Oesophageal Cancer Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People who have been diagnosed with cancer that has a tumour in the oesophagus (food pipe), including tumours at the point where the oesophagus meets the stomach
• People who are 18 years of age or older
• People who are planned to receive radiation therapy as part of their treatment
• People whose general level of physical functioning scores at least 60 on a standard medical scale called the Karnofsky scale (confirm with trial site)
• People whose life expectancy is at least two months
• People who are able to read, understand, and sign a consent form of their own free will before any study procedures begin
• People who are physically able to undergo treatment planning and radiation therapy while wearing a CPAP device (a mask that delivers steady airflow, often used for sleep apnoea)
• People whose radiation treatment is planned as a main treatment, a palliative treatment (to manage symptoms), or pre-surgery treatment — with or without chemotherapy

Who may not be able to join:

• People who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• People who have a serious existing health condition that would prevent the safe use of a CPAP device
• People who are currently living in an institution under an administrative or court order
• People who belong to a defined "special population" (confirm with trial site for clarification)
• People who have a history of a psychiatric condition that may affect their ability to understand the study requirements, participate fully, or give informed consent

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.