Freeze your way to a better swallow: new hope for esophageal cancer patients
NCT ID NCT02606396
First seen Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a procedure called spray cryotherapy, which freezes tumors inside the esophagus, to quickly improve swallowing in 15 patients with advanced esophageal cancer. Participants received the freezing treatment during a routine scope exam, before starting chemotherapy and radiation. The goal was to see if this approach could ease difficulty swallowing faster than waiting for standard treatments to work.
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Center for Advanced Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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