Clinical Trial

Comparison of Drainage Methods in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (DEMURE)

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Record status
This record was last updated June 10, 2025 (before its estimated May 1, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This RCT compares three drainage approaches after minimally invasive esophagectomy (chest tube + thoracic mediastinal drainage tube, thoracic, and abdominal mediastinal drainage tube) to evaluate perioperative outcomes, addressing current evidence gaps in pain and complication profiles.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2025-05-26.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07004634
Lead Sponsor Ruijin Hospital
Conditions Esophageal Cancer, Drainage/Methods, Postoperative Pain
Enrollment 75 participants
Start Date 2025-04-30
Primary Completion 2026-05-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-08-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-06-10