Stefan Gutknecht
Clinical trials sponsored by Stefan Gutknecht, explained in plain language.
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Timing of feeding tube may protect muscle mass in esophageal cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study involved 60 adults with advanced esophageal cancer who were scheduled for chemotherapy and surgery. Some received a feeding tube early, at the time of diagnosis, while others got it later during surgery. The goal was to see if early tube feeding helps prevent muscle lo…
Sponsor: Stefan Gutknecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:29 UTC
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Leaky pipes? study asks if complicated surgery still lets you swallow well
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if people who had a leak after esophageal cancer surgery end up with the same swallowing ability as those who didn't have a leak. Researchers planned to use three different questionnaires to measure swallowing function. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: Stefan Gutknecht • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:36 UTC