Esophageal Cancer
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FDA approval · 2015-08-18FDA Approved: FLUOROURACIL — Supplemental Application (Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
FDA approved a supplemental application for fluorouracil submitted by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, resulting in an updated regulatory status for t…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-08-03Clinical Trial Update: Irinotecan Plus S1 Versus S1 in Patients With Previously Treated Advanced Esophageal Cancer: ESWN 01 Trial [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial comparing irinotecan plus S-1 versus S-1 alone in previously treated advanced esophageal cancer; current status is unknown.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-07-03Clinical Trial Update: Erlotinib and Avastin in Patients With Cancer of the Esophagus or Gastroesophageal Junction [Phase 2]
This is a Phase 2 trial update of the combination erlotinib and bevacizumab in patients with cancer of the esophagus or gastroesophageal jun…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-06-29Clinical Trial Update: A Phase I/II Study of Oblimersen Plus Cisplatin and Fluorouracil in Gastric & Esophageal Junction Cancer [Phase 1, Phase 2]
Phase I/II study of oblimersen with cisplatin and fluorouracil in gastric and esophageal cancers; the trial was terminated with results post…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2015-06-03Clinical Trial Update: Prospective Evaluation of a New Covered Metal Stent for Malignant Lesions of the Esophagus [Phase 2]
Clinical trial update shows a Phase 2 evaluation of a new covered metal stent for malignant esophageal lesions has been withdrawn.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-05-20Clinical Trial Update: Two-field Versus Three-field Lymphadenectomy in Thoracic Esophageal Carcinoma Without Cervical Lymph Node Involvement [NA]
This entry reports a clinical trial comparing two-field versus three-field lymphadenectomy for thoracic esophageal carcinoma without cervica…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-05-20Clinical Trial Update: Esophagectomy in Middle and Lower Thoracic Esophageal Cancer Patients Through Left Versus Right Transthoracic Approach [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial comparing left- versus right-transthoracic esophagectomy in middle and lower thoracic esophageal cancer; current status is unk…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-05-20Clinical Trial Update: Traditional Three-incision Esophagectomy Versus Minimally Invasive Thorascopic and Laparoscopic Esophagectomy
This clinical trial compares traditional three-incision esophagectomy with minimally invasive thoracoscopic and laparoscopic esophagectomy f…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-05-14Clinical Trial Update: Use of Cetuximab for Unresectable or Metastatic Esophageal and Gastric Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial of cetuximab for unresectable or metastatic esophageal and gastric cancer has completed and posted results.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-05-13Clinical Trial Update: Evaluation of Effects of Silymarin on Cisplatin Induced Nephrotoxicity in Upper Gastrointestinal Adenocarcinoma [Phase 2, Phase 3]
A phase 2/3 clinical trial evaluated whether silymarin can reduce cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in patients with upper gastrointestinal a…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-05-06Clinical Trial Update: WEI NASAL JET for The Sedation of Outpatient Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy [NA]
Clinical trial update on the WEI NASAL JET device for sedation during outpatient upper GI endoscopy; the trial status is unknown.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-04-29Clinical Trial Update: Decitabine in Treating Patients With Unresectable Lung or Esophageal Cancer or Malignant Mesothelioma of the Pleura [Phase 1]
Phase 1 trial evaluating decitabine in patients with unresectable lung cancer, esophageal cancer, or malignant mesothelioma of the pleura; t…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-04-29Clinical Trial Update: LMB-9 Immunotoxin in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors [Phase 1]
Phase 1 trial update on LMB-9 immunotoxin in patients with advanced solid tumors. The study has completed and includes bladder cancer, breas…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-04-29Clinical Trial Update: Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Cancer [Phase 1]
Phase 1 clinical trial update for a vaccine therapy in advanced or recurrent cancer, with completed status across multiple cancers including…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-04-16Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Neck Flexion on Esophagogastric Anastomotic Leakage After MIE [NA]
This clinical trial assesses whether neck flexion influences the incidence of esophagogastric anastomotic leakage following minimally invasi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-04-01Clinical Trial Update: Outcomes After Esophageal Cancer Surgery
This clinical trial update reports outcomes from esophageal cancer surgery and confirms the study (NCT01927016) has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-03-31Clinical Trial Update: Feasibility Study of Fiducial Markers in Oesophageal Cancer
Clinical trial update describing a feasibility study evaluating fiducial markers in esophageal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-03-27Clinical Trial Update: Radiation Therapy, Pemetrexed Disodium, and Carboplatin in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer That Can Be Removed By Surgery [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial of locoregionally advanced, resectable esophageal cancer evaluated the combination of radiation therapy with pemetrexed diso…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-03-09Clinical Trial Update: Chemotherapy Induction and Chemoradiotherapy in Patients With Esophageal Carcinoma [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating chemotherapy induction followed by chemoradiotherapy for esophageal cancer was terminated.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-03-05Clinical Trial Update: Erlotinib and Radiation Therapy in Treating Older Patients With Stage I, Stage II, Stage III, or Stage IV Esophageal Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update evaluating erlotinib in combination with radiation therapy for older patients with esophageal cancer; results …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-03-05Clinical Trial Update: FLT PET/CT for Staging, Target Definition and Assessment of Response to Therapy in Patients With Esophageal Cancer [NA]
This clinical trial update reports on the use of FLT PET/CT for staging, target definition, and assessment of response to therapy in patient…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-02-27Clinical Trial Update: Pharmacogenomically Selected Treatment for Gastric and Gastroesophageal Junction (GEJ) Tumors [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial update on pharmacogenomically selected treatment for gastric and GEJ tumors; results were posted in 2015.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-02-09Clinical Trial Update: Oxaliplatin-Based Chemotherapy and Chemoradiotherapy or Chemoradiotherapy in Esophageal or Gastroesophageal Carcinoma [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update evaluating oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy with chemoradiotherapy for esophageal and gastroesophageal cancers; …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-02-05Clinical Trial Update: Effect of CCRT on Respiratory Performance and Functional Capacity in Esophagus Cancer Patients
A completed clinical trial evaluating the effect of concurrent chemoradiotherapy on respiratory performance and functional capacity in patie…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-02-04Clinical Trial Update: Traditional Three Incisions vs Minimally Invasive Thoracol-laparoscopic Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial comparing traditional three-incision esophagectomy with minimally invasive thoraco-laparoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal c…