ALDH2 gene variations and survival in people with esophageal cancer
Official title: ALDH2 Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Prognosis of Esophageal Cancer Patients
Run by National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT07322627 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will test whether common ALDH2 gene changes (such as rs671) are linked to how long people with esophageal cancer survive.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 700 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 8, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | October 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | January 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07322627 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adult (18+) male patients with pathologically confirmed esophageal cancer who have consented to provide remaining clinical samples for research.
✕Probably not a fit
Female patients, patients under 18, or those who have not provided consent for leftover samples are not eligible and would not benefit from participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study will genotype ALDH2 variants, focusing on rs671, in patients with pathologically confirmed esophageal cancer and link those variants to clinical survival outcomes. Researchers will use leftover patient samples provided with consent and analyze survival data while accounting for exposures like alcohol and tobacco. The work is motivated by the known effect of the ALDH2*2 allele on acetaldehyde metabolism and its high prevalence in East Asian populations. The study is conducted at National Taiwan University Hospital and excludes female patients and minors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help predict prognosis and guide follow-up or treatment decisions for esophageal cancer patients based on ALDH2 genotype.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have linked ALDH2 rs671 to increased risk of upper aerodigestive cancers and multiple primary tumors in East Asian drinkers, but its specific use as a prognostic marker for esophageal cancer is less established.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who have been pathologically confirmed to have esophageal cancer and who have previously signed consent forms indicating their willingness to provide remaining samples for subsequent studies. Exclusion Criteria: * Female patients or patients younger than 18 years old
Where it's running
-
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jang-Ming Lee
- Email: jmlee@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886223123456
Similar studies
Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.
-
PF-08098488 in adults with advanced solid tumors
This study tests PF-08098488 in adults whose cancer has progressed or returned after prior treatment.
-
Modular Robot-Assisted Esophagectomy vs. Conventional Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer
This trial tests whether modular robotic-assisted esophagectomy using the Carina platform works better than conventional 3D thoracoscopic esophagectomy for people with resectable esophageal cancer.
-
MGC030 in adults with advanced solid tumors
This trial tests MGC030 in adults with advanced urothelial, gastric/GEJ, esophageal, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, or GEJ cancers to see if it is safe and whether it can shrink tumors or stop growth.
-
Adding 2141-V11 to standard therapy for advanced esophageal, gastric, or gastroesophageal junction cancer
This study tests whether adding the drug 2141-V11 to standard anti-PD-1 therapy (with or without 5-FU) is safe for adults with advanced or metastatic esophageal, gastric, or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.
-
TS-104: a first-in-human, dose-escalation study for advanced solid tumors
This study tests TS-104, a peptide-drug conjugate, as a single therapy in adults with advanced solid tumors like NSCLC, HNSCC, esophageal, gastric, ovarian, or endometrial cancer to see if it is safe and tolerable and whether it shows any benefit.
-
First-in-human STRO-006 in adults with certain recurrent or metastatic solid tumors
This study tests STRO-006 alone and with pembrolizumab in adults with certain head and neck, lung, esophageal, gastric, colorectal cancers to see if it is safe and shows early anticancer activity.
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.