Anti-migration stent for swallowing blockage from reflux cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies a special anti-migration stent placed in the esophagus to help keep a tumor-related blockage open and reduce reflux-related problems. It’s for adults whose swallowing is difficult because of a cancer narrowing at the esophagus-stomach junction.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be age 18 or older (and not older than 90)
- Be in the hospital study centers for swallowing trouble from a tumor narrowing at the esophagus-stomach junction
- Have an overall health level of ASA 1 to ASA 3 (not ASA 4 or 5)
- You must not be taking part in another clinical study
- Agree to take part by signing informed consent (not unable to consent)
- Not have certain prior treatments or situations: no prior esophagus surgery or mediastinal radiation; not blockage caused by pressure from an outside (non-digestive) mass
- Be able to follow treatment and participate safely (not pregnant) and be covered by the social security system
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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