Predicting gastric cancer risk in patients with intestinal metaplasia and atrophic gastritis

Prediction of Gastric Cancer in Intestinal Metaplasia and Atrophic Gastritis - Application of Artificial Intelligence in Histology and Clinical Data

Observational Chinese University of Hong Kong · NCT04840056

This study is trying to find out which factors can help predict the risk of gastric cancer in patients who have intestinal metaplasia and atrophic gastritis.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1300 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorChinese University of Hong Kong Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shatin, New Territories)
Trial IDNCT04840056 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to identify clinical and histological factors that contribute to the development of gastric cancer in patients diagnosed with intestinal metaplasia (IM) and atrophic gastritis (AG). It employs a two-part retrospective approach, utilizing clinical data and pathology analysis to develop a machine learning algorithm for predicting future gastric cancer risks. The study will analyze data collected from a cohort of patients within the New Territories East Cluster over a 20-year period, using advanced imaging techniques for histological evaluation.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with a histological diagnosis of atrophic gastritis or intestinal metaplasia.

Not a fit: Patients without a histological diagnosis of atrophic gastritis or intestinal metaplasia may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enable early identification and risk stratification of patients at high risk for gastric cancer, leading to improved monitoring and treatment strategies.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing machine learning for cancer prediction have shown promising results, indicating potential success for this novel approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults \>= 18 years of age
* Histologically proven atrophic gastritis or intestinal metaplasia (at antrum and/or body and/or angular of stomach)

Exclusion Criteria:

\- none

Where this trial is running

Shatin, New Territories

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 Gastric CancerIntestinal MetaplasiaAtrophic Gastritisartificial intelligence
Last reviewed 2026-06-14 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.