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A study looking at exercise and the immune system in people with oesophageal cancer (OPTIMUS)

Overview

Cancer types:

Oesophageal cancer

Status:

Open

Phase:

Other

Details

This study is looking at immune system cells in the bloodstream and inside cancer tissue after exercise.

It is for people with cancer that started in the food pipe and has spread to surrounding tissues. This is locally advanced oesophageal cancer.

This study is for people having treatment at the Royal Surrey County hospital in Guildford.

Recruitment start: 26 April 2024

Recruitment end: 30 April 2027

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Adam Frampton

Supported by

University of Surrey

Worldwide Cancer Research Fund

Last reviewed: 20 Mar 2025

CRUK internal database number: 19903

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