Stefan Gutknecht
Clinical trials sponsored by Stefan Gutknecht, explained in plain language.
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Timing of feeding tube may protect muscle mass in esophageal cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at 60 people with advanced esophageal cancer who are getting chemotherapy or radiation before surgery to remove the cancer. Some patients had a feeding tube placed early, at the time of diagnosis, while others had it placed later during surgery. The goal is to se…
Sponsor: Stefan Gutknecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:02 UTC
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Swallowing study pulled before it began: leak treatment may not harm function
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if people who had a leak after esophageal cancer surgery and were treated with a special suction therapy (endoscopic vacuum therapy) end up with the same swallowing ability as those who did not have a leak. The researchers planned to ask adults who …
Sponsor: Stefan Gutknecht • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC