GASTROINTESTINAL NEOPLASMS

This study tests whether avatrombopag, a pill that boosts platelet production, can help people with gastrointestinal cancer who develop low platelets from chemotherapy. About 60 participants will receive either avatrombopag or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug can raise p…

This study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy (FLOT) before and after surgery helps people with resectable stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer live longer without the cancer returning. About 957 participants receive either durv…

This study compares a new bipolar knife to a standard monopolar knife for removing colon polyps using a procedure called endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). About 80 adults with colon growths will be randomly assigned to one knife. Researchers will measure how fast the proced…

This study looks at whether chemotherapy slows tumor growth in people with a rare type of appendiceal cancer that has spread. About 30 participants will be observed with and without chemotherapy to compare tumor growth rates. The goal is to give doctors clearer guidance on whethe…

This study tests whether a simple blood test that looks for tumor DNA can detect colorectal cancer coming back earlier than standard CT scans. About 359 people who had surgery for stage II or III colorectal cancer will be randomly assigned to either the blood test plus frequent P…

This observational study follows 138 people who had surgery for esophageal cancer. Researchers use a saliva test called PEPTEST to measure reflux before and after surgery. The goal is to understand how often reflux happens and what factors, like surgical technique or lifestyle, m…