Esophageal Cancer
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-04-04Clinical Trial Update: Decision Aid for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Management
This clinical trial update discusses a decision aid for managing gastroesophageal reflux disease and related conditions, including Barrett's…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-02-18Clinical Trial Update: Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) for the Diagnosis of Recurrent Cancer: a Feasibility Study [NA]
A feasibility study evaluating PET/CT for diagnosing recurrent cancer across multiple cancer types, including non-small cell lung cancer and…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-11-22Clinical Trial Update: A Phase-II Study Of Raltitrexed/Oxaliplatin Plus Radiotherapy Versus Radiotherapy In Subjects With Inoperable Esophageal Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase II trial comparing raltitrexed/oxaliplatin plus radiotherapy versus radiotherapy alone in patients with inoperable esophageal cancer (…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-06-28Clinical Trial Update: IMRT/Pemetrexed/Cisplatin in Esophageal Cancer
This document provides an update on a clinical trial studying a combination of IMRT, pemetrexed, and cisplatin for esophageal cancer. The tr…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-05-25Clinical Trial Update: Predictive Value of Pet Scan With Fdg Performed During Irradiation in Patients Treated for Oesaphagus Carcinoma
This update summarizes a clinical trial evaluating whether FDG-PET scans performed during radiotherapy can predict treatment outcomes in eso…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-04-02Clinical Trial Update: a Multicentric Randomized Controlled Trial of Self-Expandable Esophageal Radiation Stent [Phase 3]
A multicentric randomized Phase 3 trial is evaluating a self-expandable esophageal radiation stent for esophageal cancer; the update provide…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-03-08Clinical Trial Update: Epirubicin, Carboplatin, and Capecitabine in Treating Patients With Unresectable Locally Advanced, Metastatic, or Recurrent Solid Tumor [Phase 1, Phase 2]
This clinical trial update examines the combination of epirubicin, carboplatin, and capecitabine in patients with unresectable locally advan…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2011-11-23Clinical Trial Update: Quality of Life With Esophageal Stent Trial [NA]
Clinical trial update evaluating quality of life for patients with esophageal cancer or gastroesophageal junction cancer treated with an eso…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2011-07-21Clinical Trial Update: Combination of Chemoradiation Therapy and Epitope Peptide Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Esophageal Cancer [Phase 1]
This entry reports a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the combination of chemoradiation therapy with an epitope peptide vaccine for esophag…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2011-03-08Clinical Trial Update: Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (MIE) in Prone Versus Left Decubitus Position [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating minimally invasive esophagectomy in prone versus left decubitus position for esophageal cancer; status is …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2010-12-28Clinical Trial Update: Peptide Vaccination in Treating Patients With Esophageal Cancer (STF-II) [Phase 2]
This document notes an ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial (STF-II) evaluating a peptide vaccine in patients with esophageal cancer. The current …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2010-09-09Clinical Trial Update: PhaseⅠ/Ⅱ Study of URLC10-177 and TTK-567 Peptide Vaccine Combined With CpG7909 in Patients With Esophageal Cancer [Phase 1, Phase 2]
A Phase I/II clinical trial is evaluating URLC10-177 and TTK-567 peptide vaccine with CpG7909 in esophageal cancer, sponsored by Wakayama Me…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2010-07-12Clinical Trial Update: A Trial to Compare Preoperative Chemoradiation and Surgery Versus Surgery Alone in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Oesophagus [NA]
This document provides an update on a clinical trial comparing preoperative chemoradiation plus surgery versus surgery alone for esophageal …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2010-07-12Clinical Trial Update: Paclitaxel and Capecitabine in Patients With Metastatic/Recurrence Esophageal Cancer [Phase 2]
This document reports a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating paclitaxel plus capecitabine in patients with metastatic or recurrent esophageal c…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2010-05-26Clinical Trial Update: Phase I/II Study of Taxotere,CDDP and 5-FU(TPF) in Pre-treated Pts With Metastatic Esophageal Cancer. [Phase 1, Phase 2]
Phase I/II study of Taxotere (docetaxel), cisplatin (CDDP), and 5-fluorouracil (TPF) in pre-treated patients with metastatic esophageal canc…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2010-01-07Clinical Trial Update: mFOLFIRI as the Second Line Chemotherapy for Advanced Esophageal Carcinoma After Failure of 1st Line Treatment of Paclitaxel/DDP : a Phase II Single Center Prospective Clinical Trial [Phase 2]
Phase II single-center prospective trial evaluating the modified FOLFIRI regimen as second-line chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2010-01-06Clinical Trial Update: Safety Study of Photodynamic Therapy Using Photocyanine Injection in Treating Patients With Malignant Tumors [Phase 1]
Phase 1 safety study of Photodynamic Therapy using Photocyanine injection in patients with malignant tumors, including skin cancer and esoph…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2009-12-17Clinical Trial Update: Cetuximab/Paclitaxel/Cisplatin Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy Followed by Esophagectomy for Loco-regional Esophageal Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating concurrent cetuximab, paclitaxel, and cisplatin chemoradiotherapy followed by esophagectomy for loco-regional esoph…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2009-12-16Clinical Trial Update: Interobserver Agreement of Endoscopic Ultrasonography and Endoscopic Sonoelastography in the Evaluation of Lymph Nodes
The trial evaluated interobserver agreement between endoscopic ultrasonography and endoscopic sonoelastography for evaluating lymph nodes in…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2009-10-15Clinical Trial Update: A Study With Peptide Vaccination in Treating Patients With Esophageal Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial investigating a peptide vaccine for Esophageal Cancer. The sponsor is University of Yamanashi and the current status …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2009-02-09Clinical Trial Update: Combination Chemotherapy Combined With Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients Who Have Stage II or Stage III Cancer of the Esophagus [Phase 1, Phase 2]
This clinical trial update covers a Phase 1/Phase 2 study of combining chemotherapy with radiation therapy for stage II or stage III esophag…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2008-10-07Clinical Trial Update: Prospective Study on Factors Predicting Chemo-Radiotherapy Induced Pulmonary and Esophageal Injury
Prospective study aimed at identifying factors that predict chemo-radiotherapy–induced lung and esophageal injury in patients with thoracic …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2008-07-24Clinical Trial Update: Fluorouracil, Irinotecan, Leucovorin, and Cisplatin as First-Line Therapy in Treating Patients With Metastatic Esophageal Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating a combination of fluorouracil, irinotecan, leucovorin, and cisplatin as first-line therapy for metastatic …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2008-07-24Clinical Trial Update: Paclitaxel in Treating Patients With Metastatic, Recurrent, or Unresectable Cancer of the Esophagus [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating paclitaxel in patients with metastatic, recurrent, or unresectable esophageal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2008-05-29Clinical Trial Update: Peptide Vaccination in Treating Patients With Esophageal Cancer [Phase 1]
Phase 1 clinical trial investigating peptide vaccination for esophageal cancer. The current status of the study is unknown.