Plain-English translation of NCT06440174 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
The VALUE study is observing how a specialized ultrasound imaging procedure called endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) helps doctors plan treatment for oesophageal cancer. Researchers want to understand whether this procedure changes treatment decisions after patients have already had standard imaging tests like CT and PET-CT scans. The study will also gather opinions from both patients and doctors about how helpful this ultrasound procedure is in deciding the best treatment approach.
Oesophageal cancer is a serious condition with poor survival rates, and doctors don't always agree on when and how to use this specialized ultrasound procedure. This study aims to understand whether this imaging test actually helps doctors make better treatment decisions and whether both patients and clinicians find it valuable in practice.
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If you join this study, you would receive the specialized ultrasound imaging procedure (endoscopic ultrasound) as part of your regular cancer care — this is not an experimental treatment. Researchers would then follow your medical records to see whether this ultrasound result changed your doctor's treatment plan compared to what was planned based on your earlier scans. You may also be asked to share your thoughts and experiences about the ultrasound procedure and how it affected your understanding of your treatment options.
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