RecruitingNCT04522687

Influence of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy in the Value of Peripheral Blood Lymphocyte Subsets Among Thoracic Cancer

Observation of the Impact of Radiotherapy With or Without Chemotherapy in the Value of Peripheral Blood Lymphocyte Subsets for Patients With Thoracic Cancer


Sponsor

Shanghai Cancer Hospital, China

Enrollment

500 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2012

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study is an observation, single center study to evaluate the alternations and prognostic value of peripheral blood lymphocyte (PBL) in patients diagnosed with thoracic cancers, including lung cancer, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and thymic epithelial carcinoma underwent radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is tracking how radiation and chemotherapy affect the immune cells in the blood of patients with thoracic (chest) cancers, including lung cancer and esophageal cancer, to better understand how these treatments influence the immune system. **You may be eligible if...** - You are at least 18 years old - You have been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, or a thymic tumor, confirmed by biopsy - You are in good physical condition (ECOG PS 0-1) - Your life expectancy is more than 3 months - You are receiving radiation therapy as part of your treatment **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are receiving palliative (comfort-focused) radiation only - You have serious active infections or autoimmune disorders - You have significant organ dysfunction Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(1)

Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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