Comparing two types of esophageal stents for cancer treatment

Esophageal Stent With or Without Anti-migration Device for Tumors of the Gastroesophageal Junction: Multicenter Randomized Controlled Study. ANTIMIG Study

Not applicable Interventional Société Française d'Endoscopie Digestive · NCT05431738

This study is testing if a special type of esophageal stent with an anti-migration device can help people with esophageal cancer have fewer problems and better outcomes than a regular stent.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment180 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 91 Years
SexAll
SponsorSociété Française d'Endoscopie Digestive Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris)
Trial IDNCT05431738 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an anti-migration device in reducing the rate of intragastric migration of esophageal stents used for patients with locally advanced or metastatic gastroesophageal junction tumors. It is a prospective, controlled, randomized, multicentre, single-blind study that compares two types of stents: one with the anti-migration device and one without. The study will assess not only the migration rates but also the morbidity, effectiveness on dysphagia and reflux, and overall survival duration without dysphagia. The findings could provide valuable insights into improving stent placement outcomes for patients with esophageal cancer.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 or older with dysphagia due to malignant stenosis of the gastroesophageal junction.

Not a fit: Patients with stenosis caused by extrinsic compression or those with severe comorbidities (ASA 4 or 5) may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved stent retention and reduced complications for patients with gastroesophageal cancer.

How similar studies have performed: While pilot studies suggest the anti-migration device is safe, this is the first comparative study to evaluate its effectiveness, making it a novel approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patient of both sexes aged 18 or over.
2. Patient admitted to one of the investigation centers for dysphagia due to tumoral stenosis of the gastroesophageal junction, locally advanced or metastatic.
3. Patient ASA 1, ASA 2, ASA 3
4. Absence of participation in another clinical study
5. Signed Informed Consent
6. Patients benefiting from the social security system.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patient referred for stenosis by extrinsic compression by an extra digestive mass
2. Patients with contraindications relating to the procedures essential for the introduction of a stent
3. Mediastinal radiotherapy or esophageal surgery history
4. Patient under 18 or over 90
5. Patient ASA 4, ASA 5
6. Pregnant Woman
7. Patient unable to give personal consent
8. Absence of signed informed consent

Where this trial is running

Paris

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 Stent MigrationGastroEsophageal CancerEsophageal StenosisEsophageal cancerEndoscopy
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.