Cleveland, OHNCT06721520Now EnrollingIRB Ready

Esophageal Cancer Surgery Clinical Trial in Cleveland, OH

Access cutting-edge esophageal cancer surgery treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Cleveland. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Cleveland

    Convenient for OH residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Cleveland site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Esophageal Cancer Surgery Study in Cleveland

The goal of this pragmatic, registry-based, randomized clinical trial is to find out if using botulinum toxin (Botox) to help drain the stomach during an esophagectomy works as well as a pyloromyotomy in patients undergoing elective esophagectomy for benign or malignant esophageal disease. Both methods are intended to prevent problems with food emptying too slowly from the stomach (delayed gastric emptying), which can cause discomfort after surgery. The main question it aims to answer is: Is intrapyloric Botox injection as a drainage procedure during esophagectomy non-inferior in preventing symptoms of delayed gastric emptying at 6 months postoperatively compared to pyloromyotomy? Researchers will compare intrapyloric Botox injection to pyloromyotomy to see if Botox is non-inferior to pyloromyotomy in easing symptoms of delayed gastric emptying. Participants will: Be randomized to one of two treatment groups-either intrapyloric Botox injection or pyloromyotomy-during their esophagectomy. Complete surveys assessing digestive symptoms at standard postoperative follow-up intervals (3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years postoperatively). Undergo a standard gastric emptying study at 6 months after surgery.

Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

18 years of age or older
Undergoing elective esophagectomy (thoracoabdominal, Ivor-Lewis, McKeown)
Receiving a gastric conduit for alimentary reconstruction
Technically able to receive either intrapyloric Botox injection or pyloromyotomy as ultimately determined intraoperatively
Willing and able to provide informed consent
Willing and able to participate in long-term follow up including study visits and surveys

Exclusion Criteria

Undergoing emergent esophagectomy (e.g., for esophageal perforation)
Patients with underlying neuromuscular disease as Botox would be contraindicated (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophies, Lambert-Eaton syndrome)
Patients undergoing left thoracoabdominal without left cervical neck incision (i.e., Sweet esophagectomy) - excluded due to the extent of gastric resection
Allergy or hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin
Cannot feasibly receive both pyloric interventions as determined intraoperatively (e.g., patients with central obesity undergoing thoracoabdominal esophagectomy makes for a technically difficult pyloromyotomy)

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Cleveland?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06721520) has an active research site in Cleveland, OH that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Esophageal Cancer Surgery Treatment Options in Cleveland, OH

If you're searching for esophageal cancer surgery treatment options in Cleveland, OH, this clinical trial (NCT06721520) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Cleveland research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced esophageal cancer surgery specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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