Clinical trials: Upper GI Cancer
Benign Neoplasm, Pathology
Deep Biopsy Via Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in Upper GI Subepithelial Tumors
Upper gastrointestinal subepithelial tumors are frequently encountered during esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Treatment plans for subepithelial tumors are determined by algorithms based on endoscopic ultrasonography images.
- Trial name
- NCT01993199
- Testing
- deep biopsy via ESD technique
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hanyang University Seoul Hospital
Cancer Esophagus, Pancreatic Cancer
Effect of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Bowel Function Following Upper GI Tract Cancer Surgery
Every patient undergoing surgery in the abdomen will experience temporary paralysis of bowel function. This study evaluates whether chewing gum can reduce the bowel paralysis after surgery in patients undergoing either esophageal…
- Trial name
- NCT02260128
- Testing
- Chewing gum
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michael Bau Mortensen
Stomach Neoplasms, Esophageal Neoplasms
Perioperative Nutrition in Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Surgery
The aim of this study is to demonstrate the influence of peri-operative nutrition on the post-operative complications, preservation of lean body mass and length of stay after gastrectomy or oesophagectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT00560846
- Testing
- Impact, Glucose load
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Dan Azagury
Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer
Gemcitabine and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Conditions
- Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00544193
- Testing
- gemcitabine hydrochloride, polymerase chain reaction, immunohistochemistry staining method
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Biliary Tract Diseases, Stomach Neoplasms
An Evaluation of the Utility of the ExSpiron Respiratory Variation Monitor During Upper GI Endoscopy
Purpose: To assess the utility of a new medical device that monitors a patient's breathing during medical procedures in which a patient is sedated, but not mechanically ventilated.
- Conditions
- Biliary Tract Diseases, Stomach Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal, Barrett Esophagus
- Trial name
- NCT02310230
- Testing
- ExSpiron Respiratory Variation Monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Donald Mathews
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
EUS-Endodrill vs. EUS-FNA for Diagnosis of Submucosal Tumors in the Upper GI Tract
Endodrill is a new instrument for biopsy sampling in the GI-channel. The purpose of this study is as follows: Compare EUS-guided Endodrill biopsies with endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) in terms of…
- Trial name
- NCT02744651
- Testing
- EUS-FNA, EUS-Endodrill biopsy
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Tumor Bleeding
Over-the-scope Clips and Standard Treatments in Endoscopic Control of Acute Bleeding From Non-variceal Upper GI Causes
In the management of patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding from non-variceal causes, endoscopic treatment and acid suppression are now the standard of care.
- Trial name
- NCT03216395
- Testing
- Over-the-scope Clips, Hemo-clipping, thermo-coagulation
- Where
- 8 sites in Australia, China and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 191 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer
Immunobiology Blood and Tissue Collection of Upper Aerodigestive Malignancies
This research is being done to collect and store biological specimens (biospecimens) from people with cancer, regardless of tumor type, who are receiving treatments known or thought to have an effect on the immune system.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05995821
- Testing
- Collection of biological specimens
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,250 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, Ovarian Neoplasms
Low Dose Upper Abdominal Radiation Therapy (LD-UART) + Gemcitabine in Patients With Advanced, Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer (PC)
The purposes of this study are: 1. To assess the maximum tolerated dose of low-dose UART(Upper Abdominal Radiation Therapy ) or WART(Whole Abdominal Radiation Therapy) given in combination with standard fixed dose-rate…
- Trial name
- GCC0319 (NCT00390182)
- Testing
- Gemcitabine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Head and Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer
Evaluation of Improved Onboard Patient Imaging
The primary objective of radiation therapy is to deliver a therapeutic dose of radiation precisely to the target while minimizing exposure to healthy surrounding tissues.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer, Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer, Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT06187103
- Testing
- HyperSight Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company
Upper GI Cancer, Cisplatin Adverse Reaction
Evaluation of Effects of Silymarin on Cisplatin Induced Nephrotoxicity in Upper Gastrointestinal Adenocarcinoma
Cisplatin is a potent chemotherapeutic agent that has been widely used to treat many solid tumours. acute renal failure, despite conservative fluid and electrolyte management, frequently reported adverse event and limiting…
- Trial name
- NCT01829178
- Testing
- Silymarin, chemotherapy
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Upper Abdominal Malignancies, Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer
Comparison of CT-Guided Celiac Plexus Neurolysis and Pharmacotherapy
After enrolment, patients were randomly assigned to two groups by means of a lottery procedure, whereby each patient blindly chose one of two labelled slips, resulting in group assignment to receive.
- Trial name
- NCT07761650
- Testing
- CT-guided celiac plexus neurolysis, Standard pharmacotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Hospital Lahore
Esophageal Cancer
Trial of Enteral Nutrition Enriched With Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) in Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
This study aims to examine whether providing tube feeding with a formula enriched with omega-3 fats is better than traditional standard tube feeding in terms of preserving nutritional status, improving immune function and…
- Trial name
- NCT00790140
- Testing
- Prosure, Ensure Plus
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Dublin, Trinity College
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Endoscopic Ultrasound in Detailed T-staging of Upper GI Malignancies in Vitro
In our era of personalized treatment, both the prognosis and the choice of therapy for upper GI malignancies depend on the staging before any treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT02226224
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute
Upper Gastrointestinal Tumours
A Phase II Trial Evaluating Irinotecan Plus 5FU/LV in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Upper GI Tumours
The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy and toxicity of a 2 weekly regimen containing irinotecan combined with leucovorin-modified 5-fluorouracil in the setting of relapsed or refractory upper gastrointestinal…
- Trial name
- NCT00220064
- Testing
- Irinotecan, 5-Fluorouracil, Leucovorin
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer
Real-World Use of Adjuvant Nivolumab in Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer in Canada
The purpose of this observational study is to describe the patient, disease and treatment characteristics of eligible participants with upper gastrointestinal cancer treated with adjuvant nivolumab.
- Trial name
- NCT06361563
- Testing
- Nivolumab
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer
HOPE - A Study to Evaluate the Effect of a Prehabilitation Program on GI Cancer Patients Planning to Undergo Surgery
A one-group prospective cohort study design with measures collected pre- and post-intervention. The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of a multimodal prehabilitation preoperative program on changes in frailty…
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- HOPE (NCT03642093)
- Testing
- Nutritional Intervention, Physical Activity Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Siobhan Trotter
Cancer Screening, Lung Cancer
Precision Navigation to Improve Community Cancer Screening Participation
This study will evaluate whether a precision navigation intervention can help community residents at high risk for cancer complete recommended cancer screening.
- Conditions
- Cancer Screening, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT07676383
- Testing
- Precision Navigation Intervention, Usual Health Education
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hunan Cancer Hospital
Pain, Neuropathic Pain
Assessments on Current Pain Managements in Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients
Pain is one of the most common symptoms associated with cancer. The approach to pain management compresses routine pain assessments, utilizes both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions, and requires ongoing…
- Conditions
- Pain, Neuropathic Pain, Depression, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT01718821
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng Kung University
Submucosal Tumor, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
Multicenter Observational Study of Multimodal AI for Upper GI Mesenchymal Tumor Diagnosis
This study develops a multimodal AI model using endoscopic ultrasound, white-light endoscopy, and clinical information to support the diagnosis of upper GI mesenchymal tumors and the risk stratification of gastric GISTs.
- Conditions
- Submucosal Tumor, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST), Leiomyoma, Schwannoma
- Trial name
- NCT07078136
- Testing
- Multimodal AI Model, Expert Endoscopist Assessment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology