Can esophageal cancer patients still fight pneumonia after radiation?
NCT ID NCT06181656
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how radiation treatment for esophageal cancer affects the body's ability to respond to the pneumonia vaccine. Researchers will give the vaccine to 80 patients who have low white blood cell counts after chemoradiation. They want to see if the vaccine still works well enough to protect against pneumonia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Pneumonia vaccine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors understand how to better protect esophageal cancer patients from pneumonia after radiation treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any changes in care, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Locations
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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