Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 100

Using immunotherapy and chemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer treatment

Official title: Prospective Cohort Study on the Efficacy, Adverse Effects, and Biomarkers of First-Line/Neoadjuvant Therapy With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Combined With Chemotherapy in Advanced Gastric Cancer

Run by Qilu Hospital of Shandong University · NCT06727981 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy can help people with advanced gastric cancer feel better and improve their treatment outcomes.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorQilu Hospital of Shandong University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations1 site (Jinan, Shandong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 15, 2022
Main results expectedJanuary 15, 2027
Study endsJanuary 15, 2028
Registry record updatedDecember 11, 2024
Trial IDNCT06727981 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with advanced or locally advanced gastric cancer who have not undergone previous anti-tumor therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with contraindications to immunotherapy or those who have received prior anti-tumor treatments 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 prospective observational study evaluates the efficacy and safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors combined with chemotherapy as first-line and neoadjuvant therapy for patients with advanced gastric cancer. The study also aims to investigate relevant biomarkers to enhance understanding of immunotherapy outcomes. Eligible participants include those who have not received prior anti-tumor therapy and are expected to receive immunotherapy. The study is conducted at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University in Jinan, Shandong.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve treatment outcomes for patients with advanced gastric cancer.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with similar immunotherapy approaches in treating gastric cancer, indicating potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 18 years old or above
2. Patients with advanced gastric cancer or locally advanced gastric cancer
3. Have not received any previous anti-tumor therapy
4. Patients expected to receive immunotherapy for first-line or neoadjuvant therapy
5. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1
6. Adequate organ function

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with contraindications to immunotherapy
2. Have received anti-tumor treatments such as immunotherapy and chemotherapy
3. Have a history of active immune deficiency or autoimmune diseases, including HIV positive test, or have other acquired or congenital immune deficiency diseases, or have a history of organ transplantation or autoimmune diseases
4. Severe chronic or active infection requires systemic antibacterial, antifungal, or antiviral treatment, including tuberculosis infection. Have a history of active tuberculosis infection ≥ 1 year before recruitment should also be excluded, unless proved has been completed appropriate treatment
5. History of allogeneic stem cell transplantation or organ transplantation

Where it's running

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

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Lian Liu, MD — Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
  • Study coordinator: Lian Liu, MD
  • Email: tounao@126.com
  • Phone: 0531-82169851

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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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