New hope for esophageal cancer: chemo cocktail before surgery shows promise
NCT ID NCT04028167
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tests a new treatment plan for people with a certain type of esophageal cancer. Before surgery, patients receive a combination of chemotherapy drugs (FLOT) followed by chemoradiation. The goal is to see if this approach can completely eliminate the tumor before surgery, potentially improving long-term outcomes. About 40 adults with resectable cancer will participate.
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Locations
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UCHealth Northern Colorado - Greeley Hospital
Greeley, Colorado, 80634, United States
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UCHealth Northern Colorado - Harmony Campus
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80528, United States
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UCHealth Northern Colorado - Poudre Valley Hospital
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524, United States
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UCHealth Northern Colorado Medical Center of the Rockies
Loveland, Colorado, 80538, United States
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UCHealth Southern Colorado - Memorial Hospital Central
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80909, United States
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UCHealth Southern Colorado - Memorial Hospital North
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80920, United States
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University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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