Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Medical Center Groningen
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Groningen)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 2014
Main results expectedJanuary 2030
Study endsJanuary 2030
Registry record updatedFebruary 28, 2024
Trial IDNCT02454790 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

  • University Medical Center Groningen
    Groningen, Netherlands
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.