Lymph Node Metastasis in Early Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University

About this trial

This study aims to develop a predictive model using deep learning and radiomics to assess the likelihood of lymph node metastasis in patients with early-stage esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Lymph node metastasis is a critical factor in determining the treatment approach and prognosis for ESCC patients. By analyzing medical imaging data, we hope to create a non-invasive method that can assist doctors in making more accurate treatment decisions. This research could improve patient outcomes by enabling earlier and more tailored interventions.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients with pathologically confirmed early-stage (T1) ESCC

Preoperative contrast-enhanced CT data within 2 weeks before surgery

Without any treatment before surgical resection

Disqualifiers

Patients who underwent neoadjuvant therapy or endoscopic treatment

Insufficient CT imaging or poor CT quality

Incomplete pathology results

Presence of metastatic disease

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • The prediction model of lymph node metastasis in early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Treatment groups

500 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

1
The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University230022, HefeiAnhui, China

Sponsors and collaborators

The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University

Lead sponsor