Tiny plastics, big danger? new study probes link to stomach cancer
NCT ID NCT07542652
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is investigating whether exposure to microplastics is linked to the development of stomach cancer and its early stages. Researchers will ask 450 people with different stomach conditions to fill out a detailed questionnaire about their possible exposure to microplastics. The goal is to see if higher exposure levels are more common in people with more advanced disease.
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 a link, it could point to microplastics as a new risk factor for stomach cancer, guiding future prevention efforts.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results rely on questionnaires, which may not accurately measure past exposure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xijing Hosipital of Digestive Disease
RECRUITINGXi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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