Bone health after esophagus removal surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses a special 3D X-ray machine to look at the bone quality in people who had their esophagus removed due to cancer. It aims to see if bone health is affected after this surgery, which could help improve future care.
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Who can take part
- You had surgery to remove your esophagus (esophagectomy) for esophageal cancer at least 3 years ago.
- You are able to provide signed consent to participate.
- You are not currently taking certain osteoporosis medications (like teriparatide, denosumab, or bisphosphonates).
- You do not have any active cancer (other than the original, which is cured).
- You have not had radiation therapy, and you have not taken long-term steroid medication (more than 3 months cumulative, 5 mg/day or more).
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