Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 80

Investigating the role of extracellular DNA in gastric cancer development

Official title: The Role of Extracellular DNA (ecDNA) in the Occurrence and Development of Gastric Cancer: an Exploratory Multicenter Prospective Observational Clinical Study

Run by Xijing Hospital · NCT05956847 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how changes in a type of DNA found outside of cells might affect the development of gastric cancer in patients with precancerous lesions.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorXijing Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Xi'an, Shaanxi)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 10, 2023
Main results expectedJuly 20, 2028
Study endsJuly 30, 2030
Registry record updatedAugust 29, 2023
Trial IDNCT05956847 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18-80 who are undergoing gastroscopy for gastric precancerous lesions or gastric adenocarcinoma.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other malignant tumors of the stomach or those who do not consent to the use of their specimens for research may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to explore the significance of extracellular DNA (ecDNA) in the occurrence and progression of gastric cancer. By conducting gastroscopy biopsies on patients with precancerous lesions, the study will monitor changes in ecDNA expression in the gastric mucosa over time. The goal is to understand how these changes relate to gastric cancer development and to potentially guide future treatment strategies. The study involves collaboration among multiple endoscopic centers to ensure a comprehensive approach to data collection and analysis.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved early detection and treatment strategies for gastric cancer.

How similar studies have gone: While the role of ecDNA in cancer is a growing area of interest, this specific approach to studying its impact on gastric cancer is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age: 18-80 years old;
2. Patients who plan to undergo gastroscopy at the endoscopic center and patients who undergo surgical treatment for gastric adenocarcinoma;
3. Endoscopy doctors believe that pathological biopsy is necessary to clarify the pathological diagnosis;
4. No serious diseases or other systemic malignancies in terms of physical and mental health;
5. More than one item of non Atrophic gastritis, Atrophic gastritis, intestinal metaplasia, heterogeneous hyperplasia (low grade intraepithelial neoplasia and high grade intraepithelial neoplasia), and gastric adenocarcinoma;
6. Sign an informed consent form;

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pathological results indicate other malignant tumors of the stomach, such as stromal tumors and lymphoma;
2. The patient and their family members do not agree to use the specimen for later research projects;
3. Before gastroscopy or surgery, neoadjuvant therapy or combined with other malignant tumors;
4. Non R0 resected gastric cancer patients;
5. Pregnant or lactating women;
6. Have a history of drug abuse such as alcohol and tobacco.

Where it's running

  • Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases
    Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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