Non-gastric Conduit Reconstruction After Esophagectomy (NCT07064655) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Non-gastric Conduit Reconstruction After Esophagectomy
25 participantsStarted 2025-07-15
Plain-language summary
This study is to collect and analyze the clinical information of patients who underwent reconstruction using conduits other than the stomach, such as the colon and small intestine, after esophagectomy. Currently, reconstruction after esophagectomy is mainly performed using the stomach, and there is very little information on reconstruction using the colon and small intestine.
Therefore, this study aims to collect information on patients who underwent reconstruction using conduits other than the stomach, analyze the surgical performance, find clinical improvements, and build a foundation for future clinical quality improvement.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who have voluntarily signed an informed consent form and are willing and able to complete all requirements of the study.
* Age 20 years or older.
* Patients who are scheduled for esophagectomy and reconstruction with a conduit other than a gastric conduit is planned.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who do not consent to participate in this study
* The investigator determines that the patient should not participate in the study because the investigator believes that the patient will not be able to comply with the study procedures, requirements, and procedures
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
anastomotic leakage rate
Timeframe: From enrollment to 6 months after esophagectomy
2
rate of conduit necrosis
Timeframe: From enrollment to 6 months after esophagectomy