New study maps hidden spread of esophageal cancer
NCT ID NCT07165184
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study follows 1,100 people with esophageal cancer to see how often the cancer spreads to a specific lymph node near the windpipe (subcarinal node). Researchers will also look for factors that make spread more likely. The goal is to help doctors decide whether to remove these nodes during surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help surgeons decide when to remove subcarinal lymph nodes during esophageal cancer surgery, potentially improving outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly benefit participants. Results may not apply to all esophageal cancer patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200032, China
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