New study tests better way to unblock stomachs in advanced cancer

NCT ID NCT03259763

First seen Mar 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study compared two minimally invasive procedures to relieve stomach blockage caused by advanced cancer. 112 adults with severe nausea, vomiting, and inability to eat were randomly assigned to receive either an ultrasound-guided bypass or a stent placement. The goal was to see which method better prevents symptoms from returning and improves the ability to eat.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Asian Institute of Gastroenterology

    Hyderabad, India

  • Ecuadorian Institute of Digestive Diseases (IECED)

    Guayaquil, Ecuador

  • Emek Medical Center

    Afula, 1834111, Israel

  • Hospital Prive des Peupliers

    Paris, France

  • Hospital Universitario Rio Hortega

    Valladolid, 47012, Spain

  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

  • The Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada

  • Wake Forest Baptist University

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

  • Yale University

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

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