Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Long-term outcomes of endoscopic procedures for upper gastrointestinal cancers

Official title: The Australia and New Zealand Multicentre Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Tissue Resection Study

Run by Western Sydney Local Health District · NCT05804331 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how well certain endoscopic procedures work for treating larger upper gastrointestinal cancers and what the long-term results are for patients.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorWestern Sydney Local Health District
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sydney, New South Wales)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 14, 2023
Main results expectedMarch 14, 2028
Study endsSeptember 14, 2028
Registry record updatedMarch 27, 2025
Trial IDNCT05804331 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with upper gastrointestinal neoplastic lesions larger than 10mm.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18, those unable to provide informed consent, or those with specific bleeding disorders 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 collect data on patients undergoing Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD), Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection (EFTR), or Submucosal-Tunnelling Endoscopic Resection (STER) for upper gastrointestinal neoplastic lesions. It will assess lesion characteristics, procedural outcomes, safety, and efficacy of these interventions. The study will focus on lesions larger than 10mm and will gather prospective data to evaluate long-term outcomes. The findings could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of these endoscopic techniques in treating upper GI cancers.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve treatment strategies and outcomes for patients with upper gastrointestinal cancers.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar endoscopic techniques, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* UGI neoplastic lesions \> 10mm

  * Lesions for ESD limited to the mucosal and/or submucosal layer OR
  * Lesions for EFTR limited to the muscularis propria layer OR
  * Lesions for STER limited to the submucosal and/or muscularis propria layer
* Aged 18 years or older

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age less than 18
* Unable to give informed consent
* Pregnant or lactating patients
* Patients with bleeding diathesis or who cannot discontinue ADP blockers (e.g. clopidogrel, prasugrel) or antithrombotics (e.g. warfarin, dabigatran) periprocedurally

Where it's running

  • Westmead Hospital
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    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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