New scan could predict who benefits from esophageal cancer therapy
NCT ID NCT04359732
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether a special PET/MRI scan can predict how well esophageal cancer responds to chemotherapy and radiation given before surgery. Researchers will scan 121 patients during treatment and compare the images with the actual tumor response seen after surgery. The goal is to find imaging markers that identify responders early, potentially guiding more personalized care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
hybrid PET/MRI scan
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors personalize treatment by identifying which patients respond well to chemo-radiation before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational imaging study, not a treatment trial. It may not change outcomes directly, and results may not apply to all cancer types.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Deaprtment of Radiology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
Milan, 20132, Italy