GASTRIC CANCER (GC)

This study looks at whether a structured care plan right after surgery can improve quality of life and recovery for people with gastric cancer who had chemotherapy or radiation before surgery. About 264 adults aged 18-80 will take part. The goal is to see if this approach reduces…

This study looks at 80 patients with both locally advanced gastric cancer and high blood pressure. Researchers want to see if taking beta-blockers (a common blood pressure drug) alongside standard cancer treatment leads to better tumor shrinkage compared to other blood pressure d…

This study looks at whether using a small camera (laparoscopy) to see if stomach cancer has spread inside the belly can help doctors choose the best treatment. About 968 people with stage III stomach cancer will be randomly assigned to either standard care or care guided by this …

This study examines the extra costs of doing an upper endoscopy (stomach scope) at the same time as a routine colonoscopy for colon cancer screening. Researchers will also analyze the overall economic burden of treating stomach cancer. Data from 250 patients will be collected fro…

This study looks at how a patient's age influences the type of treatment they receive for stomach cancer that can be removed with surgery, and how that affects their survival. Researchers will analyze genetic information from tumors to better understand why age matters. The goal …

This study looks at whether leaving a breathing tube in for 24-48 hours after gastric cancer surgery can lower complications in patients who also have severe obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers will compare two groups of 240 patients: one with standard tube removal and one with …

This study follows 438 older adults (60+) who had surgery for gastric cancer. Researchers want to understand how diet changes over time and how those changes relate to frailty. Participants complete surveys at discharge and at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. The goal is to desi…