Actively Recruiting
Outcomes After Esophagectomy With a Focus on Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy and Quality of Life
Led by University of Pittsburgh · Updated on 2026-04-14
3500
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
2691 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
To assess short and long term outcomes after minimally invasive esophagectomy compared to open esophagectomy. To compare both standard outcome measures as well as patient derived outcome measures, in particular, quality of life (QOL). To look at the applicability of this QOL instrument to this patient group.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Outcomes After Esophagectomy With a Focus on Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy and Quality of Life
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients scheduled for minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE)
- Patients scheduled for open esophagectomy
- Signed informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients unable to comprehend or complete quality of life questionnaires
- Patients under 18 years of age
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213
Actively Recruiting
2
UPMC - Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15232
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Julie A Ward, BSN
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
0
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