Status:

RECRUITING

The Effect of Chronic Stress on Efficacy of ICIs in Esophageal Cancer Patients (STRESS-ESCA Study)

Lead Sponsor:

Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

Collaborating Sponsors:

The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Changsha Central Hospital

Conditions:

Esophageal Cancer

Immunotherapy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Brief Summary

Chronic stress refers to a special emotional state caused by unexpected stress for a long time, with an increasing incidence in the population. It can cause the body to release hormones such as cortis...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥18 years and ≤ 75 years old
  • Pathologically diagnosed as esophageal cancer
  • Patient tumor tissue samples can be obtained
  • At least one measurable lesion can be evaluated according to the RECIST 1.1 standard
  • As a newly treated patient, they have not received systematic anti-tumor treatment for locally advanced or metastatic chest tumors
  • There is no obvious abnormality in the electrocardiogram and no obvious cardiac dysfunction
  • Hematology and liver and kidney function indicators meet the requirements

Exclusion

  • Merge with other malignant tumors
  • Long term use of hormones or immunosuppressants
  • Concomitant acute or chronic mental illness
  • Patients who have been taking drugs that can alter the activity of the sympathetic nervous system for a long time or are currently taking them
  • Other malignant diseases that require systematic treatment
  • Patients who have undergone other clinical drug experiments before
  • Patients with symptomatic brain metastases

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2023

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

200 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05967910

Start Date

May 1 2023

End Date

December 31 2026

Last Update

January 23 2024

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Department of Oncology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University

Changsha, Hunan, China, 410011