Esophageal Cancer
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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 research · 2017-04-12Clinical Trial Update: Quality of Life After Esophagectomy for Cancer - Step 1 [NA]
A University of Padova clinical trial evaluating quality of life after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer has been terminated.
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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 withdrawal · 2017-03-14Clinical Trial Update: Trial of Afatinib in Combination With Weekly Paclitaxel in the Second Line Treatment [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial evaluating Afatinib in combination with weekly Paclitaxel as second-line therapy for HER-2 positive gastric and gastroesopha…
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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 research · 2017-02-20Clinical Trial Update: Interventional Endoscopy Database for Pancreatico-biliary, Gastrointestinal and Esophageal Disorders
This entry provides an update on a clinical trial database for interventional endoscopy in pancreatico-biliary, gastrointestinal, and esopha…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2017-02-07Clinical Trial Update: Trial of Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy for Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer [Phase 1, Phase 2]
This document provides a clinical trial update for a Phase 1/Phase 2 study evaluating concurrent chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced esop…
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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 research · 2017-01-25Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Prehabilitation in Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma: Study Protocol of a Multicentric, Randomised Control Trial [Phase 3]
This document outlines the study protocol for a multicenter, randomized Phase 3 trial investigating prehabilitation in patients with gastroe…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2017-01-25Clinical Trial Update: Endoscopic Ultrasound Plus Submucosal Injection for Early Esophageal Cancer [NA]
Clinical trial update on endoscopic ultrasound plus submucosal injection for early esophageal cancer; the current status is unknown.
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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 research · 2017-01-24Clinical Trial Update: Biomarkers and Functional Imaging in Predicting Response of Esophageal Cancer
This clinical trial update discusses research evaluating biomarkers and functional imaging to predict response in esophageal cancer.
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FDA approval · 2017-01-19FDA Approved: CISPLATIN — Supplemental Application (WG Critical Care, LLC)
The FDA approved a supplemental application for cisplatin submitted by WG Critical Care, LLC.
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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 …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-16Clinical Trial Update: Docetaxel, Cisplatin, Irinotecan and Bevacizumab (TPCA) in Metastatic Esophageal and Gastric Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 study of TPCA (docetaxel, cisplatin, irinotecan, and bevacizumab) in metastatic esophageal and gastric cancer has completed, with re…