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DNA test aims to spot hidden gastric cancer spread

NCT ID NCT06308510

Diagnosis Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether measuring aneuploidy (abnormal chromosome numbers) in cell-free DNA from peritoneal lavage fluid can improve the detection of gastric cancer that has spread to the abdominal lining. The study enrolls adults with gastric cancer and non-cancer controls undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy. By comparing this new method to standard cytology and imaging, they hope to find a more sensitive way to stage the disease.

What this could mean

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Active substance
collection of additional peritoneal lavage fluid during standard diagnostic laparoscopy
What this could lead to
If the approach works, doctors could detect gastric cancer spread to the abdominal lining earlier and more accurately, which may guide treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is a diagnostic accuracy study with 63 participants, so it may not show a clear benefit over standard tests. The technique could miss some cancers or produce false alarms, and results may not apply to all gastric cancer patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 63 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2024

Expected to finish

Jul 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Gastric cancer patients: Patients who will undergo DLS for GC or GEJ carcinoma Non-cancer controls: Operable patients who will undergo a planned diagnostic laparoscopy for a benign indication (bariatric or gallbladder disease);

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Gastric cancer patients: Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years old; * Written informed consent according to the ICH-GCP and national/local regula-tions. Exclusion Criteria: \- Language difficulty, dementia or altered mental status prohibiting the under-standing and giving of informed consent. non-cancer controls: Inclusion criteria: * Operable patients who will undergo a planned diagnostic laparoscopy for a benign indication bariatric or gallbladder disease); * Age ≥18 years old; * Written informed consent according to the ICH-GCP and national/local regulations. Exclusion criteria: * Active inflammation or infection; * Subjects with previous malignancies are excluded unless a complete remission was achieved at least 5 years prior to study entry (exceptions include but are not limited to, non-melanoma skin cancers; in situ bladder cancer, or in situ co-lon cancers; in situ cervical cancers/dysplasia; or breast carcinoma in situ).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastric cancer gastric neoplasm

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Gastric cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Erasmus MC

    RECRUITING

    Rotterdam, 3015GD, Netherlands

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