New study tracks hidden spread of esophageal cancer to chest lymph nodes

NCT ID NCT07165210

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fudan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study observes 1,852 people with esophageal cancer to see how often the cancer spreads to a specific lymph node in the chest (left tracheobronchial lymph node). Researchers will track who develops this spread and look for risk factors. The goal is to better understand the disease, not to test a new treatment.

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 study could help doctors better predict which esophageal cancer patients are at risk for lymph node spread, potentially guiding more personalized treatment decisions.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve outcomes for participants, and the findings may not change current practice without further research.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

esophageal cancer Esophageal Neoplasms esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Lymphatic Metastasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ESOPHAGEAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200032, China

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