Comparing two surgical approaches for a type of esophageal cancer

A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Study Comparing Surgical Efficacy Between Transhiatal/Transabdominal and Thoracoabdominal Approach for Patients With Siewert II Adenocarcinoma of Esophagogastric Junction

Not applicable Interventional Chinese PLA General Hospital · NCT04910789

This study is testing which of two different surgical methods is safer and more effective for treating a specific type of esophageal cancer.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment312 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorChinese PLA General Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing)
Trial IDNCT04910789 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to compare the safety and clinical efficacy of two surgical approaches—transhiatal/transabdominal and thoracoabdominal—for treating Siewert II adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction. It is a prospective, multi-center, randomized, controlled study where eligible patients will undergo radical surgery using one of the two approaches. The study will collect and analyze data on preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative, and follow-up outcomes, focusing on disease-free survival and postoperative complications.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 with a histological diagnosis of adenocarcinoma located at the esophagogastric junction.

Not a fit: Patients with distant metastasis, prior esophagectomy or gastrectomy, or other significant health issues may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and survival rates for patients with adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction.

How similar studies have performed: While similar surgical approaches have been explored, this specific comparison is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 1.18\~75 years old
* 2.The tumor center located at the esophagogastric junction(EGJ) line from 1cm above to 2cm below(SiewertⅡ) .
* 3.Histological diagnosis of adenocarcinoma
* 4. American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA) physical status class is less than or equal to 3
* 5.Informed consent of patients

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1.Patients with distant metastasis (M1) or invasion of surrounding organs
* 2.History of esophagectomy and gastrectomy (including endoscopic mucosal resection/endoscopic submucosal dissection for gastric cancer and esophageal cancer)
* 3.History of other malignant tumors within 5 years
* 4.The researcher believes that the patient is not suitable to participate in the clinical trial
* 5.Patients who persist in withdrawing from clinical trials

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing

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 Adenocarcinoma of Esophagogastric Junction
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.