Could stomach surgery raise cancer risk? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT03596411

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 100 patients who had sleeve gastrectomy for severe obesity. Researchers checked how many developed Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer, five or more years after surgery. They also examined whether routine endoscopy (a camera test) helps catch this early. The goal is to understand if regular screening should be recommended for these patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could show that routine endoscopy after sleeve gastrectomy helps catch early signs of esophageal cancer, leading to better prevention strategies.
What could go wrong: This is a small, retrospective study (100 patients) that only looks back at existing data. It cannot prove that screening prevents cancer, only suggest a link.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastroesophageal reflux disease esophageal adenocarcinoma prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Nice

Nice, Alpes Maritimes, 06001, France

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