Stomach bug clues: can infection patterns forecast early cancer behavior?
NCT ID NCT07724496
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether the presence and distribution of H. pylori bacteria in the stomach, along with tissue features of early gastric cancer, can help predict how the cancer will behave and what the long-term outlook may be. Researchers will analyze data from about 1,500 people who had or will have early-stage stomach cancer removed via endoscopy. The goal is to see if combining infection status and pathology can better forecast recurrence or new cancers after treatment.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better predict which early gastric cancers are more aggressive and tailor follow-up care after endoscopic removal.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients or lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
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Department of Gastroenterology, Rocket Force Characteristic Medical Center
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, China
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First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100853, China
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The Eighth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100039, China
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