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Observational Study on Esophageal Cancer Resection Outcomes

This observational study is looking at how the number of esophageal cancer surgeries a hospital performs each year (high-volume vs. low-volume facilities) might relate to patient outcomes. Researchers will compare outcomes for patients who have had esophageal cancer resection (surgery to remove part of the esophagus) at these different types of facilities. The goal is to understand if there's a connection between a hospital's experience level and the results for patients with esophageal cancer. You can join if you are 18 years or older and have esophageal cancer. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status.

Study design
This is an observational study looking at 30 participants. It is a retrospective analysis, meaning researchers will look back at existing patient data.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Outcomes will be measured through study completion, up to 18 months.

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NCT06343597

Volume Outcome Relationships and Effects

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18+Observational
Methodist Health System
~30 participants
Updated 2026-03-20 on ClinicalTrials.gov

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Esophageal Cancer resection in patients in high volume (more than 5 esophagectomy performed per year) and low volume (less than 5 esophagectomy performed per year) hospital facilities
Measured over through study completion, up to 18 months

Conditions

Esophageal Cancer

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Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • Methodist Richardson Medical Center

    Richardson, Texasstudy coordinator listed

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

Study leadership

  • Dhiresh Jeyarajah, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Methodist Health System

Who to contact

Crystee Cooper, DHEd
[email protected]
214-947-1280
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

esophageal cancer

Exclusion

No esophageal cancer

What this trial measures

  • Esophageal Cancer resection in patients in high volume (more than 5 esophagectomy performed per year) and low volume (less than 5 esophagectomy performed per year) hospital facilitiesthrough study completion, up to 18 months

    Retrospective analysis to assess if high-volume hospital facilities experience greater or lesser rates of incidence in patients with Esophageal Cancer than low-volume facilities