Clinical trials: Esophageal Cancer Stage I-III
Esophageal Cancer
Esophagectomy in Treating Patients With High-Grade Dysplasia of the Esophagus or Stage I, Stage II, or Stage III Esophageal Cancer
RATIONALE: Laparoscopic-assisted surgery and video-assisted thoracoscopy are less invasive types of surgery for esophageal cancer that may have fewer side effects and improve recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT00063986
- Testing
- Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE)
- Where
- 41 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Esophageal Cancer
Genetic and Environmental Risk Factors Related to Esophageal Cancer
RATIONALE: Gathering information about genes, cigarette smoking, and diet may help doctors learn more about risk factors that may cause esophageal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01035398
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cancer Pain, Visceral Pain
Virtual Reality for GI Cancer Pain to Improve Patient Reported Outcomes
Patients with digestive tract malignancy often experience severe and unremitting abdominal pain that negatively affects physical, emotional, and social function, as well as health related quality of life (HRQOL).
- Conditions
- Cancer Pain, Visceral Pain, Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, Cancer of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Trial name
- NCT04907643
- Testing
- PICO G2 4k
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
Radiation Therapy, Paclitaxel, and Carboplatin With or Without Trastuzumab in Treating Patients With Esophageal Cancer
This randomized phase III trial studies how well radiation therapy, paclitaxel, and carboplatin with or without trastuzumab work in treating patients with esophageal cancer.
- Conditions
- Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma, Stage IB Esophageal Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IIA Esophageal Cancer AJCC v7
- Trial name
- NCT01196390
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Paclitaxel
- Where
- 634 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Esophageal Cancer
Gefitinib in Treating Patients With Stage I, Stage II, or Stage III Esophageal Cancer That Can Be Removed By Surgery
RATIONALE: Gefitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Giving gefitinib before surgery may shrink the tumor so that it can be removed.
- Trial name
- NCT00258297
- Testing
- gefitinib, conventional surgery, enzyme inhibitor therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Scanning Before Surgery in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, or Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanning before surgery, may help measure the extent of disease.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01254591
- Testing
- 18F-fluoromisonidazole, fluorescence angiography, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University College London (UCL) Cancer Institute
Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer
Irinotecan in Treating Patients With Esophageal or Stomach Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of irinotecan in treating patients who have esophageal or…
- Trial name
- NCT00003748
- Testing
- irinotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- 25 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer
PET Scan in Patients With Lung and Esophageal Cancers That May Be Removed by Surgery
RATIONALE: Imaging procedures, such as fludeoxyglucose F 18 positron emission tomography (PET) scans, may improve the ability to detect lung and esophageal cancer or their recurrence.
- Trial name
- NCT00002930
- Testing
- positron emission tomography, fludeoxyglucose F 18
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction, Esophageal Cancer
Vandetanib, Oxaliplatin, and Docetaxel in Advanced Cancer of the Esophagus or Gastroesophageal Junction
RATIONALE: Vandetanib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00732745
- Testing
- docetaxel, oxaliplatin, vandetanib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clinical Stage I Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage II Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8
Chemoradiation and Pembrolizumab Followed by Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib Before Surgery for the Treatment of Non-metastatic Esophageal or Esophageal/Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
This phase II trial studies the effect of chemoradiation and pembrolizumab followed by pembrolizumab and lenvatinib before surgery in treating patients with esophageal or esophageal/gastroesophageal junction cancer that has not…
- Conditions
- Clinical Stage I Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage II Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IIA Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage IIB Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT04929392
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Endoscopic Biopsy, External Beam Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Cancer
OX-40 Protein Expression in the Sentinel Lymph Nodes of Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Studying protein expression in sentinel lymph node tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors identify and learn more about biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00900302
- Testing
- protein expression analysis, immunohistochemistry staining method, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer
Decitabine in Treating Patients With Unresectable Lung or Esophageal Cancer or Malignant Mesothelioma of the Pleura
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of decitabine in treating patients who have unresectable…
- Conditions
- Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Malignant Mesothelioma, Metastatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00019825
- Testing
- decitabine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Esophageal Neoplasms
Efficacy Study on the Transfer of Adenovirus With the CD40 Ligand Gene (AdcuCD40L) to Patients With Esophageal Carcinoma
This study is a randomized, double-blinded assessment of biologic efficacy of AdcuCD40L. The individuals enrolled in this study will be individuals with biopsy proven resectable esophageal carcinoma.
- Trial name
- cd40 (NCT00504322)
- Testing
- AdcuCD40L
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Advanced Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
Testing the Addition of the Anti-cancer Viral Therapy Telomelysin™ to Chemoradiation for Patients With Advanced Esophageal Cancer and Are Not Candidates for Surgery
This phase I trial studies the side effects of OBP-301 when given together with carboplatin, paclitaxel, and radiation therapy in treating patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal cancer that invades local or regional…
- Conditions
- Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Advanced Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma, Clinical Stage II Esophageal Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage II Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT04391049
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- NRG Oncology
Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer
Combination Chemotherapy Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Esophageal Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00005638
- Testing
- cisplatin, irinotecan hydrochloride, radiation therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Cancer
Relationship Between Platinum Levels in the Blood and Neurotoxicity in Patients Who Are Receiving Oxaliplatin for Gastrointestinal Cancer
RATIONALE: Learning about the relationship between platinum levels in the blood and neurotoxicity in patients receiving oxaliplatin may help plan treatment and may help patients live more comfortably.
- Trial name
- NCT00274885
- Testing
- oxaliplatin, management of therapy complications
- Where
- 6 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- GERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group
Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
UMCC 003 Cancer-Related Protein Biomarkers in Blood and Tumor Tissue of Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood and tumor tissue in the laboratory from patients with cancer and blood from healthy participants may help doctors learn more about changes that may occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- IRB 2000-294 (NCT00900094)
- Testing
- fluorescence in situ hybridization, polymerase chain reaction, protein expression analysis
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Cancer
High-Dose Combination Chemotherapy Plus Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Peripheral stem cell transplantation may allow the doctor to give higher doses of chemotherapy drugs and kill…
- Trial name
- NCT00002854
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, cisplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors and Liver or Kidney Dysfunction
Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of erlotinib in treating patients who have metastatic or unresectable solid tumors and liver or kidney dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Adult Brain Stem Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT00030498
- Testing
- erlotinib hydrochloride, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Esophageal Neoplasms
Safety Study on the Transfer of the CD40 Ligand Gene (AdcuCD40L) to Patients With Esophageal Carcinoma
This a pilot clinical study focused on enhancing the patient's anti-tumor immune response in individuals with esophageal cancer by altering the genetic repertoire of the tumors to express CD40L, an activator of dendritic cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00328887
- Testing
- CD40 Gene Transfer
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University