Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Minimally invasive surgery for gastric cancer using dual-port technique

Official title: Dual-Port Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Randomised Clinical Trial

Run by Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University · NCT05494086 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new type of minimally invasive surgery for gastric cancer to see if it is safer and helps patients recover faster compared to traditional methods.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorNanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, radiation
Locations1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2024
Study endsDecember 31, 2029
Registry record updatedMay 13, 2024
Trial IDNCT05494086 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with a diagnosis of gastric adenocarcinoma and specific clinical tumor stages.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of upper abdominal surgery or those requiring emergency treatment 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 study investigates the safety and effectiveness of dual-port laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (DPLDG) as a treatment for gastric cancer. By utilizing advanced multi-channel ports, the procedure aims to reduce the number of incisions required compared to traditional laparoscopic methods, potentially leading to fewer complications and quicker recovery times. Patients diagnosed with gastric adenocarcinoma and meeting specific clinical criteria will undergo this innovative surgical approach. The study will assess postoperative outcomes and complications associated with this minimally invasive technique.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved surgical outcomes and faster recovery for patients with gastric cancer.

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

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. patients within 18--75 years old;
2. patients with a preoperative pathological diagnosis of gastric adenocarcinoma;
3. patients with a clinical tumor stage of T1N1,T2N0 according to the preoperative examinations (gastroscopy, ultrasound gastroscopy and computed tomography);
4. patients with a plan to undergo laparoscopic distal gastrectomy and obtain R0 surgical results;
5. patients without severe heart, liver, lung, or kidney dysfunction;
6. patients with an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (ECOG PS) of 0-1; and (7) patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-II.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. patients with a history of upperabdominal surgery;
2. patients who presentedas an emergency case;
3. patients with other histories of malignant diseases within 5 years;
4. patients with prior neoadjuvant chemotherapy or radiation therapy; and (5)patients who need simultaneous surgical treatment for other malignant diseases.

Where it's running

  • Nanfang Hospital
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Guoxin Li, Ph.D — Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
  • Study coordinator: Xinhua Chen, Ph.D
  • Email: xinhuachen@163.com
  • Phone: 8615626452302

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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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