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Esophageal Self-expandable Metal Stent for Malignant Strictures: a Safety and Efficacy Study

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllErasmus Medical Center
NCT06364553 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

A single center prospective observational non-randomized clinical study to assess the safety and efficacy of placement of a new esophageal self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) for palliation of patients with malignant dysphagia.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients presenting with dysphagia due to a non-curable malignant obstruction of the esophagus or esophagogastric junction including extrinsic malignant compression and recurrence in post-esophagectomy patients; * Requiring treatment for dysphagia (Ogilvie score of 2-41); * Life expectancy of less than 12 months; * Written informed consent; * Age ≥ 18 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Stenosis after laryngectomy; * Distance between the upper edge of the stent less than 2 cm from the upper esophageal sphincter; * Tumor length of more than 14 cm; * Previous stent placement for the same condition; * Coagulopathy (not corrected prior to stent placement); * Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis or an esophageal motility disorder; * Nickel titanium (Nitinol) allergy.
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What it tests

  • Esophageal self-expandable metal stent
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Where

1 site
Erasmus MC
Rotterdam, Netherlands
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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