Esophageal Cancer
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-05-31Clinical Trial Update: Everolimus and Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Metastatic Stomach or Esophageal Cancer [Phase 1, Phase 2]
A completed Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating everolimus in combination with chemotherapy for metastatic stomach or esophageal cancer; res…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-05-31Clinical Trial Update: Apatinib Treatment for Advanced Esophagus Cancer [Phase 2]
This document provides an update on a Phase 2 clinical trial of apatinib in patients with advanced esophageal cancer; the current status is …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-05-31Clinical Trial Update: The Addition of Nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) to First Line Treatment of Metastasized Oesophagogastric Carcinoma (ACTION) [Phase 1, Phase 2]
A Phase 1/2 trial (ACTION) evaluated adding Nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) to first-line treatment for metastatic esophageal cancer; the study ha…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-05-30Clinical Trial Update: Bupropion in Helping Adults Stop Smoking [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 clinical trial update for bupropion examining smoking-cessation outcomes in adults; the study is completed with results posted in …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-05-30Clinical Trial Update: Zinc Supplements in Lowering Cadmium Levels in Smokers [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluated zinc supplementation to lower cadmium levels in smokers; the study status is completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-05-17Clinical Trial Update: A Phase I Study of LBH589 (Panobinostat) in Combination With External Beam Radiotherapy for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer, Esophageal Cancer and Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 1]
Phase I study evaluating panobinostat (LBH589) in combination with external beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer, esophageal cancer, and he…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-05-16Clinical Trial Update: Randomized Trial to Assess the Impact of a Screening Program on Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer Mortality in a High Risk Population [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 randomized trial assessing whether a cancer screening program lowers mortality from upper aerodigestive tract cancers in a high‑ri…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-05-08Clinical Trial Update: Sutent Following Chemotherapy, Radiation and Surgery For Resectable Esophageal Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial of Sutent (sunitinib) following chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery for resectable esophageal cancer has completed. The docum…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-05-04Clinical Trial Update: Pre-operative Chemo (CPT11, Cisplatin), Radiotherapy, Plus Surgery for Resectable Esophageal Cancer [Phase 2, Phase 3]
This is an update on a completed Phase 2/Phase 3 trial evaluating preoperative chemotherapy with irinotecan (CPT-11) and cisplatin, combined…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-04-19Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Concurrent Chemoradiation Therapy on Respiratory Muscle Performance, Lung Function and Functional Capacity in Patients With Local Esophagus Cancer
This clinical trial update describes the effects of concurrent chemoradiation therapy on respiratory muscle performance, lung function, and …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-04-10Clinical Trial Update: Docetaxel, Oxaliplatin, Capecitabine, Fluorouracil, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced Cancer of the Esophagus or Gastroesophageal Junction [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial evaluating a chemoradiation regimen of docetaxel, oxaliplatin, capecitabine, and fluorouracil with radiation for locally adv…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-04-07Clinical Trial Update: Combination Treatment of S-1 With Paclitaxel in Advanced Esophageal Cancer [Phase 2, Phase 3]
A phase 2/3 trial evaluating S-1 in combination with paclitaxel for advanced esophageal cancer has been terminated.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-04-07Clinical Trial Update: Neurocognitive Functioning in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer Receiving Treatment at Henry-Joyce Cancer Clinic
A completed clinical trial evaluating neurocognitive functioning in patients with newly diagnosed upper aerodigestive tract cancers undergoi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-04-05Clinical Trial Update: Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Worry, Uncertainty, and Insomnia for Cancer Survivors [NA]
The clinical trial update notes completion of a cognitive-behavioral intervention designed to help cancer survivors manage worry, uncertaint…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-04-04Clinical Trial Update: A Retrospective Analysis of Statin Use and Outcome After Thoracic Cancer Surgery
This study retrospectively analyzes whether statin use influences outcomes after thoracic cancer surgery, including esophagectomy and variou…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-04-04Clinical Trial Update: Efficacy of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Performance in Patients With Esophageal Cancer Receiving Combined Modality Therapy [NA]
Completed clinical trial evaluating whether inspiratory muscle training improves respiratory performance in patients with esophageal cancer …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-03-21Clinical Trial Update: Sunitinib in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Esophageal or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating sunitinib in patients with relapsed or refractory esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer; results …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-03-16Clinical Trial Update: Sutent + Taxol for Advanced Esophageal Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating sunitinib (Sutent) in combination with paclitaxel (Taxol) for advanced esophageal cancer has completed and posted r…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-03-15Clinical Trial Update: Cisplatin, Irinotecan, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Esophageal Cancer or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer That Can Be Removed By Surgery [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating cisplatin, irinotecan, and radiation therapy for resectable esophageal cancer or gastroesophageal juncti…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-03-15Clinical Trial Update: Combination Chemotherapy and Cetuximab in Treating Patients With Metastatic Esophageal Cancer or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating combination chemotherapy and cetuximab in metastatic esophageal cancer or gastroesophageal junction cancer has comp…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-03-03Clinical Trial Update: Placing Trust in Endoscopic Ultrasonography: Impact on Planning Conformal Radiotherapy of Cancer of the Esophagus and Rectum [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update evaluating how endoscopic ultrasonography informs conformal radiotherapy planning for esophageal and rectal ca…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-31Clinical Trial Update: Perception Prognosis, Goals of Treatment, and Communication
A completed clinical trial update from Massachusetts General Hospital examining prognosis, goals of treatment, and communication in gastric …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-27Clinical Trial Update: Morbidity in Open Versus Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy [NA]
ClinicalTrials.gov update reporting morbidity outcomes in open vs. minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-24Clinical Trial Update: Positron Emission Tomography in Determining Stage of Esophageal Cancer [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluated the use of positron emission tomography to determine the stage of esophageal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-18Clinical Trial Update: Simultaneous Integrated Boost Radiotherapy and Concurrent Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Esophageal Carcinoma [Phase 1, Phase 2]
Clinical trial evaluation of simultaneous integrated boost radiotherapy with concurrent chemotherapy for locally advanced esophageal cancer …