Clinical trials: Malignant Digestive System Neoplasm
Complication of Surgical Procedure, Infections
Pathogenesis of Postoperative Infections and Biomarkers for Early Diagnosis of it
Infections remain a prevalent complication after major abdominal surgery. The common belief that most surgical site infections (SSIs) following elective surgery with modern antiseptic techniques are due to intraoperative…
- Trial name
- NCT06513598
- Testing
- Major visceral surgery for gastrointestinal cancer
- Where
- 2 sites in Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Center Affiliate of Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos
Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Neoplasms
Early Detection of Advanced Adenomas and Colorectal Cancer
This study aims to develop a highly sensitive, specific, and cost-effective blood assay for early detection of colorectal adenomas and cancer, using advanced machine learning and state-of-the-art biological analyses.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Neoplasms, Colorectal Polyp, Colorectal Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- AACRC (NCT06342440)
- Testing
- DENEB
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, China and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Colorectal Cancer, Tumor
Microbiome in Colorectal Cancer Onset and Progression
This is an observational study with the goal to improve the robustness of the scientific evidence linking Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn) and/or other microorganisms to colorectal cancer (CRC) onset and/or progression.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Tumor, CRC, GI Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05368688
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Viome
Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Neoplasms
Endoscopic Ultrasound and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography for Malignant Distal Biliary Obstruction
The purpose of this study is to compare the rates of adverse events between patients undergoing Endoscopic Ultrasound- guided biliary drainage and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography for distal malignant biliary…
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03054987
- Testing
- EUS-BD, ERCP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth
Breast Carcinoma, Malignant Digestive System Neoplasm
Studying the Workflow of the American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Program to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Older Adults Undergoing Surgery at the James Cancer Hospital
This study examines how the American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, also called the ACS GSV Program, is implemented at the James Cancer Hospital.
- Conditions
- Breast Carcinoma, Malignant Digestive System Neoplasm, Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm, Malignant Genitourinary System Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT07606287
- Testing
- Serious Illness Conversation Program training, ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program Implementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer
Long-term Cancer Risk in the Randomised Oslo Diet and Antismoking Study
This study examines the effect of a five-year multifactorial lifestyle intervention in the Oslo diet and antismoking study on long-term cancer risk.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Urinary Tract Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03410641
- Testing
- Diet and antismoking advice
- Volunteers
- 1,216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Gastrointestinal, Mobile Health
GutCheck: Optimization of a Personalized Mobile Health App for Survivors of Gastrointestinal Cancer
There are two components to the study: a patient and a clinician study. The clinician study will include one-hour semi-structured interviews with oncology specialists to identify facilitators and barriers to integrating digital…
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal, Mobile Health, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Gut Health
- Trial name
- NCT07661017
- Testing
- Stool Sample, App Activity
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Michigan Genetic Hereditary Testing (MiGHT)
The primary purpose of this study is to compare three interventions, two experimental and one standard of care (usual care), to see if the experimental interventions will increase the likelihood of a participant obtaining…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Prostate Cancer
- Trial name
- MiGHT (NCT05162846)
- Testing
- Publicly available genetic testing resources, Virtual genetics navigator, Motivational interviewing (MI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 793 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Colonic Polyps, Esophageal Diseases
Confocal Probe-based Endoscopic Imaging, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal (GI) Pathologies
The recently developed endoscopic Confocal probe microscopy system allows imaging of surface epithelium during ongoing endoscopy (upper and lower) with the potential of immediate diagnosis of various GI pre-malignant and…
- Trial name
- ASGE-FNDT-1 (NCT00874263)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Gastrointestinal Cancer, Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia and Neuromuscular Block in Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the effects of sarcopenia on intraoperative neuromuscular block (NMB) in patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Cancer, Sarcopenia, Neuromuscular Blockade
- Trial name
- NCT07003061
- Testing
- Standard Anesthesia Management
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Infrastructure for Developing Gastrointestinal Cancer Prognostic and Predictive Markers
The proposal seeks to establish: A comprehensive compilation (database) of clinical information comprising clinical, histopathological, treatment and follow-up characteristics of past and future gastrointestinal cancer (GIC)…
- Trial name
- NCT00716209
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haematology-Oncology
Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer
Improving Comprehensive Care of Cancer Patients
Cancer survivors have unique healthcare needs, including managing serious late effects, ongoing surveillance, lifestyle modifications to reduce second cancer risk, and psychosocial support.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Hematologic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05323409
- Testing
- OPTIMISE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 340 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Gastrointestinal Cancer, Rectal Cancer
A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Weekly Procrit Given to Gastric or Rectal Patients
To demonstrate the effectiveness of epoetin alfa on reduction in red blood cell transfusions in gastric and rectal cancer patients undergoing preoperative chemoradiation therapy followed by surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00254436
- Testing
- Procrit (epoetin alfa)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Gastrointestinal Cancers
A Multicenter Prospective Observational Cohort Study for Digestive Tract Tumor Screening Using Multi-Target Blood and Fecal Biomarkers
This project aims to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of combined blood multi-gene methylation and fecal biomarkers for pan-digestive tract cancer screening, so as to establish a novel technical system for the early…
- Trial name
- NCT07769892
- Where
- 7 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Pharmacogenomics Testing in the Optimal Use of Supportive Care Medications in Stage III-IV Cancer
This early phase I trial studies how well a genetic test called pharmacogenomics works in directing the optimal use of supportive care medications in patients with stage III-IV cancer.
- Conditions
- Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IIIB Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IIIC Breast Cancer AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT04067960
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Genetic Testing, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Adult Liver Carcinoma, Caregiver
Walking for Recovery From Surgery in Improving Quality of Life in Older Adults With Lung or Gastrointestinal Cancer and Their Family Caregivers
This pilot clinical trial studies how well Walking for Recovery from Surgery works in improving quality of life in older adults with lung or gastrointestinal cancer and their family caregivers.
- Conditions
- Adult Liver Carcinoma, Caregiver, Colorectal Carcinoma, Lung Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03267524
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Survey Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Pancreatic Steatosis, Pancreatic Cyst
Determination of Pancreatic Steatosis Prevalence and Correlation With High-risk Cyst Features
Pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer mortality in Hong Kong and the seventh leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. In 2020, approximately 496000 new cases of pancreatic cancers were diagnosed globally .
- Trial name
- FPPCN (NCT05334836)
- Testing
- MRI for pancreatic fat and liver fat quantitation
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
BRCA1/2-Associated Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome, Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
Identifying and Caring for Individuals With Inherited Cancer Syndrome
This trial examines approaches to identify and care for individuals with inherited cancer syndrome. The purpose of this study is to offer no cost genetic testing to the general public.
- Conditions
- BRCA1/2-Associated Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome, Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, Hematopoietic and Lymphoid System Neoplasm, Hereditary Neoplastic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT04494945
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Genetic Counseling, Genetic Testing
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Melanoma
Culture and Characterization of Circulating Tumor Cells (CTC) in Melanoma and Other Cancers
The purpose of this study is to determine if circulating tumor cells (CTC) can be accurately detected and isolated from the blood of participants with melanoma using novel laboratory techniques.
- Trial name
- CTC (NCT01528774)
- Testing
- Blood Draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wolfram Samlowski
Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer
Prevention of Colorectal Cancer Through Multiomics Blood Testing
The PREEMPT CRC study is a prospective multi-center observational study to validate a blood-based test for the early detection of colorectal cancer by collecting blood samples from average-risk participants who will undergo a…
- Conditions
- Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Colon Neoplasm, Colon Diseases
- Trial name
- PREEMPT CRC (NCT04369053)
- Testing
- Freenome test
- Where
- 148 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 48,995 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Freenome Holdings Inc.