Plain-English translation of NCT06755866 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a special kind of MRI scan called DCE-MRI with 4D free breathing technology to see if it can predict how well chemotherapy and radiation will work for esophageal cancer patients. Researchers will take detailed images of your esophageal cancer and compare them with how your cancer responds to treatment. The goal is to help doctors choose the best treatment plan for each patient before surgery.
Currently, doctors cannot reliably predict in advance which esophageal cancer patients will respond well to chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. This new imaging technique may help identify patients who will benefit most from this treatment, so doctors can personalize care and avoid unnecessary treatments for patients whose cancer may not respond.
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If you join this study, you will receive a specialized MRI scan using the new 4D free breathing DCE-MRI technology. The scan allows you to breathe normally (you don't have to hold your breath), which makes it more comfortable than traditional MRI. Two radiologists will analyze your images to assess quality and predict how well your upcoming chemotherapy and radiation treatment will work. The study will follow your cancer's response to treatment and compare the predictions with your actual results.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Sponsor
Yunnan Cancer Hospital
Enrollment target
~135 participants
Started
November 2024
Primary completion
July 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2025.
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Central contact
ruiling Yang
Ethics Committee of Yunnan Provincial Cancer Hospital
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