Managing Dumping Syndrome After Esophageal Cancer Surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at dumping syndrome—a condition where food moves too quickly from your stomach after esophageal cancer surgery—and tests ways to help manage its symptoms like sweating, dizziness, and abdominal discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You had surgery to remove your esophagus (food tube) and your stomach was reshaped to replace it, due to esophageal cancer
- You have moderate-to-severe dumping syndrome symptoms (a score of 7 or higher on the Sigstad symptom scale)
- You do not have diabetes with nerve damage affecting your ability to sense low blood sugar
- You are able to complete medical tests and procedures without difficulty
- You are willing and able to participate in the full study
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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