Which procedure best unblocks the stomach in pancreatic cancer?
NCT ID NCT06071507
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at 250 people with pancreatic cancer whose stomach is blocked by the tumor. It compares three procedures—surgery, a metal stent placed by endoscopy, and a newer ultrasound-guided stent—to see which helps patients eat better, maintain weight, and tolerate chemotherapy. Participants just fill out quality-of-life questionnaires; no extra procedures are done for the study.
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 this study finds one procedure clearly better, it could guide doctors to choose the best option for each patient, improving quality of life and treatment success.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by patient differences. It won't prove which procedure is best, only suggest trends.
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Acibadem Maslak Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Hôpital la pitié salpêtrière, APHP
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGParis, France
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IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute
RECRUITINGMilan, 20132, Italy
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ISMETT - University of Palermo
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPalermo, Italy
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São João University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPorto, Portugal
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