Timing of feeding tube may protect muscle in esophageal cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06712706

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study examines whether placing a feeding tube before chemotherapy helps prevent muscle loss in people with advanced esophageal cancer. About 60 adults receiving treatment with a goal to cure will be followed. Researchers will compare muscle mass at diagnosis, before surgery, and six months after surgery to see if early feeding tube placement makes a difference.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carcinoma of esophagus esophageal cancer Esophageal Neoplasms Sarcopenia

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stadtspital Zürich

    Zurich, 8063, Switzerland