Which feeding tube is best after esophageal cancer surgery?
NCT ID NCT06192212
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 577 patients who had surgery for esophageal cancer. Researchers compared two ways of giving nutrition after surgery: feeding through a tube placed directly into the small intestine (jejunostomy) versus a tube through the nose into the stomach (nasoenteric). The goal was to see if one method leads to fewer complications like pneumonia or leaks. The study is complete, and results may help doctors choose the best feeding method for future patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- jejunostomy feeding vs. nasoenteric tube feeding
- What this could lead to
- If one feeding method proves better, it could become the standard approach to reduce complications after esophageal cancer surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may not prove cause and effect. Differences in patient care could influence outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Army Medical Center of the People's Liberation Army
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400042, China
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