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Study identifier: NCT00260559 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Outcomes After Esophagectomy With a Focus on Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy and Quality of Life

Condition: Esophagectomy · Esophageal Cancer  ·  Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh

PhaseN/A
Planned participants3500
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

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.

This description comes directly from the study's public registry record.

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Julie A Ward, BSN  ·  412-647-8583  ·  wardj@upmc.edu

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Locations (2)

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Department of Cardiothoracic SurgeryPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesRecruiting
UPMC - Hillman Cancer CenterPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesRecruiting

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