Chemoradiotherapy for Advanced Esophageal Cancer (NCT02297217)
A Phase 2 Study of Palliative Chemo-Radiotherapy With Carbo-Taxol in Non-Curative Cancer of the Esophagus
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study aims to show that the addition of carboplatin and paclitaxel chemotherapy to a palliative course of external beam radiation treatment improves both dysphagia relief and patient quality of life in patients with unresectable esophageal cancer.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Tom Baker Cancer Centre — Calgary, Alberta
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "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 (1 Sites)
- Tom Baker Cancer Centre — Calgary, Alberta
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (587) 231-5492
Email: marilyn.david@cancercarealberta.ca
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.