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SLN Mapping with ICG + NIR Imaging for Esophageal Cancer
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether a new method of identifying cancerous lymph nodes is effective in patients with esophageal or esophagogastric junction cancer. If successful, surgeons in the future could remove only the cancerous lymph nodes instead of all of them.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I have a local recurrence and am planning to have surgery to remove my esophagus.My cancer is in the lower part of the esophagus or where it meets the stomach, and I am planning to have surgery to remove it.I have had severe liver or kidney problems.I am not planning to have surgery to remove my cancer.I am not pregnant or breastfeeding.I am 18 years old or older.My cancer is at the most advanced stage.I have signed the consent forms for both the study and surgery.My cancer is at Stage IVA according to the AJCC 8th edition.
- Group 1: SLN mapping by NIR with ICG
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the target participant pool size for this clinical trial?
"Affirmative, clinicaltrials.gov's records indicate that this medical research is recruiting participants currently. The trial was first posted on May 20th 2020 and has been updated most recently on September 30th 2022. 60 individuals are being sought from one site for the study."
Are there remaining vacancies for patients in this study?
"The facts posted on clinicaltrials.gov imply that this study is still searching for new volunteers, having been uploaded to the platform in May 2020 and updated most recently at the end of September 2022."
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