Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Smart Symptom Management Program after Esophageal Cancer Surgery

Official title: The Application of Symptoms Management Program Based on the Patient Reported Outcome After Esophagectomy

Run by Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences · NCT07187154 · Data updated 2026-11-12

A program using a WeChat mini program to help people recover after esophageal cancer surgery is being tested to see if it improves postoperative symptoms.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorCancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 2, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2026
Study endsFebruary 1, 2027
Registry record updatedJune 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT07187154 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Patients scheduled for esophageal cancer resection at participating centers who speak Mandarin, have smartphone access, and can use WeChat mini programs.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not use smartphones, cannot use WeChat mini programs, or have cognitive/psychiatric conditions may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study tests a Smart Symptom Management Program designed to guide patients through graded postoperative symptom management after esophagectomy. The program was developed alongside a manual for continuous symptom care and is evaluated through randomized controlled studies. Eligible participants are adults with esophageal cancer who will undergo resection, are Mandarin-speaking, have smartphones, and can use WeChat mini programs. Exclusion criteria include cognitive or psychiatric illness or refusal to participate. The lead sponsor is the Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, located in Beijing, with no listed collaborators.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce postoperative symptoms and improve recovery after esophageal cancer surgery.

How similar studies have gone: Randomized trials in similar digital symptom-management approaches have shown benefits in other postoperative settings, suggesting potential for improvement here.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* The patient is aware and able to communicate in Mandarin;
* There are smartphones;
* Proficient in using WeChat mini programs.
* Patients who were scheduled for esophageal cancer resection in participating centers were eligible for inclusion.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have cognitive impairment or psychiatric illness;
* Refusal to participate

Where it's running

  • Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
    Beijing, China
    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.