Can a smartphone app cut complications after esophageal cancer surgery?

NCT ID NCT07211009

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Sichuan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a patient-reported symptom app can improve recovery after esophageal cancer surgery. 240 patients will either use the app to report symptoms or receive standard care. The goal is to see if the app reduces complications and improves quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO)-Based Symptom Management via WeChat mini-program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that using a simple app to track symptoms helps patients recover better after esophageal cancer surgery, reducing complications and improving quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center trial in China, so results may not apply to other settings. The intervention is a monitoring tool, not a drug, so it may not directly change disease outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

esophageal cancer Esophageal Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ESOPHAGEAL CANCER (ESC)

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