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New treatment option for Esophageal Cancer
Official title Salvage Chemoradiation Therapy for Recurrence After Radical Surgery or Palliative Surgery in Esophageal Cancer Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03731442
What this study is testing
What is Paclitaxel?
Paclitaxel is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for esophageal cancer.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Currently, adjuvant therapy is not recommended for patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who received radical surgery. However, the recurrence rate is as high as 23.8%-58%, and the median time-to-recurrence is about 10.5 months.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 16 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Locoregional recurrence after radical surgery;
- Positive resection margin (R1/R2) after surgery;
- Out-of-field recurrence after adjuvant chemoradiation or radiotherapy;
- Recurrence after adjuvant chemotherapy;
- No prior therapy after recurrence;
You likely can't join if
- Age\>70 or \<16 years;
- Pregnancy or lactation;
- History of drug allergy;
- Declining informed consent;
- Insufficient liver or kidney functions, or abnormal CBC test;
- Severe cardiovascular diseases, infections, active ulcerations, diabetes mellitus with unstable blood sugar, mental disorders.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Locoregional recurrence after radical surgery;
- Positive resection margin (R1/R2) after surgery;
- Out-of-field recurrence after adjuvant chemoradiation or radiotherapy;
- Recurrence after adjuvant chemotherapy;
- No prior therapy after recurrence;
- Age 16-70 years;
- KPS\>70;
- No history of drug allergy;
- Sufficient liver and kidney functions;
- White blood cell count \> 4.0\ 10\^9/L.
- Age\>70 or \<16 years;
- Pregnancy or lactation;
- History of drug allergy;
- Declining informed consent;
- Insufficient liver or kidney functions, or abnormal CBC test;
- Severe cardiovascular diseases, infections, active ulcerations, diabetes mellitus with unstable blood sugar, mental disorders.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 16 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.