Clinical trials: Esophageal Dysfunction
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
Chronic Dysphagia, Multiple Sclerosis
A Comparison of an Implanted Neuroprosthesis With Sensory Training for Improving Airway Protection in Chronic Dysphagia
This study will compare an implant with the technique of sensory training to determine which method may improve the ability to swallow and reduce the risk of choking.
- Conditions
- Chronic Dysphagia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00376506
- Testing
- Neurostimulation device for dysphagia, External vibrotactile device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Mitral Regurgitation
Left Chamber Function in Mitral Regurgitation and Predicting Outcome After Replacement and Targeting for Early Surgery
The study aims to analyze the role of left ventricular and left atrial functional parameters by speckle tracking echocardiography in predicting outcome after mitral valve replacement and targeting for early intervention compared…
- Trial name
- NCT03870516
- Testing
- Mitral valve replacement, Speckle tracking echocardiography
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Head and Neck Cancer, Dysphagia
A Pilot Study of ALTENS in Improving Dysphagia Induced by IMRT for Head and Neck Cancers
Study hypothesis: ALTENS techniques, administered within the first 3 months after radiation completion, can improve radiation-induced dysphagia and associated symptoms in head and neck cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01697891
- Testing
- Codetron ALTENS
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Severity of Aspiration in Post-extubated Subjects
Post Extubation Dysphagia
The investigators hypothesize that aspiration will be more prevalent at two to four hours post-extubation but will resolve in the majority of patients by 24 to 26 hours post-extubation.
- Trial name
- NCT01849679
- Testing
- Evaluation of Swallowing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Dysphagia, Neuromuscular Diseases
Validation of the French Version of the Sydney Swallow Questionnaire in Patients With Neuromuscular Diseases
Measurements of dysphagia severity are important when making management decisions and in the objective evaluation of swallowing impairments.
- Trial name
- NCT02845362
- Testing
- Sydney Swallow Questionnaire
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Esophageal Cancer
Adjuvant Radiotherapy for Patients With Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma After R0 Resection
This retrospective study is exploring the treatment effect and toxicity of adjuvant radiotherapy in patients diagnosed with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after R0 resection.
- Trial name
- NCT05460403
- Testing
- Adjuvant Radiotherapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 3,591 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Esophageal Cancer
Study of Sacituzumab Govitecan-hziy (IMMU-132) in Adults With Epithelial Cancer
The primary objective in Phase I is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (SG) as a single agent administered in 21-day treatment cycles in previously treated participants with advanced epithelial…
- Conditions
- Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Esophageal Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01631552
- Testing
- Sacituzumab Govitecan-hziy (SG)
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 515 people
- Sponsor
- Gilead Sciences
Esophageal Carcinoma
Concurrent Chemoradiation With or Without DC-CIK Immunotherapy in Treating Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer
The purpose of this study is to show if the adoptive cellular therapy with autologous dendritic cells and cytokine-induced killer cells (CIK) combined with concurrent chemoradiation could improve the quality of life of the…
- Trial name
- NCT01691625
- Testing
- concurrent chemoradiotherapy plus DC-CIK immunotherapy, Concurrent chemoradiation only
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Capital Medical University
Dysphagia
Dysphagia Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery; Single Dose Steroid vs Saline (DysDexVSSal)
This prospective, randomized, double blind, controlled study evaluates the effect of a single dose of perioperative IV steroid versus saline on swallowing after anterior cervical spine surgery
- Trial name
- NCT03711474
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Esophageal Cancer
Trial Using 125I Embedded Stent in Patients With Advanced Esophageal Cancer
More than half of patients with esophageal cancer are inoperable because of late stage cancer or metastasis and they have to undergo palliative treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT00826813
- Testing
- Esophageal stent placement
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Southeast University, China
Gastroesophageal Reflux, GERD
Influence of Central Obesity on the Esophageal Epithelial Barrier
This study is being done to help understand why some people with an increased amount of central obesity, without gastroesophageal reflux, develop changes to the lining of their esophagus that can potentially lead to esophageal…
- Trial name
- NCT02776982
- Testing
- Confocal endomicroscopy, Mucosal impedance, Research biopsies
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Deglutition Disorders
Comparison of Outcomes Between Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Short-term outcomes of parenteral and enteral nutrition for patients unable to eat normally were compared and analyzed.
- Trial name
- NCT02512224
- Testing
- Parenteral nutrition, Enteral nutrition
- Volunteers
- 5,824 people
- Sponsor
- Tokyo University
Cardiovascular Disease
Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
In view of the close interrelationship between the various organs and systems of the body, which cannot be examined in a parceled fashion but rather as an integrated system, this study aims to consider the potential risks…
- Trial name
- VPC (NCT06413823)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 218 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo
Dehydration, Head & Neck Cancer
DRIHNC - Dehydration Reduction in Head & Neck Cancer
The purpose of this study is to decrease the rate of visits to the Emergency Department (ED) and Acute Care Clinics (ACC) for dehydration for head \& neck (H\&N) and esophageal cancer patients that are given Gatorade while…
- Conditions
- Dehydration, Head & Neck Cancer, Esophageal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03799380
- Testing
- Gatorade G2, Standard of care nutritional support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
Feasibility of the LUM Imaging System for Detection of Gastrointestinal Cancers
The overall goal of this feasibility study is to assess the initial safety and efficacy of LUM015 in ex vivo far-red imaging of colorectal, pancreatic, and esophageal cancers (adenocarcinoma) using the LUM Imaging System.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02584244
- Testing
- LUM015, LUM 2.6 Imaging Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Lumicell, Inc.
Hiatal Hernia Large, Gastro Esophageal Reflux
LINX Reflux Management System or Fundoplication Clinical Study in Patients With Hiatal Hernia >3 cm
The cohort registry is both retrospective and prospective, multicenter surveillance of subjects who underwent a prior hiatal hernia repair and Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation or fundoplication construction more than 2 years prior…
- Conditions
- Hiatal Hernia Large, Gastro Esophageal Reflux, Hiatal Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Paraesophageal
- Trial name
- NCT04695171
- Testing
- LINX Reflux Management System, Fundoplication
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 336 people
- Sponsor
- Foregut Research Foundation
Bladder Carcinoma, Ureter Carcinoma
ORACLE: Observation of ResiduAl Cancer With Liquid Biopsy Evaluation
The purpose of ORACLE is to demonstrate the ability of a novel ctDNA assay developed by Guardant Health to detect recurrence in individuals treated for early-stage solid tumors.
- Conditions
- Bladder Carcinoma, Ureter Carcinoma, Renal Pelvis Carcinoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- ORACLE (NCT05059444)
- Testing
- Guardant Reveal
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 2,285 people
- Sponsor
- Guardant Health, Inc.
Esophageal Neoplasms, Esophageal Cancer
Phase II/III Study Compare Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy, Radiotherapy and Surgery Alone for Esophageal Carcinoma
This phase III trial is studying how well the combination of chemoradiation or radiation works in resected locally advanced cancer of the esophagus or gastroesophageal junction.
- Trial name
- NCT02279134
- Testing
- Adjuvant Chemoradiation, Adjuvant Radiation, Paclitaxel
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Zefen Xiao
Dysphagia
The Effect of Prophylactic Swallowing Exercises on Head and Neck Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to find out if doing prophylactic or preventative swallowing exercises from the start of cancer treatment can improve the ability to swallow when the treatment is completed and beyond.
- Trial name
- NCT01349309
- Testing
- Swallowing Exercise Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai