New trick before surgery may prevent deadly leaks in esophageal cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07449208
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a procedure called gastric preconditioning—done before esophageal cancer surgery—can lower the risk of a serious complication called an anastomotic leak. The procedure uses a tiny tube to redirect blood flow in the stomach, which may help the surgical connection heal better. The study will include 40 high-risk patients and track how many develop leaks after their main surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
percutaneous angioembolization (a procedure to redirect blood flow in the stomach before surgery)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could reduce the risk of serious post-surgery complications (anastomotic leaks) in patients undergoing esophageal cancer removal.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-phase study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The procedure itself carries risks like bleeding or infection.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (All Protocol Activities)
RECRUITINGBasking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (All Protocol Activities)
RECRUITINGMontvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (All Protocol Activities)
RECRUITINGMiddletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (All Protocol Activities)
RECRUITINGRockville Centre, New York, 11553, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk - Commack (All Protocol Activities)
RECRUITINGCommack, New York, 11725, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (All protocol activities)
RECRUITINGHarrison, New York, 10604, United States
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