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NCT02972372 Chemoradiation Versus Esophagectomy for Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer

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NCT ID NCT02972372
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology
Condition Esophagus Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 196 participants
Start Date 2016-11
Primary Completion 2025-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
CRTsurgery

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 196 participants in total. It began in 2016-11 with a primary completion date of 2025-12.

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Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare outcomes in Chinese patients with locally advanced resectable esophageal squamous cell cancer who have received either surgery or definitive chemoradiation (CRT) by the randomized, open-label, multicenter trial.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Chinese * esophageal squamous cell cancer * mid or lower esophageal cancer * tumor is resectable disease * clinical stage: cT1bN+Mo, or cT2-4aN0-2M0 Exclusion Criteria: * who had distant metastasis to solid visceral organs or local invasion into trachea, descending aorta, or recurrent laryngeal nerve. * who had a serious premorbid condition or a poor physical status that compromised a thoracotomy.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Shegan Gao, MD, PhD

✉ gsg112258@163.com

📞 +86 18638859977

Principal Investigator

Shegan Gao, MD, PhD

STUDY CHAIR

The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT02972372 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Esophagus Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT02972372 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT02972372 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at gsg112258@163.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT02972372 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Anyang, China, Luoyang, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT02972372 clinical trial?

NCT02972372 is sponsored by The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology. The principal investigator is Shegan Gao, MD, PhD at The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology. The trial plans to enroll 196 participants.

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