 in Esophageal Cancer Patients Treated With Paclitaxel and Cisplatin [Phase 2]
This entry describes a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating whether ERCC1 can predict outcomes in Esophageal cancer patients treated with pacli…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-05-01Clinical Trial Update: Cetuximab, Oxaliplatin, Fluorouracil, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage II or Stage III Esophageal Cancer [Phase 1, Phase 2]
Phase 1/Phase 2 trial evaluating cetuximab, oxaliplatin, fluorouracil, and radiation therapy for stage II or stage III esophageal cancer; th…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-04-29Clinical Trial Update: Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy Containing Paclitaxel&Cisplatin With/Without Tarceva in Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial evaluating concurrent chemoradiotherapy with paclitaxel and cisplatin, with or without Tarceva (erlotinib), in locally advance…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-04-15Clinical Trial Update: Using "PET Response Criteria in Solid Tumors (PERCIST)" in Evaluating Response to Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherpy for Esophageal Cancer
A clinical trial update exploring the use of PET Response Criteria in Solid Tumors (PERCIST) to evaluate response to neoadjuvant chemoradiot…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-12-19Clinical Trial Update: Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Cancer of the Stomach or Esophagus [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial investigating combination chemotherapy for metastatic or recurrent gastric (stomach) and esophageal cancers; the curr…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-12-19Clinical Trial Update: LMB-9 Immunotoxin in Treating Patients With Advanced Pancreatic, Esophageal, Stomach, Colon, or Rectal Cancer [Phase 1]
Phase 1 clinical trial update for LMB-9 immunotoxin in patients with advanced pancreatic, esophageal, gastric, or colorectal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-10-10Clinical Trial Update: Circumferential Section Pane Less Than 1 mm in Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer.
Document summarizes a clinical trial evaluating a circumferential section plane of less than 1 mm margin in esophagectomy for esophageal can…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-10-09Clinical Trial Update: Age and Gender Corrected Body Mass Index
This document provides a clinical trial update focused on age- and gender-corrected body mass index in esophageal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-09-20Clinical Trial Update: Surgery With or Without Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Stage II or Stage III Cancer of the Esophagus [Phase 3]
A phase 3 trial comparing surgery with versus without chemotherapy for stage II or III esophageal cancer has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-09-09Clinical Trial Update: Comparable Study of Different Radiation Dose in Esophageal Carcinoma [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 clinical trial comparing different radiation dose regimens for esophageal cancer. The public record does not specify trial status.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-08-26Clinical Trial Update: Study of Tissue Samples in Predicting How Well Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Will Kill Cancer Cells in Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Esophagus [NA]
Clinical trial update describing a study using tissue samples to predict how effectively chemotherapy and radiation will kill cancer cells i…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-08-26Clinical Trial Update: Study of Genes and Environment in Patients With Cancer in East Anglia, Trent, or West Midlands Regions of the United Kingdom
A clinical trial update sponsored by Cancer Research UK describes a gene-and-environment study involving cancer patients in several UK regio…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-08-26Clinical Trial Update: Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Scanning Before Surgery in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, or Head and Neck Cancer [NA]
An update on a clinical trial evaluating the use of PET/CT imaging prior to surgical treatment in patients across five cancer types.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-08-19Clinical Trial Update: Radiotherapy & Olaparib in COmbination for Carcinoma of the Oesophagus [Phase 1]
A Phase 1 clinical trial update evaluating the combination of radiotherapy with olaparib for esophageal cancer; current status is UNKNOWN.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-08-12Clinical Trial Update: Study of Blood and Tissue Samples From Patients With Stomach Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
A clinical trial update describing collection of blood and tissue samples from patients with gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, or gastroeso…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-08-12Clinical Trial Update: Studying Genes for Barrett's Esophagus in Brothers and Sisters
Clinical trial update from the Medical Research Council studying genes for Barrett's esophagus in brothers and sisters. The listed condition…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-08-07Clinical Trial Update: Endoscopic Ultrasound in Diagnosing Cancer in Patients With Localized Stomach Cancer or Esophageal Cancer [NA]
ClinicalTrials.gov update describing a study of endoscopic ultrasound for diagnosing cancer in patients with localized gastric or esophageal…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-07-10Clinical Trial Update: Psychological and Emotional Impact in Patients Undergoing Treatment For Metastatic Cancer Either in a Clinical Trial or as Standard Off-Trial Therapy
This clinical trial update investigates the psychological and emotional impact on patients with metastatic cancers treated in a trial or sta…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-05-15Clinical Trial Update: Computer-Assisted Scheduling of Nicotine Inhaler Use in Participants Who Plan to Stop Smoking [NA]
This clinical trial update reports a completed study on computer-assisted scheduling of nicotine inhaler use in participants planning to qui…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-05-14Clinical Trial Update: Neoadjuvant Versus Adjuvant Therapy in Treating Resectable Thoracic Esophageal Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update evaluating neoadjuvant versus adjuvant therapy for resectable thoracic esophageal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-05-13Clinical Trial Update: Validation of a Nutrition Screening Tool
Clinical trial update reporting the completion of a study validating a nutrition screening tool across multiple cancer types.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-04-30Clinical Trial Update: Dose Escalation by Boosting Radiation Dose Within the Primary Tumor Using 18FDG-PET/CT for Unresectable Thoracic Esophageal Cancer [Phase 1, Phase 2]
This clinical trial is exploring dose-escalation radiation therapy guided by 18F-FDG PET/CT for unresectable thoracic esophageal cancer in P…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-04-23Clinical Trial Update: Multicentric Retrospective Review of Extracapsular Lymph Node Involvement After Esophagectomy
A multicenter retrospective study analyzing extracapsular lymph node involvement following esophagectomy for esophageal cancer.