GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER

This trial tests a 24-week virtual care program called BRIDGE NET for people with serious mental illness who are starting cancer treatment. The program brings together oncology and mental health teams to plan care, provide early psychiatric support, and regularly check in with pa…

This study looks at whether immunotherapy can shrink certain gastrointestinal cancers (like colorectal or stomach cancer) enough that some patients may not need major surgery. People whose tumors have specific genetic features (MSI-H/dMMR or POLE mutation) and who respond well to…

This trial tests whether two approved drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, can treat rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600. These drugs are already used for melanoma and lung cancer, but researchers want to see if they help people with other cancer types.…

This study tests whether a 4-week program of high-intensity interval training, specialized nutrition, and psychological support before major gastrointestinal cancer surgery can lower the risk of serious complications afterward. About 400 high-risk patients will be randomly assign…

This phase II trial investigates whether a specially formulated yogurt rich in butyrate—a short-chain fatty acid—can relieve constipation in people with gastrointestinal cancer. Constipation is a common and distressing side effect of cancer and its treatments, and current medicat…

This study tests a mobile app called GutCheck for people who have survived gastrointestinal cancer. Participants track their diet, stress, and gut symptoms daily. The app analyzes the data to identify potential trigger foods. The goal is to see if the app is feasible and helpful …

This pilot study tests a new use of targeted radiation (SIRT) to the spleen in 18 adults with gastrointestinal cancer who have low platelets and an enlarged spleen from chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the procedure is safe and can raise platelet counts, helping patients stay …

This study tests whether a special nutritional supplement (LH BLU) can reduce serious side effects in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers who are starting chemotherapy. About 88 participants will either receive the supplement plus nutritional counseling or just counseli…

This study asks whether an artificial intelligence system can make the same care recommendations as a team of cancer experts for people with stomach, colon, or rectal cancer. About 69 participants will have their medical information reviewed independently by both the AI and a mul…

This study tests whether a digitally supported prehabilitation program is feasible for patients awaiting major surgery for cancers of the pancreas, liver, stomach, or esophagus. The program includes supervised exercise, nutritional counseling, psychological support, and digital t…

This study looks at how cancer and its treatments change the way people experience food, including taste, mouth health, and overall eating pleasure. Researchers will ask 180 adults with different cancers to fill out a detailed questionnaire about their eating habits and feelings.…