Scientists launch major effort to unlock secrets of rare stomach cancer
NCT ID NCT04557969
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 400 people aged 6 and older who have a rare stomach cancer called GIST. Researchers will collect tumor tissue during surgery and study it in the lab to learn more about the disease. Participants are monitored every 6 to 12 months for up to 10 years before surgery and 5 years after. The goal is to better understand GIST and support future research, not to test a new treatment.
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 research could help scientists understand GISTs better and point toward new treatments for this rare cancer.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It collects data and tissue but does not test a new drug or therapy, so direct patient benefits are unlikely.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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