Esophageal Cancer
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-03-31Clinical Trial Update: FOLFOX-Cetuximab-radiotherapy for the Treatment of Esophageal Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating FOLFOX with cetuximab and radiotherapy for stage III esophageal cancer has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-03-24Clinical Trial Update: Vaccine Therapy, Interleukin-2, and Sargramostim in Treating Patients With Advanced Tumors [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating vaccine therapy in combination with interleukin-2 and sargramostim in patients with advanced tumors has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-03-09Clinical Trial Update: Photodynamic Therapy Using HPPH in Treating Patients With Obstructive Esophageal Tumors [Phase 1, Phase 2]
Phase 1/2 trial evaluating photodynamic therapy with HPPH for obstructive esophageal tumors. The study is completed.
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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 trial_result · 2011-02-08Clinical Trial Update: Gefitinib Combined With Radiotherapy in Elderly Patients With Esophageal Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating gefitinib in combination with radiotherapy for elderly patients with esophageal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-01-04Clinical Trial Update: Early Metabolic Response in Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer Undergoing Induction Chemoradiotherapy
A clinical-trial update describing early metabolic response in locally advanced esophageal cancer treated with induction chemoradiotherapy; …
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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 trial_result · 2010-12-10Clinical Trial Update: Diagnostic Value of C-reactive Protein for Detection of Postoperative Inflammatory Complications After Gastroesophageal Cancer Surgery
A completed clinical trial assesses the diagnostic value of C-reactive protein for detecting postoperative inflammatory complications after …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-10-19Clinical Trial Update: Endoscopy Screening for Esophageal Cancer
A clinical trial evaluating endoscopy screening for esophageal cancer has been terminated; the study lists head and neck cancer as a conditi…
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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 trial_result · 2010-09-06Clinical Trial Update: Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in Upper Gastrointestinal Canal With HybridKnife
A clinical trial update describes endoscopic submucosal dissection in the upper gastrointestinal tract using the HybridKnife; the trial stat…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-08-11Clinical Trial Update: Role of Radiotherapy Following Oesophageal Stenting in Cancer [NA]
Clinical trial update on the role of radiotherapy after esophageal stenting in cancer; the study has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-07-27Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Neutrophil Elastase Inhibitor on Lung Injury After Esophagectomy [NA]
Clinical trial investigating the effect of a neutrophil elastase inhibitor on lung injury after esophagectomy in esophageal cancer patients …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-07-13Clinical Trial Update: Is Screening for Esophageal Pathology in Asymptomatic Patients Post-Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer Beneficial?
A completed clinical trial assessing whether screening for esophageal pathology in asymptomatic patients after treatment for head and neck c…
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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 trial_result · 2010-07-05Clinical Trial Update: Phase 2 Study of Temozolomide in Pre-Selected Advanced Aerodigestive Tract Cancers (Study P04273AM2)(TERMINATED) [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial of temozolomide in pre-selected advanced aerodigestive tract cancers was terminated; results were posted in 2010.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-06-08Clinical Trial Update: Hybrid-everted Versus Hand-sewn or Stapled Esophagogastrostomy in Prevention of Anastomotic Stricture [NA]
This completed clinical trial compared a hybrid-everted esophagogastrostomy with hand-sewn or stapled approaches to prevent anastomotic stri…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-05-26Clinical Trial Update: Phase I/II Study of TPF as First-line Chemotherapy in Patients With Metastatic Esophageal Cancer. [Phase 1, Phase 2]
Phase I/II study of the TPF chemotherapy regimen as first-line treatment for metastatic esophageal cancer has been completed.
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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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FDA approval · 2010-03-05FDA Approved: FLUOROURACIL — Original Application (Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.)
The FDA approved the original application for a generic fluorouracil product manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-01-21Clinical Trial Update: Esophagectomy Associated Respiratory Complications: Ivor-Lewis Versus Sweet Approaches [Phase 3]
This Phase 3 clinical trial compares Ivor-Lewis versus Sweet esophagectomy approaches for esophageal cancer, with a focus on postoperative r…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-01-15Clinical Trial Update: Pre-operative Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Carcinoma [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial assessing preoperative chemotherapy plus radiation therapy for esophageal cancer has completed (status: COMPLETED).
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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…