Can a Pre-Surgery diet cut complications in esophageal cancer?

NCT ID NCT04513418

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Hecheng Li M.D., Ph.D Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a special immune-boosting diet given before surgery can lower the risk of complications like infections and digestive issues in people with esophageal cancer. About 244 participants who have had chemotherapy and radiation will receive either the special diet or standard nutrition. The goal is to see if this approach improves recovery after surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

esophageal cancer Esophageal Neoplasms neoplasm of esophagus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ESOPHAGEAL NEOPLASMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cancer Hospital of University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310022, China
Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital

Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315048, China
Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200025, China
Shanghai Chest Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200011, China
Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200032, China

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