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OsteoporosisNCT05812235

Bone Microstructure by Using HR-pQCT After Esophagectomy

An observational study of Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia, run by Nagasaki University.

Not yet recruiting

Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

Esophagectomy is most curative treatment to esophageal cancer. However, osteoporosis , which is characterized by both the loss of bone mass and the deterioration of bone architecture, is a serious complication in the long course after surgery. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 50 to 90 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia, Esophageal Cancer
What is being tested?
esophagectomy
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
118 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
25 May 2023to 31 Mar 2027
How long will I take part?
2 Days
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 50 to 90 years
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Japanese

Who may be able to join

  • At least 3 years have elapsed since esophagectomy due to esophageal cancer
  • Provide signed informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Current use of the following osteoporosis agents; Teriparatide, Denosumab, and - -
  • bisphosphonate
  • Present malignancy (except in situ carcinoma)
  • Radiotherapy
  • Any condition that required chronic (greater than three months cumulative and greater than 5 mg/day) glucocorticoid therapy
  • Other diseases which affect bone metabolism Any disorder that, in the opinion of the investigator, may compromise the ability of the subject to give written informed consent and/or comply with study procedures Received > 3 months (or equivalent) of osteoporosis treatment Currently enrolled in or has not yet completed at least 1 month since ending other investigational device or drug trial(s), or subject is receiving other investigational agent(s).

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

About this study

Official title: Bone Microstructure by Using High-resolution Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography After Esophagectomy

Esophagectomy is most curative treatment to esophageal cancer. However, osteoporosis , which is characterized by both the loss of bone mass and the deterioration of bone architecture, is a serious complication in the long course after surgery. The aim of the present study was to evaluate osteoporosis by using high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) in the long course after esophagectomy. At least 3 years should have elapsed since operation without recurrence of esophageal cancer.

Read the detailed description

The patients after esophagectomy loss appetite and decrease the weight. Esophagectomy especially cause severe sarcopenia and metabolic change. Osteoporosis, which is characterized by both the loss of bone mass and the deterioration of bone architecture, is a serious complication in the long course after esophagectomy. The primary tools for assessing volumetric density and bone structure are quantitative computed tomography (QCT) and more recently, high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT). However the validation of osteoporosis with HR-pQCT in the long course after esophagectomy remain elusive. The aim of the present study was to evaluate osteoporosis by using HR-pQCT in the long course after esophagectomy. At least 3 years should have elapsed since esophagectomy without any recurrence.

Being tested
esophagectomy
Medical subject headings
Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia, Esophageal Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • esophagectomyProcedure or surgery

    esophagectomy

Study groups in NCT05812235
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Esophagectomy48 patients with esophagectomy due to esophageal cancer before no more than 3 years
Receives: Procedure: esophagectomy
Healthy Control70 patients without gastrectomy , who are similar background in other group, are collected from date Pathologic analysis of primary osteoporosis: investigating age and osteoporosis related changes of bone microstructure by using HR-pQCT (UMIN000023535)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Comparing bone microstructure in control and Esophagectomy groups

    volumetric bone mineral density

    Measured: 1day

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Comparing bone microstructure with serum biomarkers of osteoporosis

    Correlation between bone mineral density in esophagectomy and biomarkers (25-hydroxyvitaminD, calcium, iPTH, P1NP, ICTP, TRACP5b)

    Measured: 1day

  2. Comparing bone microstructure with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

    Correlation of bone mineral density between esophagectomy and DXA

    Measured: 1day

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 Apr 2023
  2. Study start25 May 2023 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Mar 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Mar 2027 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
118 participants (estimated)
Target duration
2 Days
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05812235
Sponsor's protocol ID
NagasakiU3
Status last verified
Apr 2023
First submitted
2 Apr 2023
Last updated
24 Apr 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia, run by Nagasaki University.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Apr 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Shinichiro Kobayashi (0958197316, shinichirokobayashi@nagasaki-u.ac.jp), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Comparing bone microstructure in control and Esophagectomy groups (time frame: 1day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Apr 2023.

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