Using endoscopic techniques to treat early gastric cancer

Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for the Treatment of Superficial Gastric Neoplasms - An Italian Society of Digestive Endoscopy (SIED) Study

Observational Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS · NCT05930860

This study is testing a less invasive method called endoscopic submucosal dissection to see if it works better than traditional surgery for treating early-stage stomach cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rome)
Trial IDNCT05930860 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for treating superficial gastric neoplasms. It aims to gather prospective data from a large sample of patients in Italy to assess how well ESD performs compared to traditional surgical methods. The study will create a comprehensive database that includes information on the criteria for using ESD in early gastric neoplasia treatment, following the latest ESGE guidelines. By focusing on less invasive techniques, the study seeks to improve patient outcomes in managing gastric cancer.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 with a diagnosis of superficial gastric neoplasm suitable for ESD according to ESGE guidelines.

Not a fit: Patients with non-neoplastic lesions or those who are fit for surgery but have gastric neoplasms outside the latest ESD guidelines may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a less invasive treatment option for patients with early gastric cancer, potentially leading to better recovery outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with ESD for early gastric neoplasms, indicating that this approach is both effective and safe.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \> 18 years old
* Endoscopic and histologic diagnosis of gastric superficial neoplasm that can be treated by ESD according to ESGE guidelines.
* Gastric neoplasm outside of latest ESD guidelines criteria in patients unfit for surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Final diagnosis of non neoplastic lesion.
* Gastric neoplasm outside of latest ESD guidelines criteria in patients fit for surgery
* Evidence of muscolar layer invasion or limph nodes or other organs metastasis at EUS or TC when performed.

Where this trial is running

Rome

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 CancerEndoscopic Submucosal DissectionEndoscopic Resection
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 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.