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The Role of Thalidomide in Reversing Cachexia in Patients with Oesophageal Cancer

Completed
Conditions
Oesophageal cancer
Cancer
Registration Number
ISRCTN23944748
Lead Sponsor
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
34
Inclusion Criteria

Adults with non-obstructing and inoperable oesophageal cancer (dysphagia score <3, able to swallow a semi-solid diet)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pre-menopausal women
2. Patients receiving any adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy
3. Patients with oesophageal obstruction
4. Those with established neuropathy
5. Patients requiring frequent laser ablation sessions
6. Those unable to maintain an adequate caloric intake
7. Increased debility

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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