Possible beneficial role of CT scan combined with virtual endoscopy in cases of esophageal tumor

Role of MDCT with CT Esophagography in patients with esophageal tumors - CTE

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Observational

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2013/10/004043

Enrollment

Registered

2013-10-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Patient with esophageal tumor(both benign and malignant)

Interventions

Intervention1: MDCT with CT Esophagography: MDCT with CT Esophagography will be done in all recruited patients with esophageal tumor Control Intervention1: UGI endoscopy and Barium swallow: UGI endos

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with suspected or known benign or malignant esophageal tumor Ability of patients to offer complete cooperation Absence of previous allergies to iodinated contrast media

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient who does not give consent for the study Patient not cooperative for study procedure Known allergies to iodinated contrast media

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To determine whether multi detector computed tomography (MDCT) imaging, including CT esophagography (CTE) is better or comparable to Ba swallow and UGI endoscopy which can be used as a comprehensive imaging test for esophageal tumors. Timepoint: NOV 2012 TO MARCH 2014	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Feasibility, comfort-ability and cost as compared to conventional diagnostic procedureTimepoint: NOV 2012 TO MARCH 2014	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPREMANANDA PATTANAIK

AIIMS, New Delhi

peush_sahni@hotmail.com011-26593461

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026