Can Real-World data improve esophageal cancer care in africa?
NCT ID NCT05177393
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This observational study follows over 2,400 people with esophageal cancer across multiple African hospitals to see which treatments they receive and how they fare. Researchers will track symptoms, quality of life, and survival over time. The goal is to understand what works best in real-world, resource-limited settings.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal which treatment strategies work best for esophageal cancer in resource-limited settings, guiding future care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove one treatment is better than another. Results may be affected by differences in patient health and access to care.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Kamuzu Central Hospital
RECRUITINGLilongwe, Malawi
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Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
RECRUITINGMoshi, Tanzania
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Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
RECRUITINGEldoret, Kenya
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Muhimbili National Hospital
RECRUITINGDar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Ocean Road Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGDar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Tenwek Hospital
RECRUITINGBomet, Kenya
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