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PET-CT Based Radiotherapy in Esophageal Cancer Patients

Completed
Conditions
Esophageal Neoplasms
Registration Number
NCT01156831
Lead Sponsor
Maastricht Radiation Oncology
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the locoregional control in PET/CT based radiotherapy treatment planning in the treatment of esophageal cancer patients.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the locoregional control in PET/CT based radiotherapy treatment planning in the treatment of esophageal cancer patients

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
115
Inclusion Criteria
  • Histologically proven adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus
  • Local curable disease able to undergo Chemoradiotherapy.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Metastasized disease.
  • Previous or concurrent malignancies.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Locoregional control2 years and 5 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall Survival2 years and 5 years
Disease Free survival2 years and 5 years
Tumor regression gradeAt the time of surgery

Tumor regression grade at time of surgery evaluated by pathologist.

Trial Locations

Locations (5)

Atrium Hospital

🇳🇱

Heerlen, Netherlands

University Medical Center

🇳🇱

Maastricht, Netherlands

Maasland Hospital

🇳🇱

Sittard, Netherlands

St. Jansgasthuis

🇳🇱

Weert, Netherlands

St. Laurentius Hospital

🇳🇱

Roermond, Netherlands

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