New study maps hidden cancer spread in stomach surgery

NCT ID NCT06728891

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at where tumor deposits form after gastric cancer surgery. Researchers will examine tissue from 100 patients who had a specific type of stomach removal. The goal is to learn more about how cancer spreads in the abdomen, which may guide future treatments.

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 could help doctors better understand where gastric cancer spreads, potentially improving future surgical techniques.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with no treatment being tested, so it won't directly lead to a new therapy. Results may not change current practice.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China

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