Clinical Management Strategies for Patients With Cirrhosis and Esophagogastric Varices Complicate… (NCT07368309) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Clinical Management Strategies for Patients With Cirrhosis and Esophagogastric Varices Complicated by Early-stage Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer
China206 participantsStarted 2023-08-01
Plain-language summary
Managing early-stage upper gastrointestinal cancer in patients with liver cirrhosis and esophagogastric varices (EGV) poses substantial clinical challenges. Although endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is an established treatment for these early cancers, its efficacy and safety in this high-risk population are poorly defined. Therefore, this study aims to investigate optimal screening and treatment strategies for early-stage upper gastrointestinal cancer in cirrhotic patients with EGV. Perioperative outcomes were compared between the two groups.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
The cirrhosis group:
* Age \>18 years;
* A clinical diagnosis of liver cirrhosis
* Endoscopically confirmed EGV.
The noncirrhosis group:
* Age \> 18 years
* With early-stage upper gastrointestinal cancer but without cirrhosis
Exclusion Criteria:
* Concomitant end-stage disease of major organs (e.g., active malignancy, heart failure, respiratory failure) or an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification ≥ III
* Previous surgery for cirrhosis, EGV, or other upper gastrointestinal lesions
* Incomplete clinical records.
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?
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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.