Compare IV versus inhaled anesthesia for esophageal surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using IV anesthesia (given through a vein) or inhaled anesthesia helps people live longer without their esophageal cancer coming back after surgery. You’d be randomly assigned to one anesthesia type as part of potentially curative surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have primary esophageal cancer that hasn’t spread beyond the esophagus (stage 1–3 believed).
- You are scheduled for surgery aimed at curing your esophageal cancer.
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to IV anesthesia or inhaled anesthesia.
- You have not had prior esophageal cancer surgery (except diagnostic biopsies).
- Your age is between 18 and 85.
- You can safely receive either propofol (IV) or sevoflurane (inhaled), with no listed allergy or contraindication.
Quick eligibility check
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