Could a new implant regrow your esophagus?
NCT ID NCT05877300
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new implant designed to help regrow a damaged section of the esophagus in up to 10 adults. The implant uses a special scaffold combined with the patient's own stem cells. The goal is to see if it is safe and can create a new, living esophageal tube. Participants will be followed for at least 2 years after surgery.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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University of Michigan
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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