Microscopic clues to esophageal cancer spread revealed in new study
NCT ID NCT07567716
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at tissue samples from 30 people with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma to see how far the cancer spreads beyond what the surgeon can see. Researchers want to find patterns of hidden tumor growth to help guide future surgeries. Participants have already had their esophagus removed as part of their treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with c/ycT2-3 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) who underwent McKeown esophagectomy.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * cervical or thoracic ESCC * received esophagectomy * preoperative stage T2-3 * no viable multiple lesions * received McKeown esophagectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Incomplete clinical materials
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
Only the study team decides who joins. These are the ways to reach them.
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Chest Hospital
Shanghai, 20030, China
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