Risk-based screening for esophageal and gastric cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a new way of screening for esophagus and stomach cancer by using a risk-based approach. It aims to see if this works better than standard screening, and is offered to people in certain villages in China.
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Who can take part
- You must live permanently in one of the target villages in Xun County, Henan Province, China.
- You must be between 50 and 69 years old.
- You must not have had an endoscopy (a tube with a camera to check your throat or stomach) in the last 5 years.
- You must never have been diagnosed with cancer.
- You must not have serious health problems like heart disease, breathing trouble, bleeding disorders, or a history of hepatitis or HIV.
Quick eligibility check
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