Clinical trials: Upper Gastrointestinal Tumours
Cancer
Ondansetron With/Out Dexamethasone to Prevent Vomiting in Patients Receiving Radiation to the Upper Abdomen
RATIONALE: Antiemetic drugs may help to reduce or prevent vomiting in patients treated with radiation therapy. It is not yet known if ondansetron is more effective with or without dexamethasone in preventing vomiting caused by…
- Trial name
- NCT00016380
- Testing
- dexamethasone, ondansetron, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 14 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- NCIC Clinical Trials Group
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
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
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
A Study Assessing Adverse Events and Disease Activity of Intravenously (IV) Infused Telisotuzumab Adizutecan in Adult Participants With c-Met Protein Above Cutoff Level Above Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common type of cancer diagnosed worldwide and in China. The purpose of this study is to assess adverse events and change in disease activity of intravenously (IV) infused telisotuzumab…
- Trial name
- NCT06614192
- Testing
- Telisotuzumab Adizutecan
- Where
- 51 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Malignancy, Metastasis
Same-session MR-only Simulation and Treatment With MRI-guided Adaptive Palliative RadioTherapy
This proposed study is unique in that patients will not undergo computed tomography (CT) simulation at any point during their treatment course and will instead have same-session magnetic resonance (MR)-only simulation and…
- Conditions
- Malignancy, Metastasis, Hemoptysis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Trial name
- MAP-RT (NCT03824366)
- Testing
- Volumetric MR imaging, Radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Gastric Cancer, Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic Spleen-Preserving No. 10 Lymph Node Dissection for AGC
The purpose of this study is to explore the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic spleen-preserving No. 10 lymph node dissection for patients with advanced middle or upper third gastric cancer.
- Conditions
- Gastric Cancer, Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Surgery, Lymphadenectomy
- Trial name
- NCT03708783
- Testing
- laparoscopic Spleen-Preserving No. 10 Lymph Node Dissection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute
Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Nausea
Aprepitant in Preventing Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
This pilot clinical trial is studying how well aprepitant works in preventing nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy for pancreatic cancer.
- Conditions
- Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Nausea, Vomiting, Stage II Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01534637
- Testing
- aprepitant, gemcitabine hydrochloride, capecitabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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
Gastric Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
MRI and CT in Gastroesophageal Junction or Upper Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Accurate preoperative Siewert classification, precise assessment of the extent of esophageal involvement, and staging is crucial for determining the appropriate surgical approach and achieving negative resection margins.
- Trial name
- NCT06640153
- Testing
- mpMRI
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Cholecystitis, Perforated Duodenal Ulcer
Incentive Spirometry and Upper Abdominal Laparoscopic Surgery
To compare the effects of volume-oriented versus flow-oriented incentive spirometry on pulmonary function tests and functional capacity in patients of upper abdominal laparoscopic surgery.
- Conditions
- Cholecystitis, Perforated Duodenal Ulcer, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Benign Pancreas Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT04716166
- Testing
- Volume-oriented incentive spirometry, Flow-oriented incentive spirometry
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Gastric Cancer
Artificial Intelligence Versus Expert Endoscopists for Diagnosis of Gastric Cancer
Title: A single-center, retrospective randomized controlled trial of artificial intelligence (AI) versus expert endoscopists for diagnosis of gastric cancer in patients who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT04040374
- Testing
- AI-based diagnosis, The expert endoscopists-based diagnosis
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Tokyo University
Esophageal Neoplasms, Stomach Neoplasms
The Effect of Satiety Gut Hormone Modulation on Appetitive Drive After Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Improvements to treatment strategies for patients with cancers of the upper gastrointestinal tract have produced a large population of people who remain free from cancer recurrence in the long term following treatment.
- Conditions
- Esophageal Neoplasms, Stomach Neoplasms, Weight Loss, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- NCT02381249
- Testing
- Octreotide
- Where
- 2 sites in Ireland, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. James's Hospital, Ireland
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
Esophageal Carcinoma, Gastric Carcinoma
Detection of Upper Gastrointestinal Tumour Depth and Demarcation Using Systemic Administration of Indocyanine Green During Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a relatively new technique to treat superficial cancers in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Previous studies reported high en bloc resection rates (95%-97%).
- Trial name
- BRIGHT (NCT07108855)
- Testing
- Indocyanine Green (IC-Green), Fluorescence guided identification using indocyanine green
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Stage IV Gastric Cancer, Stage IIIA Gastric Cancer
A Study of Creatine Combined With Curcumin in the Intervention of Early Cachexia in Upper Gastrointestinal Tumors
Cachexia is a common complication of various advanced malignant tumors, which seriously affects the quality of life and survival time of patients.
- Conditions
- Stage IV Gastric Cancer, Stage IIIA Gastric Cancer, Stage IIIB Gastric Cancer, Stage III Esophageal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05856500
- Testing
- basic nutrition, oral supplement of creatine and curcumin
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Esophageal Neoplasm, Head and Neck Neoplasm
The Effects of Upper Airway and Digestive Tract Tumors on the Immune System
The goal of this study is to learn how tumors of the upper airway and digestive passages (tongue, throat, mouth, and voicebox) affect the body's immune defenses and energy storage.
- Conditions
- Esophageal Neoplasm, Head and Neck Neoplasm, Laryngeal Neoplasm, Papilloma
- Trial name
- NCT00001603
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
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
Sigmoid Cancer
A Prospective, Randomized, Open, Parallel-controlled, Superior-efficacy Clinical Study of Radical Sigmoidectomy for Sigmoid Cancer Versus Radical Sigmoidectomy Combined with Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging Lymphatic Tracing Dissection in the Treatment of Sigmoid Cancer
he purpose of this study is to explore the clinical outcomes of Indocyanine Green Tracer using in laparoscopic radical sigmoidectomy for sigmoid adenocarcinoma (cT2-T4a N0 M0，T1-T4a N+ M0).
- Trial name
- NCT06396806
- Testing
- indocyanine green fluorescence imaging lymphatic tracing
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,072 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Surgery
Peripheral Autonomic Block (BAP) Plus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAP) for Postoperative Analgesia After Minimally Invasive Left-Sided Colorectal Resection (BAPTAP)
Effective postoperative pain management is essential for enhanced recovery after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. This randomized, controlled, double-blind trial will compare conventional postoperative analgesia (intravenous…
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Surgery, Anesthesia, Autonomic Nerve Block
- Trial name
- BAPTAP (NCT07388953)
- Testing
- Minimally Invasive Left-Sided Colorectal Resection, BAPTAP (Peripheral Autonomic Blockade + TAP Block), Trocar/Incision Infiltration
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais
Pancreatic and Periampullary Tumors
Pancreatoduodenectomy in Pancreatic and Periampullary Tumors
Background: Recently it has been observed in pancreatic cancer that after apparently complete surgical resection, histological examination of the surgical specimen according to a standard protocol reveals tumor infiltration of…
- Trial name
- DUOPAN-EPAM (NCT02803814)
- Testing
- Superior mesenteric artery approach for pancreatoduodenectomy, Classic approach for pancreatoduodenectomy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación para la Investigación del Hospital Clínico de Valencia