Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 80

Using advanced MRI to predict treatment outcomes for esophageal cancer

Official title: DCE-MRI Based on 4D Free Breathing for Predicting Preoperative Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy for Esophageal Cancer

Run by Yunnan Cancer Hospital · NCT06755866 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new type of MRI to see if it can help doctors better predict how well treatment will work for patients with esophageal cancer.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment135 (estimated)
SponsorYunnan Cancer Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Kunming, Yunnan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 26, 2024
Main results expectedJuly 31, 2026
Study endsJuly 31, 2026
Registry record updatedJanuary 1, 2025
Trial IDNCT06755866 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with a first diagnosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma at specific clinical stages.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other primary tumors or those who have previously received chemoradiotherapy 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 study aims to collect medical images and clinical data from patients with esophageal cancer using a novel 4D Free Breathing DCE-MRI technology. The focus is on evaluating the quality of these images in diagnosing esophageal cancer and predicting the effectiveness of preoperative neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. By utilizing this advanced imaging technique, the study seeks to enhance the understanding of treatment responses in patients with specific stages of esophageal cancer.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate predictions of treatment efficacy, improving patient outcomes in esophageal cancer.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of advanced MRI techniques in cancer treatment is promising, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Be 18 years of age and older;
2. First diagnosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma confirmed by histopathological biopsy;
3. The clinical stage is cT1b\~cT2N+; or the clinical stage is cT3\~cT4 any N, (thoracic esophageal cancer, esophagogastric junction cancer);
4. There are no contraindications to MRI examination

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Have other primary tumors;
2. The image quality does not meet the diagnostic criteria;
3. Those who do not cooperate with the inspection;
4. Patients who have received prior chemoradiotherapy

Where it's running

  • Yunnan Cancer Hospital
    Kunming, Yunnan, 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.