Analysis of exosomes and single-cell data in gastric cardia cancer

Integrative Analysis of Exosome-Mediated Single-Cell Transcriptomics and Proteomics in Gastric Cardia Cancer

Observational Qilu Hospital of Shandong University · NCT06702891

This study is trying to find new ways to diagnose and treat gastric cardia cancer by looking at biological samples from patients and comparing them to healthy controls.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorQilu Hospital of Shandong University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Jinan, Shandong)
Trial IDNCT06702891 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to analyze the heterogeneity of gastric cardia cancer by utilizing a case-control design. Patients with confirmed gastric cancer will be matched with controls based on age and gender. Researchers will collect clinical information and biological samples, including serum and tissue, to perform exosome sequencing, proteomics, and single-cell RNA sequencing. The goal is to identify specific biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets, which could lead to the development of new diagnostic tools and treatment strategies.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with a confirmed pathological diagnosis of gastric cancer.

Not a fit: Patients who have undergone gastrointestinal surgery within the past year or those with certain digestive diseases may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic options for patients with gastric cardia cancer.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of integrating exosome analysis with single-cell transcriptomics is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in other cancer types, suggesting potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Study population signing informed consent form
* Age: 18 years old or older
* The study population must underwent endoscopic examination and was confirmed by pathological diagnosis as gastric cancer: including high-level intraepithelial neoplasia, early gastric cancer, and advanced gastric cancer.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Those who have undergone gastrointestinal surgery within the past 1 year; Patients who have undergone neoadjuvant chemotherapy and have developed tumors in the residual stomach after previous partial gastrectomy.
* Those who have used proton pump inhibitors, antibiotics, probiotics, and prebiotics daily within the past month, and those who have recently received hormone therapy.
* People with infectious diseases and other digestive system diseases that interfere with the experimental results, such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.

Where this trial is running

Jinan, Shandong

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Gastric Cardia CancerSingle-Cell RNA SequencingExosomesProteomics
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.