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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 135 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Yunnan Cancer Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kunming, Yunnan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 26, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 1, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06755866 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
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Yunnan Cancer Hospital
Kunming, Yunnan, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: ruiling Yang
- Email: 1516559633@qq.com
- Phone: 17390212095
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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.