Cooling balloon for swallowing trouble in esophageal cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests a cooling balloon device to treat trouble swallowing caused by advanced esophageal cancer. It aims to open up the esophagus so you can eat more easily.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have esophageal or gastroesophageal cancer confirmed by biopsy and are receiving palliative (comfort-focused) care.
- You have trouble swallowing—you can only eat soft or semi-solid foods, not solids or liquids easily.
- You have not had surgery to remove part of your esophagus, radiation to the esophagus, or prior varices (enlarged veins) in the esophagus.
- You do not have another cause for your swallowing trouble, severe bleeding risk, or a life expectancy of less than 6 weeks.
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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