ALDH2 Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Prognosis of Esophageal Cancer Patients
Recruiting
Observational Study
Esophageal Cancer
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 99
- Sex
- Male
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 700 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
Alcohol consumption, smoking, and betel nut chewing have been proven to be closely associated with the risk of esophageal cancer (EC). Recent studies have shown that alcohol-related detoxification genes in the ALDH family influence individual susceptibility to esophageal cancer. Aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) is one of the most important enzymes in the ALDH family, involved in the metabolism of …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who have been pathologically confirmed to have esophageal cancer and who have previously signed consent forms indicating their willingness to provide remaining samples for subsequent studies.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Female patients or patients younger than 18 years ol…
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