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The impact of sarcopenia on postoperative complications and survival outcomes for esophageal cancer patients: a prospective cohort study

The impact of sarcopenia on postoperative complications and survival outcomes for esophageal cancer patients: a prospective cohort study

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR1800017792
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2018-08-14
Start date
2018-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-11-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

esophageal cancer

Interventions

Sarcopenia group:no
Normal skeletal muscle content group:Nil

Sponsors

Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University.
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Aged 18-80 years old; (2) preoperative ZPS = 2 points and Karnofsky score = 70 points; (3) oesophageal cancer diagnosed by preoperative ultrasound gastroscopy, chest CT, esophageal MRI and other examinations; (4) good cardiopulmonary function evaluated to tolerate surgery; (5) patients who sign the informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Preoperative examination show that the tumor has invaded surrounding tissues, lymph nodes and important organ metastases; (2) History of previous cervicothoracic and abdominal surgery; (3) Patients who refuse to sign the informed consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Skeletal muscle mass;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
lean body mass;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLiu Xianben

Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University.

vats7226@126.com+86 13603981149

Outcome results

None listed

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