Clinical trials: Gastrointestinal Surgery
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
A Study With Neoadjuvant mFOLFOX7 Plus Cetuximab to Determine the Surgical Conversion Rate for Unresectable Colorectal Cancer With Metastases Confined to the Liver
FC-6 is a Phase II, multi-center clinical trial for patients with unresectable, wild-type K-RAS, colorectal cancer with metastases confined to the liver.
- Trial name
- NCT00803647
- Testing
- cetuximab, 5-FU, oxaliplatin
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- NSABP Foundation Inc
Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Liver
Liver Surgery and Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Colorectal Cancer With Liver Metastases That Can Be Removed by Surgery and Lung Metastases That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
This randomized phase II trial studies how well liver surgery and chemotherapy compared to chemotherapy alone work in treating patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver (liver metastases) that can be removed by…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Liver, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Lung, Recurrent Colorectal Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02738606
- Testing
- Chemotherapy, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Metastasectomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Chemoembolization With or Without Sorafenib Tosylate in Treating Patients With Liver Cancer That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
This randomized phase III trial studies chemoembolization and sorafenib tosylate to see how well they work compared with chemoembolization alone in treating patients with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01004978
- Testing
- Cisplatin, Computed Tomography, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
- Where
- 281 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 235 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Post Operative Ileus
Chewing Gum Use to Reduce Post-operative Ileus in Pediatric Patients
Post- operative ileus refers to the time after surgery before coordinated electromotor bowel function resumes. It's treatment and prevention may signify an elevated hospitalization cost and the exposure to the patient to adverse…
- Trial name
- NCT01583452
- Testing
- Chewing Gum
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterey
Colorectal Cancer, Liver Metastasis
Surgery Plus Sulindac or Surgery Alone for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Background: Some types of inflammation may increase the risk of cancers in the intestinal track. Because of this possibility, anti-inflammatory drugs may be able to prevent tumor growth and spread.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Liver Metastasis, Colorectal Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01856322
- Testing
- Sulindac, Validate assays and shipping methods
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Liver Cancer
Efficacy and Safety Study of Bevacizumab and Erlotinib to Treat Primary Liver Cancer That Cannot be Removed By Surgery
The primary objective will be to assess progression-free survival (PFS) measured at 16 weeks following initiation of therapy with the combination of Avastin and erlotinib in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma…
- Trial name
- NCT00242502
- Testing
- Bevacizumab (Avastin), Erlotinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Colon Adenocarcinoma, Stage IIA Colon Cancer AJCC v8
Circulating Tumor DNA Testing in Predicting Treatment for Patients With Stage IIA Colon Cancer After Surgery
This phase II/III trial studies how well circulating tumor deoxyribonucleic acid (ctDNA) testing in the blood works in predicting treatment for patients with stage IIA colon cancer after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04068103
- Testing
- Capecitabine, Fluorouracil, Leucovorin
- Where
- 957 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 635 people
- Sponsor
- NRG Oncology
Colorectal Cancer
Cetuximab & Celecoxib for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer or Colorectal Cancer That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as cetuximab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- NCT00466505
- Testing
- cetuximab, celecoxib, proteomic profiling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Pancreatic Cancer
SBRT Plus Pembrolizumab and Trametinib for Pancreatic Cancer
Hypothesis: Survival benefits could be found in SBRT Plus Pembrolizumab and Trametinib compared with SBRT plus gemcitabine.
- Trial name
- NCT02704156
- Testing
- Cyberknife plus Pembrolizumab and Trametinib, Cyberknife plus Gemcitabine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Changhai Hospital
Colon Adenocarcinoma, Stage IIA Colon Cancer AJCC v7
Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin, and Fluorouracil With or Without Bevacizumab in Treating Patients Who Have Undergone Surgery for Stage II Colon Cancer
This randomized phase III trial studies oxaliplatin, leucovorin, fluorouracil, and bevacizumab to see how well they work compared to oxaliplatin, leucovorin, and fluorouracil in treating patients who have undergone surgery for…
- Conditions
- Colon Adenocarcinoma, Stage IIA Colon Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IIB Colon Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IIC Colon Cancer AJCC v7
- Trial name
- NCT00217737
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Fluorouracil, Leucovorin
- Where
- 928 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 2,431 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Locally Advanced Rectal Adenocarcinoma, Metastatic Rectal Adenocarcinoma
Talimogene Laherparepvec, Chemotherapy, and Radiation Therapy Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Rectal Cancer
This phase I trial studies the best dose and side effects of talimogene laherparepvec in combination with 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, capecitabine, and chemoradiation before surgery in treating patients with rectal…
- Conditions
- Locally Advanced Rectal Adenocarcinoma, Metastatic Rectal Adenocarcinoma, Rectal Adenocarcinoma, Stage III Rectal Cancer AJCC v7
- Trial name
- NCT03300544
- Testing
- Capecitabine, Fluorouracil, Leucovorin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Colonic Neoplasms, Rectal Neoplasms
NITI CAR27 (ColonRing) Compression Anastomosis in Colorectal Surgery
After resection of diseased segments of the large intestine, the continuity of the intestine has to be restored. This can be done by suturing or with so called stapling devices.
- Conditions
- Colonic Neoplasms, Rectal Neoplasms, Diverticulitis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT01056913
- Testing
- Compression Anastomosis Device, follow-up colonoscopy
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- St John of God Hospital, Vienna
Mitral Valve (MV) Regurgitation
ACCESS-Europe A Two-Phase Observational Study of the MitraClip® System in Europe
The MitraClip System enables the European physicians an alternative therapeutic option for patients with mitral regurgitation (MR).
- Trial name
- ACCESS-EU (NCT01288976)
- Testing
- MitraClip, Medical Management, Mitral Valve Surgery
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 721 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Esophagogastric Junction
Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy and Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer With Positive Peritoneal Cytology
Background: Gastric cancer is a common and serious cancer. Standard treatment is chemotherapy drugs. Researchers want to see if a new treatment helps.
- Conditions
- Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Esophagogastric Junction, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03092518
- Testing
- Surgery, Cisplatin, Mitomycin C
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Vitamin D Deficiency, Gastrointestinal Diseases
Ultraviolet Light And Vitamin D In Subjects With Fat Malabsorption Or After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Patients with fat malabsorption due to Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or other causes including cystic fibrosis, among others, or who have undergone gastric bypass have increased incidence of vitamin D deficiency relative…
- Trial name
- NCT01910792
- Testing
- Sperti Lamp
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor G1, Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor G2
Sapanisertib in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Refractory Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
This phase II trial studies how well sapanisertib works in treating patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor that has spread to other places in the body (metastatic), does not respond to treatment (refractory), or cannot be…
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor G1, Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor G2, Refractory Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02893930
- Testing
- Sapanisertib
- Where
- 405 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Adjuvant Pembrolizumab for Patients With Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma at High Risk of Recurrence
In this study, participants with histologically diagnosed locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who have received preoperative cisplatin-based chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery harbouring high risk of tumor…
- Trial name
- NCT03322267
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Pancreatic Neoplasms, Rectal Neoplasms
Blue and Amber Light Exposure in Patients With Rectal and Pancreatic Cancer
This study will evaluate light therapy used in combination with standard therapies for pancreatic and rectal cancer. Participants will receive chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical treatments identical to that they had not been…
- Trial name
- NCT06164691
- Testing
- Blue light, Amber light, Ambient White Light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Matthew Neal MD
Esophageal Cancer
Irinotecan, Cisplatin, Bevacizumab, Radiation Therapy, and Surgery in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as irinotecan and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00354679
- Testing
- bevacizumab, cisplatin, irinotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Esophageal Cancer
Cetuximab and Radiation Therapy for Surgically Resectable Esophageal and Gastroesophageal (GE) Junction Carcinomas
The interaction of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitory agents such as cetuximab combined with radiation shows promising results.
- Trial name
- NCT00319735
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Tissue Sample
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Nasser Hanna, M.D.