Follow-up program for patients with esophageal cancer
Official title: Standard Follow-up Program (SFP) for Esophageal Cancer Patients Treated With Radiotherapy or Chemoradiation
Run by University Medical Center Groningen · NCT02454790 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to create a follow-up program for people with esophageal cancer to see how well treatments work and how they affect quality of life, so doctors can make better treatment choices in the future.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Medical Center Groningen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Groningen) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 2014 |
| Main results expected | January 2030 |
| Study ends | January 2030 |
| Registry record updated | February 28, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT02454790 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with esophageal cancer who are receiving a radiotherapy dose greater than 40 Gy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria or are not receiving the specified radiotherapy dose may not benefit from this study.
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 establish a comprehensive follow-up program for patients with esophageal cancer to collect relevant data on treatment outcomes, side effects, and patient-reported quality of life. The study will create a database linking treatment results with dose-volume data from radiotherapy, which will help in developing prediction models for tumor control and toxicity. The ultimate goal is to enhance treatment selection for patients undergoing proton therapy based on the collected data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved treatment strategies and better patient outcomes for those with esophageal cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in utilizing follow-up programs and databases to improve treatment outcomes in cancer care.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with esophageal cancer * Patients receiving a radiotherapy dose \> 40 Gy Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to comply with any of the inclusion criteria
Where it's running
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University Medical Center Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: CT Muijs, MD PhD
- Email: c.t.muijs@umcg.nl
- Phone: +31503615179
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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.