Active clinical trials for "Esophageal Neoplasms"

Postoperative pneumonia is a major complication in patients undergoing thoracic surgery. It leads to considerable morbidity and contributes to perioperative morbidity. There is evidence in literature that supports the use of strategies for improved oral hygiene and specialized endotracheal tubes in preventing ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) in mechanically ventilated patients. This study aims at utilizing a combination of these interventions in the perioperative period in patients undergoing planned thoracic surgical procedures.

The incidence of cancer in France has increased by +135% to reach nearly 400,000 new cases in 2018. The ten-year cancer control strategy 2021-2030 and the health innovation plan have defined strategic axes. Almost all of these axes are addressed in our project. Firstly, the main objective of our study is to improve the quality of life of patients. Secondly, pharyngolaryngeal and oesophageal cancers are among the cancers with a poor prognosis in adults. Thirdly, the project provides access to personalised supportive care for all patients at all times. Finally, the secondary objectives of this study are the prevention of post-operative complications (infectious, thrombo-embolic, pain...).

The primary objective of this study, sponsored by Travera in Massachusetts, is to validate whether the mass response biomarker has potential to predict response of patients to specific therapies or therapeutic combinations using isolated tumor cells from varying cancers and biopsy formats.

THEODORA is a prospective pilot clinical trial aiming at first to evaluate and validate the predictive value of the A & MS bioassays on tumor control by radiotherapy.

Endodrill is a new instrument for biopsy sampling in the GI-channel. The purposes of this study are as follows: Compare the Endodrill instrument with conventional biopsy forceps in terms of ability to establish the correct diagnosis based on collected biopsies of tumors in the upper GI tract. Based on the quality of the collected tissue samples we want to evaluate which instrument generates the most useful material for genetic studies of the tumor.

Surgery is the cornerstone of treatment for patients with oesophageal or gastric cancer, but while surgical removal of the tumour (oesophagectomy or gastrectomy) may offer the best chance of cure, these are major operations associated with specific long term complications. Weight loss and poor nutrition are relatively common problems among patients who attain long-term cancer remission and cure after surgery. The mechanisms underlying these problems are not well understood and therefore treatment options are limited. The investigators research has demonstrated increased levels of chemical messengers (gut hormones) released from the gastrointestinal tract after meals in patients who have previously undergone upper gastrointestinal surgery. These chemical messengers play a role in signalling the feeling of fullness during and after a meal (satiety). Understanding the mechanisms involved in increased gut hormone secretion after these operations may allow us to use certain medications to block gut hormone release and hence reduce satiety allowing patients to eat more, regain weight and prevent nutritional complications after surgery. Exaggerated post-prandial satiety gut hormone responses following oesophagectomy have, however, only been established cross-sectionally and therefore the time course for development of increased gut hormone secretion is unknown. Data collected from this study will provide important information about optimal timing of therapeutic intervention in this patient group, while offering mechanistic insights with regard to the pathophysiologic process underlying post-operative early satiety.

This study will aim to demonstrate that implementation of a rapid, multidisciplinary supportive care program for patients receiving chemoradiotherapy who are deemed to be at high risk for hospitalization based on real-time pedometer data will reduce the rate of hospitalization during chemoradiotherapy or within four weeks of radiotherapy completion.

This pilot clinical trial studies how well a swallowable sponge cell sampling device and next generation sequencing work in detecting esophageal cancer in patients with low or high grade dysplasia, Barrett esophagus, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Checking biomarkers in abnormal esophageal cells using a swallowable sponge cell sampling device and next generation sequencing may improve diagnosis and treatment of esophageal cancer.

This is a prospective cohort study on the effect of Andrographis Paniculata (AP) on palliative management of patients with advanced or metastatic esophageal cancer. A total of 30 patients with locally advanced or metastatic squamous esophageal cancer will be recruited for the trial.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of early start versus delayed start of oral intake on postoperative functional recovery after an esophagectomy.