Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 80

Observational registry on reconstruction methods after stomach surgery

Official title: A Prospective Observation Registry Study on the Alimentary Reconstruction After Radical Proximal Gastrectomy

Run by Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital · NCT05539105 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at different ways to rebuild the stomach after surgery for cancer to see which method helps patients recover better and feel good.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment600 (estimated)
SponsorShanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 22, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2029
Registry record updatedSeptember 14, 2022
Trial IDNCT05539105 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 with upper gastric adenocarcinoma eligible for radical proximal gastrectomy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with advanced disease or significant comorbidities that prevent safe surgical intervention 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 registry study aims to compare the safety and efficacy of various reconstruction methods following radical proximal gastrectomy for patients diagnosed with proximal gastric adenocarcinoma. Eligible participants, aged 18 to 80, will undergo a thorough preoperative assessment to ensure they meet specific health criteria. The study will track outcomes related to different surgical techniques, including double tract and gastric conduit reconstructions, to determine the best approach for patient recovery and quality of life.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify the most effective reconstruction methods, improving recovery and outcomes for patients undergoing surgery for gastric cancer.

How similar studies have gone: While similar observational studies have been conducted, this specific comparison of reconstruction methods is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 18-80 years
* Tumor located in the upper or esophagogastric junction (EGJ), and curative resection with more than 1/2 remant is expected to be achievable by proximal gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy (also apply to multiple primary cancers);
* Clinical stage T1NxM0 (According to AJCC-8th TNM staging system) of the upper stomach or diameter of EGJ cancer less than 4cm with invading esophgus no more than 2cm without any distant metastasis;
* Primary lesion is pathologically diagnosed as gastric adenocarcinoma, such as papillary adenocarcinoma, tubular adenocarcinoma, mucinous adenocarcinoma, poorly cohesive carcinoma (including signet ring cell carcinoma and other variants), and mixed adenocarcinoma;
* Preoperative performance status (ECOG,Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) of 0 or 1
* Preoperative ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) scoring: I-III
* Sufficient organ functions
* Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where it's running

  • Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 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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