Recruiting NA Cervical Esophageal Cancer

New treatment option for Cervical Esophageal Cancer

Official title Surgery or Chemoradiotherapy for Cervical Esophageal Cancer

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05327517

What this study is testing

What it's testing
To compare surgery with definitive chemoradiotherapy for patients with resectable cervical esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 to 75

You may be able to join if

  • Patients with resectable cervical esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (cT1b-T4aN0-3M0);
  • Cervical esophageal cancers spreads upwards to involve the hypopharynx and downwards to involve the thoracic esophagus can also be included;
  • Aged 18-75 years;
  • Without any contraindication of operation;
  • Hemoglobin \>=90 g/L; Leukocytes \>=4.0x10\^9/L; Absolute neutrophil count \>=1.5x10\^9/L; Platelet \>=100x10\^9/L;Total bilirubin \ =50 mL/min...

You likely can't join if

  • Without other malignancies;
  • With mental diseases;
  • With hemorrhagic disease;
  • Inoperable patients;
  • Pregnant or lactating women;
  • Has a history of allergy to paclitaxel or cisplatin
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Patients with resectable cervical esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (cT1b-T4aN0-3M0);
  • Cervical esophageal cancers spreads upwards to involve the hypopharynx and downwards to involve the thoracic esophagus can also be included;
  • Aged 18-75 years;
  • Without any contraindication of operation;
  • Hemoglobin \>=90 g/L; Leukocytes \>=4.0x10\^9/L; Absolute neutrophil count \>=1.5x10\^9/L; Platelet \>=100x10\^9/L;Total bilirubin \ =50 mL/min (Cocheroft-Gault);INR \<=1.5 ULN; APTT \<=1.5 ULN;
  • Without other malignancies;
  • Expected R0 resection;
  • ECOG PS 0-1;
  • Volunteered to participate in the study, signed the informed consent form.
What rules you out
  • Without other malignancies;
  • With mental diseases;
  • With hemorrhagic disease;
  • Inoperable patients;
  • Pregnant or lactating women;
  • Has a history of allergy to paclitaxel or cisplatin

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Beijing, 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, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Beijing, 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.