Collecting health outcomes from robotic esophagectomy procedures

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 aims to gather both short-term and long-term health outcomes from patients undergoing elective robotic transhiatal esophagectomy. The research will involve collecting clinical and demographic data before, during, and after the surgical procedure to assess its impact on overall health status. By focusing on this minimally invasive surgical approach, the study seeks to identify factors that contribute to improved patient outcomes and inform future surgical practices. The study is being conducted at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which specializes in this type of surgery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients (18 years or older)
* Patients undergoing elective esophagectomy for any indication
* Patients who have already had an elective esophagectomy for any indication
* Patients with consent providing capacity

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing emergent esophagectomy
* Adults unable to consent
* Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
* Pregnant women
* Prisoners
* Vulnerable Populations

Where it's running

• Northwestern University
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ankit Bharat, MD — Northwestern University
• Study coordinator: Ankit Bharat, MD
• Email: ankit.bharat@northwestern.edu
• Phone: 312-926-7628

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.