Can gene activity in gastric tumors predict chemotherapy response?

NCT ID NCT07787052

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study examines tissue samples from adults with gastric cancer who received chemotherapy before surgery. Researchers will analyze gene activity in the tumor and nearby lymph nodes to look for patterns linked to how well the cancer responded to treatment. The goal is to better understand the biology of gastric cancer and potentially identify markers that could inform future treatment strategies.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could reveal why some gastric cancers respond better to chemotherapy, potentially guiding more personalized treatment decisions in the future.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change patient care. The findings may not apply to all gastric cancer cases, and the sample size is small.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 60 people

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Started

Sep 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adult patients with non-metastatic resectable gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, Stage IB to III treated with standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy, operated at Centre léon Bérard, with available tumor and lymph nodes samples

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients with histologically proven non-metastatic resectable gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, Stage IB to III be treated with standard neoadjuvant chemotherapy * Knwon response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy as per TRG criteria * Surgery of primary tumor done at Centre Léon Bérard. Availability of archival FFPE tumor block from initial diagnosis with at least 20% of tumor cells and collected lymp nodes Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal to participate to this clinicobiological cohort

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Léon Bérard

    RECRUITING

    Lyon, 69008, France

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