Outcomes After Esophagectomy With a Focus on Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy and Quality of Life (NCT00260559)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Questionnaires (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- UPMC - Hillman Cancer Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (412) 647-8583
Email: wardj@upmc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.