Breath test for food pipe and stomach cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special breath test can help doctors find cancer of the food pipe or stomach earlier. You drink a nutrient drink, breathe into a bag, and the test looks for signs of cancer in your breath.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- Your doctor must have referred you because they suspect you might have cancer of the food pipe or stomach.
- You must not have had surgery to remove part or all of your stomach or food pipe before.
- You must not have had any other cancer (except for non-melanoma skin cancer) within the last 3 years.
- You must be able to breathe into a collection device, not be pregnant, and not be allergic to any of the ingredients in the nutrient drink used for the test.
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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