Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Epidermoid Cancer Development in Esophageal Achalasia
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Trial Identification
Brief Title: Epidermoid Cancer Development in Esophageal Achalasia
Official Title: Incidence and Risk Factors for Development of Epidermoid Carcinoma in Esophageal Achalasia
Study ID: NCT03546998
Interventions
Study Description
Brief Summary: Esophageal achalasia is a precancerous condition for epidermoid carcinoma; incidence and risk factors for cancer development are not defined. Incidence and risk factors for epidermoid carcinoma development in achalasia patients were investigated.
Detailed Description: In order to define incidence and risk factors for epidermoid carcinoma 681 patients affected by esophageal achalasia observed since 1973 were followed up with no time limits according to a prospective follow-up protocol. The local institutional review board approved using the database from the division of thoracic surgery for research purposes. Clinical, radiological and endoscopic data of achalasia patients were collected and analyzed.
Eligibility
Minimum Age:
Eligible Ages: CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Locations
Division of Thoracic Surgery Maria Cecilia Hospital, Cotignola, RA, Italy
Contact Details
Name: Sandro Mattioli, MD
Affiliation: Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences-Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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