Soda surprise: cola may unclog esophagus in cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06652620

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looks at whether drinking cola can help relieve sudden food blockages in the esophagus for people with esophageal cancer. Fifty patients will be randomly assigned to drink cola or receive standard care. The main goal is to see if cola improves the chance of clearing the blockage within 24 hours.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • First People's Hospital

    Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

  • Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

    Shanghai, 200032, China

  • Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center Xiamen Hospital

    Xiamen, Fujian, China

  • The Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital

    Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225001, China

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