Balloon brachytherapy aims to stop esophageal cancer recurrence without surgery
NCT ID NCT05145647
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding a special balloon-based internal radiation treatment after standard chemoradiation can lower the chance of the tumor coming back in people with esophageal cancer who chose not to have surgery. About 18 adults aged 20-85 with stage I-III esophageal cancer will receive this extra radiation. The goal is to improve local tumor control while reducing side effects like fistulas or narrowing of the esophagus.
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Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan City, Taiwan, 33305, Taiwan
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