Comparing surgery and chemotherapy for treating a specific type of stomach cancer

Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Strategy of Primary Surgery Versus Primary Chemotherapy in Resectable Signet Ring Cell Gastric Adenocarcinoma (ADCI002 Study)

Not applicable Interventional University Hospital, Lille · NCT01717924

This study is testing whether having surgery first or chemotherapy first is better for people with a specific type of stomach cancer.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment314 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Lille Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations1 site (Lille)
Trial IDNCT01717924 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This trial evaluates the effectiveness of primary surgery versus primary chemotherapy followed by surgery in patients with resectable signet ring cell gastric adenocarcinoma. It is a multicenter, randomized controlled trial designed to determine which approach yields better outcomes for patients. Participants will be assigned to either receive surgery first or undergo chemotherapy before surgery. The study aims to provide insights into the optimal treatment strategy for this rare and aggressive form of gastric cancer.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 with resectable signet ring cell gastric adenocarcinoma and no distant metastasis.

Not a fit: Patients with advanced disease, distant metastasis, or those who have previously received chemotherapy or radiotherapy for gastric cancer may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment protocols for patients with signet ring cell gastric adenocarcinoma, potentially enhancing survival rates.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored similar treatment approaches in gastric cancer, but this specific comparison of surgery versus chemotherapy in signet ring cell adenocarcinoma is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* adenocarcinoma of the stomach or the oesogastric junction of type III of Siewert classification,histologically proven with the presence of signet ring cells (according to WHO 2000 classification) or diffuse form (according to Lauren classification) on pre-therapeutic biopsies
* tumoural stage IB, II or III (according to UICC-AJCC 2009)
* patient judged resectable in a curative intent on inclusion
* absence of distant metastasis
* absence of peritoneal carcinomatosis during pre-treatment explorative laparoscopy
* WHO performance status 2 or less
* age over 18 or under 80 years
* weight loss at the time of inclusion \< 15%
* neutrophilic polynuclears more than 1500/mm3
* platelets more than 100000/mm3
* creatinine clearance more than 50 ml/min
* serum-albumin more than 30 gram/l
* bilirubin less than 1,5 normal
* prothrombin rate over 80%
* absence of prior treatment with chemotherapy or radiotherapy for gastric cancer
* absence of kniwn child B or C cirrhosis
* left ventricular ejection fraction more than 50% before epirubicin treatment
* extension check-up performed within 4 weeks of inclusion
* signed written informed consent given by the patient

Exclusion Criteria:

* no corresponding to the inclusion criteria
* another malignant tumour treated for curative purposes during the past 5 years excepted basocellular skin carcinoma or in situ uterine cervix cancer
* allergy to the active substance or one of the excipients in the study drugs
* pregnancy or breast-feeding
* any other concommitant treatment, immunotherapy or hormonal therapy
* history of abdominal or chest radiotherapy
* any evolving disorder which is not under control (liver failure, kidney failure, respiratory failure, evolving heart failure or myocardial necrosis during the past 6 months)
* patients who cannot be regularly monitored

Where this trial is running

Lille

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 Signet Ring Cell Gastric AdenocarcinomaSignet ring cellgastric adenocarcinomaperi-operative chemotherapysurgery
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.