Heart monitor reveals hidden damage from cancer radiation
NCT ID NCT04183218
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 24 people with lung or esophageal cancer who received radiation or chemo-radiation near the heart. Participants wore a small heart monitor to catch any heart changes that might otherwise go unnoticed. The goal was to see how often heart problems occur after such treatment, so doctors can manage them earlier.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors detect and treat heart problems early in cancer patients receiving radiation near the heart.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States
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