RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06037902

CPAP for Esophageal Cancer With Radiotherapy

Use of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) for Simulating Esophageal Cancer Patients Prior to Radiotherapy

Sponsor

Sheba Medical Center

Enrollment

44 participants

Start Date

Aug 21, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Esophageal Cancer

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the use of CPAP in patients with esophgaeal cancer undergoing radiotherapy. The main questions it aims to answer are: * does use of CPAP decrease exposure of normal lung to radiation? * does use of CPAP decrease exposure of normal heart to radiation? Participants will undergo simulation twice: * with CPAP * without CPAP

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is investigating whether using a CPAP machine (a breathing device typically used for sleep apnea) during radiation therapy helps protect the heart and lungs from radiation damage in patients with esophageal cancer. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with cancer in the esophagus (food pipe) or esophageal-stomach junction, and are scheduled to receive radiation therapy - You are 18 years old or older - You are in reasonably good physical condition (Karnofsky score 60 or above) - Your life expectancy is at least 2 months - You are able to tolerate wearing a CPAP mask during radiation planning and treatment **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You have serious health conditions that make radiation treatment unsafe Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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