Esophagectomy leak risk registry study
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study follows people having surgery to remove part of the esophagus (esophagectomy) who are at higher risk for a leak where the esophagus is reconnected. The goal is to learn more about who develops leaks and how to prevent them.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have a confirmed cancer in your esophagus that requires surgery to remove it.
- You must have at least one risk factor for a leak after surgery, such as prior stomach or weight-loss surgery, a planned connection in the neck, a salvage surgery (after prior treatments), or two or more health issues like diabetes, obesity, or heart disease.
- You must be age 18 or older.
- You must be able to care for yourself (performance status 0-2).
- You must agree to a procedure to prepare your stomach before the main surgery.
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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