Using a robotic system to improve safety and efficiency in treating early gastric cancer

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the use of the flexible auxiliary single-arm transluminal endoscopic robot (FASTER) system to enhance the safety and efficacy of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early gastric cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either traditional ESD or FASTER-assisted ESD. The study aims to determine if the robotic system can reduce muscular injuries and procedure time compared to conventional methods. Patients will also keep a diary of their symptoms post-procedure to monitor outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged 18-80.
* Patients with pathologically verified high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia (HGIN) or intramucosal carcinoma of the stomach.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients have lesions with confirmed or potential deep submucosal invasion or lymph node metastasis.
* Patients with severe underlying diseases precluding endotracheal intubation, general anesthesia, or surgery.
* Patients have a history of gastric malignancy with previous radiotherapy or operative treatment leading to changes in gastric structure.
* Patients have lesions with local recurrence after endoscopic resection.
* Patients unable to obtain informed consent.

Where it's running

• Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
  Jinan, Shandong, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Xiuli Zuo Professor, MD, PhD
• Email: zuoxiuli@sdu.edu.cn
• Phone: 86+18560080066

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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.